Sermons about Elf On The Shelf

My Condition

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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“My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

“My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Free From Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

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Series on Christian Stewardship

Sermon Title: How to live free from Anxiety Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 27, 2005 Series: How to Live the Uncomplicated Life Introduction In recent years our society has been plagued by a new epidemic. The cure for this epidemic has become a billion dollar industry as one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

The Unknown Quality Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2006

based on 64 ratings

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Believe it or not, love is hard for the world to define. Even psychology and psychiatry have difficulty explaining it. But God doesn’t. Why is that so?

OPEN: A visiting Revivalist was impressed by an older couple in the church where he was holding Revival. The wife seemed to be half-turned toward her husband holding both his hands in hers. Every time he looked toward them he was impressed by the fact they were holding hands. After the service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Ordinary Guy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 20, 2006

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Message 3 of 4 on the Judges. How did timid careful Gideon become a great hero of God? There was a Call, a plan, and a Gift - all from God.

The Verdict on Judges One Ordinary Guy February 19 – Gideon 120,000 Midianites came like a plague of locusts against the Israelites. Gideon raised an army of 32,000 to take them down. He cut down the number to 10,000 and then to 300. He armed them with trumpets, torches and pitchers. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing The Word Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

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Message based on the parable of the Sower.

Sowing the Word of God in Our Lives Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 August 20, 2006 Introduction We’re back to our walk-through of the gospel according to Matthew, and as we get into chapter 13, we find a very familiar parable, the parable of the sower. And parable that we can take home with us to chew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Needs Of A New Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 26, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Our lives are so brief, and yet so potentially impacting..

“…you are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away…” "I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment’s gone All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea All ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Orthodox

You Never Need To Ask, "Does God Love Me?"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2003

based on 106 ratings

| 13,791 views

how God shows his love for us and provides for us

March 9, 2003 Romans 8:31_39 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Growth - How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

based on 221 ratings

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The title of this message is “How to lose a guy in ten days". Unfortunately, most churches usually lose them in about 10 minutes. Let’s explore why that happens.

How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days Matthew 28:18-20 True story – Football team getting killed – guy fumbles and it rolls over by a teammate. The guy that fumbles yells, “pick it up” to which his teammate responds, “You pick it up. You dropped it.” Well, I’ll tell you what, God is looking for some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

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Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Of The Hearts Of The Fathers And The Children

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 28, 2003

based on 78 ratings

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Welcome to Father’s Day 2003. This is a great day to reflect on being a father, having a father, or being a witness to the value of a father in the life of children whether you had a father or not.

The Turning of the Hearts of the Fathers and the Children Scripture Reference: Malachi 4:5 – 6 Introduction Welcome to Father’s Day 2003. This is a great day to reflect on being a father, having a father, or being a witness to the value of a father in the life of children whether you had a father ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Written Words Of William Shakespeare Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 24, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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This is evangelistic message using Willliam Shakespeare’s last will and testament as a spring board to share the good news.

The last written Words of William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare lived from 1546 -1616, his plays have been studied for centuries, he has an unrivalled position in the literary world, lots of people admire his wisdom and insight into human nature. Many phrases that we regularly use today come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Man Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005

based on 278 ratings

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1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Gifts

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Aug 7, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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This sermon is about the gifts we have and how they should be used.

The Power of Gifts The writer John Ortberg tells a story of the time shortly after his mother had passed away. His father was cleaning about the home and found two boxes of dishes in the attic. Not really having a use for them he called his daughter-in-law to offer the dishes to her. He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:16-29

Denomination: *other

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