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Undying Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

Why does God forbid murder? Because our God is a God of Hope.

Two weeks ago, Michael Kennedy walked into the police station over in Chantilly. He took out a gun and started firing. Detective Vicky Armel was killed immediately. Officer Michael Garabino lived for a week and half before he too finally died from the injuries sustained on that day. The shooter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

You're Invited! Rsvp Required!

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

It’s unusual to get an invitation from the White House. I suppose it’s more unusual still to turn that invitation down. But a far greater invitation has, in fact, been offered to you and to me. Matthew 22:1-14 tells us about it. It is an invitation th

January 15, 2006 YOU’RE INVITED! RSVP REQUIRED! Matthew 22:1-14 In the mid-1980’s my Aunt Vivian received an invitation to attend a rose-garden ceremony with President Reagan at the White House. I found the invitation a couple of years ago when I was looking through a box of old documents and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Two P's Of Christian Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 11, 2006

To see a change in our world today, we need to PRAY and PROCLAIM Christ. Pray is to talk to God for men, and proclaim is to talk to men for God.

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Truly You Are The Son Of God!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2006

Message based on the story of Jesus’ walking on the water

“Truly You are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-36 November 5, 2006 NOTE: this sermon format is different from my normal style. I’m experimenting with some things, and this format is according to that suggested in "Communicating for a Change," by Andy Stanly. I can tell you that the book was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005

We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

• This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

He Had Compassion On Them

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Discussion of the compassion Jesus had for the crowds that were "harrassed and helpless."

"He Had Compassion on Them..." Matthew 9:35-38 November 6, 2005 Introduction One of the things I really like about Jesus was just how available he was to people who needed him. There were times he had to get away and be by himself or his disciples, but generally, he was always where people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thanksful Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2005

We need times of Thanksgiving to give balance to all the times we face criticism and complaints.

Thankful Living 2 Corinthians 9:11-15 Aren’t you glad we have annual Thanksgiving celebrations? For one thing you can get all the great food you would ever want. You can also watch all the football you would ever want to see. It is also a time to get together with your family and relatives and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting On God's Agenda

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2007

God’s agenda is to give freedom to the oppressed, and He will not be stopped. But our disobedience can frustrate Him. The church needs to get on God’s agenda quickly.

A little book called “Kids’ Letters to Pastors” provides some fertile ground this morning for us to begin thinking about getting on God’s agenda. You see, you and I know the words we are supposed to say, whether we mean them or not. But kids say what they think, without editing. And so I suspect ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Committed Christians

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Couldn't You Send Someone Else?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 4, 2008

God has a plan for us, and like Moses, we resist it, but God is persistent and patient.

“Couldn’t You Send Someone Else?” Romans 12:9-12; Exodus 3 and 4, Various Verses The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, August 31, 2008 Introduction: Today, we will continue the story of Exodus. We’ll hear the story of the burning bush and God’s call to Moses. Since the story ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The School Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

God wants to reveal Himself to you so that He can reveal Himself through you.

[Use children’s sermon as introduction for this sermon.] I have a reward for one of you this morning, but you’re going to have to trust me to get it. Here’s the challenge: Somewhere in this room I have hidden a candy bar and you have to find it while blindfolded. I will tell you that it is in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me @ Home!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2008

Having God as the foundation of our homes... so that our children and grandchildren know the Lord.

HELP ME @ HOME JOSHUA 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION… Every house is different (various websites, unsubstantiated) Traditionally, in the Philippines family is regarded as the highest priority which is why there are no overcrowded orphanages or homes for the elderly. Traditionally, at a wedding reception in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need A Samwise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

“5” Part 1 – You Need A Samwise I. Introduction Samwise Gamgee, a hobbit, is first introduced in Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring. Samwise is Frodo Baggins’ gardener. Tolkien called Sam the "chief hero". As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf’s conversation with Frodo regarding the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008

Part 2 of the series dealing with conflict in the Church.

Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 2) Matthew 18:15-20 July 1, 2007 NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK, “THE 10 DUMBEST THINGS CHRISTIANS DO,” BY MARK ATTEBERRY Last week I mentioned that I’m a conflict-avoider. I don’t like conflict, and I’d be thrilled if I never had to mess with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan