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Lord's Supper - The New Passover Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 23, 2008

Don’t you ever forget. Don’t you ever believe in the lie – You are not worthy of redemption. You are worthy of the blood of the lamb. You are worthy of bread of life.

Twelve men entered the Upper Room with Jesus, eleven men would look back at the time as a time of powerful redemption, as a time of healing and communion – one man, he would look back with regret. Eleven men would break bread and share the cup with others becoming some of the most honored men in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Urgent Remembrance Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus is not just a forgotten name in a Book. He is God. God who took on our flesh. He took on our flesh just so He could suffer and die in it--so He could suffer the penalty of sin in our stead. And He told us to remember. So that’s what we’re going to

1. Urgent remembrance requires the first cup of preparing 2. Urgent remembrance requires the second cup of purging 3. Urgent remembrance requires the third cup of partaking 4. Urgent remembrance recalls the fourth cup of promising I am tremendously blessed. And one of the ways I am blessed is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Disagree - Part Two Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

Part One concerned disagreement over doctrinal issues. Part Two deals with disagreement over personal issues.

TEXT: ACTS 15:36-41 TITLE: “WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE: Part Two” OPEN: A. Last week, we talked about conflicts that arise over doctrinal differences 1. Tonight, we want to look at conflicts that arise over personal conflicts 2. David Eubanks, former ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Matters Exactly Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God gives eternal life and joy to those who die “in the Lord.”

Scripture Introduction The relationship between Jesus and the religious leadership continues to deteriorate. By refusing to acknowledge their importance, his ministry threatens their power and prestige. Therefore, they turn on him: attempted arrest, entrapment, theological tests, dismissing his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Envy Is The Green Monster Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

Envy is an underhanded enemy that chaffs at many Christians and spoils our joy.

When the early church fathers developed this list of the seven deadly sins, they knew well what they were talking about. Today we look at the sin of envy. There are 2 reasons this is an important sermon for us. First, Envy is the sin no one talks about. We boast about other sins, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gave Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

2nd sermon in a series that explores 4 main points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book

God Gave Eph. 1:3-14 Intro: Anyone like to get gifts? Tomorrow is my birthday…and I’m personally envisioning coming home to a brand new 42 inch LCD HiDef TV hooked up with a replay of the LSU National Championship game showing on it. Yep…if I was truly loved, that is what I would get. Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008

It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gethsemane

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008

This message examines why we all need a place like Gethsemane in our lives.

Text: Mark 14:32-42 Date: 3/9/08 a.m. Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church My father’s parents lived in a small farmhouse in a little community in Southern Illinois. One fo the things that I remember about their home, is a painting. It was an artists depiction of Jesus in the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Lost People

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 11, 2008

Good news about Jesus Mission to rescue lost people illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Basingstoke 9th March 2008 GOOD NEWS FOR LOST PEOPLE We often hear of exciting rescue missions about emergency services It can be gripping TV drama as the story is retold – we experience the suspense and feel the relief as the victims are later interviewed expressing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go Away!

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008

Jesus encounter with the Demoniac challenges us to decide how we will respond to christ

Luke 8:26-39 Basingstoke 24th February 2008 Go Away! The decisive moment in the last war took place on 6th June 1944 The campaign to liberate Western Europe was code named “Operation Broadsword” As US, British & Canadian troops landed on beaches of Northern France = D-Day! Imagine the scene - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Conqueror!

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2008

This sermon encourages everyone to rejoice because we are more than conquerors do to the love of Christ Jesus.

Sermon Title – More than a Conqueror! Sermonic Text - Matthew 21:1-11 As a pastor I cannot endorse any candidate for President. I think America is very fortunate this year in that any of the remaining three candidates would probably make a good president. Given the intense scrutiny and voracity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

No Sneezing For This Blessing

Contributed by Daniel Johnson on Mar 18, 2008

This sermon uses the story of Jacob fighting the angel of Yahweh to show how we as Christians should strive for God’s blessing.

This morning we are going to look at the life of a man who was nothing more than a deceiver. We are going to examine his life, to learn how his life changed for the better. We are going to find out how Jacob received a blessing from God that completely changed his life. This morning I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Do They Love Me? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives shepherds to love us with the affection of Christ Jesus, that we might be both encouraged and taught to love one another.

Scripture Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a Sonnet some of you will have heard: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach…. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise…. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Your Lord Large Enough? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 18, 2008

Wholeheartedly follow and worship God.

IS YOUR LORD LARGE ENOUGH? Revelation 4.1-11 S: Change C: Worship Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOW AND WORSHIP GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 4 three reasons why we should follow and worship God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Scandal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008

In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ