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O Brother, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon highlights the need to share our faith since many are searching for spiritual truth since the tragedy on September 11th.

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." --Matthew 9:37 You know I have a confession to make. I am somewhat of a Science Fiction nut. In fact, I am a die hard Trekkie. I even like to write Science Fiction. So I decided to write a little story that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

Showers Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2001

What would a prophecy about Jesus have to do with the idea of tithing?

A minister took his son with him one night to a small church where he’d been invited to preach. At the entrance of the church building, they passed a little table with a box on it and a sign which read "Alms Box." Reaching into his pocket, the preacher took out $10 and dropped it in. When the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12, Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

I have found That in times when I lacked wisdom Gods word answered my questions, and gave me direction

Title The Bible The political convention was in chaos. Each delegation wanted something different. Some favored states rights, others wanted a stronger central government. Larger states wanted greater representation, and small states wanted an equal voice. Debate dragged on and on. Finally the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Flower Garden

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Sep 10, 2003

Gardens are mentioned often in the Bible, and God has His Garden too. Christians are much like some flowers. Which flower are you like.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon God’s Flower Garden By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our text comes from John 20: 1-16; The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 2 Confession Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART 2 - CONFESSION Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: We have stated that the biblical formula for salvation is conviction plus confession plus conversion equals salvation. Simply put the design of true salvation consists of conviction leading to confession followed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2002

Expanded outline on the value of the blood of Jesus to our lives. It examines all the places Jesus shed His blood and how it is to be applied to our life.

Text Revelation 5:8-10 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John Son Of Zebedee:- Thundering Character Gives Way To Loving Disciple. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

When John begins his journey as a disciple he has a thunderous character which is very intolerant. Yet, because Jesus sees all disciples as “a work in progress” we can have the hope and assurance that we also can be disciples for Jesus.

Message Luke 9:51-56 John son of Zebedee:- thundering character gives way to loving disciple. I don’t want to sound disrespectful to Jesus but, as we have systematically considered the disciples, we have found ourselves in a position where we have to wonder about the choice of disciples which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

One Hundred Percent

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 7, 2004

Mary gave 100%. What she had she did. What she possessed she gave. Have you given Christ your all? What are you doing with what you have? Are you giving 100%?

100% MARK 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: On the evening prior to what is called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, our Lord Jesus Christ was a dinner guest in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany about two miles southeast of Jerusalem along with Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. At the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Off The Bench...into The Game

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2007

This is on James’ emphasis on works as the necessary other side of faith. Yes, only faith is required for salvation, but works completes faith.

Off the Bench…Into the Game James 1:19-27 February 11, 2007 Not too long ago, Toni and I were wandering around downtown Chicago and we happened to find a small art gallery with some truly wonderful works for sale. Being who I am, the first thing I looked at was the prices, which were way out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

Every Mother's Child Matters

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2010

Sarah's me-ism blinded her to Ishmael's value; Abraham's comfort blinded him to how best to support Hagar and Ishmael; Hagar, like many of our mothers, had to trust God in the desert. We today must support the Hagars of this world.

The barren landscape seemed to dance before her eyes, as she looked toward a horizon littered with debris, strewn with the rubbish of thousands of careless people who had gone this way. Filthy and dirty as it was, though, it seemed to dance before her eyes, for the sun was high above and hot; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Answers We Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2009

A Message from Psalms 42 speaking to the trials and troubles which we encounter.

The Answers We Need Psalms 42:1-11 * Two days after the 9/11 attacks on our nation, Anne Graham Lotz was being interviewed by Jane Clayson on the CBS early show and was asked, "I’ve heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God let this happen? To that, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

New Years

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Lay Down Your Load And Head Down The Road

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There are many degrees of commitment in The world. When you join the army, you can commit to a couple weekends a month, a whole year, three years, five years, or ten years. You can buy a cell phone plan for a year or two, or renew it every month. You

“Lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” --Hebrews 12:1 Activity: Ball Drop Choose four teens from the audience. Have the first two teens stand behind the starting line. Give each of them a tennis or racquetball ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Do With My Past? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

In Christ my sin has been judged – past, present, future!

1. What a RELIEF. We are not condemned IN CHRIST! • That’s a great place to be isn’t it? IN CHRIST! Where… Romans 3:24 – We’ve been justified freely. Romans 6:11 – I am dead to sin! It doesn’t have the same strength or power over my life any more! Romans 6:23 – I have eternal life in Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational