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Supporting The Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Persecution

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002

Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2002

Christian hope, the source of it and the Nature of it and the Sphere of it.

INTRODUCTION: Hope and Love are things everyone needs. Hope gives you a direction otherwise you wander about lost. Some people hope for a large bank account for their old age, some hope for fame while they are young. Others hope just to be loved, and to find the capacity to love. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Sonstroke On The Damascus Road Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 2, 2003

Paul goes from persecutor to Apostle. Conversion is the process by which God brings us from darkness into the Light.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Sonstroke on the Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Apostle Paul’s conversion is regarded as one of the most significant, monumental events in the Bible. He starts out being the church’s #1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

The Art Of Grace

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Mar 6, 2003

This sermon is based on the story of the woman caught in adultery recorded in John’s Gospel. The idea behind the sermon is that the way Jesus handled that situation illustrates how grace works and sets the tone for how believers ought to treat one another

THE ART OF GRACE John 7:53-8:11 At a meeting of church professionals, several issues were discussed, especially as these issues impinged upon the church’s ability to govern itself. One of the issues concerned gender relations and the propriety or impropriety of sexual relationships. A pastor in ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Three Choices

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2003

The three choices in the life of a Christian. To put the will of God foremost in our lives i) some of the time ii) most of the time iii) all of the time

Briningham and Binham 16-03-03 Mk 8:31-38 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

How To Hear God Speak (Acts - Part 26) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to prepare my heart to hear God

How to hear God speak Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 26 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - July 13, 2003 One of the most basic claims of Christianity is that God speaks to people… … “and God said…” (over & over..) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006

Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To Partnership

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Apr 5, 2006

Paul felt a sense of joy and comfort with the Church in Philippi. We can experience that same joy and comfort by functioning as partners in ministry.

April 5, 2006 Text Phillipians 1:3-5 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first until now. Partnership ------ what a great concept ----- The very idea of a good partnership ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Identity - Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Robert Danz on Jan 20, 2006

Setting the foundation of who we are in Christ verses how the world wants us to find identity.

What is identity? Webster’s says: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual – the source of who we are. Identity is a major part of our society. We strive for it, but we really don’t have a clue of what it is or where to find it. What worldly things do we look for identity in? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Our First Love

Contributed by Bradley Cotten on Dec 1, 2005

A sermon preached to try to inspire the church to not only do things that are Christ-like but to do them for Christ, because He is our first love.

Show a video title "Who Is God?" (i have this so email me if you want to use it.) Reading of the Text: Revealtion 2:2-5 In the scripture text, Jesus is telling the church of Ephesus that they are doing a lot of great things. They have worked hard, and have perservered. They have a hard time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tortoise And The Hare

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 17, 2005

Why does the turtle beat the rabbit?

The Hare and the Tortoise Rabbit vs. Turtle / Lie vs. Truth Scripture Reference: Titus 1:1-3 (KJV) Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal