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It's Cool To Be Kind Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of The Master

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Apr 25, 2004

If we want to see revival in our area, we must, recognise our need for a touch from God, be willing to fight for Gods blessing, and receive His touch however it comes.

The Touch of the Master Just like the word trinity, you won’t find the word revival in the Bible. Yet in both cases we know what they mean, and the Bible describes them over and over again. A revival is a great awakening of people to the very presence of God. Throughout history God has done ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Justin Imel on May 19, 2008

An exegetical sermon of 1 Cor 12:31-13:3

A. A teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write “I love you” in 25 words or less, without using the words “I love you.” 1. She gave the class 15 minutes. 2. A woman in the class spent about ten minutes looking at the ceiling and wriggling in her seat. 3. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Ride Or Abide

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011

The world offers such temptation and many Christians are walking away from Jesus and toward the world, will you take a ride o ABIDE?

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TO RIDE OR ABIDE? I am afraid that many people who have sometime in their lives made a promise to God and to Christ, have been taken for a ride. I am certain that many Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christians Praying & Sharing Together Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2012

The Christians Praying & Sharing Together. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: notice who is praying (vs 23-24) notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) notice what was asked (vs 29-30) notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: notice there was unity (vs 32) there was sharing (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

“all Men Are Like Grass.” Cry It Out!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2011

In the midst of withering in this life God gives us permanence in the Word made flesh.

December 4, 2011 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Mixing It Up Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

Advent is not so much about shopping; it’s not so much about lists and baking and decorations. Rather, Advent points us to the One who came and will come again. A ‘ready life’ is one lived through the power of His Spirit to serve Him in holiness.

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Mixing It Up Scripture Text: Luke 1.68-79 Advent Reading: Luke 1.68-79, Advent-Peace INTRODUCTION The Bible is full-of-examples of God-calling people to do things that appeared to be a little-strange …or goofy, …or surprising. I think it just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Nazarene

The Throne Room Of Heaven Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2015

To find peace In the midst of your tribulation, see the Holy God on His throne and surrender to Him.

Some time ago, I came across a list of statements that describe our lives at times. They're actually restatements of the old Murphy's Law. * Nothing is as easy as it looks. * Everything takes longer than you think. & * If anything can go wrong it will. Sometimes life gets so bad you think * ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transforming Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

God's grace is transformative. It’s intended to be life-changing. Grace is about God accepting us the way we are but loving us enough not to leave us that way.

Series: Amazing! “TRANSFORMING GRACE” TITUS 2:11-14 Last week, we started this message series called “Amazing!” We’re looking at God’s grace and what it means to live in his grace. One of the things we mentioned last week is that God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord At All Times! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2015

Why praise the Lord? Specifically, what has the Lord done for us? 1- The Lord has answered my prayers (4) 2- The Lord saved me from my troubles (6) 3- The Lord blessed me with good (7-10)

INTRO.- 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Do we ever praise the Lord enough or give thanks too much? Is there ever a limit to our praise and thanks? No, never. Thanksgiving to God should be a never ending practice in our lives. ILL.- A Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2016

Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Seeing Now

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2009

People and churches can settle down and forget where they came from and lose sight of where they could be going. Now is the time for the church to venture forward, or lose its place in God’s plan.

There are two problems with settling down: one of them is that you forget about where you came from. The other is that you lose sight of where you could be going. Here is a young couple. They start out married life in just a small place, with room for themselves and maybe that first child. They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Prophets Lodge In Caves

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Elijah

WHEN PROPHETS LODGE IN CAVES (1 KINGS 19:1-18) Are you delighted with your job or are you depressed by it? Do you like or loathe your job? Associated Press, with government data from 2004 through 2006, reported 7 percent of full-time United States workers battled depression in 2006. Women were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Silence The Ignorant Talk Of Foolish Men Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009

Our text tells us how to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 1- Submit to authority 2- Live as servants 3- Show proper respect 4- Love the believers

INTRO.- Ignorant talk. There is a lot of that going around. Much of it is in Hollywood. Here is some ignorant talk from foolish people. - JODIE FOSTER: "I absolutely love religions and the rituals. Even though I don’t believe in God." - BILLY JOEL: "I wasn’t raised Catholic, but I used to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist