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Effective Christian Leadership

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

What makes for an effective Christian leader?

Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Rescue Ever!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Influencing Our World For Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A call to be people of impact for Christ.

Influencing Our World For Christ Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today our topic is “Influencing Our World for Christ.” The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesn’t seem to have much time for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Steward Of Whom?

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002

The Bible tells us that we are all given stewardship roles.

INTRODUCTION A. What is a steward? 1. Literally, it means a keeper of a hall. a. in Medieval times a shop steward was the one who stayed at the hall and prepared the meals for the other craftsmen. b. since he was there cleaning the place, prospective employers left messages with him about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Complaints Against His People

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 15, 2002

Part two of Prophecy To Our Present Age

Prophecy To Our Age God’s complaints against His people Introduction: God, through the voice of his messenger Malachi, voices seven complaints against the people of Israel. Let’s summarize the complaints: Profanity, Sacrilege, Greed, Weariness of Service, Treason against Heaven, Theft and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Traits Of A Good Friend

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002

A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Be Prepared!!!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Feb 24, 2002

Jesus gave us all warnings about his return. Are these the end times?

As I read this passage, it kept reminding me of something. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but there was something very familiar about it! I know that I have read this somewhere else, other than the bible. But where? Maybe I read it in a book. Maybe I read it in the Left Behind series? That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Lukewarm Laodicea Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2002

Encouraging the Church not to slam her doors in the face of Christ with complacency and spiritual blindness.

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A STRAIGHT RIVER? CANALS ARE STRAIGHT, BUT ALL RIVERS SEEM TO BE CROOKED. WE WOULD CALL THIS "MEANDERING." WHY ARE RIVERS CROOKED? THEY ARE CROOKED BECAUSE THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF A RIVER IS TO TAKE THE EASIEST WAY AROUND ANY OBSTACLE. SO RIVERS ARE ALWAYS CROOKED, AND THEY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Non-Negotiable Faith

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002

Daniel demonstrates how we can maintain our faith in a compromising environment.

“A NON-NEGOTIABLE FAITH” Daniel 1:1-16 INTRO: 1. Sometimes our faith can become an inconvenience. It will place us in inconvenient situation. a. It can put us at odds with those around us. If not, it’s time you take a look at your relationship with God. b. ILL. When the boss man suggests ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James Chapter 2

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 22, 2003

We treat the Word of God like an All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet. We pick up and take the things that appeal to us, but leave behind and untouched things that challenge us. Why have 10 Commandments when you can enjoy only 8?

When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and stand in line in the buffet and pick all those things we wanted to eat -- shrimp, crab, clams, hushpuppies, French ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 2:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bells And Mirrors Are Not Works

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 21, 2005

Being busy in the church is not doing the works of the Lord.

Bells and Mirrors are not Works Ephesians 2:4-10 Monte T. Brown 9/26/2004 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction If you were to spend the mornings with me as I go through the mail and read from Christian papers, you would notice that there are a number of programs that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Generic Prayer - Generic Results

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Power of effective prayer

There were two women who lived in the same town. One woman lived on the East Side of town. In a brand new home. Two story Brick Victorian style house sitting on 5 acres of ground. Three car garage that housed a Lexus - a Mercedes coupe - and Cadillac SUV. She had two children and a husband. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

How To Survive When You Didn't Win Immunity (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

What we believe has a very definite connection with how we behave.

How To Survive When You Didn’t Win Immunity (Pt. 1) Col. 3.1-2 May 22, 2005 Chester, Illinois Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A George Whitefield was witnessing to a man and asked him, "What do you believe?" I believe what my church believes. "What does your church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist