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The Law Of Giving And Receiving Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

You can make a difference wwherever you are everyday because you’re different. And you can say in any given moment, “What can I give?” I want to help you to find out what kind of a person you are in a given moment.

A crumbling old church building needed remodeling, so, during his sermon, the preacher made an impassioned appeal looking directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and announced, "Pastor, I will contribute $1,000." Just then, plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

Against Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on a prideful attitude

LUKE 14:7-14 "AND HE PUT FORTH A PARABLE TO THOSE WHICH WERE BIDDEN, WHEN HE MARKED HOW THEY CHOSE OUT THE CHIEF ROOMS; SAYING UNTO THEM, 8’WHEN YOU ARE BIDDEN OF ANY MAN TO A WEDDING, SIT NOT DOWN IN THE HIGHEST ROOM; LEST A MORE HONORABLE MAN THAN YOU BE BIDDEN OF HIM. 9AND HE THAT BADE YOU AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Showing God's Love Through Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 26, 2008

Show the love of God through your life. Simple acts of kindness can lead to greater things never imagined.

Showing God’s Love through Simple Acts of Kindness Matthew 10:40-42 Introduction Many of you may have heard of the term “servant evangelism.” This term is nothing less that showing the love of God through our own caring and loving actions toward others. Sometimes it’s the simplest acts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do With Dirty Feet

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

Humility and servanthood are the biblical pathway to genuine greatness. Jesus teaches this by example and precept as He washes the disciples feet.

What to Do with Dirty Feet 11-24-02 Intro: Text: John 13:1-17 13:1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Message #1: The Meaning Of A Thankful Heart Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 13, 2024

I want us to focus our hearts and minds on the thought of having a thankful heart and in these verses that we are going to examine this morning we are going to talk about what it means to have a thankful heart.

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17-And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day After Christmas

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 18, 2009

Christmas is great, but what do you do after the presents have been opened and the turkey has been eaten. The day after Christmas is a time for pondering, praising and proclaiming.

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Around our house we start putting up decorations more than a month before Christmas. For our kids their focus is usually on Christmas morning. They wake up and open their presents. Then we go to church and come home for a big meal. Then it’s over. At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serve Like Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 4, 2010

Followers of Christ should serve as He served.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Dec 11, 2008

Some questions to explore this season.

Christmas Questions I. <VIDEO: “Why We Celebrate Christmas” II. <Evangel Article> PE: What is Christmas? Callie: It’s God’s birthday. Lexi: It’s Jesus’ birthday. Lauren: And it’s when Santa Claus comes to our house and brings us presents. Abby: It’s because Jesus was born. But He isn’t born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 5, 2007

Be like Jesus by serving others.

Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-20, 24-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room to celebrate one final meal together before He would die on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Candlelighting Sermon: The Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 19, 2016

The innkeeper's, shepherds', Herod's,religious leaders', wise men's, and Mary's response to Jesus' birth in poem and Hymn.

The Responses To The First Christmas (adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com) Lk 2:1-20 In the last 15-20 years we have seen a lot of change in how people of this country respond to Christmas. There seems to more and more avoidance of the use of the name of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016

When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Water Into Wine

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus, takes the waters of our difficulties and transforms them into the wine of His grace and mercy.

TRANSFORMING WATER INTO WINE Text: John 2:1-11 John 2:1-12  On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.  (2)  Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  (3)  When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Is Not Rude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 18, 2018

This characteristic of love appears to be rather out-of-date. I mean, we are living in a world that is torn apart by all kinds of hatreds, national conflicts, racial strife, class warfare, & even religious hostility. Yet Paul says, "Love is not rude."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Luke 7:36-50 A. As most of you realize, during the last 2 weeks I have based my messages on Paul's description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Luke 7:36-50, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022

Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist