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Talent Quest.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 10, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 9,022 views

A sermon that considers how we can use our talents. It uses an enchanting story about a ballerina to illustrate how our giftedness contributes to the building of the Kingdom.

Wile E Coyote furiously chases Roadrunner. The bird suddenly stops. The coyote tries but he can’t, and he skids past the roadrunner out to the edge of the cliff. The ground gives way and for just a moment we see his saucer eyes. Then down Wile E. Plummets. Poof! You and I don’t recover so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rex Is Dethroned

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 14, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 2,598 views

God’s grace is greater than death’s grip.

Another carnival season has come and gone. What a time it was for William Grace, Jr. He served as His Majesty Rex and presided over the revelry of Mardi Gras in 2002. But now Mr. Grace has hung up his crown. Wednesday, February 13th at 12:00 a.m. his reign as Rex ended. Now, his name has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming The Devil's Temptations

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 15, 2002

based on 154 ratings

| 6,496 views

We often fall into despair when we think of Jesus as only a model to learn from. When temptation comes, it is Jesus who is victorious and to overcome temptation we must defer to Him.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Functioning Church

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 5,656 views

Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey To The Cross Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 6,492 views

JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

based on 98 ratings

| 9,529 views

Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

Unveiling God's Heart Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

based on 32 ratings

| 13,457 views

This is about the Temple curtain torn in 2 when Jesus died. It shows us God’s heart of approachability, availability, and affection.

Mark 15:33-39 – Unveiling God’s Heart (I got this sermon mostly from a pastor named Randal Earl Denny in his book In the Shadow of the Cross.) Well, here we are. Since January we have been looking at The Life of Jesus. We have studied his teachings and observed His miracles. We have seen Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Am...the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 24, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 9,819 views

Since Jesus is the Bread of Life as we believe in Jesus he fills/quenches our spiritual hunger and thirst now and forever.

Television show where three people would come out and try to convince the celebrity panel who the real person was. At the end they would say, “Would the real so and so stand up.” What did Jesus claim about himself? Who did Jesus say that he was? Over the season of Lent (with the exception of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Table Crumbs, And More

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,715 views

This sermon has a strong focus on "little-c catholic Christians," focusing their attention on the words of a Canaanitish woman which found their way into Western Christianity’s eucharistic liturgy.

Second Sunday in Lent Matthew 15:21-28 If one were to pick episodes out of the Gospels in order to introduce Jesus to someone who does not know him, I’ll bet that the gospel lesson appointed for today is exactly the one they would never pick. There is, of course, much in the Bible that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Eating The Bread Of Heaven

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 8, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 5,148 views

The Communion, the Eucharist, the Lord’s Table -- whatever we name it -- is, by the Lord’s teaching in John 6, the seat and center of our existential experience of intimacy with Christ.

Fourth Sunday in Lent Exodus 16:9-15, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, John 6:10-58 “Eating the Bread of Heaven” Jesus’ feeding the 5,000 is understandably one of the most preached passages from John’s gospel. I am sure you have heard a great many sermons on it. I know I have. I’ve even preached a few ...read more

Scripture: John 6:10-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Resurrection Life

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 7, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,769 views

A case for the resurrection and belief in Jesus Christ.

EASTER DAY 2005 March 27, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 28:1-10 “Resurrection Life “ When I was in seminary in the late 80s we read a book entitled Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? It is a written presentation of a debate that took place in 1985 between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Agreement With God Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,850 views

Third sermon in series on Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 12, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:7-13 "Agreement with God" Martin Luther King, Jr. whizzed through elementary school and high school and began college at the age of 15. He wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,113 views

The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 7,508 views

Fourth in a series on the Purpose Driven Life.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 28, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Romans 12:1-8 “Shaped for Serving God” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

based on 109 ratings

| 26,331 views

Martha’s worship language was service. Lazarus spoke the language of witness.Mary shows us how to speak the worship language of giving.

#3 in the series “Finding Your Worship Language” Giving As Worship John 12:1-8 For the last couple weeks I have been preaching about different ways of worshipping God. We looked at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. Lazarus was an example of Witness as Worship. Today we look at Mary as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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