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Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 3,339 views

This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Begin The New Year In The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

based on 169 ratings

| 11,647 views

A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness

Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Located, Loosed And Lead

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 3, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 17,574 views

This sermon is an account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, and focuses on the beast that he called from obscurity to service.

Located, Loosed and Lead Mark 11: 2-10 Job 39:5-7 The preaching of this passage usually is reserved for palm Sunday but it is a very important passage and is practical and applicable to us in many ways. It is the narrative of Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It fulfills prophecy and it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:2-10, Job 39:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Alpha And Omega Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 22,095 views

An expostion of Rev 1:1-8 focusing on Jesus being the beginning and end of our faith.

“I am the Alpha and Omega” Pastor Jeff Williams Good Friday Service, 2003 I’d like to start tonight with a bit a trivia. Can anyone tell me who the first man to step foot on the moon? That’s right, Neil Armstrong. July 19, 1969 was a big day in the Williams household. My father had borrowed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Truth

Contributed by Tony Britt on Aug 21, 2001

based on 49 ratings

| 6,162 views

This Sermon focuses on is what we believe the truth. Also was Jesus lying to us or is he Lord.

I Am Truth One afternoon a man came home from work to find total mayhem in his house. His three children were outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the front door to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59, Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biting The Hand That Feeds You Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

based on 155 ratings

| 30,152 views

4th watch night of revival series focusing on theme verse, Philippians 1:19.

BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU Theme Verse: For I know that as you pray for me and as the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will all turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:19) Monday: For I know: “What Do You Believe” Tuesday: As you pray for me: “Jesus Prayed for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:32, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Such Thing As A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 26, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,379 views

When we stay focused on Jesus Christ at Christmas time, there cannot be such a thing as a "Blue Christmas"

There’s No Such Thing as a "Blue Christmas" Now how many of you here tonight think that you pretty much know all the classic Christmas hymns and secular songs that were ever sang? I think it would be safe to say that probably all of us here, along with everyone else across America, know every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Better Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

based on 286 ratings

| 17,961 views

1- Fine tune yourself 2- Get your heart focused 3- Learn to worship

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was having some money problems, and needed $200 to get his car fixed, but he had run out of people to borrow from. So, he called his parents via the operator, and reversed the charge and said to his dad, "I need to borrow two hundred dollars." At the other end, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rekindle The Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 7, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,342 views

Rekindle the love for God’s work, his word, and for one another by focusing on his promises.

“You don’t bring me flowers, You don’t sing me love songs, You hardly talk to me anymore…” So sang Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand in 1977. The song became a hit because it spoke about something we all experience - fading love. Think about your pets. Do you love them as much today as when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do You Worship Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 17, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 5,141 views

Christ the King Sunday - focuses on Christ’s identity, which is why we worship him.

Colossians 1:13-20 WHY DO YOU WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST? Many would say that you are an odd group of people that are here today. Here you are, on a day when you’re not working, and instead of using your time off to relax at home, you’re here. What an odd group of people you are, people would say. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent 2: Preparation Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 8, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 15,298 views

2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.

Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not Always Easy!

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000

based on 194 ratings

| 10,012 views

A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 10,522 views

Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness. Sermon focuses on the importance of seeking and speaking the truth.

Truth Be Told Introduction Mike & Harry are sitting at a bar. They get into a heated argument. Mike grabs Harry around the throat and starts to choke him. As Harry fights back, he throws Mike off him, and Mike smashes up the side of his face on a chair. An ambulance is called, and when all is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 6,349 views

When the priority of people in a church focuses on the love of Jesus Christ the reputation of that church will be missions and ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2003 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 3,155 views

This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

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