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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

(Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Caught In The Storm

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jul 16, 2007

No one will ever go through life without experiencing a storm! No one gets through life without experiencing the storm!

Sermon: Caught In A Storm Jennifer Mears 3/27/2007 Texts: John 6: 14 - 21. Mark 5:45 - 52; Matthew 14:22 - 33 No one will ever go through life without experiencing a storm! No one gets through life without experiencing the storm! You’ve noticed that, haven’t you? In fact, during most of our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: *other

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 27, 2008

Do American marriages really believe that love never fails? Is this verse out of the realm of reality in America? If American marriages end in divorce, does that mean that “love does fail”? How would you answer these 3 questions?

“Motivated Marriages” 1 Corinthians 13 A funeral service was being held for a woman who had just passed away. At the end of the service the pall bearers were carrying the casket out of the chapel when they accidently hit the wall and it jarred the casket pretty hard. Then all of the sudden there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Made Simple Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message deals with God’s plan for salvation as outlined in John 3. We will take a close look at the man Nicodemus. Uses a few ideas from Max Lucado’s book 3:16.

The Simple Life at Church “Salvation Made Simple” John 3:1-16 About a year ago a TV series had become fairly popular called “The Simple Life.” It featured Paris Hilton, millionaire, Hilton Hotel fame and Nicole Richey, also from a very wealthy family. Basically what you have are 2 spoiled kids. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For Our Fellow Contenders Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

The mystery of the Gospel, according to Paul, is the Holy Spirit living in Gentile believers, bringing hope. We must struggle, like Paul, to communicate the value of that truth to the world and to the Church.

Contending for our fellow contenders Love and Wisdom, God and you Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 The Bible is full of mystery. At different times, through different servants, God illuminated the mystery so that it could be better understood as the need arose. Paul sees himself as one of these servants. He ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Anger Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

When we fail to forgive others who have hurt us we give in to the spirit of revenge and resentment.

After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk asked. "Cash," I snapped. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chain Reaction Of Hope

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 7, 2008

An expositional nessage on Romans 5:1-5 which concluded with the Lord’s Supper.

The Chain Reaction of Hope Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6, 2008 Recently, I went to Webster’s Dictionary online and typed in the following words: chain reaction. This is one definition provided: Chain Reaction: a number of events triggered by the same initial event. So, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Tender Affection Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

“To know me is to love me” is true when combined with commitment. Feelings follow commitment the same way the train follows the engine. The more you know someone (your brothers and sisters in Christ) the more you will feel the tender affections that God i

We have been talking for 11 weeks about “being the family of God.” My question for you today is are you beginning to see yourself and the people around you in this room as family? The bible declares us as family, not only as the “family of God” but family “to one another.” It is a fact, an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

You Believe Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008

3rd sermon in a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

Intro: I’m not sure if you know this or not…but this is an election year. I know…you really haven’t seen much on the news about this, have you? Obviously the big news is the Presidential race, and I’ve got to admit…for a political junkie like myself, it has been some what entertaining. On the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"True Humility.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 11, 2001

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001, Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to see everyone’s self worth in the light of Your estimation. Amen. Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Jesus, at dinner in the house of a leading Pharisee, counsels both the host and his guests about humility and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Warm With Your Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 24, 2002

This is the final message in this 4 part series that has been dealing with how to keep our fire for God through spiritual disciplines. This message deals with fellowship with other believers.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 4 (Getting warm with fellowship) Brian A. moon Story – When I was a little kid my grandmother had a house in a relatively new neighborhood that was still under construction. Right behind her house there was a huge sandlot that was being prepared for a new home. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belonging To God's Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004

Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Wiser Than A 5th Grader? - Wisdom

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

Wisdom is the one thing you can sincerely ask God for and His answer is always yes! THE PRIORITY, PRODUCT, AND POWER OF WISDOM. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Are You Wiser Than a 5th Grader? II Chronicles 1:7-12; James 3:13-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wisdom.html The popular TV game show is a misnomer, because it doesn’t really test ‘smarts’, but ‘knowledge.’ It should be called “Are You More Knowledgeable than a 5th Grader?”! They haven’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Oct 8, 2004

Like the parable of the Good Samaritan we need not only treat others as we would like to be treated but we need to treat others as if you were others.

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Today I want to share a story that talks about a very dangerous and treacherous road between Jerusalem and Jericho. It was notorious during biblical times for being dangerous to travelers. Jerusalem was on a hill that measured nearly 2,300 feet above ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Through What's Coming Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

A Sermon on Jesus’ Olivet Discourse

HOW TO LIVE THROUGH WHAT’S COMING Mark 13:14-37 INTRO: Do you ever want to know the future, know what’s coming? We seem to have a certain fascination with knowing the future How will my kids turn out? What stocks should I buy? What decision should I make about a job, relationship, purchase. Even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational