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Christmas #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

THE BIRTH OF JESUS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENING IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND

Philippians 2:5-2:11 CHRISTMAS On that first Christmas the angels announced the birth of a new child. The heavens were opened and all the company of heaven broke into praise. Shepherds went racing to Bethlehem to see what it was all about. And for two thousand years we have been jumping up and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Without Walls

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 27, 2008

Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.

Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning To Play Nice

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011

Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dirty Altar

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 12, 2009

(Various objects on the altar). Our church altar is dirty with unresolved anger, put-downs, and prejudicial outreach. These things must be cleaned away before God accepts what we bring here.

Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? The pastor not accepting the offering! Lots of folks think that raising money is about all we ever do in church. Wish they could have seen that! But, you see, the problem is there isn’t any room up here on the altar. We have a dirty altar today. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Letting Bitterness Take Root - Detox Today Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007

We all have unfair and unjust things happen to us; that’s a part of life. When we are hurt, we can choose to hold on to that pain and become bitter, or we can choose to let it go and trust God to make it up to us.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

There Is Therefore Now No Condemnation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Part 2: no condemnation in Christ.

Part 2: Deliverance from Bondage Last week I gave you the background for what Paul tells us in Chapter 8. Remember from last week’s message that in order for us to be joined with Christ, we must be dead to the Law. Also, because of our new relationship with Christ, our old nature is in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection : Does It Really Matter?

Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009

Does it matter if Christ really died and rose from the dead. Can’t we just believe in God and that is all that matters?

The Resurrection Does it really matter? Read: I Co 15:1-11 Introduction. On Easter Sunday in almost every pulpit a sermon on the resurrection is preached. We are no exception. It is very likely that a Sunday like today, nearly 2000 years ago Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Living by the dictates of the flesh are only going to get us to death row. If and when our lives are dictated by Christ, it becomes evident to all that we are walking in the Spirit. Are you?

Opening Illustration: A radical change is expected and required when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. When no change becomes apparent, we begin to wonder if there has been a genuine conversion or if the one who was truly saved understands God’s Word concerning sanctification and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruled By Peace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

All of the traits are to be connected with Christ, of course, but the Apostle Paul seems to emphasize the connection between peace and Christ. What happens when we contemplate the “peace of Christ”?

Colossians 3:15 Ruled by Peace 1/18/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are wearing the perfect outfit. Every part looks good; they all match; and they fit the occasion. Everything is fine as long as no one catches on to how you feel inside. Our verse takes us inside to the heart. Text And let ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Colossians As A Case In Point Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018

It was while you and I were in rebellion against Him, while we were doing wicked works, that He reconciled us to Himself.

7/4/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB6?The Colossians as a Case in Point ?Colossians 1:21-23 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:21-23 (NIV) (Text) 1:21-23: (21) Once you were alienated from God and were enemies ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ethical Living Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2013

Christ has called us to treat others the way He treats us.

Ethical Living Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction 1. A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. Albert Camus 2. Ethics are the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. 3. To put it in relatable terms, Christian ethics deals with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Seriousness Of Sin

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

We tend to treat our sin lightly calling it shortcomings, errs, mistakes. In Mark 9, Jesus gives a series of warnings to His disciples: in verses 43-48, He warns of the seriousness of sin and its dire consequences.

The Seriousness of Sin Mark 9: 43-48 Evangelist Billy Sunday used to say, “One reason sin flourishes is that it is treated like a cream puff instead of a rattlesnake.” We tend to treat our sin lightly calling it shortcomings, errs, mistakes. We catalogue them into big sins (e.g. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015

In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Peacemaker? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

The Ultimate Peacemaker is Christ Our First Call as Peacemakers is as Ambassadors for Christ Our Secondary Call as Peacemakers is to Promote Reconciliation Among People Our Call to Be Peacemakers is NOT an Absolute Call to Humanistic Pacifism

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: What is a Peacemaker? Text: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION: We continue our study of the introduction to Jesus’s greatest sermon on the mount, which are generally referred to as the Beatitudes. As we have noted, the term “Beatitude” means supreme ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus told his disciples to open their eyes for the fields were ripe for harvest. He's telling us the same thing.

THE HARVEST John 4:27-42 1) Turning sorrow into joy (vs. 27-30). Vs. 28-she left her water jar. Where once she was fixated on literal water, now, after hearing about living water, her fixation is on that instead; so much so that she runs to tell others about it. How about us? What are we excited ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ