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Superman

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 10, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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A sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 Superman 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Foreign Language

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Jan 28, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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Tower of Babel narrative gives us a good idea of what should be foreign language to believers today.

Foreign Language Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: Say a few words in another language. Why do we have so many languages today? Why do we have to take Spanish, German, French, Greek, Hebrew? Why can’t we all just speak one language? In our text today we are going to see how it happened. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus The Great Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 3,786 views

The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s mandate to take the gospel to

THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 3 EPHESUS THE GREAT Revelation 2:1-11 The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are As Grasshoppers In Their Sight

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 13,665 views

When we limit the power of God in our life to accomplish the impossible

"We are as grasshoppers in their sight" Deuteronomy 1:1-6 (Prayer) The underlying theme of the book that I hold in my hand is that Our Heavenly Father, Almighty God, wants to give us the good things in life and bless us not according to what we deserve but instead according to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Simon The Sorcerer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 23, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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The Spirit isn’t a commodity we command but a Person Who commands us.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Simon the Sorcerer” Acts 8:9-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People are attracted to entertainment with dazzling special effects. Simon the Sorcerer amazed the people of Samaria with his impressive tricks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Congregational

A "Mary" Christmas For All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

based on 43 ratings

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The presence of God disrupts our plans and, like Mary, we must surrender our lives in order to fulfill His plan.

As I’ve expressed in past years…I love the Christmas season. More than at any other time, I find during this season,. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. I’ve been reminded of the competing dynamics we all know so well. It’s caused me to look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palms And Walls

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 5,282 views

A sermon on Isaiah 49:14-22 for Baby Recognition Sunday. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for illustrations and ideas)

Sermon for 8/1/2004 Baby Sunday Isaiah 49:14-22 Introduction: A. Isaiah is the Shakespeare of the Old Testament. Start reading here and go through to the end of this book we see wonderful descriptions of Jesus Christ, of salvation, and of the New Israel (the Church) and of heaven. B. Vs. 14- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Doer

Contributed by David Azbell on Aug 31, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,185 views

How to be a doer of the word

Be A Doer Matthew 7: 24 - 27 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Healing - Great Expectations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 6,466 views

God wants to work miracles of physical healing much more often than we think.

This morning I would like to talk again about Divine healing. God can heal our physical body of disease and sickness. Now most all of you know that I have had a total healing this month of fourth stage melanoma cancer. I had 10 different sites on my body where cancer was growing. The radiologist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 6,459 views

Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

God's Gifts Under Christmas Tree

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 181 ratings

| 47,250 views

Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of

Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings—$200—had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hang In There

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 6,507 views

Be an encourager

Comfort - encouragement - 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Hebrews 11:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 3,538 views

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Justification Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 15, 2002

based on 65 ratings

| 9,425 views

Through justification we experience all the blessings of God’s love, not just the promise of eternal life but also in this present life! 1. We have Peace with God, 2. We Stand in Grace, 3. We Rejoice in Hope.

The Blessings of Justification Romans 5:1–11 INTRODUCTION Once a farmer was interviewing prospective workers. The farmer asked one young man “What makes you the best person for the job?” The young man answered, “I can sleep when the wind blows.” Now the farmer thought this to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victorious Worship

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 1, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 8,170 views

What do we do in a crisis? The answer is worship God and He will bless you with victory!

VICTORIOUS WORSHIP 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-30 INTRODUCTION… Key verse 2 Chronicles 20:20 (use several) KJV: “Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.” MSG: “Listen Judah and Jerusalem! Listen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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