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Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 22, 2001

In a culture that said women had no power, Abigail successfully leads a peace delegation and stops a war between the two most powerful men in the region. We, too, must use our power to make peace.

Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker 1 Samuel 25:2-44 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence October 21, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE 1. Beware of anger. 2. Act with holy boldness. 3. Humble yourself. 4. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, 1 Samuel 25:2-44

Denomination: Methodist

Who, Me?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

Admoniton for believers to examine their faith

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about something that has been a burden on my heart for many years. I would like to speak about examining our walk with God. It is a good thing to examine our walk with God, and something that I have done on numerous occasions. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Mia (Missing In Action)

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 27, 2003

An all day sermon on members of the Body of Christ who are no longer in active duty, but are missing in action.

Missing In Action Luke 15:1-7 You will notice that today we have a POW - MIA flag hanging behind the pulpit. It is an unfortunate symbol that has come about because of the Pride of man. As I sat this past week and watched the news of our solders starting to return home and our POW’s returning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003

This is an Easter Sermon that deals with some different what ifs in life and what if Jesus was not raised from the dead.

" What IF" 4/20/2003 Easter NLF Isaiah 53:1-6 Matthew 27:62-28:20 We have all probably played the game of what if in our lives on more than one occasions. "What if I won a million dollars? What if married him? What if I moved ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ready For The Big Game

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready!

Are You Ready for the Big Game? Thesis: Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready! Hands on Illustration: During the service throw the football to someone and ask them are you ready for the Big Game! Are you ready if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Has Jesus Done For Us? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2008

The new song which the people of God sing in Heaven looks back to all that Christ accomplished on behalf of His people. All that we now enjoy and all that we shall enjoy are because of His sacrifice.

REVELATION 5:6-10 WHAT HAS JESUS DONE FOR US? “Between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Certainty Of Death For Modern Society

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2012

Failure to respect the elderly within a given society ensures God’s censure. Modern attitudes spell the death of contemporary western society, unless we return to the attitude and practise outlined in God’s Word.

“You shall stand up before the grey head and honour the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” This coming Sunday will mark the thirty-ninth year of legalised murder of the unborn in the womb for citizens of the United States. Arising from the fatuous discovery of a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Baptist

Arrival Of The Christ-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011

Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are these revelatory events? A revelatory event surrounding the 1st arrival of Christ the Lord is His...

ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-II—Luke 2:1-20 Attention: Need: How do I know that Jesus is indeed Lord as you Christians say He is? What makes Him so special? He was evidently an intelligent & gifted man, no doubt, but what makes Him any different than any other recognizable personality from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Too Christian, Too Pagan Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 29, 2007

Most Christians want to take Jesus into their world, but feel inadequate to do so. Instead, we build walls to keep the world out, which isn’t the answer either. This sermon helps give steps to help people show Jesus in their world without selling out.

Good morning everyone. My name is Josh, and I am one of the leaders here at Beginnings. We are really glad you decided to hang out with us this morning. Let’s pray as we move on this morning. Maybe you are able to relate to that clip. Many of us want to make a difference in our world. We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Answer? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

What’s the calling Paul talks about in Ephesians 4:1? Is it God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! Then you responding to God’s personal call on your life and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

Why Answer? On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Happens Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

*James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Distributing Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.

“Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist