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An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2007

If we can get a glimpse of Who Jesus is in all His majesty, we would be more zealous to follow Him.

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus (Revelation 1:12-18) 1. Some things are too good to be believable. 2. Here is an actual quotation from a supervisor at 3M who was speaking to an employee who had quickly solved a long-standing problem: "Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rivers Of Salvation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 6, 2007

Looking at the qualities of a river, one can get a better idea of what Christ has given us in the gift of salvation.

RIVERS OF SALVATION Text: John 7:37,38 Water is a symbol of the Holy Ghost. He is an agent working to do the will of the Father and to exalt Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost convinces us of our need of Christ and the salvation that He offers. Jesus defied and challenged many of the traditions of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 30, 2008

Many of us have let the enemy steal our peace of mind. Let me help you get it back

Peace of Mind Philippians 4:6-9 (KJV) Philippians 4:6-9 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For A God Visit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Sermon to prepare for the 40 Days of Community campaign, introduces the purposes and encourages people to get involved to experience God at work.

Next Sunday we will begin day one of the 40 Days of Community, it’s our kickoff Sunday (six week series called "What on Earth Are We Here For?"). We aren’t doing this just for something to do this fall, giving us one more thing to keep ourselves busy with church. Our leadership has chosen to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

I Like The Old Paths

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 12, 2009

This is just a message on the way it used to be. A sermon to make us think how it was and can we get back there.

I Like the Old Paths Jer. 6:16 "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

The enemy loves to stir up and cause chaos in an attempt to get us off track. Imagine the chaos at the trial of Jesus.

“Chaos” = complete disorder and confusion Synonyms – disorganization, mayhem, pandemonium, havoc, turmoil, commotion, disruption, mess, lawlessness Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 The enemy delights in bringing chaos and confusion to our lives. Our God ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord Of My Rocking Boat Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 25, 2008

If Jesus isn’t Lord before you get in the boat, He can’t be the Lord of your rocking boat.

The super tanker, Edmund Fitzgerald was built in 1958 at the Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge, MI. Possessing an overall length of 729 ft. it was the largest tanker ever to sail the Great Lakes. On Nov. 9, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald left her port in Superior, Wisconsin en route to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Creation By God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2006

A message about coming to terms with the way God made us. Getting over the world’s ideals and false standards.

Dakota Community Church September 17, 2006 100% Sunday Creation by God Coming to terms with the way God made us. Two weeks ago when Pastor Chris preached I thought it was maybe the best message I have ever heard him preach. What made it so powerful? It was genuine. It was honest, he became ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-34

Denomination: Mennonite

2nd Chance Jesus?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010

Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Want From God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008

God has a plan and purpose for each person. What are you expecting from God? Expect nothing? Get nothing!

WHAT DO YOU WANT? What are you expecting? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. INTRODUCTION: A. The Jewish Talmud suggests: 1. Moses gave 613 laws and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Less Is More Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

Sometimes instead of chasing more, we need to focus in on less (and Christ) to get what we really want.

This week we start a new series called “A Contrarian’s Guide to finding the new you.” It’s built around the idea that we all want to change - we all have resolutions and things we want to do differently this year, but most of our stuff all sounds the same - (Get crowd response) Lose Weight, eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now. . . Good

Contributed by Scott Cody on Dec 9, 2005

God is relentlessly trying to get our attention. Let’s learn from the life of Jonah to watch for his attempts.

Title: Can You Hear Me Now . . . Good Text : Jonah Author: Scott Cody Herrin church of Christ www.herrincoc.com How did your parents get your attention when you were little? Some snapped their fingers and that sound could be heard across an entire room filled with people. Somehow, we could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Weary

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005

We all get weary. What does Jesus mean when he says he will give us rest?

I Am Weary Matt 11:28-30 For 75 years a missing persons case in NYC has remained unsolved. One evening in August of 1930 Joe Crater, a successful Supreme Court Judge for New York, waved goodbye to some friends after dinner at a restaurant, got in a taxi, and disappeared. Nothing in his past or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community - God Design For Helping People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 29, 2005

God’s Design is for the local church to be a loving and caring community. This message encourages people to get involved in a small group.

Community – God’s Design for Helping People I Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Free Methodist