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Mustard Seed

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005

This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greeting To The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 2 in a Wednesday evening study of Revelation

Week 2 “Greeting to the Seven Churches Date: May 22, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 1:4-8 Introduction We stopped last week with verse 3, the first of seven be-attitudes in Revelation. “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 23, 2002

The three stages to forgiving our brother from Christ’s parable of the unmerciful servant.

Christ’s "Parable of the Unmerciful Servant" is preceeded by a succinct set of guidelines on what to do when a brother sins against you. (Matthew 18:15-17) 1. First, try to keep the matter private. Hopefully, this will be all that’s necessary to restore fellowship and friendship. (Verse 15) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Captives Free Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003

Understanding that Jesus wants His people free!

SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE LUKE 4:14-21 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Soon he became well known throughout the surrounding country. 15 He taught in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Faith Transfer: A Second Chance At Faith Transfer (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

I. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25-37 1. Does our walk with God make a difference in rearing our children? Yes, because Christ changes your goals, values and attitudes. “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (II Cor. 5:17). No, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message on the importance and purpose of prayer.

PERSISTENT PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRO: Jesus wants His church to grow. If a church is to grow, it must prepare to grow. This preparation begins with prayer. Persistent prayer is the foundation of all Christian growth. The Scriptures bear testimony that persistent prayer always has been of utmost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Another Year Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003

Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, isn’t it strange that the same problems and perplexities that we went

SERMON---ANOTHER YEAR---Luke 13:6-9 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, `For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey To Calvary Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

The cross is about a holy God, a sinful people, and the God-man Savior, Jesus Christ, providing reconciliation between God and man by providing the ultimate sacrifice for sin. In order to better understand the events of Calvary, we can look at some of the

The Journey to Calvary (Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-31, John 19:19-22) INTRO 1. Calvin Miller said, "One cannot even begin to understand the life of Christ without understanding His death." 2. JUST FOR YOU In Peggy Noonan’s book When Character Was King, she tells about a meeting between President ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revealed Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Righteousness is Revealed; From God, Through Christ, and To Man.

Revealed Righteousness Romans 3:21–31 INTRODUCTION Illustration One Sunday evening after the traditional two songs, a prayer, and two more songs, the preacher went up to the pulpit and instead of delivering a sermon, he introduced a guest minister who was visiting that evening. In his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching For A Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

5th in series "Miracles in Matthew." Jairus Daughter and the Woman with a blood disorder illustrate how we must reach out in faith for a miracle.

A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on much longer." "That’s all right, if you really believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

The story of Mary and Martha gives us a perspective on what is truly important in our lives.

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven Luke 10:38-42 What pictures come to mind when you think of the story of Mary & Martha? Sibling Rivalry Jealousy Doing Vs. Being I have heard many sermons on this text, as I’m sure most of you have also. There are many twists to this very short pericope or short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Paralytic Man

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 23, 2003

Jesus forgives

Thornage 23-03-03 Mk 2: 1-12 The healing of the paralytic man Some things are hard to believe until you see them with your own eyes 1. I wonder if you have ever imagined what the scene was like in the story that was read to us this afternoon. Jesus was “at home” and the crowds flocked to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

No Worries

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 31, 2003

This sermon explores the effects of worry, the cure for worry, and the peace that can result.

Church signs spotted: "Tonight’s sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." "Seven days without prayer makes one weak." "Don’t let worry kill you, let the church help." Too often we forget that the Church is there to help. Not help to kill us, but to help us make it through life’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Worth Believing

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 4, 2003

Lent Midweek 5: "If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross." The words of those who mocked Jesus. Ironically, by staying on the Cross, the Lord demonstrated his power. If He had come down - He would not have been worth believing.

Note: This is an original sermon, however it is a message based on a Lenten series titled, "The Ironies of the Passion." This message was developed from an outline provided at a Lenten workshop where it was offered along with other resources for use during Lenten worship. Never kick a man while He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist