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Heaven

Contributed by Don Austin on Apr 24, 2004

Christian Encouragment

“Heaven” Revelation 21:1-5 This chapter gives us a bit of a preview of what heaven looks like. I never had a dream, or vision, or read it in the newspaper, I heard no voices or saw it on any Tele evangelists broadcast. I got saved about 24 years ago. I’ve not been perfect, many sins, many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Have A Role To Play

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 23, 2004

1. You have a vision to receive. 2. You have a job to perform. 3. You have a person to become.

One of the blights of the theory of evolution is that it not only devalues God and attempts to ignore him, but that it also devalues human beings — looking on them as mere animals driven by desire and instinct. One of the glories of the Christian faith is that it not only exalts God, but also has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2004

Your life says something about your commitment to Christ or lack of commitment.

INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to try out for the church in Iberia, MO, elder Ralph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Evangelism (Bob Russel - When God Build’s a Church)

There was once a good, church going barber. His minister gave a rousing sermon on Evangelism and sharing the faith. The barber was so moved that he signed up for a special soul winner’s class. He spent weeks in that class. There he memorized scriptures and took notes and practiced drawing diagrams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#14 Proper Attire Required For Entrance Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 26, 2006

#14 in the Series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness dealing with the Garments of the High Priest. Before we can go into the presence of God beyond the veil we must make sure that we are clothed in the right garments.

#14 Proper Attire Required for Entrance The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series Garments of the High Priest By Pastor Jim May Exodus 28:4-43 Before the first High Priest of Israel, who was Moses’ brother Aaron, was ever allowed to step beyond the second veil before the Holy of Holies, he had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:4-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 12, 2006

This message illustrates the characteristics of a mother.

Scripture Reading: I John 4:7-21 Message: “Mother’s Love” Text: “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him” (I John 4:16). Introduction: We were all created by God and brought into this world through one called “Mother”. Each one of us has an earthly mother and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Calvary The Place Of Crucifixion!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

To glorify the Lord Jesus for dying of the cross of Calvary.

PP0710 DATE CALVARY THE PLACE OF CRUCIFIXION! Lu 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. (KJV) The word “Malefactor” means a criminal – evil doer. INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of Patience" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Eleventh in a series on the book of James. When problems overwhelm us, (1) We are tempted to Lose Patience, (2) We are tempted to Lose Perspective, and (3) We are tempted to Blame Others.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon #11 THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-11 Is patience difficult for you? A man in Los Angeles, California was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Loss From Paralyzing You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 3, 2005

Actions to keep loss from paralyzing you - taken from the story of the healing of the paraplegic.

The worst natural disaster in American history occured this past week. The destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina was devasting. It looks like there may be hundreds dead, thousands who lost all their possessions and billions of dollars worth of damage. The city of New Orleans is fighting for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Help From Above

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Psalm 86 tells us about our help from above for life’s troubles.

INTRO.- ILL.- WIFE: "There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous." WIFE: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?" WIFE: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea's Love - Betrayal And Judgement Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

Hosea gives a picture not only of the way God hurts when his people are unfaithful, but about the real power of his love. Here is a love that expects a response of single-minded faithfulness, and that won’t rest until it gets it.

If you’re familiar with the story of Les Miserables, then you’ll know that the story begins with Jean Valjean, a convict on parole, coming to a town where the only person who’ll give him a room and a meal is the local bishop, Bp Myriel. The bishop welcomes him into his house, feeds him and gives ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Calvary Will Save You!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 3, 2005

A 4-point sermon detailing how God loves us by doing everything from blessing us to rescuing us.

When I was a kid, I enjoyed watching westerns on TV. It seemed that no matter how much trouble the hero got into, he would always be saved by the Cavalry. Today, as an adult, life sure seems to be full of trouble, too. It seems that no matter what we do, we have trouble of some kind. If it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: *other

All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Based off of the popular hymn - it is an invitation to rely on Christ.

Sermon – “All the Way My Saviour Leads Me” The Question “All the way, my saviour leads me. What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt his tender mercy, who through life has been my guide? Heavenly peace, Divinest Comfort, Here by faith in him to dwell. For I know whatever befall me, Jesus doeth all ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Without Borders Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 3

HEROES WITHOUT BORDERS (LUKE 10:25-37) A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely as it was about to turn the corner onto the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s, ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ