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Home By Another Way

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 9,997 views

An Epiphany sermon - explores the way that we are changed after we meet the baby in the manger, just like the "wise men" were. (also makes reference to the James Taylor song of the same title)

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was and is and is to come. Amen. As the story goes, the Magi in our gospel lesson had seen a star at its rising that they interpreted as announcing the birth of a king. Magi may have been dream-interpreters, astrologers, or astronomers, but not likely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Redempton...no Afterthought With God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 6, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 3,074 views

Man’s sin and it dreadful consequence did not catch God by surprise. When God created Adam, He knew that Adam would sin and that to redeem mankind would necessitate the death of His own dear Son.

OUR REDEMPTION…NO AFTERTHOUGHT WITH GOD "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Benefits Of Christ's Resurrection Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 62,897 views

Here are ten exciting benefits of knowing the resurrected power of Christ

Ten Benefits of Christ’s Resurrection Power (Phil. 3:10) "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection." Illustration: The Shepherd’s Home in Wisconsin has a problem with dirty windows. Although many of its residents are severely disabled, they love Jesus and understand that He has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Ways To Fully Appropriate Christ's Resurrection Power To Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 6,171 views

Ask the Lord to help you to fully appropriate ALL the power, purposes and plans that the Lord has for you and your people.

Ten Ways to Fully Appropriate Christ’s Resurrection Power to Your Life (Acts 2:1-35) Illustration: Two roses were on the Communion table in our church on Easter Sunday morning. As I looked at them, my heart was filled with joy. The red rose signified the birth of little Brian, who had come into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting God Use Who You Are Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 13,315 views

A look at the life of Daniel; being used by God.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Letting God Use Who You Are June 9, 2002 Daniel 2:1-23 In the second year of his reign, King Nebuchadnezzar started having dreams that disturbed him deeply. He couldn’t sleep. He called in all the Babylonian magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Walking In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,926 views

This is the 5th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN PROOF 1 John 3:1-10 The United States Treasury Department has a special group of men whose job is to track down counterfeiters. These men need to know a counterfeit bill when they see it. How do they learn to identify fake bills? They are not trained by spending hours examining ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 6,940 views

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting orintimidating us.

“The Love Of God” By D. Helbling Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1NIV April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

You've Gotta See This

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007

based on 64 ratings

| 20,681 views

An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Freedom From Religion

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,778 views

Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

What's A Church? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,354 views

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-10

Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Title: What’s a Church and What’s It Supposed to do? Date/Place: LSCC, 8/28/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tell about the other night at Gary’s house where we were looking at the different antiques on the wall, and him giving us a guess or two on each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,888 views

This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: *other

Leadership Through Christ

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2010

based on 2 ratings

| 2,431 views

Jesus Christ is the greatest example of leadership ever, so enjoy while you spread this good news.

Leadership Through Christ Text: Matthew 5: 1-10 Matthew 5:1-10 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “ Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year’s Wish!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009

based on 11 ratings

| 8,920 views

We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying And Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 5,918 views

Not only at Thanksgiving, and not just at meals, but always and in all things...give thanks! A study on PRAYER is also a study on PRAISE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

PRAYING AND GIVING THANKS Colossians 1:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayingAndGivingThanks.html Paul was a man of prayer. He was a great Christian, an outstanding scholar, a model missionary, a giant among men--spiritually, morally and intellectually, but above all he was a man of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Branches

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 6,273 views

What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

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