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Together We Win! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we as God’s family will follow Christ together, we can win in the life struggles we face.

Together We Win! Text: Acts 18:1-11 Intro: Patrick Henry once said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This slogan proves true in politics, business, and many other areas. Even the animal kingdom understands the strength and safety in staying together. Predators generally go after the stragglers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Let’s consider Christ since He is what Christmas is all about: 1- Who He is 2- What He did 3- What we owe Him

INTRO.- Do you believe in Jesus? A better question is: Does the world believe in Jesus? And how much? Heroes & Icons (Time magazine’s top 10) Michelle Obama Chesley B. Sullenberger Richard Phillips Seth Berkley Michael Eavis Leonard Abess Hadizatou Mani Rick Warren Van Jones Somaly Mam I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation By Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent preached 12/6/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a revision of a sermon I preached in 2003 on the same text.

Well, here we are, today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. We’re one week closer to the big day! Christmas! You can tell its closer! Maybe you thought that this morning as you entered the church, and you noticed that the Christmas trees are now up here in the chance,, wreaths are hung outside the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

God wants us to get close to Him, using His authority to accomplish His will.

Gaining Spiritual Authority “Who’s the Boss?” Acts 19:13-20 Intro: Have you ever been caught in the middle of a power struggle? I can think of jobs I’ve had in the past when there was more than one boss to whom I was accountable. Sometimes one of them would try to get the upper hand on another of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross Was Always The Plan

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009

Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009

EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Give Thanks In All Circumstances

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

Giving thanks to GOd even when the events in our life don’t seem to warrent it.

Over the last couple weeks we have looked at two things which have caused some people concern and possibly even worry. First, we talked about the election, some people are really excited while others are concerned over the changes in leadership in our government. The Bible reminds us we are to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Stand In The River Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 19, 2009

We need to understand how the Baptism in the Holy Spirit prepares us for God’s miracles.

June 21, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Subject: Sermon # 3 – Seven Steps to Receive God’s Promises Title: Stand in the River We continue this morning with our sermon series on the seven steps to receiving God’s promises. Last week we saw that the first step is to consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Did Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jun 29, 2009

Answers the foundational question of the Christian Faith...What Did Jesus Do? (Forgiveness, Justification, sent followers with a mission in life.)

Today we are answering a foundational question of the Christian Faith, “What Did Jesus Do?” 2000 years ago was the point in time that God came to earth as a man who went by the name of Jesus. Jesus was real, he would have looked like anybody else born on earth. He went through the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

The Saints Of The End Times

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

The saints found in Daniel and the Revelation of Jesus Christ exposed

‘The Saints of the End Times’ Understanding the language structure of the book of Daniel provides key insights into just who is being spoken of in the Scripture text. Chapters 1:1-2:4, the introduction of the book, are written in Hebrew. Chapter 2:4 through 7:28, including 2:4-6:28 the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fight Of Your Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the spiritual battle that we all face.

THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 1:8 10 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The third message in a series dealing with the pitfalls of sin.

21 Reasons Not To Sin Pt. 3 I. The Word Is Your Weapon Praise the Lord!!! How many in here have been enjoying this series? I don’t know about you, but it has truly blessed me! It has truly been a help meet to me! And it also serves as a tool in our everyday battles with the enemy. See over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Extraordinary Vitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

Paul was able to really assess all he had put confidence in… concludes that knowing Christ who holds the power of eternal risen life… and even to share in his sufferings as part of knowing him… was the greatest purpose and pleasure life offered.

What is at the center of your life? Hard question to answer… some of us may be honestly divided … some of us may know what we believe should be… but the longer we reflect on the question…. The more we realize that we may not be as centered as we’d like to believe. Show me a centered life… and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational