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Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002

What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Christ In Our Lives

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the intimacy and value of Christ to the believer.

“The Value of Christ in Our Lives” Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Song of Solomon 3:1-4 B. The Shulamite in our text “sought for him whom her soul loveth”, and this love manifested itself in her seeking. C. Let us examine four important words in this ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

His Banner Over Me Was Love

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the love of God for all believers.

“His Banner Over Me Was Love” Song of Solomon 2:4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” B. David wrote in Psalm 139:6 - “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” C. This ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Am My Beloved's & His Desire Is Toward Me

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from S. of S. 7:10, we examine one of the most wonderful verses of Scripture in the Word of God.

“I Am My Beloved’s, and His Desire Is Toward Me” Song of Solomon 7:10 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. One of the most intimate books in the Word of God is the Song of Solomon. B. In this book, we learn something of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church which is vividly portrayed by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Be Cleansed

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 16, 2003

Naaman’s cure from leprosy reminds us of our forgiveness from sin.

2 Kings 5:1-14: “YOU WILL BE CLEANSED.” No one likes to be sick, but it happens, it’s a fact of life. When was the last time you were “knocked-off-your-feet” sick? It’s a bad feeling, isn’t it, when you just don’t feel right and you know it, and it’s getting worse, and soon, you can’t do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Changes The Way You Look At Tomorrow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 6, 2003

The sin of despair. Only Christ can change the way you look at tomorrow.

JOB 7:1-7 JESUS CHANGES THE WAY I LOOK AT TOMORROW Why should I be excited about tomorrow? That is a question that every person thinks about from time to time. Why should I be excited about tomorrow? “Because it’s good for you,” we are told. “It’s healthy.” And it’s true, that having a ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 9, 2002

We must care for the hurting the way Christ cares for us.

- Fred Craddock tells of an experience he once had at his home church in Oklahoma. He was scheduled to preach at a service and part of the service was the singing of a beautiful choir. After it service was over, Craddock went around back behind the stage and ran into an elderly woman who had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two "Weddings" And A "Funeral" Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2002

In the characters of III John, Gaius, Demetrius, and Diotrephes, we learn how to bond and we discover what kills relationships. Designed for "punctuation" by organ music between the sections.

We really need to connect. We are made for fellowship, and if we do not connect with one another, we will dry up and die. We need to connect with God; and we need to connect with one another. When I was the Baptist chaplain at Howard University, it seemed that my students only knew two ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Privilege

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

In Christ, we have both an advocate and a propitiation. This will prove to be a great blessing when we stand before God.

THE CHRISTIAN’S PRIVILEGE I Jn. 1:9-2:2 INTRO. When you came to Jesus Christ for salvation, not only was your eternal destiny secured but you were granted the greatest privilege ever afforded to man. You were promised by God that if you would confess your sins He would forgive them. Most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002

This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Samaritan

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

When Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan, He answered a lot more than just, "Who is my neighbor?" He detailed the entire history of man and man’s need for a Savior.

THE GREAT SAMARITAN Luke 10:30-35 INTRO. This parable is probably among the most well known of all the parables. Everyone is familiar with the story of the "Good Samaritan". But far too many people do not understand the primary meaning of the parable. This is not a parable told to highlight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 Of 6: Idle Caring Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Call to compassion with action.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 5 of 6: Idle Caring James 2:15-16 "Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing, and you say, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Confrontation With A Leper Lightens Up Our Lord

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2003

how Jesus dealings with a leper shows how merciful and glorious he is

2-16-03 Mark 1:40-45 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Doubt-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 5, 2003

We are plagued with doubts. But these words from Romans are designed to rid our souls of doubt.

Romans 8:31-39: DOUBT-FREE CHRISTIANITY Have you noticed how often the word “free” appears at the grocery store? Everything is free! What I mean is this – you can buy milk that is fat-free. There are egg-beaters that are cholesterol-free. Special fruits and vegetables are pesticide-free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran