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Happily Ever-After Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 6, 2003

Key Point: Redemption happens because God is sovereign -- not just in dealing with his "chosen" people but because he is also working through all of us foreigners.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - We’ve come to the end of Ruth and in a second I want to read the whole fourth chapter for you. As we hear what God has to say through this chapter, I’d like you to keep in mind ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Do I Have To Obey My Parents?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 9, 2003

Sermon directed towards older children - teenagers regarding God’s command to honor and obey parents.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (for the young people) Why should you Honor and obey your parents? Introduction: When God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments, He gave them a complete system. In it, He placed everything that was necessary for His people to be an example to the other nations. You see, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

How's Our Vision?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon is about knowing God’s vision for our church.

How fast can you cover 300 miles? Five or six hours? What about on foot? The average person can walk a mile in about 15 minutes, and that’s moving pretty fast. Continuous walking would allow you to cover 300 miles in 75 hours; that’s over 3 days. Take time out to sleep, eat and take care of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lava, Lava Island

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2004

This is a message that summerizes Group Pub 2004 VBS Lava Lava Island

INTRODUCTION • I want to thank all the parents who sent their children to our VBS this year. At least in the class I taught, the children we very good and I think they learned a lot! • Today when you look in the bulletin, you will see a sermon title and an outline that does not match what I am ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Battle Worth Fighting

Contributed by William White Jr on Jul 2, 2003

THIS IS A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING (Ephesians 6:10-18) As I look back over my life, I thank God for the life that I have lived. God blessed me to have some wonderful parents, some wonderful grandparents, a wonderful rearing church family, and a reasonable portion of health and strength. God blessed me to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Holiness

He Welcome Me Home

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jul 23, 2003

He’ll Welcome Me Home

He’ll Welcome Me! My brothers and sisters, saints and sinners, bond and free children of the Almighty God, all of you that love the Lord, and to all of you in your respectable places. We do greet you in the name of the unparalleled, incomparable, and matchless name of Jesus, and do share with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

One + One = ? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

One + One is a completely different equation when we hook up with God. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell Sermon.

One + One=? Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living January 26, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Review Arguably the greatest influencer for Christ in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. (A layman, not an ordained clergy) A Henry Varley quote that changed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Take It Back! Series

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 9, 2001

It’s time to take back what the devil has stolen from you!

IT’S TIME TO TAKE IT BACK! BEFORE WE START TODAY’S MESSAGE, LET’S TRY SOMETHING. EVERYTIME I SAY, “1 - 2 - 3”, YOU SAY, “POS, DUH!” SOUND GOOD? ALL RIGHT, NOW, I’M SURE THAT IN PREVIOUS MESSAGES YOU HAVE HARD ABOUT FAITH. FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS, BUT FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Confessions Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 24, 2001

A expository message from Psalm 32 on "How to be Restored to a Right relationship with God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? This would seem to be a very important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Your Children Back To God Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Learn how to give your children to God.

Home Improvement Series GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD GEN. 22:1-13 Question: Have you ever given your children back to God? (Some of you are thinking, "I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. I thought He had a ’no return’ policy on kids! Besides, I lost the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saying Thanks

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Living The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Living the Love of Jesus, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Eric A. Snyder. Farwell Church of Christ December 30, 2001 There is a story about a legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Have A Heart

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2002

The love of Christ compels us to have heavy hearts over those without hope in the Savior.

Remember the Tin man from the Wizard of Oz? What he wanted more than anything was to have a heart. He saw himself as an emotionless hunk of metal trapped in a tin body and incapable of feeling. He wanted to know what it was like to have compassion. In the end, what we remember most about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is This Job Really About?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002

A five-part job description for godly fathers.

WHAT IS THIS JOB REALLY ABOUT?—Deuteronomy 6 (Father’s Day) Father’s Day (“Aw, come on, you don’t have to celebrate…”—And I really mean it when I say it!) For many fathers, it’s a reminder that they’re important—but they don’t know exactly why What is the job about? What is a father ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed