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Our Place In The Land Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

if judgment comes upon the land - who's fault is it?

This sermon is indebted to the work of Crawford Loritts and a sermon he preached at a mission conference in Norfolk, VA March 1992. 2Chronicles 7:11-16 This Is Who We Are, Part 3 Our Place in the Land There is a new breed of detective show today. One with more brain and less brawn. These cops ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philosophie De La Musique Chez Les Catholiques Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

What is worship for the Catholic Church

PHILOSOPHIE DE LA MUSIQUE DANS LE CULTE CATHOLIQUE Avant 1903, la philosophie de la musique dans le culte liturgique a existé seulement dans la pratique, dans effectuer de la musique. Le premier rapport écrit par une autorité dans l’église liturgique sur la musique sacrée était la lettre ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defined…shaped…equipped

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, The Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Series of messages on what the church has to offer to the community. We have been working on becoming a community minded church.

Title: Building a Bridge to the Community: The Way, The Truth, The Life Theme: Last message in teaching people what we have to offer to this community. Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction We have been talking about building a bridge to the community. Here is what we have seen as what we can offer. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007

Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

"The Importance Of The Nail

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 29, 2007

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 "The Importance of the Nail" 20* ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21* "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reformation

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 31, 2007

Parallels between the Jewish ’reformation’ of Ezra’s day and the Protestant Reformation which began in the 1300’s, culminating in the life of Martin Luther.

The ’reformation’ of the Jewish people in Ezra’s day reminds us of the glorious Protestant Reformation. There are four interesting parallels worthy of our attention: 1. TWO REGENTS Cyrus and Henry VIII. When William Tyndale was burnt at the stake he offered up a prayer that the Lord would open ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Family

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 5, 2007

This sermon precedes communion and emphasizes the essential place of community within the Body of Christ.

Sunday, November 4, 2007 Sermon Search Engine Family Ephesians 2:19-20 Special Note: The early portions of the introduction to this sermon were harvested from other sources. Special thanks to those who have gone before me! Sermon Objective: Sermon preceding communion emphasizing the essential ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Gifted For Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2007

We are a gifted church, with diversely gifted members, and we need to turn that into creative expressions of love for our community.

I don’t get to watch the Miss America pageant any more. Used to be, every September I would hunker down in front of a TV set and prepare to ogle. Gorgeous gals, we called them, in those Neanderthal days, before our language had to become politically correct. Beauty contest, we called it, before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Vision

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2007

This is the vision statement given by me at Church at the Mission before the congregation vote for the new Lead Pastor.

Matthew’s Vision Statement for Church at the Mission (CATM) – November 11, 2007 I’ve been asked to share a little about my vision for CATM. Vision is an important thing. God says that without a vision, the people perish. Vision is partly a dream, partly a goal or objective; it is partly a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ’advent’ Sunday, from the Latin word ’advenio’ meaning ’coming’. This is the time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Finding Your Place In God's Puzzle

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We all have a place in God’s work and we all have a role to play

Finding Your Place in God’s Puzzle Romans 12:3-8 October 21, 2007 (Surprise Sunday) Morning Service Introduction My mother loved puzzles of all kinds. She would do crosswords, logic puzzles, word searches, cryptograms and any other kind of puzzle she could find. But my mom really loved jigsaw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Supernatural Breakthrough #3: Connecting With God's Family Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 17, 2007

How do we connect with one another in God’s family? We need to love each other, help each other, and realize that we need each other.

SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH #3: CONNECTING WITH GOD’S FAMILY INTRO: For the last couple of weeks, we have been going through a series on Supernatural Breakthrough from the Book of Acts. OPENING TEXT: “If I could speak in any language in heaven or on earth but didn’t love others, I would only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 19, 2007

36th in a series from Ephesians. Why it is so important to put off falsehood in the church.

Last week we saw that Paul described how those who are followers of Jesus Christ are to dress the part based on who they already are in Him. In verses 22-24 of Chapter 4, Paul wrote about how we are to put off of the old man and put on the new man by allowing God to renew our mind. In the next ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Transition

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon was preached a week after I have followed God’s call to resign as pastor of a loving church to follow a new call from God.

Intro: There have been many kind reactions to my announcement (notes, phone calls, visits, chance gathering, compliments) Some more interesting reactions: To my lovely wife Jeana, one person said: “Can’t he go and the rest of you stay!” From Mary D. suffering with serious memory loss, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-29

Denomination: Baptist