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Christ - The Home Builder

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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This sermon is about the "building blocks" for a Christian home.

“CHRIST: THE HOME BUILDER” Col. 3:15-21 INTRO – Have you ever tried to play Jenga? Fun family game. Object: Remove blocks 1 at a time and place them back on top without knocking tower down. Starts off easy. Blocks come out quickly and easily. Lots to choose from. But as game progresses, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-21, Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 15, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Learning from Martha and Mary, find out how to benefit from the quiet times with the Lord.

Dear family in Christ, do you love the Lord but sometimes get so busy you don’t have much time for Him? Are you one of those people who would like to worship more often but are so pressured by a busy schedule that you only end up in frustration? Are you a ‘Martha’? That’s right! The familiar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Pro-Vision Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 15, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,916 views

God’s provision is provision for the vision... not for our squandering or hoarding.

Pro-Vision. James 5:1-6 WBC 16/11/03am Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart & he sat in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Expectant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 7,008 views

A new look at the Christmas Season

Matthew 4:18 - 22 Intro: 6 - ’Tis The Season To Be Extravagant To Love Him with all of our being! 13 - ’Tis The Season To Be Confident To Know He is there no matter what! 20 - ’Tis The Season To Be Jubilant (Part 3 of 4) To Trust in Him alone for our Joy! 27 - ’Tis The Season To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

based on 129 ratings

| 20,299 views

This is part of a sermon series based on the Parables of Jesus. What's in it for me. This sermon is on the parable in Luke 15 - the prodigal son.

What's In It for Me? - Salvation Some believe that if humankind is left to its own that the results will be positive and good. This was true once when God first made man but because of sin and it's destructive character there is no one who is righteous. When left to his own devices each of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 7,593 views

In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.

Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American family is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

based on 180 ratings

| 41,552 views

The miracle at Cana is a sign of the mission of Jesus: transformation.

WATER INTO WINE TEXT: John 2:1-11 The story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana, I think contains one of the most powerful messages in all of Scripture. But it seems that a lot of times, people get snagged on one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

One Hundred Percent

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 7, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 5,881 views

Mary gave 100%. What she had she did. What she possessed she gave. Have you given Christ your all? What are you doing with what you have? Are you giving 100%?

100% MARK 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: On the evening prior to what is called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, our Lord Jesus Christ was a dinner guest in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany about two miles southeast of Jerusalem along with Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. At the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Hold Of Contentment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 4,466 views

Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Living In Their World Series

Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Tipping Points

Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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In the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, the Jews reached a tipping point in their rebellion against God. Nations, kings, and ordinary men arrive at tipping points, from which they retreat, or pass on to judgment.

Matthew 21:33-43 Tipping Points The gospel for today recounts yet another parable which Jesus told against the religious establishment of Israel. After he had spoken the parable, Matthew records these words: 45 Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

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King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Careful What You Ask For

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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We need to be careful of what we ask for. When we ask for things of this world we just might get them. But, if we place God first we will have live that are truly touched and blessed.

I remember one Sunday several years ago, just a couple of years after I went into the ministry. It had been raining non-stop for a couple of days. I was appointed, at that time, in farm country. Those folks are always praying for rain. My phone had rung all morning with people calling to tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22, 1 Samuel 8:4-34

Denomination: Methodist

Man And Wife Or Spouse And Strife? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

based on 20 ratings

| 6,632 views

God wants Christian husbands to be gentle initiators and Christian wives to be confident responders. Yes, this often – though not always -- makes for a better marriage; but it is first and foremost God’s revealed will.

Man and Wife or Spouse and Strife? (I Peter 3:1-7) 1. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor. 2. Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" ? "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Become Financially Free Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,595 views

4 of 5 in the Series on Money

(Prov. 22:7) "The borrower is servant to the lender..." Series: How To Escape Financial Bondage First message: "The love of money is the root of all evil". If there ever was an item that steals our time from God... If there ever was a time in which Christians need to be established, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Baptist

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