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God Said Don't Worry

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 2, 2001

Worry is the sin of not trusting God. Worry cannot help your situation.

God said “Don’t Worry” Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Along In The Family

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

modified from Rick Stacey MCC

Getting Along in the Family Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 7, 2002 The story is told of a little boy sitting on his front steps with his face cradled in his hands, looking upset. His dad came home just then & asked him what was wrong. The little boy looked up & said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Worship

Praise the Lord, Psalm 150 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 1, 2002 An older woman was well-known for her faith and she talked about it a lot. She would go out on the front porch and yell, "Praise the Lord!" Her next door neighbor would shout back, "There ain’t no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Godliness Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

Based on Series #3 in Pursuing Spiritual Transformtion by Willow Creek & Zondervan

Growing in Godliness 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Growth Introduction: Fifty years ago, we began to orient our lives around one of the great growth avoidance inventions of all time: the Television. You didn’t have to think, focus your attention, or follow a closely reasoned chain of thought when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Depth Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2006

When it come to grace, we are all in the same boat, we don’t deserve it but we desperately need grace.

The Depth of Grace Text: John 7:53-8:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. 155 people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Call Of The Fishermen

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 21, 2008

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany The call of the disciples

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 "The call of the Fishermen" 12* Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; 13* and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14* that what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus...still Transfiguring You And Me Today

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008

A look at the meaning of the transfiguration of Jesus. How we are transfigured in God’s eyes because of Jesus, his fulfillment of prophecy and his death and resurrection for us.

JESUS…STILL TRANSFIGURING YOU AND ME TODAY MATTHEW 17:1-9 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St Peter’s Lutheran Church--Elk Grove, CA February 3, 2008 Tonight in our reading from Matthew’s Gospel, we read of the transfiguration of Jesus; the Savior goes up on a mountain with Peter, James and John and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2009

God has sent us a Valentine—His Word! Then He sent us His Son who is love personified---a “living” valentine. I Corinthians 13 reminds us of the importance of being filled with God’s love.

God’s Valentine I Corinthians 13:1-3 VALENTINE’S DAY! NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE WHERE OR HOW IT ORIGINATED, but we do know who is responsible for keeping it before the public’s eyes---the greeting card, candy, and floral companies. St. Valentine is the designation for several saints. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Appreciating The Authentic Savior Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Are you looking for a hopeful rest? Consider a hurting people and a healing Savior. Even today we can appreciate an authentic Savior!

Mark 6:53-56 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. 53 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on beds those who were sick to wherever they heard He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Four Little Words Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 24, 2008

’Thou shalt not kill’ - What it does and does not mean, with info. on INTENTIONAL killing [homicide, suicide, infanticide], INDIRECT killing, and INWARD killing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Little Words Exodus 20:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4LittleWords.html “Thou shalt not kill.” In the Heb., lit. “Thou shalt do no murder” To be the shortest verse in the OT it sure has a lot of meaning and application behind it. To fully understand we need to look first at what it does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gentle Helper

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Walking with Christ’s help (rest) – He’ll carry the burden!

Monkey on My Back Scene: Person walking around with monkey hanging on their back. Character: Person holding monkey Props: Monkeys that can hang (labels such as finances, marriage, etc.) Character: “What am I going to do? I am so tired. I didn’t get any sleep last night. I still have a job to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 19, 2008

When you encounter Christ, EXPECT TO CHANGE!

TEXT: 2 Cor 5:17 TITLE: A New Identity In Christ! SERIES: Identity: Who am I? Who am I created to be? TOPIC: a new creation! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 23, 2008 PROP.: When you encounter Christ, EXPECT TO CHANGE! INTRODUCTION: Today’s sermon finishes out our series on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father's Concern For The Wayward Christian

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Message about the fact that Jesus looking for the lost sheep.

The Father’s Concern for the Wayward Christian Matthew 18:12-14 June 17, 2007 I think all of us can remember a time when we’ve strayed from God. Maybe it wasn’t as blatant or drastic as it was for others, but we know that at times we’ve said, “No thanks” to Jesus and decided that our way was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan