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The Surprising Appearance Series

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 5,913 views

Isaiah predicts the arrival of the Servant of Yahweh as a surprise. What does that mean to us?

A friend told me about being in a boat hunting Canadian Geese in the dead of winter on a freezing lake. Bone cold the three of them in a 16-foot aluminum boat hold out for a few more minutes of light and the last chance at a goose. Sure enough their patience is rewarded. Overhead they hear a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001

based on 93 ratings

| 18,884 views

This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 4, 2001

based on 271 ratings

| 88,689 views

This sermon explores our responsibility to the world as little lights shining for Jesus Christ.

Let Your Light Shine Text: Matthew 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Crowns Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 44,431 views

This is a simple study concerning crowns. We have the possibility of receiving several different crowns in heaven. These are those crowns.

The Five Crowns 1Thes 2:19; 1 Cor 9:25; 2 Tim 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4 Introduction The Bible talks about five different crowns that are rewards to the faithful Christian. I had a deacon one time that said "I don’t like talk about rewards, crowns and the like; I am not serving the Lord for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: *other

What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,695 views

This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Conquer Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 4,689 views

Jesus’ resurrection enables us to be conquerors. God has gone to incredible lengths for us, how will we respond?

Dare to Conquer Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 – Romans 8:31-39 Intro: These epitaphs are reported to be from actual tombstones: On the grave of Ezekial Aikle in East Dalhousie Cemetery, Nova Scotia: Here lies Ezekial Aikle, Age 102. The Good Die Young. In a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Sand, No Water Just Grace

Contributed by Duane Brown on Oct 26, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 11,139 views

Hagar was lost from herself, but never from God

Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, "The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family through her." Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-11, Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Need For Advent Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 21,439 views

Sometimes when you try to help someone you think is in need; you are met with resentment because the person or family doesn’t think they are in need. So on this 1st Sunday of Advent, I want to address whether there was a genuine need for the advent of Ch

The Need For Advent Romans 3:9-18 12-3-00 [Have one of the children light advent candle] We have entered the Christmas season and one of the challenges a Christian and a church has is to keep our attention focused on the real meaning of the season. In order to help us do that I have been asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Mind That Matters

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2003

based on 194 ratings

| 16,670 views

The mind that matters is the mind of Christ, the mind of God, and the mind of man.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man named Al Smith was a presidential candidate in 1928. Surely you remember him? Al Smith was making a speech when a heckler in the audience yelled, “Tell ‘em what’s on your mind, Al. It won’t take long.” Smith grinned, pointed at the man and shouted back, “Stand up, partner, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Exist ? How Can We Know ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,936 views

On the existence of God

Answering Those Who Ask Part 2 Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 What We Believe About God And Why ! Genesis 1:1, Psa 14:1 Joke: A couple had two little boys, ages seven and nine, who were excessively mischevious. The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be confident that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Promised Health And Wealth To Christians? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

based on 94 ratings

| 16,755 views

Expose’ on Prosperity Doctrine

HAS GOD PROMISED HEALTH AND WEALTH TO CHRISTIANS? Questions People Ask Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html We’ve dealt w/ some difficult subjects the last several messages. Though they’re controversial, they are areas in which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Miriam: The Face Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Peter Amerman on May 25, 2005

based on 90 ratings

| 37,165 views

Miriam, the sister of Moses, was a brilliant woman, and a leader- but, her leadership led to her rebellion. She was taught a lesson by the Lord, and restored. We should lead by listening both to the Lord, and the leaders that He has raised up.

Miriam: The Face of a Leader Pastor Pete Amerman- Sr. Pastor, Hillside LBC, Succasunna May 15, 2005 Micah 6:4-“I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam.” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintain Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005

based on 124 ratings

| 29,965 views

Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressure

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jun 8, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 8,967 views

A bridge between the creation of the Earth, and Man.

Pressure By F. Martin While driving to work I was singing as always along with a gospel track. It gets me into the place of worship that I cannot get to on my own. I am effectively my own worship leader, in my own mobile church. I am the deacon, pastor, teacher, parishioner and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reviving The Soul

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 10,013 views

David shares 5 ways to revive your soul in Psalm 19.

Reviving the Soul Psalm 19 (NIV) 1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. 3There is no speech or language where their voice is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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