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The Hidden Power Of The Poor Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Most people think poor people have no power; nothing could be further from the truth!

THE HIDDEN POWER OF THE POOR BTCC Summit • November 19, 2006 “Unexpected Power” Part 1 IMAG 01 – Private Premiere Performance cards [Explain LCT Private Premiere Performance cards] • (Ushers have passed them out during offering) IMAG 02 – Unexpected Power “Unexpected Power” series: • Romans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Mom

Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007

God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us.

“JUST LIKE MOM!” TEXT: Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” INTRODUCTION: God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us. The Tree of Life in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Parable Of The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007

Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 12, 2006

When you touch jesus everything changes.

In our text this woman had a problem, not a little problem like a wart on her finger, not a problem she could ignore. This problem was stealing her life, she was dying (everyday she died a little more). *This problem was long standing for 12 years she had suffered with it. *She had spent all her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disappointment With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happened To Epiphany?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 4, 2007

The Epiphany, Jan. 6th is about God’s revelation of himself in flesh in the person of Jesus to the Magi. The sermon deals with "reactions" to the baby Jesus and the adult Jesus, his words and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name January 7, 2007 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “What Happened to Epiphany?” Yesterday was January 6th, the 12th Day of Christmas. How many of you missed our Epiphany worship service last night? You missed it? It wasn’t in the bulletin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Jesus At A Time Of Grief Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 29, 2007

This funeral sermon is in story form. Funerals always need to point the way to Jesus.

Finding Jesus At A Time Of Grief Today is a day of grief. Today is a day of sadness. Today we are here because __________ has died and it affects us. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When a relationship is lost we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007

Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn Off The Lights

Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 26, 2005

If we are not going to use the lights then we need to turn them off

Turn off the Lights When Not In Use Scripture Reference: Mark 14:37-41 Mark 14:37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ, The Joy To The World

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004

If you looking for some joy in your life, you need to look to Jesus Christ.

St. Luke 2: 8-14 Psalm 30:5 Topic: Jesus Christ, the Joy to the world The word “joy” in the Webster’s Dictionary is defined as “very glad feeling; happiness or delight.” Today, we are living in a world where there are people who are searching for some joy in their lives. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Power From Its Source

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

It is the manifestation of the Spirit and power that confirms the word that we speak. The power of God in manifestation made all the difference in the life of the prophets of the Old Testament like Elijah, Elisha, Samson, Gideon, etc. This power was manif

DRAWING POWER FROM THE RIGHT SOURCE What is Power? – Dunamis is a Greek word translated as “Power” or “Ability” or “Might”, used relatively, to denote inherent ability, capability, and ability to perform anything. Why Power? The kingdom of God is not in words, but in demonstration of the Spirit ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualities Of An Effective Servant

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles Sent To Preach The Good News

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2014

“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1Cor 1:17)

Theme: Apostles sent to preach the Good news Text: Is. 9:1-4; 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 The meaning of the word apostle is one who is sent - a messenger or an ambassador. In the Christian sense, anyone sent by God on a mission is an apostle. John the Baptist was sent to proclaim the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who Is This?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2015

Who do you think Jesus is?

"Who Is This?" Matthew 21:1-11 What were people waving palm branches about 2,000 years ago when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey? What did they expect would happen? What did they want from Jesus? What do you want from Jesus? What do I want? Why are we waving palm branches this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

No matter the circumstances of baptism, it is God who does the work because God loves us before we love God.

We may not know the nine verses of Frederick Whitfield’s 1855 hymn, “O How I love Jesus,” but I’m guessing most of us know the refrain: O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me. Because he first loved me. Before I could do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran