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How Halloween Can Help Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001

Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

If We Say...

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 10, 2010

John writes a wonderful letter to encourage us to walk with God and one another in the light of His word. We will see how important it is to speak truth and live by it.

1 John 1:1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we beheld and our hands handled, concerning the Word of Life-- 2 and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Forgiving Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2002

This is a revamp of a 1997 message. Jesus shares with us insights as to how to become a forgiving person. I do not remember where I got the wording for the 5 point outline.

INTRODUCTION • A man lay on his deathbed, harassed by fear because he had harbored hatred against another. He sent for the individual with whom he had had disagreement years before; he then made overtures of peace. The two of them shook hands in friendship. But as the visitor left the room, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Others Through Hospitality Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Encouraging the church to love our neighbor by our hospitality to guests using Abraham as an model.

Practical Exercise during worship: After singing have congregation greet at least two people they do not know, or have not greeted in a long time (hint: encourage them to get out of their pews if they have to). Give extra time for this. Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Others Through Hospitality

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Using Abraham as an example of demonstrating love to newcomers to the church in practical ways. This sermon prepared us for our Friendship Sunday the following week.

Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second of the Great Commandments, to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Our particular focus was on demonstrating love to those who are not yet Christian or who may be Christian but are unchurched, they are not connected to Christ’s body the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving Conflict On Your Team Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 18, 2006

If we’re going to be at peace with God, we must be at peace with one another.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 1 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict on Your Team Matt. 5:22-26 Sept. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Opening Illustration B "But I say to you that everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name Like The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 14, 2012

In this sermon outline we lift up the Name of Jesus. To be perfect in all we do we should be able to do so in His Name. If we cannot do something in His Name, most likely we should not do it. Colossians 3:17 (KJV) And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do

NO OTHER NAME LIKE THE NAME OF JESUS! Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Luke 10:17-20 (KJV) 17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

How Do We Please God? Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Comfort: Give It & Take It!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 8, 2015

All of us confront problems in life, but it is how one handles them that matters! Crisis situations are not the whole problem, how one reacts and handles them determines if matters will calm down or if they will get worse!

Comfort: Give It & Take It! By Kelly Durant 8-10-14 Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 2. How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Can We Change Our Neighborhood? Part I

Contributed by David Scudder on May 30, 2010

Wouldn’t you love to see in our neighborhood what happened in our text to the city of Antioch? What can we do in order to see more of God’s blessing in our country? We know that just saying “God Bless America” is not going to do it.

Part I Acts 11:19-26 Purpose: To stir up God’s people to be more aggressive in spreading the gospel. INTRODUCTION: Wouldn’t you love to see in our neighborhood what happened in our text to city of Antioch? Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seasoned Greetings Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2012

If you want talk so people will listen, then first of all talk to God about others before you talk to others about God. Then be wise, be gracious, and be tasteful in your conversation.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgive For Health

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

(Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Human Church Signs

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001

What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In Something Worth While Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 15, 2002

This series is designed to stir up a passion for people to invest in their friends and family, and then invite them to church. This message shows us how to invest our life in others.

Invest and Invite Part 1 “Investing in Something Worth While” Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College and I was a nobody, I had transferred in from another college so I was much older than most of the people I saw prancing around in their beach garb. But one day ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Things For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

What a heart this man, Paul, had for the cause of Christ. He would give up whatever he could so that others could know Jesus and be saved!

1 Cor. 9:23 And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Did you hear about the UT guys that went hunting? One of the tackles and the quarterback from UT went hunting and as they are walking in the woods suddenly the quarterback falls to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ