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Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus is the God Man.

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation John 1:14 Series Text: 1 Tim. 3:16 And by common confession great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Beheld by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. Around ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Higher Place

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on and experience a higher place.

A Higher Place INTRODUCTION:  God is inviting us to a higher place  There are higher attainments in the spirit  There is more of God to be found  We have not ’arrived’ yet  In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2004

What looks like just an accident. When viewed through human eyes,Is really God at work in us-- His blessing in disguise

Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph Genesis 37:1-38 Illustration: When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, "Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision & Hope Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 3, 2004

The importance of living with vision and hope, especially in difficult circumstances.

Sermon for 5 Easter Yr C, 9/05/2004 Based on Rev 21:1-5 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Vision & Hope” The leader of a certain Indian tribe encamped at the base of a mountain was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 2 - To Listen To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007

Part 2 of our Week of Renewal series looks at hearing from God and doing what He says.

4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 20: To listen to the Holy Spirit Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Prayer / Response Time † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time TO LISTEN TO THE ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Do You Smite Me Now?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 15, 2006

Sermon warns us that if we forsake Christ we forsake our only hope to save us from our deserving judgment.

WHY DO YOU SMITE ME NOW? Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants You Confident, Rich, And Powerful Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a series on Ephesians 1 and 2

God Wants You to be Confident, Rich, and Powerful Christians need not be tentative or doubtful concerning their position in life. God wants you to know the confidence - of the hope to which you have been called; the riches – of his inheritance; and the power – of faith. We Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerous Detours

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 16, 2007

We are all on a spiritual journey. The detours we take on that journey can destroy our spiritual life.

We live in a noisy world with many voices calling us in many different directions. We want to be on the path that God sets before us, if we’re honest, we’ve all taken some detours along the way. Some of them have gone into destructive paths that have been very costly to us. Some of the detours have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolutions

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 31, 2007

Somehow, each year many of us start out on the right track, but loose our resolve and end up not keeping a single resolution we made. Am I the only one this applies to?

2 Timothy 3:14,16-17: But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,… All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

This message looks at what we need to know in order to be highly effective on our Christian Walk. Effectiveness is important to us, and it is important to God. We are looking for the most effective way of doing things, the most effective treatment,

Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian How many of you read the article I had in the bulletin last week? 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Beautiful Side Of Death

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We think of death as a loss –a loss of a great life, a loss of a beloved person. Death is nothing but losing. But that is not what the bible says about death. There is a verse in the word of God that says, “Death is gain.”

Theme: The Beautiful Side of Death Text: John 11 Introduction A. I’d like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of Allan. We want you to know that our heart is with you in these times of sorrows and pain. It’s really painful. It’s really a tough time when a loved one died. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Man is composed of three parts: Body, Soul, and Spirit

THE RENEWING OF THE MIND According to Watchman Nee I. THE RENEWING OF THE MIND A. Mind 1. Two ways of translating a. mind b. understanding 2. In Greek --> it is the word nous Used 24 times in New Test. Romans 1:28; Romans 7:23; Romans 7:25; Romans 11:34; Romans 12:2; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 12:34-35, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

More About Obedience And A Good Day's Work Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

We are also called to honor and obey our heavenly Father-this is the highest obedience. If obedience to parents or an employer, or a government, is contradictory to obedience to God, we have to make a choice. We must choose to obey God rather than people.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers (Parents), do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Two Keys To A Life Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 9, 2015

Did you know that there are two essential keys to a life of godliness? You don’t have to rely on the local church or your preacher for either one of these. If you are a believer, they are both available to you any time.

The Two Keys to a Life of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:5-9 Introduction: 1. I have met several people through the years that have claimed 1 Timothy 4:8 as their life verse (at least the first part of the verse: “For bodily exercise profiteth little…”). • Of course, this phrase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:5-9

Denomination: Bible Church

A Change Of Plans

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 9, 2022

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 A Change of Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a Yiddish saying: “We make our plans and God laughs.” No matter how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran