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  • Belief That Is Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    How can these things be? That was the question Nicodemus asked Jesus in our passage today. Do you ever find yourself asking that question?

    A few weeks ago, when we looked at 2:23-25, I titled the sermon, “Belief That Isn’t.” This morning, I’m using the title, “Belief That Is.” Before John introduced us to the person of Nicodemus in chapter 3, he took just a few verses to describe the vast majority of people who were around Jesus at ...read more

  • Un:fulfilled/Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 18, 2008
     | 6,065 views

    Part 4 of Christmas UN:Wrapped When I lay down my life and take up my cross…then, my life is fulfilled!

    ME Good News/Bad News… Begin with Good News/Bad News joke about the two old men who loved baseball… “you’re pitching on Tuesday.” Often Good news comes with the bad… Especially if you’re a pastor… Good News/Bad News pastor jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad ...read more

  • Home For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,170 views

    Because we all long to belong, we will be homeless until we find our home with God.

    Christmas Questions: Destiny “Home for Christmas” John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/21/08 On December 17th, 1903, after four attempts, the Wright Brothers flew their “flying machine” for the first time. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message: “We have flown for 12 ...read more

  • Stop Focusing On Your Buts Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    Pride by far is one of the most deadly sins. Pride acts as the gateway to just about every other sin, and Pride acts as a barrier between you and God, and your will and God’s will.

    There were these 2 ducks and a frog that lived together in a pond on a farm. They were the best of friends. You could sit there and watch them all day as they would play together in that pond. However they began to have a drought like we have had and the pond was drying up and they knew that ...read more

  • Tithing

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 37,214 views

    A 4-point sermon about giving. Includes tithing our time, energies, talents, and even our money to the Lord’s kingdom. Full text and MP3 will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    I normally preach twice a year about giving. It is my duty as a pastor to give you all of God’s word, even those parts that we might not like to hear. But why would I choose the month of Christmas, the most expensive month of the year, to talk about giving to the church? Jesus. That is the ...read more

  • Finding "My" Spot

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 3,827 views

    Finding our nitche in Christ

    Finding “My Spot” 1 Corinthians 12:1-12:31 Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I have to leave this shop, Brother Screw must go also. You have to turn ...read more

  • All I Want For Christmas Is Peace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 29,239 views

    Because of Christmas we have peace with God, peace within, peace with others and we are told to spread the gospel of peace to others.

    All I Want for Christmas Is…Peace Luke 2:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/9/07 I want to begin with a Christmas Quiz this morning. I used something similar several years ago but I’ve added some additional questions this time. There are seven of them and I’d like you to use your fingers and count how many ...read more

  • The Indescribable Gift

    Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 245 ratings
     | 64,188 views

    I guess we’ve all been in a position when we have received that indescribable gift – then been lost for words when we opened it in front of a doting relative! As someone perceptively said, “Christmas is a season of emotional family ties – especially when

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

  • When You Can't See The Big Picture

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,755 views

    The big picture for oour lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl.

    Title: When You Cannot See the Big Picture Text: Genesis 12:1-9 The Big Picture: God’s will for our lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl. Introduction We host perhaps the toughest ultra marathon right here in Colorado… it is called the Hardrock Hundred. It begins in Silverton with ...read more

  • Nothing But Nets

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,931 views

    Jesus one day asked His disciples to drop their nets and follow can we do no less in our devotion to Him?

    Cornerstone Church June 8, 2008 “NOTHING BUT NETS” Mark 1:14-20 I heard this story on the radio by the Bible League. Perhaps you ...read more

  • Communion: What Does It Mean? (The Crackers And The Juice)

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    Each month we celebrate the Lord’s supper but do we really know what it means?

    Cornerstone Church January 8, 2006 "Communion - What Does It Really Mean?” (the Crackers and Juice) 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends ...read more

  • The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 52,850 views

    Sermon on the prodigal son. Good for Father’s Day.

    Tell Me a Story The Prodigal Son Slide Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s here this morning. To all of you wives and kids, honor your husbands and Dad’s today for the difficult job they have been given. They may not be perfect but give them the honor they are due for the role they have been ...read more

  • Prayer: The True Calling Of God's Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    Becoming a church that is devoted to prayer...

    Prayer: The True Calling of God’s Church I used to have a picture hanging in the back of my youth room in Ohio. It was over the doors that we came into and out of so it was the last thing that you saw as you left the room. It was a picture of Christ. It was a beautiful picture. He was ...read more

  • What About The Second Wife?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,547 views

    God is sensitive to the plight of the outcast... to those who are marginalized or living on the fringes. God sees, hears, and helps.

    Title: What about the Second Wife? Text: Genesis 21:8-21 The Big Idea: God is sensitive to the plight of the outcast… God sees, hears, and helps. Introduction Let me begin by saying that this is a rather convoluted story. It is intricate and involved. To convolve something is to roll it ...read more

  • America: Leader Or Follower?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    America has always been the leader in the world because it has always followed God. Is it still the leader, and does that have anything to do with how much it still follows God? Text, audio & communion message at www.sermonlist.com

    America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings ... blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way. Since this coming Friday is Independence Day, I think it ...read more