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Encourage One Another

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 7, 2009

This message is about the Christians hope in the face of death.

This morning we turn our attention to a subject that has confused and divided more churches and Christians over the century then perhaps any other. Today we are going to look at the second coming of Christ. As a child, our death and the second coming of Christ, it seems to me was used to “Scare ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006

IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:12

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 14, 2007

Jesus refutes the teaching of the churchmen of His day and makes clear the intent of God’s Law.

The Meaning Of Righteousness? Part 2 Last week we listened as Jesus spoke to us about basis and foundation of absolute truth, absolute right and wrong. And as you may recall Jesus made it clear that until heaven and earth pass away, Gods Word remains authoritative and in fact absolute truth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Sufferer's Song

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living God's Dream Without Barriers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2007

God has a dream, that there are no barriers between us and others.

Have you ever felt excluded? Have you ever felt unnecessarily confined or restricted? Have you ever found it difficult to fit into a group or to be accepted, or felt isolated? Maybe it was because you haven’t lived in an area long enough, have enough money, from the right family, you have or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Understand Everyone In Every Situation

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006

Message about the condition of mankind without the redeemig work of Jesus Christ at work in his life.

Titus 3:1-11 1Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, 2to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. 3For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Stuff - Ii Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 23, 2007

This one is the conclusion of "Doing the Stuf I" which looks at the various ways Christians are to engage the kingdom of darkness in spiritual warfare

Dakota Community Church September 23, 2007 Doing the Stuff - II II Timothy 2:3, 4&7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. … Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

"He Has The Keys"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 4, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Our Resurrecting Saviour has the Key to Death and Hell.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: JESUS HAS THE KEYS TO OPEN AND SHUT THE DOORS OF DEATH AND HELL. REFERENCES: Revelation 1:18; Matthews 27:51-54; Revelation 20:1; Isaiah 53:1-5; Revelation 2:12;16; 19:15,21; (his face shine like the sun, and a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 8, 2005

22nd Sunday after Pentecoast proper 24

22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 24) October 16, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed us as your redeemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Sardis: The Living Corpse Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Here was a church that needed waking up! It was on life support and Jesus had the answer!

Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis: The Living Corpse INTRODUCTION - Mike the Headless Chicken On September 10, 1945, Mike’s short life was about to take a turn for the worse. On this day, Mike received a death sentence. His owners, Lloyd and Clara Olsen, decided that it was time to slaughter a group of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009

Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Testimony Of John: The Son Of God Has Come To Earth

Contributed by John Rollyson on May 1, 2009

An exegetical study of 1 John 1:1-5

The Testimony of John: The Son of God has come to Earth 1:1-5 1. Jesus has always existed 2. Jesus has proven who He is 3. Jesus has revealed who He is: The Word of Life a. By appearing, revealing Himself b. By identifying with men 4. Jesus has come to earth for the most glorious purpose a. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Away In Some Manger

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 2, 2006

A Sermon for Advent 1-C that calls us to be ready for the coming of Christ and not to be weighed down with the worries of this life.

“Away in Some Manger” Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1-C December 3, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” -Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: United Methodist

A Word From God - Christmas 2007 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we celebrate his enlightening presence among us; we celebrate the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; we celebrate our new found status as children of God, we celebrate the fact that God h

Did you notice the common theme that comes through in the two Bible Readings we just heard? Not just the theme that God has sent his Son in the form of this child Jesus. No, I’m thinking of the fact that God has sent him to communicate with us. God has spoken to us by a son, Hebrews tells us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican