Sermons on Meaning Of Thanksgiving:

Hope Instead Of Despair

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2012

A sermon on Amos 8:11-14 on how people run to things of this world instead of to the Bible to find meaning to their lives (Outline and material adapted from the book Existentialism: The Philosophy of Despair and the Quest for Hope, from chapter 3, The De

HoHum: A. What would happen if a “miracle” had occurred where the hand that had written the Word had sponged out of our Bibles every syllable they contained, and thus reclaimed the most precious gift that Heaven had bestowed to mankind. Without the Word we would lapse into despair. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Works Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

. Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 1, 2012

We hear a lot about grace in church, such things as "unmerited favor" or "God's Riches At Christ's Expense" but what does it actually mean in the life of a person before and after salvation? How does it function? This needs to be explained to those who

Let’s take a look at this short video … Amazing Grace history - embedded in PPT slide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmhqszfmLu8 Amazing Grace! One of the world’s most popular songs. But what is Grace? What does it mean? The dictionary defines grace as: elegance or beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fullness Of God Pt 5 - Charisma Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

We’ve talked about 3 important words Parakletos (comforter) and Dunamis (Power), Metamorphoô (transform). Today we look at one last word in this series – the word is Charisma – means gifts. Spiritual Gifts.

The Fullness of God Pt 5 – Charisma I Cor 12 We have been talking about rediscovering the work of the Holy Spirit in the church this third person of the Trinity – the God who seems to be all but forgotten in the church of the 21st century. We’ve talked about 3 important words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: *other

Introduction & The Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 12, 2011

Many of us have struggled to find meaning in the book of Leviticus. During this 16-week series we will look at why this book of the Old Testament is important to New Testament believers, and how our connection with this book should be as familiar as a vis

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus Overview & The Burnt Offering Leviticus 1:1-17 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 9, 2011 We are beginning a new series entitled ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction & The Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 12, 2011

Many of us have struggled to find meaning in the book of Leviticus. During this 16-week series we will look at why this book of the Old Testament is important to New Testament believers, and how our connection with this book should be as familiar as a vis

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus Overview & The Burnt Offering Leviticus 1:1-17 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 9, 2011 We are beginning a new series entitled ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Cravings Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

We hunger and thirst after many things in our lives but what does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness? Why are those who do so, blessed, and how is it that they will be filled? What is it that we are filling our lives with?

Soul Cravings - Matthew 5:6 - August 14, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – Living in a World Turned Upside Down #4 Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks was president of Baylor University in Texas from 1902 until his death in 1931. On his deathbed he wrote a message to the senior class of 1931. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 17, 2011

The Bible reveals that there is a plan. It is God's plan. And it is His plan for us. God does have a wonderful plan for your life. It is called the Plan of Salvation, or the Gospel. Gospel means "good news." The good news of God is that He has a plan for

Called To Be Saints Romans 1:5-7 Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who are loved by God and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Real You

Contributed by John Perry on Oct 8, 2011

We live in such an image conscious world today which means that many times what we are seeing when we look at other people is not them but an image of what they want to be. So bearing this in mind - Who is the real you?

Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “The Real you” Intro: *** To Tell the Truth…US TV program that has been going in one form or another since 1956. Four celebrities attempt to correctly identify a contestant with an unusual occupation or experience by asking a series of questions or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Positively Peculiar

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 3, 2010

When we think of the word peculiar, we usually think of it in the adjective form: odd, different, distinctive but it is not about how we dress, act, or speak (although these things should be different). But the word translated from the Greek means somethi

Introduction 1 Peter 2:9-10 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means "salvation" (Joshua and Jesus are derived from the same w

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) INTRODUCTION 1. About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009

The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Keep Crying Kids You're Almost There"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2010

There is a meanness stalking about, an evil; the devil himself who is devouring souls. And these are the souls of people who live next door to us, work with us, shop beside us, go to school with us or our children. The world is filled with tears, and the

Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you have ever driven on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina you are most likely familiar with a strange and funny kind of place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Life In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature or the flesh. To help us recognize when we are walking in the flesh a partial listing of some of the expressions of our fallen nature are giv

Galatians 5:19-21 FLESH CONTROLLED LIFE / LIFE IN THE FLESH (Mt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Col. 3:5-9) Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature, or flesh. In order for believers to recognize when they are walking in the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Scapegoat

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 21, 2014

Looking at the man, the means and the mission of the Day of Atonement and appreciate the work of Christ. He is our Mediator and Advocate. He paid the price of sin and became our scapegoat, removing our sin for good. Let us be grateful and leave a mark.

Leviticus 16:1-2, 11-22 THE SCAPEGOAT ES 21 Sep 14 1714 All of us has a scapegoat. We may not like the thought of it, but someone did become our scapegoat. • This phrase appears in Leviticus 16 and finds its ultimate fulfilment in the NT, in Jesus Christ. • That puts Leviticus 16 the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:11-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible