Sermons about Elf On The Shelf

Death: Reviled, Revealed, Revered, Reveled”

Contributed by Kenric A. Prescott on Apr 27, 2014

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Death is not to be feared because in Christ, he gives us ways to Revile, Reveal, Revere, and Revel over Death.

“Death: Reviled, Revealed, Revered, Reveled” Job 10:1, 18-22 (NKJV) Job 10:1, 18-22 1 “My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 18 ‘Why then have You brought me out of the womb? Oh, that I had perished ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Work Through You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 26, 2004

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If we have a need God can work a miracle!

LETTING GOD WORK THROUGH YOU The feeding of the 5,000 From the four gospels That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a desolate place, and it is getting late. Send the crowds away to the nearby villages and farms, so they can find food and lodging for the night. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Morally In An Immoral World

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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We must be a leavening influence on our society.

Introduction: One of George Washington’s first official acts as president was to give the Thanksgiving Proclamation, which reads, "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nitty Gritty...meet Jesus #1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

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This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to cnvince seekers that God wants their Nitty Gritty lives

May 18 and 19, 2002 Romans 3:10 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Jesus” Keith Miller wrote the following, “Our churches are filled with people who outwardly look contented and at peace but inwardly are crying out for someone to love them…just as they are- confused, frustrated, often frightened, guilty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Available For Liberation Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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When God called Moses to the task of liberating a people, Moses felt self-doubt, uncertainty about God, and unreadiness. Actually these are positive values that will lead us as American Christians to take our place in the world.

How do you feel about eager volunteers? What’s your reaction to the kind of person who is always ready to step up to the plate and take a swing at some issue? How do you really feel about those who quickly volunteer when something needs to be done? Maybe you remember what it was like to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14, Exodus 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is It A Sin To Doubt?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

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Lessons on faith and doubt, looking through the life of Thomas

Is It a Sin to Doubt? by Randy Croft One of the hardest decisions Krista and I made before Jacob was born was not which hospital to have the birth. Not which doctor would deliver our little guy. Not which pediatrician we would see, even though we went back and forth on that call. The hardest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surprising Appearance Series

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

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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

Pick And Mix Spiritituality

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007

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This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through God’s Word Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 26, 2010

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To get the most out of Bible study you need to accept God’s word, analyze it and apply it.

GROWING THROUGH GOD’S WORD A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I’m sorry," the waitress said. "I can’t bring you orange juice. Our machine is broken." We were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

based on 59 ratings

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A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

(Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Win Over Worry

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 21, 2008

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Let’s look into the Word of God to see how to win over worry.

How to Win Over Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 18, 2007 *Tonight we are going to look into the Word of God to see how to win over worry. God wants you to have this victory in your life. We know that because three times in these verses Jesus says, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Shining Light In A Plain Jar

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

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What does it mean to carry about in our broken vessels the Light of the world?

THE SHINING LIGHT IN A PLAIN JAR 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Hidden away on a high shelf in my closet I keep a small box. This box is worn down and broken from 50 years of use. But it is the most priceless thing I own. If I were to lose this box, I would literally tear my home apart to find it. If it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Holiness

Nehemiah And The Bible Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 11, 2005

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Talks and full order of service for an All Age Worship service on ’The Bible’ as part of a series in the book of Nehemiah. Email me for word files and PowerPoint

Below is the order of service with brief section headings and descriptions. Below that is the full order of service with talk notes and PowerPoint prompts. Obviously the Word file of this looks better as it has formatting! Email me for it if you want it. _________________ All Age Order of Service, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

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Some romance, some violence, a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than Downton Abbey. The main characteristics of the story of Esther in one word is REVERSAL...

I don’t like sweets, this is one unfortunate handicap for a pastor. While visiting people, I found myself in a difficult position: somewhere between accepting that sweet treat, a piece of cake or sugary dink and force myself to swallow. Or to refuse and look like a health freek more ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Remade Again

Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 11, 2012

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A sermon that affirms God's ministry of a new life.

God is revealed or described to us in the Bible in many different figures and images. I think that is done by the working of the Holy Spirit through various individuals because the Spirit knew that mortals alone could not do it. But also, God because of His nature and His Divine being leaves us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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