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It Was Not A Pretty Cross

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005

21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-35

Denomination: Apostolic

Sibling Rivalry Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Learn how two brothers fight from before birth - and how differences in attitude towards God can mean a big difference in how your life goes.

Verse 1 - 4 Abraham remarried and had kids - the kids were of no consequence and moved to different areas around Palestine - the point is that Isaac is the focus of the blessing. Verse 5 - 8 Abraham started giving away the inheritance before he was dead. Even though Isaac was the focus of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trinity. What's That? Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on May 24, 2005

This sermon helps us to look at God’s character in regards to the Trinity. It only scratches the surface of this doctrine, but is written to help the congregation begin to look at God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Genesis 1.26 1.In the Jewish culture, a familiar term that is used during worship and regular conversation is the word Midrash. 2.A Midrash is a type of biblical interpretation found in rabbinic literature. 3.Midrashic interpretations usually pay close attention to the meanings of individual words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

20 Essential Building Blocks Of Vision - Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

finding and following God’s vision.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks of Vision – Part 4 April 6, 2003 Today we are concluding our series on 20 essential building blocks of vision. Over ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"More Than Just A Parade"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

Jesus has the power to bring not only peace but chaos as well, just as he did on that first Palm Sunday...

"More Than Just a Parade" A story is told about a famous preacher long ago who pastored a church that was filled every Sunday by people who traveled miles on foot just to hear his messages. One day, as the church was emptying, a passerby asked one of the people in the church why this preacher’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

The call to abide in Jesus Christ and the fruit of our response.

John 15:1-8 It’s All About Relationship If there’s one passage of scripture that you memorize and make your own this year, let it be from today’s gospel. Jesus is saying to you… Each one of you here today… Sitting in these pews and to each of our shut-ins, who will be listening to this message… As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Hyssop Of God's Love!

Contributed by Rick Roberts on May 14, 2003

Being cleansed by God’s amazing grace.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 5th Sunday in Lent Psalm 51:1-13 April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Hyssop of God’s Love! Sin has a terrible way of making us all dirty and giving us feelings of despair! At one time or another, we all experience times of despair. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Know Who Holds The Future

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003

Paul gives an outline of prophetic events regarding the Rapture and the Anti-Christ during the Tribulation Period.

“I Know Who Holds The Future” TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of II Thessalonians. Paul had already written the Christians at Thessalonica a letter (1 Thessalonians) and explained the Rapture to them (4:13-18). Like most Christians (even today), they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation

Contributed by Charles Banks on May 22, 2003

Explains the power of salvation as well as addresses the 6 pertinent questions dealing with salvation (who, what, when, where, why, how)!

Salvation There are some very important questions about salvation that need to be totally understood: 1. What is salvation? 2. Who is eligible to receive salvation and be saved? 3. When does salvation begin? 4. Where can salvation take place? 5. Why is salvation so important? 6. How can I be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

My Very Dear Antichrist

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 23, 2003

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, series B, in the style of C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. The author addresses the spirit of the Antichrist in today’s Church, particularly in reference to the Holy Scriptures.

“My Very Dear Antichrist” 6Easter2003 1 John 4:1-11 May 25, 2003 © 2003 by the Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida, with sincere apologies to C.S. Lewis! My very dear Antichrist, Cordial greetings in the name of our most abysmal potentate, the Prince ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where?

Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 24, 2003

David was conscious of God’s presence in every situation, both bad and good.

Introduction: There is a story of an old man who was quite ill, and the family called for their minister. As he entered the sick room and sat down, he noticed another chair on the opposite side of the bed, a chair which had also been drawn close. The pastor said, "Well, Donald, I see I’m not your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 30, 2003

A Tribute to earthly fathers, father figures, great men and to our Heavenly Father!

Isaiah 6:1-8 I Have A Dream Today we honor fathers and we honor father figures. Whether we are male or female, hopefully, growing up, we have dreams. As a child you may have or had a dream to become a fireman or a doctor, or lawyer, or yes, even an Indian Chief, maybe even a cowboy or a race ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit's Effect On Our Lifestyle

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

Should we withdraw from the political life of the republic into a monastic life?

The Holy Spirit’s Effect On Our Lifestyle Acts 2:14-16 Conservative political leader Paul Weyrich caused a stir in Washington recently by calling on those who still believe in our traditional, Bible based Christian culture to separate themselves as much as possible from a corrupt disintegrating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Being The Family Of God

Contributed by David Gant on Apr 25, 2004

This sermon can be used to call a congregation into closer fellowship, or to teach the believer’s responsibility toward the church family. [Key points in this sermon may have come from other sources. If you see anything that should be credited to another,

Being the Family of God Drawn from 1st John 3 The church is Identified With God as being His Children … therefore, we make up the Family of God [John 3.1] Many Christians have been infected with the most virulent virus of modern American life, what sociologist Robert Bellah calls "radical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist