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When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 14,248 views

Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Godly Leadership

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 4,088 views

This is an examination of some guidelines for all who wish to provide godly leadership within the Lord’s Church.

Joshua 1:1-18 1. Accept the Leadership Role (and Set Your Eye On the Goal), Verses 1-4. Numbers 27:15-23, "Then Moses spoke to the LORD, saying, ’May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only A Righteous Man Is Remembered Forever

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on May 23, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 20,954 views

Curious Memorial Day Sermon that examines the legacy of every believer.

“ONLY A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS REMEMBERED FOREVER,” PSALM 112:1-10 JOKE--- Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mable’s ear and she said, "Mable, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?" Mable answered, "I have? A suppository?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006

based on 261 ratings

| 45,038 views

Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Truth In Advertising

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 26, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,671 views

Unlike modern promoters of goods and services, who shade the truth, Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples was candid and complete -- with both warnings and promises.

Truth in Advertising Ps. 89:1-18, Micah 7:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, Matt. 10:34-42 Some years ago there was a film about a group of crazy people – I think that was the title of the film: Crazy People – in which a group of patients in a mental institution began to write advertising. As I recall, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living With Woodchucks

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 3,510 views

The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it. It isn’t ours and on no day of creation did God make "pests."

LIVING WITH WOODCHUCKS TEXT: Genesis 1:20-31; Luke 20:9-14 If you’ve been on my website or if you listen to NPR, which profiled the story a couple of weeks ago, you’ll know I have some history with woodchucks. My defense of the woodchucks when I served St. John’s became the stuff of local legend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Methodist

Four Anchors That Will Hold

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 9, 2006

based on 73 ratings

| 26,729 views

Facing shipwreck, Paul and all on board cast out 4 Anchors that saw them thru the storm safely. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Four Anchors That Will Hold Acts 27:29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Anchors.html There will be a time in the life of most Christians that you will come upon a real storm. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your Christian life. We are living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Past Is Nailed To Calvary. The Future Is Tied To The Risen Christ.

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 28, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 5,956 views

Our hope in the future lies in the greatest advocate in eternity who will not only speak for us but will also claim us as His own

The past is nailed to Calvary. The future is tied to the risen Christ. Isaiah 2:3 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.” Introduction Last time, we visited Isaiah’s first recorded vision, when he uttered God’s condemnation of a rebellious nation. A people who had rejected their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus. Schoolyard Boss

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 2,677 views

Jesus is Lord of all things, and he wants to include us in his domain.

When I was a child, and we played games at school, there was always someone called ’The Boss.’ Every game needed a boss. The boss’ job was important – he (or she) got to choose which game we’d play, what the rules were, and could decide who could or couldn’t play. It was important to be nice to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Name That Person Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 13, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 4,112 views

One of the ways that we can make meaningful connections is by connecting with people who are often overlooked.

Several years ago there was a game show called, Name That Tune in which contestants competed for cash and prizes by trying to name songs in as few notes as possible. The famous line being of course, I can name that song in one note! This morning, we are going to briefly play “Name That Person” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

#1understanding: Giving Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 5,185 views

We need understanding in the church today, we need to understand some basics, one basic is GIVING!

#1Understanding GIVING This is #1 of a 5 part series By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder GIVING! Many TV ministries and popular ministers need to raise money for their budgets and the vision of GIVING is often distorted. TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9, Genesis 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 8,623 views

This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key Of Unity Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Oct 20, 2000

based on 124 ratings

| 12,649 views

Basics facts about the Kingdom of God

THEME: "HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD OPERATES” TEXT: MATTHEW 16: 13 - 20 TITLE: "THE KEY OF UNITY" PREFACE STATEMENTS: 1. The Kingdom of God is "God's sovereign rule, God's sovereign reign and authority over the affairs of man." God is in total and complete control, He has all authority, power and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Important Is Your Influence?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 9,359 views

The sermon deals with the importance of a good Christian influence on unbelievers.

INTRODUCTION A. Hobo that comes to Mayberry. 1. Andy and Opie meet him while fishing at a local lake. 2. He steals their lunch from the car so we immediately know he is up to no good. 3. Barney arrests him for loitering and vagrancy. 4. Andy offers to let him work at his house trimming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Enemy Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 25, 2001

based on 117 ratings

| 7,285 views

This sermon is designed to take the WTC tragedy and see it through spiritual eyes. We do have an enemy and with God’s help we will overcome. It provides some historical facts concerning Osama bin Laden and may be helpful in explaining the crisis to your

Understanding the Enemy Dr. Marty Baker, Stevens Creek Community Church, Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net September 23, 2001 Video Clip from President Bush’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on September 20, 2001 America is under attack. It is not uncommon to hear the rhetoric of war ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

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