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The Truly Happy Man

Contributed by John Campbell on Apr 2, 2001

based on 86 ratings

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What does it mean to be "bless-ED?" How one becomes truly happy.

Psalm 1 4th Sunday in Lent Psalm 1 would fit well in the book of Proverbs, with its didactic tone and its contrast of the righteous and the wicked. It may have been written by Solomon, perhaps as an introduction to his father David’s collected songs and prayers. It is not a prayer, as most of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Sower Went Out To Sow

Contributed by John Campbell on Apr 2, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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A comparison of two farmers - why one is sad, and one is carefree.

A Sower Went Out To Sow His Seed I would like to compare two farmers, or sowers of seed, this morning. They are very different in their outlook. First let’s look at the one in our gospel lesson, Luke 8:4-15. This man goes out to sow his seed, but he is not a very careful sower, is he? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of Jail Free

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 3, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 6,925 views

A sermon that discusses how Jesus has set us free.

Get out of jail free. . . Card Romans chapter 8 verses 1 - 17 The old board game called Monopoly has a chance card that players can pick up and it means that they don’t miss three turns nor do they need to pay $50-00. By simply possesing this little card they can effect an escape from prison. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Between Being Lost And Being Found

Contributed by John Roy on Apr 4, 2001

based on 60 ratings

| 13,951 views

Life is lived between being found and being lost. What does it mean to be found?

Living Between Being Lost and Being Found Luke 15:4-32, Matthew 9:18-26, John 4:1-22, and John 8:1-11 There’s an enormous hunger for God in this world. Often people feel the hunger, but they don’t know what they are really hungry for. "I’m hungry, but I don’t know for what," we say as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: *other

Death And Taxes

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 6, 2001

based on 431 ratings

| 9,707 views

Contrary to the saying, "The only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes"......

Death and Taxes ILLUS: If you go back to 1700 and all the way up through to the year 2100, a day like today will only happen 12 times. Oh, I’m not talking about Easter. What is unusual about today is that Easter and “Tax Day” fall on the same day. On the same day we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hammer

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 6, 2001

based on 167 ratings

| 4,499 views

Who is REALLY responsible for Jesus’ death?

The Hammer *(To be preached after song “The Hammer”, by Ray Boltz) We all know how Jesus was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. Judas brought a large crowd with him and they were armed with swords and clubs. Pretty good odds in their favor you would think, about 100 to 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 9, 2001

based on 81 ratings

| 17,764 views

An examination of the petition in the Lord’s Prayer for the LORD to protect us from the evil one.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 8 “Deliver Us From Evil” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.(10) Your kingdom come.Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (11) Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamp Of The Body

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 11, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 16,334 views

This sermon explores a bible passage from Lukes Gospel and shows that people everywhere are looking for a light to follow. It challenges the audience on their Christian stand on various issues and gives the reassurance that God’s love and blessing falls on each true believer.

Our subject for today’s sermon is “The Lamp of the Body” I have a question for you. Is anyone here frightened of the dark? [acknowledge the responders] Or does anyone have children or grandchildren who are frightened of the dark? My 10 year old daughter insists on going to sleep with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday Revisited

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2001

based on 112 ratings

| 6,602 views

A sermon that marvels at the human capacity to ignore all that God did on Good Friday.

Some years ago I read a play written in England. I can’t trace it but it went something like this. It was set in London and the setting was that there had been an Atom Bomb dropped on London. It was probably written in the 1960’s. The scene was at the Jones - When the curtain rises the scene is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 11,791 views

So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel In A Game Of Hockey

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 15, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 7,283 views

Takes three aspects of the game of ice-hockey and finds bible messages in them. This sermon was given to a mainly unbelieving group of ice-hockey supporters of The Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey Club, United Kingdom.

This sermon was given to a mainly non-Christian group of ice hockey fans in 25th January 2001. It was very different to the sermons given in Church to seekers or believers. I found this sermon difficult to write and indeed the delivery went slightly away from this script as the Spirit lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Our Hands Dirty

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

based on 139 ratings

| 12,071 views

An expository message focusing on the confrontation between Jesus and an expert in the law.

Getting our Hands Dirty – Luke 10:25-37 By Pastor John Stensrud Luke 10:25 On one occasion a lawyer [stood up] to [test] Jesus. Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" 27 He answered "’Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Unlovable

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

based on 61 ratings

| 9,779 views

The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jake The Snake Wrestles With God

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

based on 95 ratings

| 7,906 views

Jacob suddenly meets something in his life that he is powerless over.

Jake the Snake Wrestles with God By Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL October 1, 2000 If he was alive today, hi-tech head-hunters would be on the phone to him regularly. Better yet, he would be well-suited as a shifty-eyed used-car salesman. I can just hear him say: Hi my name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

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