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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

(Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's Wide Open Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

The second in a series of messages about the family. This sermon concentrates on the man's perspective in relationships, family, and healing.

I want to talk to the men. We often preach to the men...messages of how to better care for and understand the women. But, seldom, if ever, do we give insight to the man's world to women. * I want you to notice in the text: "A Blind Man" * Never in scripture do you hear of a blind woman * God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 22, 2015

Serving, Revolution, Leadership

I WILL – “I Will” Serve Matthew 20:25-28 (pg. 690) October 25, 2015 Introduction: My buddy Frank Cloud, one of our older members gave me a book the other day called “True North” by Gary Inrig...It’s about discovering God’s Way in a changing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of The Magi (Myrrh) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part three: Myrrh.

The Gifts of the Magi (Myrrh) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/24/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last two weeks talking about Christmas presents. Ever since the Magi arrived in Bethlehem bearing gifts for the infant Jesus, Christmas has been a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Fight Or Flight Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 6

FIGHT OR FLIGHT? (EPHESIANS 6) Intelligence experts had initially anticipated that Russia would take Kyiv within days of its attack on Ukraine, but more than a month into Russia's invasion then in February 2022, the Ukrainian with its smaller size, budget and number of munitions, manage to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 12

TO BE LIKE JESUS (MATTHEW 20:17-28) How many of you thought Hillary would certainly run for the presidency before 2007? Would you run for presidency after you have had eight long years in the White House with a spouse who confessed to an “inappropriate relationship” with a young White House intern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Protocol For The Parousia

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2022

What to do as the end of time and the second coming approach.

The Protocol for the Parousia Matthew 24:1-14 24 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Israel: The Next Generation

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

Every generation crosses a river into a new land, taking with them lessons from their ancestors. Your ancestors may not have given you what you needed to travel the desert in safety, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late.

Should respect and courtesy be taught in elementary, middle, and high school classes along with writing and arithmetic? At the end of the last century ten states mandated that character education be included in the school curriculum and legislation; the issue was pending in many more states. A ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defeating Greed With Generosity

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 29, 2013

Generosity is not a matter of the wallet, it is an open heart and hand to others.

AVOIDING GREED THROUGH GENEROSITY LUKE 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” P.S. Generosity is more than the state of your bank account, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Modern Day Disciples Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004

What does it mean to be a true Disciple of Jesus Christ? Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?

Modern Day Disciples - Part 2 Pastor Glenn Newton July 11, 2004 (New Chair Sunday) I want you to know what a privilidge it is to have you all here this morning, our church family has been praying and preparing for this day for several months now. We are excited about our New Chairs, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Truth

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2012

A sermon on the importance of truth: Its reality, the ability to know it and the difference it makes.

At one point in the history of the world, truth was very important and people sought to know truth and thereby gain wisdom. It used to be that people who searched after truth were called “lovers of wisdom”: Philosophers (phileo meaning to love, and sophos meaning wisdom). Today, philosophers are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

What A Tragedy!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

In 2 Kings there is an interesting story about a Syrian general, a Jewish prophet, & his assistant. It is about a pagan who finds God, & a Jew who finds that he hasn’t fooled God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The Gallup Poll organization took a survey a few years ago on the church habits of American people & came up with an interesting statistic. They reported that 6 out of every 10 people surveyed said that they had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 21, 2005

4th message in James Series. How to receive, react, and respond to the Word of God in obedience.

“The Bible: Highly Revered but Seldom Read” was the headline for a Christianity Today article reporting the results of a Gallup Poll. Americans expressed their attitudes toward God, the church, the Bible and their personal faith. Interestingly, 42 percent recognized in principle that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Let The Revolution Begin

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 26, 2005

It is time to move from psuedo-Christianity into authentic faith

The opening chapter of Nehemiah reads, 1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:2-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Knew The Price Of The Trip

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 12, 2008

This is a sermon for Palm Sunday. It shows that Jesus was not the earthly king they expected, but the Godly King they could not accept. http://www.sermonlist.com

TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT · People going on trips WHEN SOME PEOPLE TRAVEL · They get to the motel · And unpack everything · And put them in the drawers AND WHEN THEY GET READY TO LEAVE · They have to pack it all up again · They say that while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

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