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Easter - Lord, Remember Me!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 26, 2011

The pain & agony they felt was reaching its peak. And the thieves begin to speak again to Jesus. As they do, listen to their requests, & then listen to the answer that Jesus gives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Luke 23:8-43; Matthew 27:27-44 A. Two weeks ago, Palm Sunday, Christians all over the world were remembering Jesus' "Triumphal Entry", a parade in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:8-43, Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serendipity: An Accidental (But Pleasant) Discovery

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 29, 2011

God addresses sin through judgment and mercy.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 1, 2011 SERENDIPITY: AN ACCIDENTAL (BUT PLEASANT) DISCOVERY Isaac Butterworth 2 Kings 22:1-3, 8, 10-12a, 13-17; 23:1-3 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.... 2 He did what was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010

How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Underside Of Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 8, 2010

To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name.

THE UNDERSIDE OF FAITH Rev. 6:9-11 Sermon Objective: To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name. INTRO: We don’t talk about it much. It is the side of faith that we tend to avoid in our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012

Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

“Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Forgivenss Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2012

What is forgiveness and who is forgiven?

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford granted a full pardon to former President Richard Nixon. From that point on Nixon was legally forgiven. All investigations and indictments were ended. Eight days later Ford granted amnesty to all those who had avoided the draft illegally, as well ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Father's Day

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

There are many people in the world, real or not, that we can learn the example of being a father. This sermon takes us back to the best place where we can find that perfect example... to the Bible and God/Christ!

I think most of us who are fathers in this room want to, and wanted to be good fathers. In my generation I got to pick from several role models. Homer Simpson, Tim the tool man Taylor, Al Bundy, George Jetson, Fred Flintstone, even Ozzy Osborne? Now, if I watched TV, apparently I could even have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

The Vitality Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 29, 2010

Actions are vital signs of real faith. Faith that moves is faith that is alive. Faith that pleases God must find expression in actions that please God.

The Vitality of Faith James 2:14-26 Intro: If you’ve studied Romans or Galatians recently, you might come to this particular passage in James and wonder if Paul and James believed the same thing about what it meant to be saved or to be a Christian. Martin Luther was impacted very strongly ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012

Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity Is .....

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2012

Jesus teaches us in the sermon on the mount to be people of integrity.

Integrity Is… Matthew 5:33-37 Introduction: A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His pastor came to visit and talked about Gods healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the pastor was done, the businessman said, "Preacher, if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

The View Of The Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010

God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

“HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

A Shout From The Cross

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010

The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Who Made The World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010

What about the God who made the world? 1- The God who made the world wants to be known 2- The God who made the world no longer overlooks ignorance 3- The God who made the world proves Himself convincingly

INTRO.- ILL.- BANG! BANG! The Big Bang Theory - The Big Bang theory is an effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of our universe. Discoveries in astronomy and physics have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that our universe did in fact have a beginning. Prior to that moment there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ