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The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

based on 121 ratings

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This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Adventures In Missing The Point" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

based on 29 ratings

| 9,353 views

# 20 - in series Are we still missing the point - •Asking the Wrong Questions •Coming with the Wrong Motives •Working to Satisfy the Wrong Needs •Looking for the Wrong Signs

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 20 “Adventures In Missing the Point” John 6:22-33 In 2003 Tony Campolo and Brian McLaren wrote a book which is a critique of contemporary American ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Still In The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon is focused on finding meaning in life through faith in and service to Christ.

John 17:6-19 “Still in the World” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we find Jesus praying. And in this prayer Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for all believers. After this prayer Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

No Innocent Bystanders Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 12, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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The prophet Obadiah makes clear that we can’t stand idly by while our neighbors suffer.

At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese was returning to her home in a nice, middle-class area of Queens, NY, from her job as a bar manager. She parked her red Fiat in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the walk to her ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Worshipping The Right God Series

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 4,747 views

The First Commandment

Exodus 20:1-3 A few years ago there was a legal controversy in Alabama over the Ten Commandments. A federal judge ordered Roy Moore, the Chief Justice of the state of Alabama, to remove a monument displaying the Ten Commandments from the rotunda of the state Judiciary Building. An appeal to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living Part 2. Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The Beatitudes become building blocks upon which successful kingdom living is accomplished by all Beleivers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” Mat. 16:24-25.

Theme: Take up your cross daily and follow Christ Text: Jer. 20:7-9; Rom. 12:1-2; Mat. 16:21-27 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of Christians? Peter confessed Jesus to be the Son of God but did not behave as if he believed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Titanic Crossroads

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 19, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 6,314 views

Living our Christian Life on our own turms

PowerPoint Upon Request 5 Defining Moments Our Titanic Crossroads Eph. 2:12-13 Titanic It is difficult to understand why the owners and builders named this ship Titanic. The Titans were a mythological race who came to believe they’d conquered nature, who thought they’d achieved power and learning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Crib And The Cross Were Both Made Of Wood"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2008

based on 24 ratings

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A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The crib and the Cross were both made of Wood" 3:1* ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2* This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Praise The Lord?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 19,517 views

With Psalm 150 as the basis this sermon explores highlights two main points of why Christians not matter who they are can always praise God.

1 Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Says Go Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 9, 2007

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Running from God is disastrous. Following God brings peace. Even when the storms come we find peace in the will of God.

A man’s car broke down on the side of the road. He flagged down a passing car. The driver stopped neither had jumper cables. She would need to push his car with her car with hers at a speed of 40 MPH. In this way they could push start his car. He looked in his rearview mirror to see what was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Readings 2007

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 13, 2007

based on 45 ratings

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Advent readings. Different from the traditional. Five readings, one for each sunday and one for Christmas eve. Theme: Jesus is our Hope, Jesus has Dominion, Jesus is our Strength, Jesus is full of Glory, Jesus is the essence of Love. Just print and use.

These are a little different take than the traditional advent reading. If you are looking for something different this might be for you. I send out a letter to the persons reading a week before they are to read. With copy in hand, they first read the Scripture, then light the candles as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe In Jesus

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

based on 1 rating

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WE ARE SAFE IN JESUS

WE ARE SAFE IN JESUS: PSALM 4: 1-8 Today I want to talk just for a little while about our safety in The Lord Jesus Christ. In this day and time He is really about all that we can rest assured in, that we are truly safe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Petitioners Purchase Pardon Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 12, 2008

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The sailors sailing with Jonah-Gentiles-prayed for God’s forgiveness and His help and received both. They were the forerunners of we Gentiles who have accepted Christ as our Saviour.

JONAH 1:14 PRAYING PETITIONERS PURCHASE PARDON I. PETITIONERS: A. Peril. B. Plight. C. Precedent. II. PRAYER: A. Progressive. B. Pardon. C. Perceptive. III. PRONOUNCEMENTS: A. Praise. B. Prophesy. C. Pattern. What were the sailors to do now? They had heard the confession of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Cleansing Corruption Creates Calmness Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 22, 2008

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Jonah serves as a type of sin in the passage before us. This verse reveals how the sailors decided to deal with the issue of sin and what happened following their actions to rid the vessel of all impediments.

JONAH 1:15 CLEANSING CORRUPTION CREATES CALMNESS I. CRISIS: A. Credence. B. Condemnation. C. Concluded. II. CLEANSING: A. Comprehensive. B. Conspicuous. C. Cathartic. III. CALMNESS: A. Certifiable. B. Comparable. C. Continuance. The sailors have now, at last, come to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15

Denomination: Methodist

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