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Longing For Something More Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 29, 2008

Faith is a journey of letting go of all to follow Christ.

Longing for Something More, Luke 14:26-33 Introduction My house seems always to be filled with activity. From an active two year old boy, a smiley baby boy, a goofy Saint Bernard, and all of the normal and abnormal happenings in my home I often take advantage of the quiet hours after everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-35

Denomination: Christian Church

What Season Is It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

Title – What Season Is It? Scripture Passage – Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Description – The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’ This morning we begin with the reading of our main text and following the reading of it, we will watch a video clip. As you watch the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding The Gates Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

Understanding the gates of Life points out the significance of openings. Just as you have to be careful of those who come into you home, you must guard against what you watch, read or listen to if you do not want to introduce spirits of sin into your life

By Bode Ayodele Gates and doors are very significant in the life of human beings. A city without a gate is open to various unwanted things and personalities. Just as in the physical, there are also spiritual gates and doors. Throughout the bible, roles played by gates, provide an important ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

2nd in series (Section 3) on Hebrews. This message is focused on the tabernacle and it’s role in the sacrificial system and the role of Jesus

3/16/08 – Expect More: God Created a Perfect Tabernacle – Palm Sunday The tabernacle in the OT was more than a big tent where people came and sang. It was a killing place. Animals died there all day long, every day. The blood flowed. Sheep and cows were butchered by the Levites while the meat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

HOw committed are you to God?

I wonder have you ever thought of yourself as fitting the archetype of the English Gentleman. Have you ever felt a desire to be considered such a person? I don’t mean that you wanted to wear a bowler hat and carry an umbrella or eat cucumber sandwiches for afternoon tea. What I was thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus is the Master: some one we must model our lives after.

Jesus the Master December 10,13 & 30 2007 Jesus Who? Brian McLaren writes in his book “A Generous Orthodoxy” in the chapter that asks the question “Would Jesus Be a Christian?” “…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be brokenhearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

Fight For Truth Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008

In the Army of the Lord, we are to defend the truth of the Gospel. Jude tells us to Stand Firm, Defend, Build Up, Pray, Seek Jesus, Stay Close, Stay Focused, Remain Strong, Help Others and Rescue them from judgment.

‘Fight for Truth’ The message from Jude is still prevalent today. We must defend the truth of the Gospel. We are to stand firm in our faith and build each other up in it. Basic Outline: In Jude, in vs 3, we must be defenders of the faith. Standing firm in what the bible says, with the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detainment, Delivery, And Denial

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 27, 2008

Watch how the power of God moves in such a way that the early church can barely believe their eyes!

Detainment, Delivery, and Denial Acts Chapter 12:1-16 We are continuing in the Book of Acts today – looking at chapter 12 where we are going to see a roller-coaster ride in the life of one Apostle Peter. Really God is doing some amazing things in the life of His followers – the gospel is now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful With The Bait Of Satan Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon deals with the temptation. What is it? How we are being tempted? and What will be the results if we let in temptation in our life.

TOPIC: BE CAREFUL WITH THE BAIT OF SATAN (3rd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1: 12-18 v. 12, “Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trials and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memo To The Church: Part 1

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The Seven Letters of Revelation provide a performance review for the church. How are we doing? What does Christ think of this church?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church: Part 1 Revelation 1-3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007

It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk The Walk

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Ephesians 4:1, “I… beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” I really believe that there are a lot of people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, but don’t. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk.

Walk The Walk; Ephesians 4:1 Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-25

Death By Lying Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 25, 2009

Sin kills the soul, the community, momentum and our witness in the world.

Most people don’t really “like” sermons on sin. They don’t like hearing them, and (at least in my case) they don’t really like preaching them. I think that is because judgmental-ism and “holier than thou” attitudes have typically characterized our discussions of sin, and often the end result has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sickology - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2009

Psychologists study the human mind. Biologists study life. Sociologists study society and social behavior. Jesus must have been a Sickoligist. Everywhere he went he was constantly surrounded and followed by sick people. Blind folks, mute folks, lame folks

Sickology Part 3 Each week I have mentioned some “ologists” that you are probably familiar with. For instance I mentioned the ophthalmologists and the psychologist. This morning I want to mention an “ologist” that I doubt anyone has ever heard of . . . Dactyliologist. Anybody have a guess as to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Living Water Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Jesus sees people in a way that we do not. Often times our opinions of others are completely based on what we see on the outside. Jesus has this way of looking into a person’s heart and seeing what they can really do. Often we see Him using unusable pe

August 5, 2007 John 4 The Living Water I want you to open up your bibles to John chapter 4. We are going to spend the next two weeks looking at this chapter. For in this chapter there are two characteristics of Jesus that John will paint for us. We will look at one this week, and one next ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-18

Denomination: *other