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The Sent Ones Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the idea of the church acting as a 'trailer' for Christianity, aiming to live in such a way that it entices others to want to learn more about the faith.

Are you the kind of person who enjoys watching the trailers for upcoming movies? Maybe you get to the theater early especially to see those trailers on the big screen. Trailers are tasters, short film versions of the soon-to-be-released feature, and they usually include the best special effects or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Movie Metaphors, Church Influence, Spiritual Impact

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

One Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2010

1) One Voice in Ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-3), 2) One Voice in Response (Nehemiah 4:4-6), & 3) One Voice in Reaction (Nehemiah 4:7-14)

On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. Luther objected to a saying attributed to Johann Tetzel that "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs." He insisted that, since forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14

Denomination: Other

One God Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week seven: One God.

ONE GOD Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/18/2018 If you’re just joining us, we are coming to the end of our seven-week series on the ties that bind us together in Christian unity. As I’ve said every week throughout this series, Jesus passionately prayed that his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

One Way

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003

Jesus is the one way to gain an entrance into heaven

One Way Selected Passages August 10, 2003 VBS Program Message Introduction A little boy, caught in mischief, was asked by his mother: "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought a minute and then said: "Well, I’ll just run in and out and in and keep slamming the door until they say, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith - Expecting Answers Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Faith can grow from weak faith to strong in faith.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why did multitudes go listen to John the Baptist in the wilderness? “The people were in expectation” (Luke 3:15, KJV). 2. What did they expect? a. Deliverance. b. Peace. c. God to show up for them. 3. Expectation fulfilled. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Ready! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021

It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 2 - I'm Ready I. Introduction Christmas stockings. Lights. Bright bows. Ornaments. Family pictures. Carols. Last week we talked about how Christmas can slip up on you. A sudden and drastic change in season. Mary experienced this. No warning. Just minding her own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24, Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointed One Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus ushers in a new kingdom and, with it, a new purpose for His followers’ lives. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

We live in an age of rapid change. Our lives, our surroundings, our routines are constantly changing— sometimes so fast that we don’t even notice it; we can’t keep track; we can’t keep up. In the process, things that once were necessities to us become quaint, obsolete, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 10, 2023

There is only one way to the home everyone longs for, whether they know it or not

I’m starting this sermon with a really old illustration because things have gotten so much worse that to introduce it with a contemporary example would take more than one sermon to adequately address it. So think yourself back a couple of decades, to 2002. That’s when football coach Ron Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-41, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bring It On? Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

How do I make it through all of life’s struggles without killing myself, or someone else, in the process?

My brother-in-law is building a cabin in New Mexico. He decided to do the general contracting himself to save some money. What he’s finding out is that it’s not worth it. General contractors don’t make enough to compensate for the headaches they deal with. What David is experiencing is the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." Examines the evidence in our lives that we are God’s Chosen

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

4th in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

God’s Word for us this morning, in one sentence, is this: “Instead of tolerating sin, hold on to Christ, because those who are faithful to Christ will reign with Him.” I saw a sign this last week that has intrigued me from the moment I saw it. You can see this sign as you enter the city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fish On" Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

Helping those you win to Christ grow in Christ.

“FISH ON” Colossians 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: CAMPING & TROUT FISHING IN NORTH GA THEY MADE TROUT FISHING SEEM SO EASY WHEN IN FACT IT’S NOT EASY AT ALL! Unfortunately, some people think ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

May They Be One

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010

To help bring unity among believers

May They Be One Acts 11:1-18 Baptist Churches in America have divided and split off until there are hundreds of Baptist denominations. The Christian faith has some 33,830 denominations. That’s an awful lot of diversity! On the one hand, with that many approaches, there should be something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three In One Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Three in One

I. Three Witnesses In The Son 6 6 This is He who came by water and blood — Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. A. Jesus Is The Son Of God 1. The object of the apostle in this verse, in connection ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist