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Have The Obedience Of A 12-Year-Old ! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 8, 2004

We study the only biblical story about Jesus as a youth. He is already going about his work as our obedient substitute. Mirror Christ by being obedient to the Lord and his representatives.

The First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:41-52 During the first decade of life, children tend to view their parents as the greatest people in the world. This is the time of life when kids argue among each other, “My dad is stronger than your dad! My mom is prettier than your mom! My parents are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 29, 2004

Second in Sermon series dealing with The Church Covenant & What is required of Church Members Church Members

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 2 1 Thess. 3:11-4:1 1Th 3:11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. 1Th 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Athaliah

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 22, 2002

Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel of Israel and the wife of Jehoram, king of Judah. Our goal in this study is to better understand the mistakes this wicked queen made, learn from her and thus avoid similar mistakes in our walk with God.

Athaliah (Ath-uh-LIE-ah) was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel of Israel and the wife of Jehoram (Jih-hoh-ruhm), king of Judah. She followed the path set by her parents and influenced her husband to "walk in the ways of the kings of Israel" (2 Kings 8:18) and worship Baal. Athaliah proved to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Outsiders Into Insiders

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, especially those who have been disappointed by churches in the past.

Today, I want you all to put yourselves into the shoes of an unchurched visitor to (insert the name of your church). Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Developing Joy" Series

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Mar 26, 2003

Every Christian has the capacity to have "Joy" within his or her lives, Gal 5 tells me that. It tells me that "Joy" is a vital part of my make-up when I become a Christian and cannot be separated from my "Christian Character."

“Developing Joy” Gal 5:22, John 15:1ff Introduction: Last week we started our series "Developing Character" (PP#1) and tackled the issue of "Obedience" to God. If you remember I said that outside of obedience to God you are settling for second best in your life. We looked at three areas of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of A Wasted Life

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 11, 2001

What happens to my life when it is exposed to the atmosphere of a lost world.

THE TRAGEDY OF A WASTED LIFE - Jer 13:1-11  Ever stop to examine your life? What is it lived for? Am I placing priorities on things that really matter in the big picture? YOUNG MAN had an accident while driving his car that was quite spectacular. When the policeman arrived he found the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

They Lost Their First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

This is a passage of scripture that really bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I'm going to read a passage of scripture that bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, & is found in chapter 2, vs's 1 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Righteous And That Of The Wicked.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Psalm 1 Title: “The way of the righteous and that of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2006

Three kinds of faith that invite the judgment of God.

March 19, 2006 Third Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- A side issue related to the text this morning begs our attention: • How can an angry Jesus, whipping the money-changers, be the loving Lord we know? At least one author has stated it this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Sower, The Seed And The Soils

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 28, 2005

Jesus explains the conditions of entry into God’s Kingdom - He is the Sower, the Seed is His Word and men and women are the Soil, either "Bad-Soil" - along the Path: responding NO; on the Rock: YES & NO; among Thorns: YES BUT; or "Good-Soil" : YES!

The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23) but it’s equally the story of the seed and the soils. Earlier that day He’d had a confrontation with the Pharisees and religious lawyers about His claim to be the Son of Man and the great gulf that separated them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Feel About Change?

Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005

Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Evangelism - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2005

The Right PASSION, The Right PRIORITY, & The Right PRESENTATION. Link included to formatted text version and Powerpoint Presentation.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 See entire series--"Acts: The Church Handbook" at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon in formatted text and PowerPoint: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EffectiveEvangelism.html ------------------------------------ Do you know anyone who cannot sit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Life Series

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

At the core of finding life is the life building truth of Jesus who transforms my life for the great life.

The Great Life: Finding Life June 22-23, 2002 Matthew 10:37-39 (New International Version) 37“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross a nd follow me is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Christopher Columbus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Voice

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 May 6th, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 May 6th, 2001 Title: “Jesus Voice” 22 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran