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Living God On The Outside Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 6, 2005

The Book of the Covenant is God’s Law applied to life. It shows us that in man’s sinful nature we try to exploit any system for our own gain. But if we would allow God’s life to live out from inside us, we would naturally love Him and love others - the h

Chapters 21 - 23 of Exodus are known as the Book of the Covenant. They are a series of laws that expand on the Ten Commandments. They are not an exhaustive list of behavior in any and all circumstances - but they gave the Israelites guidelines in how to treat each other and how to worship ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fake Vs. Real Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2006

Was Jesus teaching us that we can "buy" our way into heaven by doing good works?

OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created you.” APPLY: Over the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, You Did Know!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 22, 2015

Comedian Mark Lowry wrote what has now become a classic Christmas song entitled Mary, Did You Know. This message answers his question that yes, Mary did know that her son was the face of God.

Mary, You Did Know! Luke 1: 39 – 56 The big news this week has been The Voice finals. Yes, a young man by the name of Jordan Smith captured America’s attention (and their votes) with a stirring rendition of the now classic Christmas song Mary, Did You Know. Smith closed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Methodist

My Shadow And I

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

The inevitability and importance of of the influence we have in the lives of others

MY SHADOW & I As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. (Acts 5:15) Introduction: The Need For Shadows. · There is much heartache, suffering , & weariness in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius –the Man Who Had A Heavenly Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about Cornelius and his amazing experience of a heavenly visitation. The Seven secrets of such a blessing in the life of Cornelius are namely 1.POWERFUL 2.PIOUS 3.PRAYERFUL 4.PROVIDING 5.PERFORMING 6.PATRIARCH 7.PROMISES

CORNELIUS –THE MAN WHO HAD A HEAVENLY VISITATION OUTLINE 1.POWERFUL 2.PIOUS 3.PRAYERFUL 4.PROVIDING 5.PERFORMING 6.PATRIARCH 7.PROMISES THE MESSAGE CORNELIUS –THE MAN WHO HAD A HEAVENLY VISITATION 1.POWERFUL Acts 10:1 Cornelius was a powerful man. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Motivated Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

When a heart/mind is set on a course of faith, the motivation just flows.

The Motivated Christian INTRO 1. Jack had been saved for many years. At one time he had attended Sunday School and church every week; but now, he casually attended a service here and there. 2. There was a time in Jack’s life when he craved the Word of God; daily devotions, Bible studies, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Price Of Admission

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 8, 2005

This is a message that sets forth the basics dealing with redemption.

Scripture: Luke 4:18 Title: “The Price of Admission” Subject: Redemption Introduction: I can remember a time when if you shopped at certain places they gave you trading stamps. They gave out books with empty pages where you could place those stamps and when you filled your books you could take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patterning The Legacy, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Leaving a spiritual legacy for our children. We change ourselves we change them.

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part two Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7

Denomination: Mennonite

Effecting Change In The Lives Of Thsoe We Encounter, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Our changed lives has a very positive effect on the lives of thse we come in contact with. We change ourselves we change our world

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part Three Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Coming Home

Contributed by Greg Bowman on Nov 17, 2006

This sermon targets those who although have (had) a relationship with Christ, other things have taken priority over their walk with God.

Intro: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No the weather may not be exactly the way that we would prefer. But the month of December would have to be my favorite month and yes I do despise the cold weather. However, there is nothing like the city and countryside being lit up and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Getting Into Your Boat….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012

Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of the Bible, I got transfixed! I fondly remembered my encounter with Jesus!

Jesus getting into your boat…. Luke 5:3”He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.” Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Life Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 1, 2022

The prayer life made Elijah stand before God, stand before Kings, and stand with weaker sections. He was man like us but a powerful prayer warrior.

Text: James 5:17-18 Theme: The prayer life of Elijah Introduction Elijah means Yahweh is my God. His lifestyle is described in 2 Kings 1:7-8. Elijah was a good athlete; he ran faster than a horse (1 Kings 18:46). He was a man of humor: “By noon, Elijah had started making fun of them, taunting, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lent To Lean Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023

The First Sunday of the Lent

Lent to Lean Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Lent is a season of temptations. Lent is a season of trials. Lent is a season of tests. Lent is a season of attractions. Lent is a season of diets. In today’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

3 Commands Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2023

The Fifth Sunday of the Lent

3 Commands Scripture John 11:1-45. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel reading gives us three commands. These commands call us to understand the role of each one of us to experience the power of God in our lives. They are: 1. Take away the stone, 2. Lazarus, come out, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

The Earth Mover

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 7, 2020

John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.

December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran