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Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from sin.

I have always been fascinated with bows and arrows. Ever since I watched Luke Duke hang out the window of the General Lee and shoot a flaming arrow that blew something up, I have been hooked. So this morning, I have asked Walter Rice to bring a bow up here on stage so we can learn more about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Death Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.

Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007

This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007

If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jewels From Joshua

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Passing the tourch to the next generation

INTRO: A few months from now the Summer Olympic Games will begin. Thousands of athletes from around the world will come to compete. Before the games begin a ceremony “lighting the Olympic Flame” will be held. This process starts in Greece (first Olympics held in 776 BC) where the torch is lit ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thoughts From A Fruitcake

Contributed by Dwane Parsons on Dec 17, 2010

A short, fun Christmas themed object lesson comparing the Gospel and fruitcake.

I was thinking about fruitcake the other day. Fruitcake is a really familiar symbol of Christmas. Fruitcake is a little bit like Jesus, too. 1. Fruitcake is full of wonderful things that taste good and are good for you. Cherries, pineapple, raisins, dates, molasses, eggs, flour, cake… all ...read more

Denomination: *other

From The Stable To The Table

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 20, 2010

A sermon for Christmas Eve evening communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / From The Stable to the Table Intro: Many people travel at the holidays to be close to family and friends. It was no different with Mary and Joseph that first Christmas long ago. They were from the area of Bethlehem. The only difference was they were ordered home to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning From Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 3, 2011

The ministry of Noah, the ministry of Jesus.

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 18-22 Ill: • The sarcastic teacher said to his class full of students: • "If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up". • After a long silence, one student rose to his feet. • The teacher then asked him: • "Now then mister, why do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

Conclusions From Calvary

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Mar 3, 2013

In a day where many believe that there is no absolute truths Calvary teaches us that we must conclude otherwise.

TEXT: LUKE 23:33-46 TITLE: CONCLUSIONS FROM CALVARY INTRODUCTION: There was a time in America (in the not too distant past) that the Bible was viewed by most Americans as the Word of God and when it spoke, it spoke Absolute Truth. Oh, there were many that denied it and even more defied it, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Failure

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 8, 2013

Everyone of you have fought the battle of failure. There are many different kinds of failure. Not all failure is sin. Nobody wants to be a failure. And nobody has to be a failure.

Luke 5:1-5 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And they saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Reverberations From The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2013

A sermon teaching the connecting between the resurrection and both OT prophecy and NT witnesses.

Easter Series Pt 3 “Reverberations from the Resurrection” Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. First: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Annotations From The Ascension Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 24, 2013

A sermon detailing the ascension of Jesus and its meaning to Christians

Easter Series Pt 4 “Annotations From The Ascension” Acts 1:1-11 Acts 1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Separation From The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) B

I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal