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Christian Passover

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2002

This Sermon shows the parallels between the Lord Supper and the Passover, and the need for trust in our relationship with God.

Christian Passover Luke 2:8, Exo 12:1-27, Rom 3:23, Rom 6:23, Isa 53:1-6, Eph 2:8-9, Heb 11:6, John 3:16 - 18 Rom 5:6-7, John 1:29, 1 Cor 5:7, John 19:32 - 36, Gal 4:4-5, 1 Pet 1:18-20 December 19, 2002 I. I don’t like to start a sermon with something that is my opinion, but the fact that I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-27, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance On Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 29, 2002

This sermon talks about how we all have past regrets that we would like to do away with, and how Jesus can forgive us and give us a fresh start or as some would say, a second chance.

Last year the Los Angeles Lakers were the powerhouse team in the NBA winning their third straight championship title. With high expectations of a four-peat the Lakers shot out of the gate with perhaps one of the biggest disappointing starts in recent history with a record of 12-19. To put that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how many respond to the fear of failing and how we can overcome that fear.

One of the scariest moments of my life happened during my first few years of ministry here. Denise had just given birth to our first daughter and after about 6 months of maternity leave, Denise went back to work three days a week, which left me to watch our new girl. One Wednesday morning I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-60, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Methodist

It Was A Setup Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2003

We set ourselves up for failure if we are afraid to risk using all we have been given, if we are shy about our average-ness, and especially if we are ashamed of our poverty. Sermon for Martin Luther King Sunday

On one of our trips to Louisville to see about my mother-in-law, we stayed at a motel right next to a Baptist church. It happened to be a church which had been started as a mission congregation by my home church back when I was a teenager. I told Margaret that I remembered that vacant lot between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Never Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2003

Three things about which the Lord will never change His mind.

Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world – and as the years go by the rate at which the changes occur are increasing more and more. Practically every phase of life changes. Travel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter I Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon from Life of Peter

PETER’S LESSONS LESSON ONE LUKE 5:1-11 When I was a little kid a remember a time when my uncle Bobby lived with us. I must have been no more then four years old. I am amazed that I can remember hanging out with my uncle Bob, but I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Fear Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 13, 2002

This sermon illustrates what fear can do to us and what we can do about it.

Fear Acts 21:1-14 September 15, 2002 Intro: A. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”—Franklin D. Roosevelt B. “Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.”—Michael Pritchard. C. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Dream Team Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 24, 2002

When rebuilding something that’s broken in your life or ministry, you’ll need help from others. This message pulls out principles from Nehemiah’s life that can help us learn to build a team and motivate others.

I’ve asked you in recent weeks to think about what’s broken in your sphere of influence. It could be a relationship with a spouse, a parent, a child, a friend. It could be that something is broken in your career or ministry. Identifying the broken places helps us see what job God wants us to do ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Where Grace Is Not In Place Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002

Shaping the people around us into being the people we would like them to be is not our job - it’s God’s.

Grace Based Relationships Part 1 October 6, 2002 Relationships When Grace Is Not In Place Genesis 3 (16) Over the next few weeks I will be speaking through a series called Grace Based Relationships. The series is taken from a book by Jeff Van Vonderen called “Families Where Grace is in Place.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16

Denomination: *other

When 2 Wrongs Make A Right

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

God’s forgiveness and mercy

How many of you have ever been wrong? (show hands) How many of you have ever had to undo, redo, or make do because of your bad-do? You know what? Welcome to the human race. If you’ve never screwed up and been totally wrong -- you haven’t lived, breathed or existed !! Welcome to the Jonah club ! All ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Work To Eat Or Eat To Work?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2003

Why work? Work has meaning as a witness, as a way of focusing our efforts for the Kingdom. Look at the work of Christ, so that you do not lose motivation to work.

Is there anyone here today whose name is Rockefeller? No? Then maybe there is a member of the Kennedy family, other than Mrs. Currie – and I don’t think she is of the Hyannisport Kennedys? No one? Well, let me try someone else – the Sultan of Brunei, possibly the richest person in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassador

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

The necessity of being an ambasssador, being reconciled to and accepting Christ.

Ambassador Eric A. Bland Paul, a man that I admire very much, was a man that was willing to give up everything in order to serve our Lord and our God. He was willing to give up the uppity up lifestyle to subject himself unto God. And because he was willing to give up the world, God was able to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Available For Liberation Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003

When God called Moses to the task of liberating a people, Moses felt self-doubt, uncertainty about God, and unreadiness. Actually these are positive values that will lead us as American Christians to take our place in the world.

How do you feel about eager volunteers? What’s your reaction to the kind of person who is always ready to step up to the plate and take a swing at some issue? How do you really feel about those who quickly volunteer when something needs to be done? Maybe you remember what it was like to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14, Exodus 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Yourself Sermon

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003

Surviving the tough times

Do it yourself sermon August 25, 2002 Genesis 11:27 - Genesis 16:16 (Gen 11:27 NIV) This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. (Gen 11:28 NIV) While his father Terah was still alive, Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Reasons Not To Sin

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

Romans 7:15-24

--------------------------- Romans 7:15-24 (New Living Translation) 15 I don’t understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. 16 I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience shows that I agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal