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The Question That Condemned Jesus - (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2003

based on 146 ratings

| 10,015 views

There was one phrase that Jesus never used of Himself... but when others used it, dramatic things would happen. What was that phrase?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, "Father, thank you for sending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whom Shall I Send

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

based on 147 ratings

| 40,754 views

Commission and responses of Moses, Isaiah, Jesus, and the modern Christian.

Whom shall I send? Mark Christian Have you ever received one of those phone calls congratulating you on some fabulous vacation that you have won? They usually go something like this: “Congratulations, you have won a cruise, or a Disney vacation, or a 3-day getaway to beautiful Gatlinburg, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Exodus 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Something More? (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 5,229 views

An evangelistic sermon for a Carols by Candlelight service.

Looking for something more, this Christmas? Carols by Candlelight Sun 21 Dec 2003 pm According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Please God

Contributed by Darren Chapman on Dec 22, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 32,310 views

We need to live our lives so that they please God… not living lives that simply please the people around us or even our leaders or our pastors! Our focus must be to please God, not man or ourselves.

We need to live our lives so that they please God… not living lives that simply please the people around us or our leaders, or our pastors. Our focus must be on God, not on man. People, leaders, pastors… we all have funny ideas on what kind of lives that people should be leading. But the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

based on 109 ratings

| 26,399 views

Martha’s worship language was service. Lazarus spoke the language of witness.Mary shows us how to speak the worship language of giving.

#3 in the series “Finding Your Worship Language” Giving As Worship John 12:1-8 For the last couple weeks I have been preaching about different ways of worshipping God. We looked at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. Lazarus was an example of Witness as Worship. Today we look at Mary as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Going Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Anne Robertson on May 26, 2003

based on 77 ratings

| 7,825 views

The understanding of Holy Communion comes through experience more than rational thought.

GOING OUT OF YOUR MIND TEXT: Luke 24:13-35 One of my favorite books for mindless reading is the Science Fiction parody, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, probably because it contains one of my favorite illustrations of being mindless. The people of the universe are burning to know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Amazing

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jun 11, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 7,153 views

The story of Jesus is an amazing story, which we sometimes take for granted. It should not be this way. We should be amazed!

It is an amazing story, wouldn’t you say? The story of Jesus - his birth, his life, his teachings, his death, his resurrection. An amazing story, indeed. As the title of a movie about Jesus’ life once described it, it’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” John the Baptist had told the people about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28, 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Pslam Of Warfare

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 8,034 views

This psalm has been used and abused by many over the years to incite violence and warfare, let it inspire you to embark on warfare against the enemy, Satan.

Psalm 149 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 7,476 views

Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Came To Egypt

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 7,258 views

And so Joseph got up in the middle of the night, and he and Jesus and Mary made their way to Egypt. They were sent to Egypt.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO EGYPT Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.13-15 ILLUSTRATION When I was growing up in East Saint Louis, around this time of the year I developed what I call a new profession. I had chores around the house that I was responsible for, but this job was not mom-appointed, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Chains Fell Off Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

based on 228 ratings

| 70,160 views

Expository and topical look at forgiveness from the parable of the unforgiving debtor.

Matthew 18:21-35 - My Chains Fell Off At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Feet On The Earth - Head In The Sky Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2003

based on 195 ratings

| 30,504 views

Paul tells the Colossians they need to keep their eyes on things above and kill off the things of this earth in their lives. How does that work?

OPEN: April 17, 1964 something unique and noteworthy took place in America… That event was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. On that day the following events took place: 1. A Mustang had been chosen as the pace car for a stock car race in Huntsville, Alabama. When it drove onto the track, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 39,537 views

This sermon springs forward out of the text of Ruth and encourages believers to go forward in their faith and relationship with Christ.

Sermon: I Will Go Ruth 1:16 We have often sang a familiar invitation hymn. entitled "Wherever He Leads I’ll Go" We sang it as part of the worship this morning. I wonder how much truth there really is in that statement. Would we follow Jesus anywhere and everywhere that he would lead us. If ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, There Is No Condemnation

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 7, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 4,834 views

True freedom takes place, only when Christ has set you free, and when that takes place there is no more condemnation.

Welcome.... Last Friday, July 4th, we celebrated our Independence Day. We were all saying to the world we have been set free. Many of you were at the park with friends and love ones celebrating freedom. Some of you were in your backwards, having your cookout. The world looks on and say we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Fishermen Need To Fish

Contributed by Derrick Watson on Mar 30, 2002

based on 148 ratings

| 14,740 views

God has called you to become a fisher of men and not just a fisherman.

“Fishermen Need To Fish” Luke 5:10 1. My bro and my sis I must be honest with you when I tell you that I love to fish. I love to fish. And even when the fish aren’t biting, I still just love to fish. I haven’t always loved to fish but as I grew older and came to understand the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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