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Faith And Risk Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Faith(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Have you heard the one about the rabbi, the priest, and the minister? The minister was new to town, so the rabbi and priest decided to take him out fishing so that they could get to know him. The had just gotten to the fishing spot not far from shore when they realized that they had forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining Yards After Contact

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 7, 2006

The Super Bowl and Nehemiah. How Nehemiah gained yards after contact.

1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 7 But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

A stewardship message that teaching that giving it to God, not to a budget, a cause, or the church.

What’s In Your Wallet? TEXT: II Corinthians 9:6-8 Sunday, October 6, 2002 Now I know that you know that next week is Consecration Sunday and this is kind of a primer for it. I know exactly how Christians feel about Consecration Sunday and all kinds of things like it. It is the service ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And Now For Some Real News

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

What is your legacy going to be?

Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to t

How to Avoid Burnout Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to try another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redefining Wealth Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

What is your relationship with money? More importantly, how does your money impact your relationship with God? In our Scripture today, Jesus gives us keys on redefining our understanding of money and the role that it plays in our lif

Redefining Wealth Matthew 6:19-33 A wealthy, older
gentleman had just recently married a lovely young lady 40 years younger than him, and was beginning to wonder whether she might have married
him for his money. So he asked her, "Tell me the truth: if I lost all my money, would you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Womens Place In Christ

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 12, 2012

A Mothers Day message adapted from an article by Jack Hayford

A Woman's Place in Christ A Mothers Day Message Adapted from an article by Jack W. Hayford For too long, the church has devalued the role and the ministry of women. Are you ready to step up to the place Jesus has prepared for you? The Bible says in Galatians 3:28 that because of what Christ has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Fully - Escape The Noise Series

Contributed by Jim Martin on Nov 19, 2012

This sermon is the first of a four sermon series for a church that is supporting International Justice Mission through Advent Conspiracy. This sermon elaborates on the topic of Worshipping Fully in the Advent season by exploring sciptures in Isaiah, encou

Worship Fully — Escape the Noise Isaiah 58 This sermon is one in a four-part series encouraging congregations as they join the Advent Conspiracy and Give More, Spend Less, Worship Fully and Love All. For the remainder of the sermon series, visit www.IJM.org/adventconspiracy. 1. Introduction to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-7

Denomination: *other

Judging

Contributed by David Tack on Aug 31, 2011

Biblical Judging

Judging (1) AN INTRODUCTORY STORY: Steven Covey tells in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, the story of a man who riding an a bus and was greatly disturbed at a young boy who was running up and down the aisle of the bus screaming and laughing at the top of his lungs, while the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Get Energized! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010

We need to allow the Holy Spirit to energize us God’s way! And we need to ask God to launch us into motion for eternity!

“Get Energized!” Props for illustrations through sermon: Sling Shot – with nerf balls, frozen water bottle –unfrozen water bottle- a ball-a cell phone. Introduction: What is energy? From my research I have discovered that energy changes things: a. Energy makes a ball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012

Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Most Matters To God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

The sermon preached after 9/11.

Introduction On Tuesday afternoon I pondered what to preach this Sunday morning. With the tragic events of the day, it seemed that a sermon should be preached addressing the questions and feelings that we would be wrestling with. But as I considered the text before me, I thought What better text ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Challenge Of Choosing Full Disclosure-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the Full Disclosure of the truth regarding their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in a Full Disclosure are..

The CHALLENGE of CHOOSING FULL DISCLOSURE-II —Hebrews 4:12-14 Attention: I saw a billboard yesterday that said: Need Help? Call Jesus. 1-800-555-HELP I was impressed. But out of curiosity I called. 10 minutes later a Mexican named Hey-sus drove up with his tow truck. Hey-sus’ Full Disclosure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Man

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

A message to encourage men to use what they have to the glory of God.

THE BLIND MAN Mark 10:46-52 By Cleavon Matthews June 2004 INTRODUCTION The significant city of Jerusalem is the destination. On the pathway to this pericope of passion is the historic ‘city of Palm trees’ Jericho. This is not the original city of the Old Testament. It is two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law And Disbelief Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

The law is important in making us aware of our sin but Jesus is greater than the law.

Hebrews: Chapter 3 September 14, 2008 The Law and Disbelief I want to start off this morning with a little interaction. What I want to know is who are your heroes? Who are those people you really look up to? Who are those people you really respect? Anyone willing to share with us one of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: *other