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Summer Vacation: Where Are You Going? Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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This is the first of a four part series encouraging students to take advantage of the summer break and draw closer to God.

Text: This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” Matt. 3.3 John the Baptist was commissioned by the Lord to prepare the way for the coming of Christ. He spent his life in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 7,186 views

Understanding the basic disciplines that were practiced by the FIRST CHURCH and leading God’s people to recapture that foundation.

2002: The Paradigm of Spiritual Passion ¡V Part Two ¡§Our Window of Opportunity¡¨ Acts 2:42-47 „¦Larry L. Thompson (1-27-2002) Introduction: This great country that we love has been given what I believe is one more chance, one more window of opportunity, to return to our spiritual heritage and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 6, 2002

based on 228 ratings

| 25,060 views

This is the first message in a series looking at classic Christmas stories and relating them to the biblical account of Jesus’ birth.

“Christmas Classics” HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS December 7, 2002 Introduction Tonight we begin a very special holiday message series on Christmas classics. For the next three weeks, we will look at a different classic Christmas story and apply biblical principles from the story of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tale Of Two Schemers Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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At first glance the story seems to be about two schemers, but it is really about faith and GOd’s sovereignty.

Genesis 30:25-43 October 5, 2003 Stories have layers. Sometimes you get one picture from the face value of the story. Yet at the same time you can get a different picture if you dig a little deeper. For example, a few weeks ago Pastor Josh gave one picture of the VBS in Wallaceburg. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Goals Of The Local Church

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 6,066 views

The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 10,685 views

This is a sermon preached on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. It deals with the desire to be first and the problems it can cause

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct GNLCC 1/18/04 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 10:35-45 Our daughter Anita had been part of the Mighty Shaw High Band for four years. But something leaped inside of me, when she came home that fifth year and announced that she was going to be the head drum major her ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found #1 Series

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 6,487 views

This is the first of 3 sermons on the Parable of the lost sheep. this sermon consentraits on the value of a human being! You are valuable!

Lost and found! Segment #1 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Opening remarks I heard about a little six-year-old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prophet's Message Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 6,203 views

This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: *other

Getting Past The Glitter #1 - Thinking Differently About Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2004

based on 63 ratings

| 5,318 views

First message in series geared toward helping Christians get past the decorations to making Christmas meaningful.

Getting Past the Glitter # 1 - Thinking Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15-16 November 28, 2004 Introduction Ah, it’s Christmas season. The air’s getting colder, and the snow’s about to fly, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of Christmas - lots of loot. Not really, at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,530 views

A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter One: The Creative Week

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 2,739 views

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking!

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking! So to start with, what is the character of this chapter? Is it history, is it science, is it myth, or is it revelation? If we can get through verses 1,2 & 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

based on 337 ratings

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What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Be Anxious, Pray!

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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To beat anxiety, Paul gives us three things that we must do. Prayer is only the first.

I. Intro: Paul Knew Anxiety Acts 28: House arrest in Rome. But look what he went through to get there. Acts 21:27 -32 Paul arrives in Jerusalem the whole city erupts in violence. Acts22: 22 ff Speaks to the crowds at the end they shout “Rid the earth of him, he’s not fit to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,922 views

What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

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