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The Cross Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 26, 2002

Calling people to a deeper commitment to God and each other on our 91st Anniversary Commitment Sunday.

Commitment Sunday February 11, 2002 The Cross of Commitment Luke 9:23 It may be hard to imagine the renowned theologian J.I. Packer sitting in a hot tub, but that is where he is when he makes this quote: “The other day ...as I sat there savoring hot tubness, cracking small jokes and adjusting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

Wrath Of God

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Apr 29, 2003

Gods wrath is as much of who He is as is His love.

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-32 INTRO: 1. Today we have commissioned Robert through our prayers and support. But wouldn’t it have been a wasted trip if he doesn’t minister to people. People without Christ who are dying and going to Hell. 2. What about here? Do we realize that if people do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings We Have

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

Being a New Testament believer is an incredible blessing! We have received such wonderful revelation, we know much more about God. But with these blessings come expectations as well

Passage: I Peter 1:10-12 Intro: We live in a world that requires constant change, continual upgrades in order to keep our attention. 1. don’t know about you, but I get physically tired from the constant onslaught of new technology. Il) email ad this week offering me a whole host of things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dangerous Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today, I am looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, fork, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Characteristics of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

People Our Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

There are just some people the church has to have.

PHIL. 4:1-7 "PEOPLE OUR CHURCH COULD NOT DO WITHOUT" A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! * Some of these churches pleased him, some of them disappointed him! B) It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! * In the text, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Willful Sin, Or Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002

This sermon addresses how we cannot sow to the nature of the flesh and expect to reap from the Spirit.

WILLFUL SIN OR SERVICE Text: Romans 6:3-14, 20-23 When I used to be a sales clerk at Spencers (now closed) at Outlet Marketplace adjacent to Carowinds in Fort Mill, S.C. I used to get into disagreements with my fellow employees. Most of them had what I like to call an "inoculation theology" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23, Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Harnessing The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Learning to harness the REAL power of the Resurrection

Since becoming a Born-Again Christian, I have always wanted to “know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death.” (Phil 3:10) I really desired to understand the “power of His resurrection.” As a young Christian, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Merciful... Are We?

Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001

We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Methodist

7 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 29, 2003

Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.

7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Cross Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003

Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Peaceful Passing

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002

Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

All Dressed Up

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 8, 2003

Unable to dress up our lives with a "righteousness" of our own, Jesus dresses us in "His" righteousness.

Christmas 2 B Isaiah 61:10-62:3 All Dressed Up 01/05/02 Yes, they’re still here – the manger, the advent candles, the decorations and the trees. Signs of Christmas, so hastily put up, in many cases so slow to be put away. For a couple of months now our homes, our businesses, our churches; yes, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

Failure Is Temporary

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2003

Failure is temporary; giving up is what makes it permanent. God never gives up on us, so why should we give up on ourselves?

Failure is Temporary How many of you here remember the first time you tried to ride a bike? Did any of you hop right on and just take off without falling down, skinning up your knees, or worse? Probably not. You probably fell off your bike many, many times before you got the hang ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed