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The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 7, 2010

What is mercy and what does it look like in a believers life.

Blessed are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. “ Slide Illustration - Napoleon The story is told of a mother who once approached Napoleon asking for a pardon for her son. Napoleon replied that the young man had twice committed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Omnipresence Of God #1 Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 8, 2010

Isaiah 11:6 in prophecying about the attitude that memembers of the church that you read about in the N. T. should have teaches that it should be that of humility, like little children and then we oserve some statements made by children that help to bette

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to Isaiah 11:6. (1) Isaiah 11:6 is a prophecy relating to the church that we read about in the New Testament. Verse six mentions that wolves would dwell peaceably with lambs. It mentions leopards lying down peaceably with young goats. It mentions calves and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article 26 The Church (Part 2. The Marks Of The Church) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon unpacks the Marks of the Church - what constitutes a Church? What are its marks?

MARKS OF THE TRUE CHURCH Last week we look at the nature of the Church, We saw that it’s not an institution made up by man but by God. We saw that the Church is not a denomination, nor is it a building, but actually a community of believers made up of people. The Church is visible yet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

You Foolish People! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010

In our text, the apostle Paul is trying to straighten out the thinking of the Galatians. There are some matters in their thinking and faith that need to be cleared up. 1- The matter of receiving God's Spirit 2- The matter of faith and righteousness 3-

INTRO.- People often do dumb things or foolish things. ILL.- June 16, 2009, BRUSSELS - A Belgian teenager told police how she came from a tattoo parlor with 56 stars over one side of her face, rather than the three she had asked for. "I said this part, the top, is ok, but not the rest," Kimberley ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Always God Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

God is always what we need when we need Him. He always restores and he always provides.

Restoring a relationship can be a very difficult thing. Whether it be a completely severed relationship, restoring a marriage after infidelity or an affair with pornography, or even just after a regular argument. If you can boil it down to three things that need to happen to restore a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

No Fear

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 20, 2010

Jesus never intended the church to be anxious about the future.

March 21, 2010 Morning Worship Text: John 14:1-3 Subject: Jesus Teaches His Disciples Title: No Fear As we have gone through these weeks leading up to our Easter Celebration I have been reading a lot in the Bible about what took place during that time before Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slave Or Free? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2010

The world believes that if they can be free of God, they’ll be free to do as they wish? But the Bible teaches us that everyone is a slave to something, but does that really make sense?

OPEN: I’m not sure who wrote the following words, but this story says a lot about mankind: When my oldest son was about three years old, I was outside doing some yard work one afternoon. I took Kevin outside to play while I trimmed the hedges. Holding his hand, I knelt down beside him so that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Pressure To Prayer To Praise.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

What are we going to do with the pressure in our lives? How about Prayer and Praise!

Intro: 1. One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking. Linus says, “I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of mine. No problem is so big or so complicated that it can’t be run away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For Protection - Lord's Prayer Week 7 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

There is a spiritual battle going on and we need to ask for God’s protection to equip us with armor for the battle.

Over the last five weeks, we have been in a series on prayer called “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.” We have been focusing on the Lord’s Prayer as Jesus’ primary teaching for us on how to model our prayers, not to be legalistic saying this is how you must pray, but to enhance our prayer life. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Ancestry Of The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2006

In the ancestry of the King we see wonderful evidences of the grace of God.

Scripture Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “coming,” and so Advent is the first season of the Christian Church calendar in which we anticipate and celebrate the first coming of Jesus Christ. For the next four weeks of Advent I would like to preach a series of sermons titled “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Commitment To Purity - God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2006

God has made a way for you to be pure.

Your Commitment to Purity - God Will Make a Way 1 Corinthians 10:13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From The Pain Of Regret

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 28, 2011

Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? I believe there’s no pain like the pain of regret. However, we can actually gain freedom from our regrets and move on.

FREEDOM FROM THE PAIN OF REGRET INTRODUCTION: Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? If you’ve ever said, “if only…” or if you’ve spent time in the land of, “woulda, coulda, shoulda” then you probably have regrets. I believe there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah - Learning To Respond To God

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 31, 2011

Sometimes we get a chance to learn from other people’s mistakes. The book of Jonah helps us to see the consequences of not responding to God’s leading as well as the blessings of responding well. What can we learn from this great book so we can better r

Jonah – Learning to Respond to God Jonah 1:1 – 4:11 When God Commands, We should follow (1:1-3) When God Corrects, We should listen (1:4-17) When God Convicts, we should repent (3:10) Where God is Concerned, we should be concerned (4:10-11) Intro Good morning. I want to welcome our kids into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Hit The Bulls Eye Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 12, 2011

We cannot be on target with God unless we have the courage to grab hold of the gracious realities of peace with God.

“Between the Lines: How to Hit the Bull’s Eye” Romans 5:1-11 During my high school years I spent two summers working as a counselor at the local YMCA Day Camp. In that capacity I was often an instructor – including teaching archery. Being totally inexperienced in that field, I quickly learned that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed