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The Return Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36, Ezra 5:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 3, 2010

A review of America’s Christian heritage and encouragement to Christians to remain salt and light for our nation.

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2010 “ONE NATION UNDER GOD” SELECTED VERSES OPEN Today is the 4th of July – a time for picnics, parties, parades, and fireworks. It is Independence Day – the day we commemorate the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

Like Jonah we run from God and we disobey God. Even though God gives second chances doesn't mean our heart will be in it. In the end we have to ask are we graceless like Jonah or grace filled because of Christ.

I Am Jonah Part 4: Who Am I? Pastor Ryan Akers Last message of the series. The theme for today is questions. The title of the sermon is a question, God will ask Jonah two questions in this chapter and I will also finish by asking a question. Lots for you to ponder as you listen and then reflect ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

What Really Counts

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

What really counts is a follow up to a sermon entitled IT, faith expressing itself through love, simple church.

WHAT REALLY COUNTS (All My sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) A few weeks ago I presented a sermon entitled, “IT.” We talked about how simple IT really is, the scripture tells us the “only thing that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradoxes Of The Passion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 26, 2011

To speak of the Paradoxes of the Passion is to disclose the very center of that which is the object of our faith. Paradoxes of the Passion call us to look past the shallowness of man & see the Crucifixion of Christ from God's perspective. For the death

MARK 15:21-32 PARADOXES OF THE PASSION As a Christian reads this text we can't help but be confronted with Paradoxes of the Passion. A paradox defines a statement which superficially seem to be contradictory, impossible, even absurd, yet beyond the superficial is in reality true. A paradox ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Someone To Calm Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

A fourth deep need I have is for someone to calm me.

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO CALM ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN Three small boys were in a Christmas play at church. They represented the three wise men and they were to give their gifts to baby Jesus. The first boy stepped ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father’s Love - A Father’s Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2010

Father’s who allow anger to take control of their minds will stop expressing love to those closest to them. Why, because the emotion of uncontrolled anger turns to rage and drives out the emotion and presence of love.

“A Father’s Love Vs a Father’s Rage” Opening Video Illustration: BluefishTV: “A father’s love” THEY NEED A FATHER - Children need a Father’s Love ... “almost 75 percent of American children living in fatherless households will experience poverty before the age of eleven, compared to only 20 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Blessings

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2010

This is an Easter sermon that focuses on the blessings we have because of the resurrection. The blessings are joy, hope, and power.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day! 1. As you know, today is the holiday known as Easter. 2. It is the traditional, annual day for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. 3. In many respects, every Sunday is Easter Sunday, because we gather every Sunday to remember the death, burial and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fallenness

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Dave tals about you don’t have to deal with your brokenness before God will love you. God knows your brokenness, and has loved you all along.

Fallenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 13, 2006 I want to talk to you this morning about Mel Gibson. I do not want to discuss my favorite movie, double Oscar-award-winning Braveheart, today. I do not want to discuss Mel’s The Passion of the Christ, or his upcoming movie ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narnia: Door To A New Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 5, 2005

A look at the powerful parallels between "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and the Calvary story and its importance for our families today.

DOOR TO A NEW KINGDOM (Narnia #1) December 3, 2005 / Upper Room Fellowship I have a suggestion for all of the single Christians here this morning. Tomorrow, they say, December 4, is Saint Barbara’s Day – Saint Barbara being one of the legendary martyrs of the Church. If you young ladies will ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by Tom Blasco on Oct 28, 2005

Three key insights on giving from 2 Cor. 9:6-10 Is your seed in the barn? What are you afraid of? What’s in your wallet?

Did you know that in the Bible mentions: • Pray or prayer 289 times, • Love 363 times, and • Give or giving 1043 times? God has put a tremendous emphasis on giving in His word. Why? Because we are naturally selfish and stingy so giving is hard for us, - But God challenges us to give • Give of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Can't Abandon You Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

A series on 5 things God can’t do. This considers the fact that God can’t abandon us

5 Things God Can’t Do – 3) God Can’t Abandon you. Ps 22 Gladstone Baptist Church – 16/1/05 pm (Adapted from “When you Feel Abandoned” – By David Elvery) We are at the halfway mark of a series looking at 5 things that God Can’t do. We’ve looked at the fact that God can’t lie. It is against his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-17, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Define Worship?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006

Often we come into God’s presence with a very wrong idea of what worship means.

Why are you here this morning? What was it that made you get up fairly early on a day that most of you have off of work and come into Beartown Road Alliance Church to join us for worship? For some of you, it’s the fellowship. This is where your friends are and you enjoy getting together once a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance