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The Kingdom Of The Heart

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

Mark 11-12 contains the triumphal entry and some of the events in Christ’s final week. His actions show that he came to establish the "Kingdom of the heart" and to raise his banner of love over us.

Palm Sunday CHCC: April 1, 2007 The Kingdom of the Heart Mark 11-12 INTRODUCTION: Today is often called “Palm Sunday.” It’s the day when we remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem … just 5 days before he would be crucified. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem turned into a gigantic parade. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Difficult Week

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This message looks at the events of Passion week.

Introduction: If you only had a week to live what would you do? Some people answer that question by saying that they would go out with a bang, doing all the things they never got to do but wanted to do. That might be traveling and seeing things they had never seen before. Some people might go sky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Baptist

Hope From An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 4, 2007

What does the Resurrection? It does have meaning. It means HOPE. The resurrection of Jesus offers hope to all.

HOPE From An Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-20 Years ago there was a valley in New England that was going to be dammed up for a hydro-electric plant. There was a small town in the bottom of the valley, and that town fell into disrepair. Someone asked why? The answer came back "If there is no HOPE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 16, 2007

The Apostle Paul said, "I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection." Paul’s ultimate goal in life was to know Christ and the power associated with Christ’s resurrection.

Living in the Power of the Resurrection Have you invited someone to visit church with you only to be turned down for some excuse or other? Here are ten top reasons people give why they don’t go to church. 10 – Can’t find a polyester leisure suit to wear. 9 - Relate more to Rock Band and Any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007

How did Jesus first get your attention? Was it through circumstances, another person’s witness, or is He still trying to get your attention. This sermon is a salvation message to anyone anywhere.

April, 2007 Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: When Jesus went to Jericho to teach, there was already quite a crowd of people who had gathered there. In fact, one man went early so he could get a seat--in a tree of all places Zacchaeus, a short person, couldn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

What To Do When You Have An Humanly Impossible Task To Accomplish

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 29, 2007

When you are faced to accomplish something that seems humanly impossible, just know that it is a task that is possible with God.

Matthew 14:14-21 Mark 6:34-44 Luke 9:10-17 John 6:1-13 Topic: What to do when you have to accomplish a humanly impossible task In each of the four gospels in the New Testament( Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), they all recorded on how Jesus Christ had fed 5,000 men along with women and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Who?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

It’s All About Who? The Issue of Selfishness, And How Mothers Teach Us The Right Way To Live I thank God that we still have one sane institution in an insane world – motherhood. Perhaps the only place where self-giving, self-sacrificing, self-denial is

It’s All About Who? The Issue of Selfishness, And How Mothers Teach Us The Right Way To Live May 8, 2005 1 Samuel 1:19-28 Intro: A Spanish proverb reads “An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest.” “Legally, a husband is the head of the house and a pedestrian has the right of way. Both are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ache To Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Imagine with me a world where love and forgiveness triumphed over hurt and rejection.

The Ache To Love: Luke 15:11-32 August 21, SDC Sunday 2005 Intro: What is worth living your life for? I believe that deep within each of us lies a heartache. Down in the deep places, the places we often avoid and try to hide, the places we try to avoid. The places we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting Your World

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 13, 2007

Consider traits God uses in impacting the world around us.

Is it possible that you can be used of God to impact your world? I want to look at a woman who impacted two countries. Her name was Jochebed. She was the mother of Moses. Through Jochebed God impacted Egypt as well as Israel. Her son, Moses, left a spiritual influence on both of these countries. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Church (The Way) You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The second sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(Slide 1) When my mom was here last weekend, she related a story that happened probably not long before I was born and that took place one Wednesday night at the church she and dad attended then. It seems that there was a visitor that particular Wednesday night who was willing to sing a solo. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Bible Moms

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 18, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon, reflecting on the struggles and trials of Bible mothers, especially focusing on the story of Moses’ mom.

Sermonmay132007 Hillsborough Reformed Church May 13, 2007 Mothers Day “Bible Moms” Bible moms did not have it easy. Once upon a time, the Hebrews lived in the land of Egypt. They had a good life there and were favored by the Egyptians. An ancestor of theirs, Joseph, had saved the empire when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Since You Have Been Raised With Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007

In our text, Paul speaks of the new life that we have in Christ. He looks at it from three different perspectives: past, present and future. 1- A past experience 2- A present enjoyment 3- A future ecstasy

INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the old story about the funeral of the unsavory character who had never been to church in his life. He had led a very questionable life, meaning he’d done about anything and everything a person could think of and it wasn’t good. The service was being conducted by a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 5, 2007

Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.

Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

My mother has Alzheimer’s, and is very hotile toward me for putting her in assisted living, so any Mother’s Day sermon I preach has got to be about forgiveness.

Mothers Day 2005 MT18:21-22 05/08./05 2478 words 21 Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. This is mother’s day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed