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Times Of Refreshing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2002

A sermon on Acts 3:16, 19 (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon Sermon on Acts 3:19)

Sermon for 4/28/2002 Acts 3:16-19 Introduction: For years, the opening of "The Wide World of Sports" television program illustrated "the agony of defeat" with a painful ending to an attempted ski jump. The skier appeared in good form as he headed down the jump, but then, for no apparent reason, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Jesus: The Treaure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2002

Jesus used the metaphors of treasure and a pearl to indicate the value of the Kingdom and lifestyle that He came to implement. If the Kingdom is everything that he said it was, we should not stop until we know what it is and how we can find it.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Today, we all have our search. If you are a normal human being, you are engaged in some kind search or quest this morning. It may be a place, a person, a purchase, a dream, an experience, a position, an achievement, or your first million, but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 29, 2002

How does one attain rigteousness? Which road to take? Only one.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) It’s summertime now, and that means that the road construction season is in full swing. During the road construction season, I find myself spending a lot of time looking for something that isn’t there. What I mean is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

This is part of a sermon series based on the Parables of Jesus. What's in it for me. This sermon is on the parable in Luke 15 - the prodigal son.

What's In It for Me? - Salvation Some believe that if humankind is left to its own that the results will be positive and good. This was true once when God first made man but because of sin and it's destructive character there is no one who is righteous. When left to his own devices each of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2002

How to Grow in Faith

How to Grow in Faith What we get out of life is determined by our choices. Illustration: Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Only Had One Shot

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

SOMETIMES WE ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL. WHAT DO WE SAY?

IF I ONLY HAD ONE SHOT JOHN 3:1-19 INTRODUCTION: A PASTOR ONCE RECEIVED A CALL TO VISIT A DYING WOMAN IN A HOSPITAL ICU ROOM. ON ARRIVING AT THE HOSPITAL HE WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT HE ONLY HAD TWO MINUTES TO SPEAK WITH THE WOMAN. IT WAS SUCH A SHORT TIME, CERTAINLY NOT ENOUGH TIME TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Tree Planting

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 29, 2007

Encouraging Christians to make New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change.

New Year Tree Planting Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/30/07 FOCUS: • Making New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change. FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to make resolutions • Educating Christians about what kinds of resolutions Scripture endorses. A. Pleasantries B. ILLUSTRATION: I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise! Surprise! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

The surprise announcement and coming of Christ gives us His love.

Surprise! Surprise! December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 There are some surprises that are wonderful. A surprise birthday party! A surprise visit by a dear friend. A surprise check in the mail. ✵ Russian poet Boris Pasternak said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Face In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008

God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Rest For God's People”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

God has promised a rest for His people

“REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Passion

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at why passion is important in the life of the believer.

The Importance of Passion Nehemiah 8:1-6 How many of you like to eat? It is no secret that I am one of those people, but there is one particular type of food that I love to eat. I love to eat a delicious meal that I cooked on my own. Does anyone else love to cook? When I have the time, I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2006

The church was dying and did not even know it.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  The greatest criticism of the Church today is that no one wants to persecute it: because there is nothing very much to persecute it about. -- George F. MacLeod, Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 4.  This statement could be the story of the church that we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Real Man

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2009

A message to the 2009 "A Real Man" Conference at our church. Much of the info in this message I gleaned from the teachings of Robert Lewis.

A REAL MAN 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 * Men – Video / Women – Video * All of my life I have had my own personal concept of what it means to be a REAL man. Understand, I never gave it much “thought”, I simply watch dad, papaw, my uncles, men friends, and others to decide what manhood is all about. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

Now What? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2005

4th in series. This sermon examines what to do after you are sure of your salvation.

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Part 4: Now What? - John 10:7-10 In the past three weeks we have covered 3 related topics. First, we looked at evidence for the existence of God. 2nd, we looked at evidence showing that we are worshipping the right God. That’s important. Last week, we looked at what the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist