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The Day Of Preparation

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 13, 2002

A monologue: Bar Timaeus follows Jesus to Jersualem; in the foreground he offers his first lamb, in the backgound Jesus is crucified.

The Day of Preparation (A monologue) I dreaded the announcement of the new moon. Depression gripped me. I could not face the beginning of another year of feasts and fasts excluded from the spiritual life of Israel. But what was a blind man to do? I did what I did every day. My son led me to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7-12, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Son Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

God Has Your Number

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2015

The Holy Spirit knows who we are, where we are and assures us that we are children of God.

Title: God Has Your Number Text: Romans 8:12-17 Thesis: The Holy Spirit knows who we are, how we are and how to help us. Introduction Not so long ago in Ireland, if you sent a letter to Patrick Murphy at the village of Ballybucklebo in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland… your letter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

Is your salvation the genuine article

THE REAL THING EPHESIANS 2:8-9 I might ask this morning the question, ‘What does your life put on display?’ ‘As people watch your life unfold moment by moment, problem by problem, circumstance by circumstance, what do they gain a deeper understanding of?’ EPH 2:7 So that in the ages to come He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2006

Self-control is a wonderful fruit to have in your life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Run The Course Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tree Ripened Fruit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 15, 2003

The story of Zacchaeus is more than a children’s song. It is the truth of the impact that a life saved by grace should be making in the world.

March 16, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 19:1-10 Subject: Salvation Title: Tree Ripened Fruit This morning I want to share with you the story of Zacchaeus. This is not the same story as the children’s song you all know but it is the power and kind of humorous story of a man looking for meaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sarah: The Princess And The Promise Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part III of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

A Promise is a Promise +In the movie, “It could happen to you” Nicholas Cage plays the part of a New York Cop who walks into a little café orders a cup of coffee. When he’s ready to leave, he reaches back and realizes he’s misplaced his wallet. The struggling young waitress played by Bridget Fonda ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-30

Denomination: Bible Church

The Overthrow Of Satan In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 17, 2012

Revelation has confronted us with images that might make us feel evil has the upper hand - but Satan is on a leash.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 19:1-20:10 “The Overthrow of Satan in This Broken World”. Today we are going to focus on Revelation 19:1-20:10. We are going to break it up into three sections – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is Our God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 2, 2012

How great is our God? This four-sermon series is all about the greatness and glory of God. In part 2, this expository sermon shines a light on God's infinite, invisible and incomparable greatness!

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (PART 2) Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/15/2012 How great is our God! When Chris Tomlin sat down to write that song, he began with those words—the chorus—how great is our God. And, at first, that’s all he was able to come up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Capturing The Red Baron

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 30, 2010

A message about the reality of the evil spirit world and how to battle it.

Sermon NOTE: This is an adaptation of David Rigg's message "Don't Be Another Red Baron" with a different outline and emphasis. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17 Today is Halloween. Tomorrow is All Saints Day. Today is a day about ghosts and goblins and death and everything that the world says ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Reasons To Lift Your Hands In The Heat Of Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 11, 2011

We are in a spiritual battle but we don't have to fight alone.

November 13, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Subject: Fight Against the Enemy Title: Three Reasons to Lift Your Hands in the Heat of Battle I want to begin today by asking you to take the time to look around the whole church. Look at each person. Take a minute or so and look at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cataclysm Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2009

Several of the most controversial and critical questions of our existence are answered in the Noah story. Great visuals help illustrate! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Cataclysm Genesis 6-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cataclysm.html We’ll attempt to answer some controversial questions from our text: i) Who were the “sons of God” and the “daughters of men”? ii) What was the physical earth like before the Flood? iii) Why did people live so long before the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

What we were and are because of Christ.

Strength for the Journey Colossians 1:21-29 If you got a letter from someone in prison a man you personally have never met and he stepped on your toes about surrendering to the Lordship of Christ how would you respond? That’s exactly what happened here. Paul head led Epaphras the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Perspective

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Learning how to see that our true home is not this earth

A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE A man who was losing his memory went to his doctor for advice. He received this choice from the doctor, “We cannot help your memory without impairing your eyesight. Now the choice is yours. Would you rather be able to see or to remember?” The man thoughtfully ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist