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Faith Is Fed By God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 13, 2007

Lent 2(A) - Faith is fed by God’s word as FAITH BELIEVES in God’s word and as FAITH RESPONDS to God’s word.

OUR FAITH IS FED BY GOD’S WORD (Outline) March 4, 2007 - LENT 2 - Genesis 12:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Faith – believers know the definitions. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This definition is from Hebrews 11. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Examining Christmas Traditions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

This is an informal Wednesday Night Bible Study, examining why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th, what year Jesus was really born, what the Inn was like, and who the Wise Men were.

“Examining Christmas Traditions” (A Wednesday Night Bible Study) INTRODUCTION: TONIGHT, I want us to informally take a closer look at just a few of the Christmas traditions. I. WHEN WAS JESUS BORN? A. The Year Throughout history, calendars have been dated according to important historical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003

What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, Luke 1:41-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph's Dream

Contributed by Evan G. Wittig on Dec 23, 2012

This sermon tells the Christmas story from Joseph's point of view. He has a vision of Jesus in heaven.

Joseph’s Dream Joseph was a well respected man in Nazareth. He was a very good carpenter and known for his integrity and hard work. He was very generous with the poor and with widows. When he became engaged to a young maiden named Mary, he anticipated a simple life of work, prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Catholic

What Joy Awaits

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus prescription for joy for us is the sharingof our faith with others.

What Joy Awaits Sept 4, 2011 John 4:27-38 Intro: I have for you this morning a prescription for joy. Would any of you like to have more joy in your life? I suspect so, however I also suspect that many of you hear me say I have a prescription for joy and you are suspicious. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why America Should Be Pro-Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2008

I submit to you that abortion is destroying the highest qualities of God that are present in the womb! Every human being at conception is formed after the nature and perfections of God.

Who said these 2 statements…? “…Beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” “Maternity or additional offspring may force upon the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Different Stages Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message examines the different stages of Christian growth.

People have the tendency to use word pictures to help others understand difficult concepts. This is quite common in the church. The church has often been compared to a business, a farm, a team, a school or a hospital. However, none of these analogies have the ability to adequately convey what God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-45

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle At Beautiful Gate

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ga

“The Miracle at Beautiful Gate” Acts 3 The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 30, 2023

This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Greatly Limited Expectations

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 23, 2001

Is it possible to limit the blessings of God? I am glad that God does not bless us according to our expectations!

Greatly Limited Expectations Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Nicodemus In Us All

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 4th in a 5 part sermon series on people who have encountered Christ and how thier lives have been changed. Nicodemus’ call is for us not to limit our faith only to what we can reasonably understand.

Bibliography: Indiana Jones In Search of the Holy Grail There once was a man named Nicodemus who was a great religious leaders of the Jews. That’s how John begins to tell us the story of the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus For the next two weeks we will be looking at biblical people who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007

This sermon uses the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to remind us of five things churches with Pentecostal power ought to be doing.

Subject: “Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: During this season of Pentecost, I want us rediscover the purpose of the power made available to the Church. In describing the ministry of Jesus, Apostle Paul said, Ac 10:38 “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Faith is the basis of all progress into the unknown. Faith adventures into the unknown and unseen believing that there is more to reality than is presently known.

In 1781 Sir William Herschel, the English astronomer, discovered the planet Uranus. He plotted the course that this new planet should follow, but for some mysterious reason Uranus did not follow the predicted orbit. Other astronomers checked his calculations and found no mistake. It was necessary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1

Surviving Drought (Covid-19)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

When life turns bitter we can become better if we quit blaming God, quit trying to isolate ourselves from people who really care, and finally get ready to embrace a new season of hope. There is be glory, after this! God’s word still has answers for a plagued world.

Often times, when we’re faced with a difficult situation, it requires us to take a step back. We don’t always have the tools to navigate an emotional roller coaster, especially if we’re dealing with something that we’ve never faced before. No one ever expect to go through another plague of virus ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7, Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Methodist