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The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 2, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 18,441 views

Jesus tells of God’s wonderful grace and His all-encompassing love by relating the three experiences of the wasteful son: Rebellion, Repentance, and Rejoicing!

The Prodigal Son by Scott R. Bayles (after Warren Wiersbe) Church of Christ Several years back, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what--if any--belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time, until C.S. Lewis wandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Like Your Labor

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003

based on 275 ratings

| 27,522 views

We are commanded in Scripture to work.

INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 15,649 views

You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

“STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-49, John 20:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #3 - "(To Proclaim) Recovery Of Sight" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 4,960 views

Third in series reflecting on the "mission statement" of the Messiah.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #3 – “(To proclaim) Recovery of Sight for the Blind.” John 9 December 15, 2002 Introduction John Newton’s famous hymn has a famous line that most of us are familiar with. “I was blind, but now I see.” He was not talking about physical sight, but about ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's My Time To Be Blessed

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 87,843 views

I believe that if we would ask Jacob this, he would tell us: "ITS MY TIME TO BE BLESSED!" For I believe he has come to realize that in the Perfect Plan of God there are SEASONS OF BLESSINGS for the Children of God’s Cov

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." In the All-Inclusive, Perfect Plan of the All-Wise God our Savior, There is a Season for Every Thing, and a Time for Every Purpose. Every Thing has been allotted a Limited Span of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:43

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 11,836 views

As a nation there should be one song we sing in harmony and that’s the song of praise. We owe a lot to the invisible yet very visible God who continues to make His mark in everyway

One Nation Under God Scripture Reference: Psalm 33:1-12 Introduction Last nights final of the U.S. Open Tennis championship was an awesome display of power and skill. Venus and Serena Williams served balls upwards of over 100 mph. These were two sisters, ranked number one and number two in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12, Psalm 31:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Out, Time In Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 10,005 views

After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mixed Signals: Awesome And Owesome

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 6,408 views

A banner was posted with a misprint: owesome instead of awesome. But it is nonetheless true: we owe some love to one another, we owe some urgency to ourselves, and we owe some loyalty to Christ.

As some of our youth discovered last week, it is not as easy as it looks to preside over a worship service. It is not as easy as it looks, because you have to read signals. You start to do something, and someone in the back waves at you. Meanwhile, someone else on the front pew is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Real World Mom's

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 8,176 views

Or for all the rest of us: Living in a The Real World Mother’s Day Message

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby. Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, normal is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct. Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping. Somebody said being a mother is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 12,807 views

A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Soldiers Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,813 views

In this message we will see what a servant of Christ is, what he does and what he can expect.

SERVANTS OF CHRIST TEXT: MATTHEW 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. Early in Jesus’s public ministry at a time when His popularity was on a rapid rise, He preached what was to become one of His best known sermons. Though Jesus Himself did not give it a title we in the church throughout he years have given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Worship A Lifestyle And Not An Event Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2005

based on 55 ratings

| 23,278 views

Worship is something that encompasses all of our life instead of a specific time on Sunday morning with a specific group of people who utilize a specific method.

SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: ROMANS 12:1-2 TITLE: “MAKING WORSHIP A LIFESTYLE AND NOT AN EVENT” INTRODUCTION: A. There was a story that ran in a small Midwestern town’s weekly paper a few years ago that said, “We are pleased ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle-Axe Of God

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 2, 2005

based on 132 ratings

| 91,305 views

If you must become God’s battle-axe,passing through fire becomes non-negotiable.

Jeremiah 51:20-23 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; [21] And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; [22] With ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Or Bare: Does God Care What I Wear?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 15, 2005

based on 57 ratings

| 7,617 views

The clothes you wear communicate a message. What message are you communicating?

TRUTH OR BARE: DOES GOD CARE WHAT I WEAR? 1 Tim. 2:9-10, And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

I Could Be Thankful - 'if ...'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2005

based on 72 ratings

| 11,071 views

A 2-step formula to help us realize an attitude of gratitude.

The Pilgrims didn’t have too much of anything, did they? They had no transportation, they had no indoor plumbing, and they didn’t even have nice homes. Yet they saw reasons to give thanks to God for the many blessings they did have. What were some of the blessings He gave to the Pilgrims? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:3-20

Denomination: *other

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