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A Priority For Family Living Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The fifth commandment is not directed at teens, but to families and children of every age. This is the first of the commandments dealing with human relationships.

“A PRIORITY FOR FAMILY LIVING” (Exodus 20:12) Parents of teenagers point to this commandment often. A father of four teens said, “There’s nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning with them won’t aggravate,” and another said, “Insanity is contagious. You catch it from your kids.” An astute ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

The Power Of Trust - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2005

There is a temptation to protect ourselves against vicious people by stooping to their level. But there are serious reasons why we shouldn’t do that. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: Little Johnny was walking down the beach, and he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes." she replied. "Do you read your Bible every day?" She nodded her head, "Yes." "Do you pray often?" Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Struggle With Doubt, Can I Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 22, 2005

Doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, doubt can be used to build faith.

SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: LUKE 7:18-28 TITLE: “IF I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT, CAN I STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?” INTRODUCTION: A. A trial attorney was defending a man charged with murder. There was strong evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005

In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.

Matthew 16:13-20 800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope? There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Saving Your Money Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Learning how to be wise with your money frees us up to be all that God wants us to be. And it increases our joy!

The piggy bank. In old England around the 15th century, people made all kinds of useful objects out of clay, including dishes and jars to hold spare change. Metal wasn’t used much and it was very expensive. So, dishes and jars were made from an easily available orange clay that was called ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Sep 14, 2005

If we are to be true worshippers, we need to be bold in seeking to bring the order and priorities that come from a living relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, and rolling them out onto the canvas of our lives. It may be messy and difficult, but we

Sunday Holy Communion at Emmanuel Didsbury 27.06.04 10:30am The Life of a Disciple (the discipleship wheel by Richard Foster) The Compassionate Life True Worship Amos 5:21-24 (p.783) and Matt 25:31-46 Aim of the Sermon: True worship rolls out into every area of our lives. Illustration: The small ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005

A summary of the "Christian Behavior" section of C. S. Lewis’ classic Mere Christianity

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #3 “Mere Christianity (part 2)” Philippians 2.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity is important not only because of the way it articulates what Christians believe (and why) but how we are to behave (and why). In fact twelve chapters of the book are devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Procrastinating Governor Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2006

Paul’s powerful 3 point outline he preached to Felix was inspired of God for us today as well. God is knocking...and we must answer! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 Be honest now, how many have a problem w/ procrastination? Me too, and I’m gonna work on that starting tomorrow [hey, that’s the same day my new exercise regimen begins!] The governor of our state is under scrutiny as he seems to be scrambling to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A City

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2007

I’m looking for a city while I travel this life through wilderness experiences. There’s no place that I can call home but Heaven and that New Jerusalem.

Looking for a City Hebrews 11:8-10, "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Frienship With The World Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 11, 2007

A look at the unhealthy relationship between Judah and his friend Hirah.

The Unequal Yoke Friendship With The World Aim: To show how our relationships with the unsaved must be tempered by our understanding of biblical Salvation. Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 & 1 Corinthians 15:33 Introduction: Last Sunday morning we began a new series on the unequal yoke. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Condition -Gossip'er Or Encourager

Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007

We can use our tongues to do evil, discourage, discredit or we can use our tongues to do good, encourage, uplift, love!

A Heart Condition Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo [pronounced “peek-a-boo”] She is, or was the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G a few years ago. But, she is more than a famous skier. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-16, 2 Timothy 1:2-14

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Our Silence!!!

Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006

This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:7-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adventures In Life Management

Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006

What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now What Do I Do?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2007

Asks and then Answers the question.

“Now What Do I Do?” February 25, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you asked yourself, “What do I do now?” I think that was just the situation that Sandy found herself in last week when she found herself hanging upside down in a turned over car. She couldn’t get the seatbelt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Holiness

"It's Time To Take Action”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006

Have you ever come to a place in your life not knowing what to do concerning a certain matter? The simultaneous conflicting feelings of making a choice on what way to turn can cause unbearable stress to the body… Should I accept or pass up this opportunit

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church May 2005 In the foregoing chapter, Saul, king of Israel, gathered three thousand trained men to fight against their pursuing enemy, the Philistines. Two thousand were under Saul’s direct control in Michmash, and one thousand men Saul assigned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational