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Paul's Travelogue Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Looking at Paul's journeys

Acts 14 - 6/4/17 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to Acts 14. We have spent a couple months working our way through this transitional book that picks up where the gospels leave off - Jesus is crucified, risen, and ascended, and the Holy Spirit comes upon believers, empowering them to go out and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Can Explain The Trinity, Not I But … I Will Try?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version; with appendix.

Summary: Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version. This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Journey To The End Of Yourself

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 16, 2002

You are on a journey with God. Where are you going? You are on a journey to the end of yourself. Can you hear that annoying child in the backseat saying, "Are we there yet?"

The Journey to the End of Yourself Ruth 1 Intro: A test is coming to you and me. All our religious talk is about to be examined. What we really believe God already knows. The problem is we don’t know it. Pressure, disappointments, trials will reveal to others and us what we really believe. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision Of The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 3 in a Wednesday evening study in Revelation

WEEK 3 “Vision of the Son of Man” Date: May 29, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 1: 9-20 Introduction We continue our study of the book of Revelation this week in chapter 1 verses 9-20. Remember the word Revelation means a complete uncovering or unveiling. In the book of Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 14, 2008

The Apostle Paul is thrown into (literally) a very tough spot while on his way to possible execution in Rome. Why does God allow turmoil upon turmoil in our lives and how can he use it for His (and our) good?

Recently Margaret and I had the opportunity to spend some time at sea. At times all you could see was ocean. There were no islands or land of any kind in sight. All you had was the rolling waves. I thought what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—on his way to Rome where he would most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.28.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm? - Pt 4” Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a tempestuous head wind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

IN A YEAR WHERE SHADOWS HAVE HUNG OVER THE WORLD, CHRISTMAS BRINGS WITH IT FRESH PROMISES OF HOPE.

There's A Song in the Air I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day  Year 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday.  February 1 -- Danish-Prussian War 57,000 Austrian and Prussian troops cross the Eider River into Denmark.  February 17 -- American Civil War: The tiny Confederate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lifelong Process Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A LIFELONG ENDEAVOR. KNOWING CHRIST IS MEANT TO BOTH DRIVE AND CONSUME OUR LIVES. TOO OFTEN, DISTRACTIONS AROUND US CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS ON TRULY KNOWING CHRIST.

THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, BEING CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH; 11  IN ORDER THAT I MAY ATTAIN TO THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD. INTRODUCTION: THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Things Always Come In Three’s? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 10: 1 – 3

Ester 10: 1 – 3 Good Things Always Come in Three’s? 1 And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. 2 Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Challenge Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2015

Challenging our hearts, that would really on God. That we would seek to be Spirit filled people.

You know how there’s some people who just seem to have something special about them, that edge in personality, an ability to just be great with other people or at doing stuff. We all know those people, the one’s with a kind of charisma. Often we look at a person and find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 1:68

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Herald Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020

John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Impetuosity

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 3, 2020

Act in haste, repent at leisure

Edward Whymper, FRSE, the English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, once stated: “Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.” Proverbs 21:5 supports this in that: “The plans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:8-10

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017

God becomes human flesh. God empties himself and becomes a helpless babe. GOD CAME DOWN TO LIFT US UP. This is Christmas—one resolve—God wants to change our hearts; to make us a new creation.

FAMOUS FIRSTS * Virginia Dare (1587): 1st child born in the American colonies, Aug. 18, on (now) Roanoke Island, NC. * André-Jacques Garnerin (1797): 1st parachute jump 6,500 ft. over Manseau Park, Paris in a 23’ dia. parachute made of white canvas with a basket attached (Oct. 22). * Charles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other