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Putting First Things First Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 2, 2018

Putting first things first requires life service, not just lip service

Several years ago, Christian author, researcher and pastor Ed Stetzer wrote an article titled “Too Many So-Called Christians Merely Giving Lip Service to Jesus”. In that article Stetzer observed that roughly 3 out of 4 Americans identify as Christians and that those self-identified Christians fall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Faith - Fact Or Fiction Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007

This is from a series on attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald. You can hear this message at our web site www.cornerstonenaz.org.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Your Faith – Fact or Fiction? Sunday March 11, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Hebrews 11:1-6 Intro. A. Last week we looked at the attitude we want to get rid of which is doubt, but during that message also talked a lot about faith because the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

God's Locksmith

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Jesus the ultimate Locksmith Has the “the keys” of life and death. He doesn’t turn up with a box of tools that doesn’t work. Death frightens most of us, but hope in Christ gives us reassurance-He conquered the grave.

God’s Locksmith Revelation 1:17, 18 tells us that Jesus is the ultimate Locksmith. He isn’t just the solution to a momentary inconvenience. He doesn’t turn up with a box of tools that may or may not work. Jesus has “the keys of death and Hades [the grave]” (verse 18). Jesus offers Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice With An Ancient Easter Hymn

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Rejoice with an Ancient Easter Hymn 1) Jesus was not abandoned to the grave) 2) We will enjoy eternal pleasures at God’s right hand

What’s your favourite thing about Easter? Is it the candy? Colouring eggs? Getting a new outfit to wear for the occasion? While those things are nice, I think the best thing about Easter is the special worship service and the opportunity to sing Easter hymns. Their melodies and words are upbeat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Dead To The Law Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012

Paul teaches that we are dead to the law and that are free to serve our new master, Jesus Christ...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2012 Date Preached: March 11, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Dead to the Law! Sermon Text: Romans 7:1-6 [ESV] Introduction: Now we have learned a lot so far in Romans. In Rom 3-5 we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorial Day Message

Contributed by Rodney Langley on May 29, 2009

Seeking to honor those who have died in service to our country and remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice every Sunday. What will our memorial be?

A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE INTRODUCTION Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have given their lives to keep this country free. It is because of their sacrifice that we are able to sit here and freely worship today. As the saying goes, “Freedom isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Of The Resurrection (Revised)

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Jesus’ has defeated death and the grave! This morning we must consider how this great victory can now change our lives.

Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special attention to the joy of, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

A sermon for Baptism and Communion in the same service

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Today we are blessed because we are observing baptism and communion. Both of these are very meaningful and symbolic. Today I want to explain what both of these mean. BAPTISM We began the service with baptism of 6 people. Why do we baptize? What does the scripture say? What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Sonrise!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014

Short sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service

CELEBRATE THE SONRISE! MARK 16:1-6 INTRODUCTION… “Easter Morning Joy”; Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 This is the dawning of our joyous Easter morn, Our delight can never end, For Jesus is risen... He is risen from the dead. We are embraced in love, He has taken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graveside For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Graveside service for an elderly woman with dementia.

Let’s conclude our service today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the paths of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life From Death? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2010

Modern day Sadducees still teach that a bodily resurrection is unbelievable. For what 3 reasons do they reject a teaching that is so obviously Biblical?

(This was the last in our series "The Upside Down Teachings of Jesus" and to emphasize that theme, we played the video "Blindness" found through sermoncentral. If you’ve not seen it it is worth the time to prevue it’s powerful message). OPEN: His name was Roger Williams and he was a famous 17th ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out With The Doubt Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007

This is from a series on Attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald. The sermon can be heard at our web site, www.cornerstonenaz.org.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Out With The Doubt Sunday March 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33, 14:1-11 Intro. A. Have you ever said things like; “I just don’t believe it.” Or “That can’t be true.” or “It will never happen.” Or “I could never do anything ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Victorious Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2018

Because Jesus conquered sin, death, and the grave, He became the conquering King. As conquering King, Jesus does what conquering kings do.

The Victorious Resurrected King (Isaiah 53:12) 1. An elderly pastor was searching his closet for a tie before church one Easter Sunday. Deep the back of the closet, he discovered an egg carton with 3 eggs and 100--$1.00 bills. 2. “This must have something to do with Easter,” he thought. 3. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help Wanted, Help Needed Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 24, 2007

Lessons to be learned from the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

At 3:20am on the morning of March 13, 1964, 28-yr old Kitty Genovese was returning home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY. She parked her car in a parking lot near her apartment complex, turned off her lights, then started to walk to her apartment building only about 35 yards away. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist