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Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

After The Fall Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 4 in a 4 part series on the temptations we face and how to deal with them.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 4, “After the Fall” May 21, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Do you ever wonder if you have sinned too much or too badly for God to forgive you? Tell the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel 11 At what point did David’s temptation become sin? Think ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

Father Abraham spoke to his “oldest servant of His house, who ruled over all…” This servant was his most reliable and faithful. Father Abraham gave to this servant the complete responsibility of finding the bride for his son.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE Perhaps the story of how you and your sweetheart met and fell in love is similar to mine. When it comes to meeting, dating and marrying that special someone (in our American culture) – we don’t do. Things quite like they did in Genesis 24. Actually our parents (probably) had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-87

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Samaritan And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 14, 2007

Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.

The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007

Our relationship with Jesus not only transforms our daily, physical lives, but it also provides us with hope beyond our physical lives.

Luke 20:27-38 “The Beginning of the End” INTRODUCTION Antagonists of the Christian faith occasionally offer arguments that they believe beyond a shadow of a doubt invalidates all religious beliefs. One of my favorites is, “If God is all-powerful, then is God able to make a rock bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Freedom?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

We are called to be God’s ambassadors proclaiming freedom.

WHERE IS FREEDOM? 2 Corinthians 3:17 Pastor Brian Matherlee July 1, 2007 Strange United States laws from the book "Loony Laws" by Robert Pelton In Ottumwa, Iowa, "It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person with whom he is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Liberation

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

As Christians who have been set free by Christ, we are called to be liberating people

As we bring our series of sermons on life rhythms to a close, we think of the role of liberation in our lives, and when we think of ’liberation’ we think,usually, don’t we, in terms of freedom; of ’setting free’ Now, I think you’d all agree that freedom is an important ingredient in life. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Igod Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 24, 2007

This is the first in a series about the names of Jesus. It is based on the popular iPod, iPhone etc. The series is 6 sermons and a nice powerpoint is available upon request.

Series: iAm Names of Jesus: iGod (As soon as I go on stage, put this slide up) Video (That’s my king, sermon spice) This week we start a new series called iAm. We will be looking at the names of Jesus and really asking the Lord to show us the truth about who He is in our lives. The itune, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong In Grace

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 15, 2008

An examination of the empowering work of the Grace of God in the life of the Believer

Introduction: In 2Timothy the Apostle Paul is writing to Timothy his son in the faith. Paul is coming to the end of his “race” and is writing to exhort and encourage Timothy to continue and advance in his ministry. To continue on in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ even after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

E. T. Phone Home Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

God desires for us, as pilgrims in a strange land, to call out to Him and seek relationship through prayer.

In June of 1982 an amazing phenomenon swept across America. In the months prior to it release, one phrase was pounded into the minds of young and old alike: He is afraid. He is alone. He is 3 million light years from home. E.T. landed on theatre screens on June 11 and this Steven Spielberg ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning From Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

Third in series on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

LEARNING FROM ILLNESS Romans 8:28-39 INTRO: A pastor went to the hospital to visit a church member who was recovering from surgery. He was about to pray for this person when the patient said: “You know, Preacher, you really don’t need to pray about my gall bladder. The doctors have that under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

God Calls For A Decision Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 15, 2004

Faith is confidence in God and what He says, enables Him to accomplish His will through us and requires action on our part.

God Calls for a Decision Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Review: As we considered "Moses and Me," so far we have seen God is at work all around us, He loves us and wants us to love Him, and He wants us involved in His work. We have discovered God speaks to His people by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Discipleship in Jesus Christ sets us free.

John 19:16-18, 28-30 Discussion of Freedom 1. Freedom in reference to 1776 On July 4th, 1776 the founding fathers of this nation gathered together and prepared a document that would forever change the course of history. This document was a letter to King George of England declaring that the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Covenant With God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005

God has made a covenant with his people, and if we keep the covenant we will be blessed.

Covenant With God Text: Gen. 15:1-18 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 15:1-18 2. What is a covenenant? ƒæ The word means "to bind," ¡XInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia ƒæ "the covenant is that which binds together the parties." ¡XInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia ƒæ A covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Honring The Workers

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon is a good one for Labor Day as well as reminding the church body of the need for all of us to do our part in the ministries of the church.

Honoring the Worker Ephesians 4:11-16 Intro.: A. As we celebrate Labor Day this weekend it is important to Honor Workers in our Community. What different occupations do we have represented here today? THANK YOU! B. Now why is it important to Honor Workers? - Imagine what life would be like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Adventist