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God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 10, 2007

Salvation set us free. Then why do we try to prove our worth.

Introduction: I. Are you a perfectionist? A. This is what my dictionary says the definition of Perfectionism is - 1. “The refusal to accept any standard short of perfection” and or 2. “The philosophy or doctrine that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable” B. If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Methodist

The Privileges Of Being A Child Of God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 21, 2007

We need to act like we are children of the King

The privileges of being a child of God Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Welcoming Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 10, 2005

Church is a foreign, strange enviroment to seekers. How can we develop into a place of welcome as the church? What habits can we adopt that will make us the place of welcome that God wants us to be?

I owe thanks to Pastor wes Richard for the basic outline of this sermon. As well, Steven Covey, who was Wes’ inspiration, served as a starting point for me as well. ______________________________________ Sermon for CATM January 9, 2005 - The Welcoming Church - Romans 15:1-7 A few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What South East Asia's Tsunami Tells Us!

Contributed by Clifton Cooley on Jan 17, 2005

Natural Disaster Like South East Asia’s Tsunami stagger our minds. What God can tell us through them can challenge our hearts to great changes.

What South East Asia’s Tsunami Tells Us! Matthew 24:43; II Peter 3:10-11; Revelation 3:3; Ezek 3:16-21 1. We Must Be Ready: Matthew 24:43 2. We Must Keep Our Priorities Right:II Peter 3:10-11; 3. We Must Warn The Wicked: Ezek 3:16-19 4. We Must Warn The Righteous: Ezek 3:20-21; 1Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:43

Denomination: Baptist

What If Christmas Never Came Series

Contributed by Michael Dascoli on Dec 14, 2005

Faith in Jesus transcends our differences putting all believers on an equal plain

What If Christmas Never Came If Christmas Never Came December 18, 2005 We’re in the midst of a new Bible Series I’ve called, If Christmas Never Came. Here are some fun thoughts. “If Christmas Never Came…” 7. (You have to groan or cheer when I read this first one) The Fruit Cake industry would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005

Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Globalwarming B.c.

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 18, 2007

Climate change is not a new thing. In fact the bible records how society dealt with it in the 9th century B.C. Two leaders had very different ideas about how to solve the crisis. One chose the living God.

The Mountain of Battle Today we look at two leaders with very different perspectives about God, Religion and Authority. Our study is not unlike the times we live in. Even in our present age we are faced with two powerful leaders who seem to be destined to square off over God, Religion and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Fruit To More Fruit Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

Based on Bruce Wilkinson’s study

I admit that I am not much of a gardener, but let me share what I know. The best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig. I’d be a great gardener if I could only grow green ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Rophe Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 2, 2006

We all face disappointments, discouragements in life, even great tragedy. Why does God allow these things into our lives? There were times when Israel faced life threatening circumstances as well, and God’s dealings at these times provide insight for us.

Open I want you to think back to Saturday, May 20, 1978. What, you can’t remember that day? Most of us have no idea what we were doing that day. I was only 7 years old. Some of you were not even born yet. For millions of people it was just another day. But for John and Brnda Vaughn, it was a day ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Just An Ordinary Man

Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 9, 2006

How God uses the ordinary, to do the extraordinary.

HERE IN THIS VERY FAMILIAR STORY, A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION HAS BEEN RAISED. VERSE 41 SAYS 41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS IN ON THIS QUESTION, What manner of man is this, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Do Look Up!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 13, 2010

The world is being conditioned to believe that if ever a multitude of people vanish from the earth it is because they were holding back its evolution and aliens did the removing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Do Look Up Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DoLookUp.html New Age guru Barbara Marciniak claims to have received transmissions from aliens (higher or ascended beings) who have stated through her that there is coming a time when upwards of 20 million people will be taken off the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 21, 2010

Living out Psalm 105 by singing praise and telling of his wonderful deeds.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good Sing - Cannons Scott Pray Slide Good morning. You can be seated. This week in this country we come to the time when we formally celebrate Thanksgiving. We will gather together as families and enjoy each other’s presence, and be grateful for the good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Stand Firm And Move Forward"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 19, 2008

Before we can move forward when facing fearful challenges in our life we first need to stand firm in the Word of the Lord.

Stand Firm and Move Forward Exodus 14:10-14 Remember the times you experienced fear? The times when your breath was taken away and your adrenalin shot way up? I experienced fear when I was eleven years old and we lived on a farm taking care of the farm for one summer. When a neighbor drove ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Genealogy Of Grace

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 2, 2010

Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus displays the scope of God’s grace. Matthew’s genealogy is unusual in that it contains the names of four women. Four unlikely women at that; three are gentiles, three are involved in some kind of sexual immorality, one is a pro

A Genealogy of Grace Matthew 1:1-3, 5-6, 16-17 By now you have no doubt turned in your Bibles to Matthew chapter one and if you did not already know you have noticed the complete chapter is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Double Your Money

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2010

We think that we must protect what we have, and do not see those in need as brothers and sisters in disguise. But God puts back in our sacks more than enough when we walk on a mission of mercy and a journey of faith, caring for the hungry and needy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 16, 1988 (World Hunger Sunday) Somehow, when our whole orientation is consuming and enjoying and entertaining ourselves, we pay no attention to anything beyond today. What we have today we use, and assume that tomorrow will take care of itself. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist