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The Global Enterprise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 9,930 views

Ephesians talks about "gifts" that Jesus gave to the church. This sermon looks at the peculiar nature of those "gifts."

OPEN: Several years ago, when Russell Blowers was the preaching minister at the East 91st St. Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, he gave an intriguing description of what he did for a living. At this particular meeting, it was customary for each member to give their name and tell what their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Anybody Care?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 5,192 views

Do we reallly live the love of Christ....or is everything an insurmountable or distastful problem which we don’t really want to become involved in?

Luke 10:29-37 - 29But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31“Now by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Sovereign Covenant Lord! Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 7, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 5,624 views

This series of sermons outlines the covenantal relationship between God and His people. Over the next few weeks, I intend to address the Covenant Lord, The Covenant People, Worship, Sacraments, Family, and the Future.

SUMMARY: The people of the covenant Lord should make praise to the powerful creator God. Because he is the Sovereign Covenant and controlling maker and frustrator of the nations. INTRODUCTION In 1992, when the Mississippi Govenor, Kirk Fordice, stated unreservedly “America is a Christian nation” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Party's Over (Easter Sunrise Service)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001

based on 98 ratings

| 22,172 views

The work begins after the resurrection. The recognition, the responsibility, and the realization.

WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- The spring fling was great! The food, the fun, the frivolity! - Loved those cornbread and beans. - Loved Gary and Marilyn singing and acting, especially when the table under them about collapsed. - Loved Gary Edwards singing and dancing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Whose Name? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 4,967 views

Third Commandment: How not to use God’s name emptily, keeping it full of meaning.

Names are important. Choosing a name for a new baby can occupy a couple right up until birth - sometimes even beyond. My godchildren’s father Chad drove my friend Caryl crazy right up to delivery insisting that any son of his would be named Beowulf. I think he was just pulling her chain but Chad ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

based on 117 ratings

| 13,911 views

Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of The Ram And The Goat Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

based on 100 ratings

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Daniel’s vision prepared his people - and Christians too - of coming evil rulers leading to the Antichrist who would be ultimately destroyed.

DANIEL 8 - THE VISION OF THE RAM AND THE GOAT This vision took place two years after the vision of the four beasts. It enlarges on the understanding of the future already given, but with a different emphasis. In the first place the language in which it is written changes from Aramaic to Hebrew. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

My Eyes Have Seen

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 64 ratings

| 7,072 views

1. Tell story, then read Scripture Mary was a single mother.

1. Tell story, then read Scripture Mary was a single mother. She had to provide for her children and at the same time she wanted to be there to take care of her kids. To accomplish both goals she decided that she would clean houses. The two older girls, Cindy and Laura, helped as much as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mothers

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 18, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 17,050 views

Are there any godly Mothers left? Is your Mother a praying Mother? What the bible says about Mothers! This is a Mother’s Day sermon.

A Sermon For You By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Mothers A mothers arms stretched forth in love, A mothers heart contains heavens dove. A mothers song brings such delight, A mothers kiss last through the night. I think of a mother so tender and dear, I smile while thinking of little ones always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Disposition Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 4,095 views

This is installment 13 in a series I preached on I Corinthians 13, and it deals with the fact that "love hopes all things."

“The Disposition of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 16, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Intro At the start of World War II, the Russians developed what might be fairly called the most useless weapon of all time, perhaps the most embarrassing strategic failure of modern weaponry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 21,953 views

This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust God And Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 10,665 views

There is a time to just trust God’s plan and close the book and go on withyour life.

TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson on CLOSE THE BOOK. It has some wisdom, but we need balance, some doors should never be closed. They should remain open, others needed to be locked and to go on --- I can’t tell you when to open a door, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sharing Our Lord With Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 3,296 views

Seeing the Unseen Christ allows us to delight in introducing others to Jesus

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area I got to see both the Giants and Niners play from time to time. Because of that I was in the park when Willie Mays stroked homers to right-center field at Candlestick. Nothing gave me greater joy than watching Montana put together a last minute drive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 5,769 views

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again A New Years Message

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 8,239 views

What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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