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So What's The Big Deal?

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 4,891 views

a look at why the birth of Jesus is something worth celebrating and why the story needs to be told over and over again.

I was at el aztek cafe and the waitress there told me a story that illustrates why we need to tell the story at Christmas time Her little grandson whom she is quite convinced is the most beautiful little boy in all the world was told 5 or 6 months that mommy and daddy would be having another baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Mulligan

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 8,507 views

3 Keys to begin letting God do a new thing in your life.

TAKE A MULLIGAN Isaiah 43:15-25 INTRODUCTION: [This sermon was preached after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Miami Hurricanes to win the National Championship.] A. So, how does it feel to be on the winning side? If feels pretty good, doesn’t it? You have to admit that things looked dismal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongue Troubles

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

based on 64 ratings

| 8,805 views

Far too often, the tongue gives Christians the most troubles in following Christ.

Tongue Troubles James 3:1-12 July 17, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Three preachers, from the same town but different churches, went out on a fishing trip together and as they got out into the middle of the lake they started to confess their sins to one another. The first preacher started ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived! Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,463 views

A four part series outlining the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit

Sermon Series: “God, The Holy Spirit” Sermon #1 “Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived!” Text: Acts 2:1-4 OPENING JOKE: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 11,928 views

This morning I want you to know that the Presence of the Holy Spirit in One’s Life Changes Everything.

The Presence of the Holy Spirit Pastor Glenn Newton June 13, 2004 GAL 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Immediately After The Rapture - The Lost"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 19, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 14,209 views

Continuing in the series on "The Rapture" ... this message deals with the question "What will happen to the lost, immediately after the Rapture?"

“Immediately After The Rapture – The LOST” INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12. This morning, we saw what is in store to the Christian immediately after the Rapture. We saw that the chief activity in Heaven will be WORSHIP around the Throne of God. Heaven will be PERFECT … AND … we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fire In His Lap Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 12,187 views

#3 in Proverbs & Parables Series Proverbs 6 God has built the firewall of marriage around sexual intimacy for our protection

Fire in his lap Proverbs 5-7 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 6: 27-33 INTRODUCTION: Our new house has a fireplace, so I’m learning how to build good hearty fires. You want one that burns brightly and puts out at least some heat without sending out smoke into the room. I’m learning that keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,399 views

Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #2: “C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: I John 1:8-10 OPENING JOKE: “A Lawyer will listen” A pastor was using a children’s sermon to teach the little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 7,868 views

Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 6,118 views

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

#4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 11,294 views

We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

5 WAITING LEVELS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Hearing?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 15, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,471 views

life on earth is of no value without God

Eccles. 1:2 3-9 13-14 WHAT ARE YOU HEARING? It was found written on the walls of a library at a university “apathy Rules.” Apathy could mean indifference, boredom, laziness, lack of interest or concern. Do we get excited about what God is doing in this world? Are we passionate for the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Takes Time Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 7,206 views

We have to work with our impatience to become fully like God, understanding we’re in a process that takes time.

It Takes Time Purpose Driven Life #28 Cornwall February 28, 2004 I want to grow up and be fully like Christ and I want to be that now! I don’t imagine that I’m the only one who feels this. I imagine that this is your desire, too. We don’t want to be babes in Christ. We don’t want to be immature. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is The Supreme Weapon We Possess For Spiritual Success

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 25, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 4,777 views

How to use the Word of God to be spiritually secure.

Introduction: Expiration dates are printed on just about everything nowadays, even on soda pop cans. One place you will not find an expiration date, however, is on salt. Ever hear anyone say, "This salt tastes old. It must not be very fresh"? Probably not. Salt never goes stale. Jesus said, "Salt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning To Make Lemonade Series

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 19, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 15,884 views

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to make the most out of difficult situations.

Series: “How To Have Joy In A Jail Cell” Pastor: Robert E. Dyson City of Refuge Bible Baptist Church True Blue, VA PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

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