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  • Thankfulness

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 30, 2021
     | 6,649 views

    How often do we pause to give thanks? For the little things in life but also for the most important aspect - our salvation?

    Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 24-10-2021 Thankfulness Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: Psalm 100 AMP 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come before His presence with singing! 3 Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord ...read more

  • Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,670 views

    This sermon explores the importance of praising God's providence, engaging in worship through thanksgiving, and living a lifestyle that reflects gratitude for God's blessings.

    Good morning! It's a joy to be here with you all today, and I am so grateful that we can gather in this sacred space to share in the word of God. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from 1 Chronicles 16:8-36, a passage that's filled with praise, worship, and thankfulness. Before we get ...read more

  • Ready - Or Not? #1 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.

    Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more

  • Preparing To Pray Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

    Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

  • The Good Employer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021
     | 3,043 views

    The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

    The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

  • Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

    Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

  • This Is Getting Serious Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,444 views

    The first of six sermons from Jeremiah about the temptation and ramifications of sexual sin and how to begin to break free from temptation. This message focuses on adultery.

    For several weeks, I have been seeking the Lord about what our focus is to be for the next teaching series. I had several ideas rolling around in my head but none seemed to be ’right’. 1. Then out of the blue, during a prayer time, I felt led to turn to the book of Jeremiah, which hadn’t even ...read more

  • When Jesus Speaks Your Name Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    Jesus singled out Mary Magdalene as the one to whom He would first appear after His resurrection, bringing her life new meaning.

    John 20:10-18 - When Jesus Calls Your Name I’m sure most of us have seen at least some of the game show, The Price is Right, where Bob Barker announces the contestants one by one, each one by name, “___________, come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!” What would you be ...read more

  • Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,550 views

    Our first and foremost purpose in gathering together is to meet with Jesus. This is especially true when we come for Communion. (Best preached the week before Communion)

    (Note: prior to preaching, discreetly place an empty chair on the platform, off to one side) •In the last few weeks, I’ve had several people call me about when we’re having Communion •It’s customary in the Seventh-day Adventist church to hold Communion on a quarterly basis; and those who have been ...read more

  • Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    This sermon introduces the first book of the Chronicles of Narnia as part of an Advent series. It connects the state of Narnia (always winter, never Christmas) with the world without Christ.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? First Sunday of Advent 27 November 2005 A few years after World War II ended, a professor at Oxford University in England wrote a series of children’s books that captured the imagination of a generation. ...read more

  • The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

  • Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,161 views

    This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

    Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

  • Jesus Man Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    Grace is one of the most important aspects of our lives but how do we see it in Jesus? Grace is a part of His character.

    Topical: GRACE February 10, 2008 Jesus the man of Grace Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to have this certain, innate sense that they are owed something? People seem to think that because they are a human being they deserve a certain thing, or to be treated in a certain way. Have you ...read more

  • Does God Work Part Time?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    Why is a recognition of the Trinity important? Without an understanding of the working of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God is reduced to part time work.

    Does God Work Part Time? Does God work part time? This might seem to be a ridiculous question. You may say, “Of course God works full time. If God only works part time, I am in big trouble. I always believed that God was at work 24/7. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. God works all 3 shifts ...read more

  • Something To Smell, Something To Read Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,745 views

    In this sermon we learn how important it is for us to accurately reflect Christ, and that the power to do so comes only from God.

    Introduction: A. Some smells are very pleasant and very pleasing, and some are not. B. Reader’s Digest carried this funny quip: 1. One day a woman was filling up her car at a gas station, when she accidentally spilled gasoline on her shirt. 2. When she went inside to pay, she noticed that ...read more