Sermons about Lilly Foundation

Living Large-In The Potter's Hand Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001

based on 80 ratings

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Through adversity and pain God, as a potter, is at work to shape our lives in a new way.

Living Large- In the Potter’s Hand The Beatitudes: Part 3 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor September 23, 2001 (During the entire service we had a young man working with clay on a potter’s wheel. This was the principle image we referred to throughout our service) As I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 14, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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Any other Gospel doesn’t measure up to the "plumb line" of righteousness. Here are four reasons why.

Introduction Who can tell me what’s on the screen up there, Or what I’m holding in my hand? It’s a plumb line like the one mentioned in the Isaiah text we just read: So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Isaiah 28:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"He Did It!"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Why is the resurrection so important for us today?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Easter Sunday April 11, 2004 “He Did It!” I Corinthians 15:19-26 INTRODUCTION: What does Easter mean to you? Is it chocolate Easter bunnies and spiced jelly beans? Colored eggs and Easter egg hunts? A day when family gets together for Easter dinner? A time for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Servants By God's Authority

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2004

based on 65 ratings

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Epiphany 5: Our holy God makes us fit to be his servants through the forgiveness that Jesus won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Have you ever read about the homeless children that live in Russia, India and South America? There have been several stories and TV documentaries that have aired in which the plight of these children has been described. There are literally thousands of these children that live in the most pitiful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Jesus Your Teacher? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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If a fully trained student is like his teacher, we need to seriously consider who we allow to hold that position in our life and in our children’s lives.

In this part of Luke’s gospel we see how Jesus began to get into trouble with the religious leaders. Chapter 5 tells us how he touches a leper and later announces to a man that his sins are forgiven, then he demonstrates his authority to forgive by healing the man. He doesn’t fast like he’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift

Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 27, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Nicodemus made the message of grace so complicated he couldn’t understand it. We sometimes do the same thing. Yet, the message is as simple now as it has ever been. Christ is received by grace through faith.

John 3:14-21 Paonia United Methodist Church March 30, 2003 As we continue into our Lenten season, I am called to remind you of what Lent is about. Lent is the time, when we as a church Are reminded of own sinful nature and humanity. It is a time when we remember that we will Return to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

God's Throne Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS GOD’S THRONE Revelation 4: 1-11 The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven. As he wrote the vision down, John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Things First Series

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 10, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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God’s Covenant with Adam.

THE ADAM PROJECT First Things First: Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:4-7 We would do well to start preaching the gospel not in terms of just religion, or having a relationship with God but preaching it on the basis of a covenant that God makes with people. In fact the Bible is divided into two testaments the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

"The Disciple's Honor: Rewards Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

based on 63 ratings

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What awaits the faithful disciple when they meet the Lord in eternity?

There is an old saying, "Just one life, will soon be passed; and only what’s done for Christ will last." This is our emphasis today, as we think together about the inevitability of life coming to an end. One day, every Christian here will find their life has come to an end. Also one day, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christ With The 3 R's

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 104 ratings

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Prepare for Christ with the 3 R’s 1) Remorse 2) Rearranging 3) Rejoicing

If you want to be prepared for school and for life after school it’s important to build a solid foundation in the three R’s: reading, writing, and arithmetic. To help children learn the three R’s well learning centres, such as Oxford and Sylvan, have sprung up and flourished all over North America. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Nov 18, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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A verse by verse commentary on John 1 for a 1931 Christmas sermon.

John 1:1-14 Christmas 1931 “In the beginning was the Word”. With these words the Apostle John connects the beginning of the Bible and the world with Christ, for as Scripture says, “All things were created by Him and for Him and to Him.” Jesus as the Word is the revelation of God. We know God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Managing Your Time Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Time is so short these days, isn’t it? "With all that I’m doing, sometimes I just want to get off the treadmill." If you’ve felt like that, here’s a sermon on managing time for effectiveness. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Managing Time Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” The Bible clearly indicates that for every one of us, there is enough time to accomplish what must be done. However, if you want this to happen, you’ve got to take the initiative to obey ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

based on 108 ratings

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The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Minding God's Business

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 13, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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We are called to go about the business given to us by God and while we may be challenged by the parable of the sheep and goats we should not be fearful, having faith that as we love our Lord, he even more deeply loves us.

Going about God’s Business "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. {32}All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, {33}and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

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