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Jesus Christ The Son Of God

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 26, 2005

It explains why it is important to believe Jesus as the Son of God.

Christian Repentance As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent. Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with Me. (Rev. 3:19-20) What do you think is the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heirs Of The Prophets

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2005

We are heirs of all God’s promises and stand at the end of a long line of folk God has chosen for His own.

Heirs Of the Prophets Acts 3:24-26 INTRO.: Driving through highway construction, you will see many signs: "Men working," "Lane closed ahead," "flag man ahead," "construction area," "slow men working," "fines doubled for violations in construction areas," etc. If we wanted to associate a slogan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Up to this point in the book the emphasis has been primarily upon Israel’s disobedience for which judgement must fall. However, from this point on the emphasis is on God’s love for Israel, in spite of her disobedience for which judgement must fall. In the

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To demonstrate God’s love a certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on “The Love of God.” As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holy War! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Many pastors, including this one, preached series on the subject of “spiritual warfare” including strong emphasis on confronting and defeating evil. Then, September 11 happened. Suddenly ‘holy war’ had a whole new meaning.

Holy War! Text: Joshua 10-11 Pew Bible page 344 I need to start my message this morning with some disclaimers. Oh yes, it’s one of those! First of all, I am asking for a fair hearing. I know that this is a controversial topic and I also know that if you only hear the buzz words and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Refuge Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Our text for this morning tells of a way that God addressed the issues of cruelty and justice in ancient Israel. He moved His people away from brutality that was very much a part of the world by putting into place a system allowing for justice.

Finding Refuge Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! It amazes me that in this 21st century as advanced as humanity is with regard to technology, medicine, and communication - how terribly cruel we can be. Last week, my wife and I rented a DVD that I would highly recommend to each of you by the title ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Essence Of God 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jun 8, 2005

Love always pays a price. Love always costs something. Love is expensive. When you love, its benefits enhances another’s account. My love is for you, not for me. Love gives, it doesn’t grab.

In any study of the Word of God, we must study the Word of God. That’s deep theology. Right? Yes, it is deep theology. Sad to say, much, even most Bible study today is not the study of the Bible. It is instead, the study of books written about the Bible, and those can be interesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Sermon Series on Ephesians. Why Praise? (from last week) These are some of the reasons why.

Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Title: Ephesians #3: Text: Ephesians 1:7-10 Introduction 1. Last week we praised the Lord for 3 things… • All spiritual blessings. • That fact that God chose us… • And He predestined us. 2. In this next passage of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

This lesson continues discussing the transforming attributes of life’s expieriences co-mingled with God’s soverign will putting emphasis on God’s Love being the basis for the part He chooses to play in all of them.

This May be the death of Me, But it won’t be the end of me. John11:16 Just Because He (Jesus) Loves Me Day #2 In our text Mary and Martha’s her brother dies. She is completely devastated both her and her sister for they had indeed sent word to Jesus but He was unable to get there before Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Mark Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

Houdini Lives!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 14, 2005

Mercy triumphs over judgement ~ or it should!

HOUDINI LIVES ~ OR MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGEMENT! LUKE 7: 36~ 47 1. Introduction: It seems God just loves to show mercy whereas all too often our natural inclination is to show judgement. I guess my biggest act of mercy was rescuing a mouse that the cat brought in through the cat flap. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

"Do Not Be Afraid To Follow Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon about trusting in God.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Do Not Be Afraid to Follow Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org At Annual Conference this past week an interesting statistic was put forth. It appears that, even in this day and age, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving Beyond Regret

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 27, 2005

How to move from regret to restoration.

Like Simon Peter, sometimes we boast too much and pray too little. After he denied that he even knew Jesus, the crow of a rooster and the glance of Jesus brought him back down to earth. Mark 14:72 records that Peter broke down and wept after he realized the gravity of his actions. Yet later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lose The Weight Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A final sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message looks at what forgiveness is and what it isn’t. A tough message for those dealing with forgiveness issues, but a challenging one for those seeking spiritual health.

Lose the weight of unforgiveness Purpose: To illustrate the destructive nature of unforgiveness and to give opportunity to forgive. 1. This month we’re trying to lose the weight. Hebrews 12:1, "Let us throw off everything that hinders." 2. (I started this message with a personal story of friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 7, 2005

Guilt holds you down, and guilt holds you back, and it doesn’t have to.

Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past May 1, 2005 If we could somehow step on a scale today that measured the weight of our spiritual baggage, some of us would break the machine. So many people are groaning under the strain of the baggage in their spirits. That weight is called guilt. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What About Judging Others?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005

Scripture has much to say about judging others. Should we refuse to decline to make any assessment of others since non of us is perfect? What does scripture say?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 17, 2005 “What About Judging Others?” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend that managers forgo critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Methodist