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Who Is Like The Lord?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007

Pentecost 8(A) - Who is like the Lord? Our Lord is the Redeemer, our Redeemer and our Lord is the only Rock, our only Rock.

WHO IS LIKE THE LORD? (Outline) July 22, 2007 - PENTECOST 8 - Isaiah 44:6-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Who is the best? Our nation is obsessed with the best. Just look at the many award shows that seem to flood our airwaves. Every occupation tries to award ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Memorial Service

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 25, 2007

This sermon discusses the Lord’s Supper in conjunction with the Memorial Day holiday.

This is Memorial Day weekend. There will be many memorial services and events held around our country to commemorate the men and women who gave their lives to gain and protect our freedom. We should never forget the price they paid. I want to build off of this idea to speak of another sacrifice. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is part 2 in the a series concerning sins that are common in the church. This particular deals with different false salvations.

Seven Sins Sneaking into The Sanctuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation (manmade) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith Death Statistics Worldwide: 1.78 deaths per second 106.8 deaths per minute 6408 deaths per hour 153,792 deaths per day 59,134,080 deaths per year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Can we hear ourselves saying “It’s not fair!” And you are probably right! It isn’t. Ask Jesus – He knows.

INTRODUCTION Do you agree we live in an unfair world? It’s strange how quickly children are aware that life is not fair. Just listen into what children have to say and it’s not long before the words “It’s not fair!” can be heard. Someone has more sweets or a bigger present than another, having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Be The Lord's Intercessor

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 6, 2006

Plan for prayer. We need both team players (working together), and team prayers (praying together). Get to a vantage point and know where the needs are. Do not stop praying until the battle is over. Victory comes through prayer.

This story is a dramatic one. It was Israel’s first battle. • They met the Amalekites at Rephidim. • Joshua commanded the forces of Israel, while Moses, Aaron and Hur went up on the mountain to pray. • Moses had the rod of God in his hands. The encounter was a dramatic see-saw of prayer power. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is The Son Of God - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 27, 2004

There is solid proof for us to say that Jesus is indeed the Son of God

Jesus is the Son of God – True or False Matthew 26:57-68 March 21, 2004 This message is based on material provided by Outreach Marketing. Introduction If you have seen the movie for yourself you know that Dobson’s statement hits it dead on. There was no way to leave the theater without being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Church Of God

Romans 3:1-20 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 26, 2006

Romans 3:1-20

Romans 3:1-20 (1)What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? (2)Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. (3)What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? (4)Not at all! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Establish Our Work

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 16, 2014

When we look at our lives some of us may feel like we are spinning our wheels without making any permanent contribution to the kingdom of God. We need God to manifest Himself and to establish our work.

Establish Our Work Psalm 90:16-17 Jesus Christ said in John 15:16, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you." God calls all of us to invest our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Firm Facts About Faith

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 8, 2010

Every one alive expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith. lets define what faith is and what faith is not.

Firm Facts about Faith! Intro: The three year old felt secure in his father’s arms as dad stood in the middle of the pool. But dad, for fun, began waling slowly toward the deep end, gently chanting, ‘Deeper and deeper and deeper,’ as the water rose higher and higher on the child. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Battling And Building

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010

They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2012

Understanding and putting on the first piece of armor that God supplies so we can live the life that God intended for believers.

Belt of Truth Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Introduction- Last week we begun a new series, “Putting on the armor of God” We saw some people see demons behind every tree and there are some who have no idea that we are in a spiritual battle for our souls. The two main points in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Three Givers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006

This sermon looks at three different approaches to giving....with Jesus being the ultimate giver to us.

(Prior to this sermon we presented a children’s talk with some optical illusion images that can be seen in two different ways....eg. indian face/eskimo, polar bear/seal, old woman/young woman, saxaphone player/women’s face.... then we talked about things not being all that they seem.... like in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Pray?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011

Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shame: Joseph Marries Mary

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2018

How do we deal with shaming?

No Shame Matthew 1:18-25 It amuses me when modern commentators on the Bible refer to the culture of Jesus’ day as being an honor-shame culture as though this isn’t the case today. But we have all kinds of shaming today. For example, there is fat shaming. In fact, shaming and the bullying that goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible