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A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

An Audience Of One

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

When it comes to your life, only the opinion of Christ counts.

An Audience of One Matthew 11:16-19, Luke 7:31-35 November 07, 2004 Matthew 11:16-19 (NLT) "How shall I describe this generation? These people are like a group of children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, [17] ’We played wedding songs, and you weren’t happy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Too Late?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 19, 2006

This is a short talk given at a lunch for mainly elderly people, many of whom have known recent bereavement, and some of whom may not yet consider themselves Christians or Church Members.

Never too late? Shortly after I passed my driving test I was due to travel from my then home in Yateley, Hampshire, UK for a weekend away somewhere in Wales. It was the furthest I had ever driven at the time and my mother very kindly allowed me to use her car. Sadly the car was (for me back then) ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Anglican

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006

The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship

Contributed by Vic June Francisco on Apr 6, 2001

Steward of God

Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Meaning of Steward. Stewardship is the management of that which belongs to another. A person may be good steward or a bad steward, faithful or unfaithful; he becomes a steward at birth and remains one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Adventist

How Are You Going To Die?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

The real question is not if, when, or by what means will you die? It is "HOW WILL YOU DIE?"

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Are You Going To Die? Revelation 6:8 Intro: There is one thing in life that is certain beyond any other, and that is death. Life is unsure, but death is certain. Just as sure as you have lived, you will die (Heb 9:27, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Once, We Were Here

Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 2, 2008

Life is short, filled with peril and troubles. But Jesus came that we may have life to the full. What is life to the full? It is a life live with and for Jesus.

ONCE, WE WERE HERE (07) (Presented @ Epworth Only) THE THEME FOR THIS MORNING’S MESSAGE IS “ONCE WE WERE HERE.” GOD PLANTED THE SEED FOR THIS MESSAGE DURING MY VISIT TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OKLAHOMA IN 2003. I HAD DISCOVERED A HISTORICAL MARKER AT THE VERY PLACE THE SANTA FE TRAIL CROSSED ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Methodist

A Perfect Example

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

The life of Paul shows us a perfect example of Grace, Repentance and Christianity.

A Perfect Example September 19, 2003 1. A Perfect Example of Grace Grace: undeserved favor Illustration: Painting of the Last Supper Romans 5:6-8 “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008

Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Send Not To Know For Whom The Bell Tolls

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2010

Ash Wednesday gives us what may be our last Lenten opportunity to repent and turn back to God.

Ash Wednesday Homily 2010 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2 The great bell called St Ferdinand at our diocesan cathedral tolls solemnly several times each month. Many years ago I heard the toll as my father’s casket was slowly pushed out toward its ultimate resting place. Each day the low sound of bells ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God Believes In You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines the differences between people who fail and people who make a difference.

GOD BELIEVES IN YOU This past Thursday I performed the funeral for the 5 month old grandson of a friend of mine from the sheriff’s office. It was an especially sad day. Friends, and family were heart broken. Wanting to do everything we could to help, Gladys brought one of the 4-H ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Priorities? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008

Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities

What are your Priorities? Part 1 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-13 1. He hath put the World- literally, eternity… in our hearts… 2. We are eternal beings, it has been part of our DNA from the beginning We did not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Christians' All-Time Greatest Failure

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2013

Exposition of John

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Farewell Address – 1st Command—Love One Another 1. Preliminaries a. Glory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Part 9 - Matthew 10:5-13 - Music To Raise The Dead! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 10, 2010

When Jesus gives His disciples the authority to "Heal the sick, raise the dead," in Matthew 10:8 I'm not sure that playing loud music is what He had in mind. But the "wailing out the truth" part certainly was.

Part 9 - Matthew 10:5-13 - MUSIC TO RAISE THE DEAD! "MUSIC TO RAISE THE DEAD", an album from a Christian Rock group called Resurrection startled the Christian world with it's intensity in the 1970's. They did this in a day when many conservative pastors and evangelists actively thundered their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Great High Priest Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Jesus surpasses the OT priest system and our current priestly system

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Jesus the Great High Priest What image do you first think of when you think of a Priest? Religious Sacrifices (Yom Kippur) Religious Systems Religious Clothing (ephod, shoulder stones, breastplate, the robe, turban, crown) Religious Buildings or Altars What was the purpose of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ