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A Lion On The Loose

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 28, 2001

There is a lion loose today, and he trying to defeat you, to bind you, to keep you from becoming what God would have you to be.Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst

’A LION ON THE LOOSE’ 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Several years ago, one of our state paper had an article in it which said, "there’s a mountain lion loose in the NW part of our county. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Cross

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon looks at the different attitudes of those around the cross of Jesus and how those same attitudes can be found today.

Sunday Morning July 8, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM A VIEW FROM THE CROSS MARK 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. As I thought about the freedom that we have in the United States to worship when, where, and how we choose; I began to think about what freedom really is. 2. I had an experience ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

“WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

Experience The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2002

Learn to give in ways that bring joy to others and to yourself

This is the fourth message in our series on experiencing joy. By now you know that joy is a matter of spirit and not circumstance. Furthermore, joy comes by obedience to God’s Spirit and His word and not by accident. When we discipline our thoughts, actions and relationships according to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

If Stones Could Talk

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This Easter Sermon from ’06 is actually a series of 5 meditations on stones that were a part of Jesus’ life and is designed to be interlaced with Easter music to create a special Easter program. I’ve included the titles of the music we used.

If Stones could Talk Luke 19; Matthew 4; John 7; Matthew 28 Revelation 2 Song: GLORY TO THE LORD OUR GOD Welcome Meditation #1: Stones of Praise Luke 19:40 The order of service will be a little different today, but don’t let the change throw you off. Instead, focus your attention on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Repay The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 24, 2003

A Thanksgiving sermon listing three ways that we may try to repay the Lord for his priceless blessings.

INTRODUCTION When we go to the grocery store we watch and wait while the clerk rings up our orders. When they finish they tell us the total amount that that we owe for our purchases. A trip to the doctor usually ends with the words, “How much do I owe?” When our teenager smashes the fender of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19, Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Nazarene

How Precious To You Is Life

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Sanctity of Human Life

“How Precious to You is Life” Exodus 1 Intro: You know, there is one thing that is common in all of mankind. Whether rich or poor, young or old, in America or Africa or Australia. Life is precious! Sometimes the lives of others don’t seem precious to us, but when it comes down to our own ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrap Jesus And See The Gift Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004

Remembering Christmas: It was the long walk of Jesus from heaven to earth that gave us the greatest gift of all. Unwrap the Babe in the manger and discover how great God’s gift really is.

There are many ways to look at Christmas, depending on who you are and where you are: 1. For the retail merchant, it looks like up to one-third of his annual income. 2. For the atheist and agnostic, it’s a time for parties—revelry--fun and games and the escape from the drudgery of life’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guideline #9: Give Generously Of God's Resources Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 12, 2003

A healthy church is a giving church. God is the owner. We are just the stewards.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 TITLE: Guideline #9: “GIVE GENEROUSLY OF GOD’S RESOURCES” (Bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church and a sermon on this text also by him) INTRODUCTION: A. Ten Reasons Why I Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return Of The King

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

Jesus invites us into his kingdom – to join him in the rebuilding of this world. Will you join him?

Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday, 2006 Return of the King An Allegory From the Orthodox Church: Once upon a time there was a good and kind king who had a great kingdom with many cities. In one distant city, some people took advantage of the freedom the king gave them and started doing evil. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Sting Of Hornets

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2002

Hornets are a tool of God to help rid us of "secret sins."

THE STING OF HORNETS Deut: 7:20-23 Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed. Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. And the LORD thy God will put out ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Winning Formula !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 17, 2012

To toe the Jesus’ style of ministry which was all about PRACTICING FIRST BEFORE PREACHING.

THE WINNING FORMULA ACTION: Display of picture of the Enthroned Jesus ’Jesus is the winner man, the winner man, the winner man…I am on the winning side, on the winning side, on the winning side’… so resonates a melodious praise number (usually sung ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: *other

Life Is Difficult Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ