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Reaching Out

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

We are commanded to reach out to a lost world with the gospel of Christ.

REACHING OUT Psalm 126:6 INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Out

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 126:6 tells what it takes to reach out to others with the gospel.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many people can only see as far ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Living A Life Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2001

In this message we will talk about the reasons we should be tahnkful to God and then give 9 ways we can express that gratitude.

“Living A Life Of Gratitude” Building A Great Life – part 6 TEXT: PSALM 18 In his book – “In The Eye Of The Storm” author Max Lucado describes the following scene.. An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun sets like an orange ball on the horizon. The waves slap the sand. The smell of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Kindness

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 30, 2010

Kindness is one thing lacking in the American church today, this sermon looks atsix characteristics of Kindness and teaches us how to be a kinder more compassionate people.

KINGDOM KINDNESS All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. “A little lame boy was once hurrying to catch a train. In the press of the crowd he experienced real difficulty in manipulating his crutches, especially as he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness Equals Perfect Love Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

The Holiness that God provides always displays itself as perfect love, as Pure motives not perfect performance.

Holiness equals Perfect Love The Beauty of Holiness Series 43 "You have heard that the law of Moses says, ’Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Incredible Family

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jul 31, 2008

There is one institution that is far more powerful than government, far more influential than the university, that institute is the family.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. The Incredible Family Colossians 3:18-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day) We live on planet earth and across this spinning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three Distinctions Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001

The distinctions of Jabez cause him to stand above the rest.

Three Distinctions of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure … something new … a fresh start … that will get you off high center of status quo? Would you be willing to do one thing if it would . . . ·gain you a better life … ·get you more than you presently have … ·protect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Awake In Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2001

How the excitement of the Day of Pentecost can continue in the church today.

Ever see someone fall asleep in church? It can be pretty funny. An evangelist friend of mine tells the story of an old man who fell asleep in church. The man’s mouth was wide open with his head tilted back. All of a sudden a fly flew into the man’s wide-open mouth. Naturally, this was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

This is an introductory sermon to a 5 part series on why our church exists.

April 29, 2001 Acts 2- 6 “Our Mission” INTRODUCTION A volunteer fire department in a Minnesota town has this slogan, “We’ll know where we’re going when we get there.” The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart p. 210 You ever feel like that? Whenever both Tammy and I have forgotten to plan something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Today, I’m going to talk about what demons can do, what the Lord can do, and what you can do.

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE TEXT: Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION: Today, I’m going to talk about what demons can do, what the Lord can do, and what you can do. This is a hurting world that we live in, and this man was hurting. He was in terrible shape. He had demon troubles. Notice… I. LOOK WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Nov 10, 2004

Where is your life taking you, are you heading in the right direction?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? If we were to stand in an Airport check in line what would be the most likely question that people would ask us? That’s right "Where are you going" But if I were to stand in the foyer of a Hotel in Bancock or Singapore the question would be more like "Where have you come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For Heroes!

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

A message for the fourth anniversary of 9-11 and for a service to recognize local law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency workers

SPECIAL DAY: PATRIOT DAY: AMERICA REMEMBERS TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:3-8 TITLE: “THANK GOD FOR HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: A. The passengers on a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time when one of the passengers, a beautiful young woman fell ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Deacons?

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon was preached at a deacon commissioning service

Last week we asked the question Why Deacons? In the midst of that sermon we not only answered the question Why? But also the questions of who are they? And what do they or should they do? At the close of the service our you were given a ballot of 5 awesome Christian men of whom you were to select ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25

Denomination: Baptist

"Developing Patience When There Is No Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2005

What to do about all of the hassles and abrasive people that come into our life. How to develop patience when there is no patience in sight.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 21, 2005 “Developing Patience When There is No Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s going my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving Storms

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

What can we learn from Paul’s expreience with the storm and his shipwreck. That God is still in Control.

Intro: Christ may still the storms in our lives or He may simply give us the courage to face them and follow Him through them. Whether it be natural or other disasters what we must remember is that God is sovereign. God is all power-full and is in control. He has never and will never loose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist