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Two Points Of View

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007

Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Mennonite

Hope Thou In God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008

Sometimes, as a result of heavy and burdensome trials, a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair may set in upon the child of God. This is not uncommon and should not be viewed as such. This sermon shows how to have hope in Christ.

Hope Thou In God Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 [Living Bible] As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. [2] I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? [3] Day and night I weep for his help, and all the while my enemies taunt me. "Where is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Deserving Poor? (Matthew 15:10-28)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

‘And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from the region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.”’ (Matthew 15:21-22) One of the most formative experiences in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bezalel And Oholiab

Contributed by David Bonnet on Nov 10, 2007

Lots of names in illustrations but modify as you like.

Does your weekday go something like this? Rush through breakfast to get to school, or the office, or the store. And there’s so much to do there. And then after our full-time responsibilities evening time rolls around and we got all that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

“The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is To Blame?

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

To change the future of America tomorrow, we must effectively raise up the children and youth of today.

Colossians chapter 3 Some humor for you: A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until the little one started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Aug 4, 2008

This Sermon explains to us how a real marriage should be an example of Christ’s relationship with the church

Redefining Relationships The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:25-33 Lawrence D Vinson MARRIAGE IS TO BE THE EXAMPLE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION The topic that we are going to cover today affects 57 percent of all American residents over the age of 15. So the chances are that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Is All In All!”

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 17, 2007

“He doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?” (Dan. 4:35).

“GOD IS ALL IN ALL!” Psalms 135:6 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay January 14, 2007 Introduction A. Last year’s Super Typhoon B. Relief / rescue operation C. The people’s questions 1. Where’s God? 2. Does He care? 3. Is He in control? I. GOD ABSOLUTE RULE From our text in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Allow Stress Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The fourth thief: "Stress."

DO NOT ALLOW STRESS TO ROB YOUR JOY A. Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go RIGHT? ILLUSTRATION: The ALARM CLOCK doesn’t go off leaving you only 15 minutes to get to WORK. After getting ready you RUSH to your CAR only to discover a FLAT TIRE. You hurriedly CHANGE the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Celebrate Salvation

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009

The WAR is NOT about separation of Church and State. The WAR is NOT about abortion. The WAR is NOT about women’s rights. The WAR is NOT about homosexual rights. The WAR is NOT about family values. The WAR is NOT about building buildings. The WAR is

This morning we have a special opening illustration - and I need some helpers-so let me see - I know - I need "Buff Daddy" Danny Beasley, MAJOR (P) "I’m a weekend Warrior" E.C. Wallace, and LT (P) "Don’t mess with me ’cause I carry a gun" Michael Edward Bennett. (They’ll be escorted out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Un Padre De Dios

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Oct 10, 2008

Características de un padre de familia cristiano, su responsabilidad ante su familia de acuerdo a la Palabra de Dios

Un Padre de Dios Josué 24:14-18 México es el país que tiene más días para honrar a alguien. Aquí hay día de la secretaria, del doctor, del albañil, cartero, del compadre, día del amor y la amistad, el sábado que viene va a ser el día de los gays, etc, etc. La mayoría de esos días los han ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mother's Faithfulness (Mother's Day)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2008

Today, Let us learn from the faithfulness of the women in Moses early life and the faithfulness of the women in our lives even as we celebrate them today.

A Mother’s Faithfulness, Exodus 1:15-2:8 Introduction Ian MacLaren, that great preacher of the Word of God, once visited a home and found an old Scotch woman standing in her kitchen, weeping. She wiped her eyes with the corner of her apron, and when the minister asked her what was the matter, she ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Bow Down Series

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon shows that we must make ourselves vulnerable in order to worship God.

Bowing is the act of lowering the head, or sometimes the entire upper body from the waist, as a social gesture. It exists now and has existed in various cultures at various periods in history. Different cultures have placed varying degrees of importance on bowing, and have used bowing in a variety ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

"Teach Us To Number Our Days" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents and family to affirm to others that LIFE IS SHORT, AND WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Friendship Baptist Church Anniston Alabama 29 September 2006 Funeral Services for Lynnette Ashley Grant BIG IDEA: BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT, WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS. REFERENCES: Ec.1:4 (One generation goes its way, the next one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal