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Old Time Evangelism

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 30, 2006

To show that if we incorporate the methods of evangelism used in the Old Testament, many will come to see how truly great God is.

-Tonight, the Lord is directing us to look at some methods to use in being evangelists -We’re going to take a look at old time evangelism -Evangelism 20 Years Ago -Door to door / cold turkey -Crusades -Early American Evangelism -Circuit riding preachers -Street corner preaching -Renaissance ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Empty Celebration - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2006

Jesus made 3 ’Empty Promises’ which give more ful’fill’ment than anything else to mankind today. Link included to Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

An Empty Celebration Philippians 2:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyCelebration.html Opening ill.--Jeremy was not a normal child. He had a terminal illness which affected both his body and his mind. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Memory? Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

Remembering Jesus’ in the Lord’s Supper, we share in his death and his life.

“How’s Your Memory?” Mark 14:12-26; 2nd Lent; 2nd of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 3-12-06; Darryl Bell How is your memory? I heard of an older couple that was having some trouble remembering so they took a memory course together. A few months later the husband was out work-ing in his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Stones Could Talk

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This Easter Sermon from ’06 is actually a series of 5 meditations on stones that were a part of Jesus’ life and is designed to be interlaced with Easter music to create a special Easter program. I’ve included the titles of the music we used.

If Stones could Talk Luke 19; Matthew 4; John 7; Matthew 28 Revelation 2 Song: GLORY TO THE LORD OUR GOD Welcome Meditation #1: Stones of Praise Luke 19:40 The order of service will be a little different today, but don’t let the change throw you off. Instead, focus your attention on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't You Know Who I Am?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006

Rather than demand His rights as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus expected no special treatment - in fact, He turned the idea of service upside down.

Don’t You Know Who I Am? TCF Maundy Thursday sermon April 13, 2006 You may have heard on the news the past few weeks about the congresswoman from Georgia, who tried to walk past Capitol security without proper identification. When the security officer tried to stop her, she struck him. Though ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Charismatic Apostles

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 28, 2006

Apostles were charismatic evangelists that connected and bonded with people in order to bring them to Christ. Explore five characteristics of charismatic Christians.

We all love high achievers. We love our professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and other “go-getters” that “make it” in the world. We also want to be like them in some ways and claim our moment in the spotlight. It’s no accident that we see tens of thousands of young people auditioning for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Bethany Road

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

The fifth sermon of a 2006 Lenten Series

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Bethany Road’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 (1) Sermon titles are a challenge for a pastor. There is an art to selecting a suitable title but it can be quite difficult to do so. Some pastors have simply ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims Of The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 8, 2006

This sermon tackles The Da Vinci Code claims concerning the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Christ, & Jesus’ maritial status.

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims of The Da Vinci Code (This sermon uses ideas from the Grizzly Adams DVD, The DVC Deception, CH Spurgeon, Billy Sunday, & others. Precious few of these ideas, if any, are original to me.) 1 John 4:1-4 May 7, 2006 FBC, Chester ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessing Kids Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 25, 2005

4 of 6 on family. This message was given on a Baby Dedication Day. Several Sermon Central contributors were used in preparation for this message.

Blessing Kids “I prayed for this child, and the LORD answered my prayer and gave him to me. Now I give him back to the LORD. He will belong to the LORD all his life...” Hannah - 1 Samuel 1:27-28a Question: Have you ever given your children back to God? (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treating People Right Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What is the appropriate response to bad leadership, or people that you have to correct that are older or younger than you? Find out - along with how Paul told Timothy to treat widows on the church payroll.

Paul gives Timothy some pastoral advice on how to treat various groups in the body of Christ: older and younger men, older and younger women, widows - and then elders. Finally he gives Timothy some very personal advice. It’s possible that these two groups - widows and elders - were the focus of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Contempt Of Complaint

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003

Complaining in self-pity is a practice that hurts the heart of God, influences others to do the same, and results in God’s judgment.

God’s Contempt Of Complaint Text: Num.11: 1-3 Intro: Complaining is an activity all of us have participated in at one time or another. Most of us utter complaints without even thinking about it. It seems almost natural to vocalize our displeasure when things don’t quite turn out as we think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Multifarious Human Relationships

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 15, 2003

This lesson considers the scripturaul guidelines regarding appropriate behavior in connection with the differing relationships we form during our lives.

Multifarious Human Relationships Hierarchy, Involution, Influence, And Mutability Introduction 1. Forming relationships is both natural and essential to our well-being: "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." (Genesis 2:18) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Dwell In God's House

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 22, 2003

Through faith in Christ, we are God’s children and members of his household.

The other day I was playing with my sons. We were building a house out of blocks. Up and up the structure went until it would reach a certain point, and, then it toppled over. So we’d start over. Higher and higher the blocks would go until they fell over. This happened a couple of times and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Very Able Men

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 19, 2004

VERY ABLE MEN ARE MEN OF AVAILABILITY, DEPENDABILITY, MOBILITY, COMPATIBILITY,AND STABILITY.

VERY ABLE MEN I CHRONICLES 9:1,13 You won’t find the first nine chapters of I Chronicles in your daily Bible reading guides. The reason being, the first nine chapters are genealogical records But just because it is dry to you and I, it doesn’t means it is not important. The Whole Bible is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 9:1-13, Exodus 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist