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Which Shepherd

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Nov 29, 2006

Society desires to have as many shepherd as possible in order to please everybody, but Jesus tells us that there is only one shepherd and that he is the Good Shepherd

Whom to follow? B5 clip season 1 episode on dominant religions earth cermony– choices, choice, choices There is a religion for every taste, desire, and even lack of taste. It is a veritable all you can eat buffet when it comes to finding a religion, There is literally something for everyone. If ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Why I Go To Church

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Jan 1, 2007

We need to join with the Apostle Paul in our reason for going to church.

"WHY I GO TO CHURCH" Romans 1:8-13 A little old man was seen every Sunday morning walking to church. He was deaf … so he couldn’t hear a word of the sermon or the music or the instruments or the choir, or the hymns sung by the congregation. A scoffer asked him, "Why do you spend your Sundays in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3 ( 23rd Psalm): Green Pastures And Still Waters*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

You will have all the spiritual food you need when you have a proper relationship with the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 (23rd Psalm): Green Pastures and Still Waters A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For The Advancement Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 4 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 4 THE CHURCH COVENANT Date: July 7, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Philippians 1: 27-30 Introduction Someone asked me the other day if we were going to continue in our study of the church covenant or did I forget. No I did not forget and yes we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:missions Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001

Missions are the life blood of the local church.

Church of Excellence: Missions! Acts 13:1-3 1 & Corinthians 16:5-9 Third in a Series We have the last two weeks been looking at how we can become a church of excellence How can we move from being a "nice" church…to a church that makes a difference? A couple of weeks I shared that I have heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, A Little Dab Will Do Ya

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Often time, the difference between serving the Lord significantly and just using up the time period we call our lifespan is just a little bit of faith and courage; not a lot of it, just a little faith exercised in fear and trembling!

1. There is not that much difference between us; human race--we are similar to one another.... 2. Differences are in the realm of fine shades... 3. Gifts, talents...matter of degree...(we can all sing, but a dog can only howl....we can read, but some are quicker....we can draw a picture, but some ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Formation Of My Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

One of a series on building faith. This was presented at an "Open House" when we encouraged out people to invite their friends and relatives to special service.

The Formation of My Faith Wisdom from the mountain top. There are four Questions that matter in life Who Am I? Where Did I Come From? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going? Answer these and you will find the secret to a contented and peaceful life… Finding the answer is more of a process than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sojourners And Pilgrims Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

As "sojourners and pilgrims" in this world, how are we to conduct ourselves?

I Peter 2:9-12 “Sojourners and Pilgrims” Intro—It is a fact of life that peoples’ perceptions of events and other people differ...no two witnesses to an event ever see exactly the same thing in the same way, because not only do their views of the event differ, but also the amount of attention they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Love

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This is a sermon about the meaning of Christmas, as Christ was love!

I. I trust that we are all familiar with 1 Corinthians 13, what is commonly called "The Love Chapter". Someone has written a version specifically designed for Christmas: (1) "If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shining balls, but do not show love to my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy Of Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

Paul shares three important aspects of community

Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freed From And Freed For

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007

A sermon for Reformation Sunday...highlighting that freedom from God is from something and for something

What is freedom for you? In Project News, a recent newsletter of the Australian Lutheran World Service Club, there are a number of stories of people living in India and Nepal. Through the work of the Lutheran World Service and many of its sponsors they have been freed. Freed from a life of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Reinventing The Church 4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WE NEED TO KNOW THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY IN WHO THEY ARE IF WE ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO LOVE THEM EFFECTIVELY! OUR love for one another and our community NEEDS to come to full bloom over and over again and move on to complete fruitfulness as we express

REINVENTING CHURCH, part 4 Philippians 1:9-11 <<NEED: a bud and a bloom; bruised fruit>> We have been hearing about how we need to REINVENT the Church in the community we live today. The first reinventing principle is this: We will no longer be a “Come and get it” Church but a 1. “Go and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Crucified World Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 10, 2007

Sermon #23 in Galatians. Final paragraph, written by Paul’s hand. Sums up spirit of the letter, Way of the world vs. Way of the Cross

THE CRUCIFIED WORLD GAL 6: 11-18 INTRO CONFORMITY – (what do you think of when I say the word) SCHOOL, PEER PRESSURE INCREDIBLE PRESSURE TO CONFORM LOOK A CERTAIN WAY ACT A CERTAIN WAY BE IN CERTAIN GROUPS SHUN CERTAIN PEOPLE (CRUEL) KID ON BASEBALL TEAM IN SHERWOOD, COACH PUNISHED HIM ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rebel Of The Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Don’t settle for being less than what God has called you to be

A circus parade was moving gaily through the streets of Milan, Italy. Suddenly one of the elephants veered from the line and marched into a church. [In Milan, church doors are large, and in the summer are often wide open!] This visitor wandered up the center aisle, trumpeted a bit, swung her trunk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 9, 2010

Romans 8 gives us a great picture of God's love both "in us" and "for us."

God's Gift of Love Romans 8:31-39 * James 1:17 says, “Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.” Think about those two things, “generous acts & perfect gifts.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist