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All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 17, 2001

I talk about what makes Christ & Christianity unique from other religions.

“All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity” 5-19-01 One of the most popular television shows this year was Survivor—The Australian Outback. Millions and millions of viewers watched this show every week. Over a dozen folks were stranded in the middle of nowhere where they were divided up into two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Is Grits

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We all need the kind of wisdom that comes from God

Wisdom is Like Grits School is out. "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks..." I heard the last day of school at South Central was marked by screaming, yelling and cheering, bells, whistles, cartwheels in the halls...and that was the TEACHERS! I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-5, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptation Management-101—3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001

Part 3 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

Temptation Management-III—Luke 4:1-13 Johnny’s first day of school./Class was to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat the Pledge of Alliegence. The teacher watched the children as he started the pledge, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." She stopped when she noticed Johnny’s right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Return To Shelter" (Zephaniah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

"Backsliders" are believers who needs some encouragement. But those who claim to be believers and who forsake God simply never had authentic faith in the first place.

“Return to Shelter” (Zephaniah) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young boy was sitting in the corner of the kitchen looking unhappy. He’d just been given a “time out”. When his discipline was over, he asked his mother, “God can do anything He wants, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Part 1 Of 6: Idle Living Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

A look at how we squander our lives and what to do about it.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 1 of 6: Idle Living Psalm 102:11 "My life is passing swiftly as the evening shadows." Time line of inventions 1837 - Telegraph invented 1876 - Telephone invented 1885 - 1st invented combustion automobile 1893 - 1st "movie" 1903 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11

Denomination: Holiness

John Baptizes Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

A look at the historical context for the baptism of Jesus and it’s practical applications for us today.

Sermon 1/28/07-Matt. 3:10-17-John Baptizes Jesus Background: Matthew Jumps from birth to Christ’s adulthood beginning with His ministry Gain insight through understanding the Jewish Educational system in the Second temple period (time of Christ) -To the best of our knowledge, can’t say with 100% ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10-17

Denomination: *other

Is Jesus God?

Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Jul 17, 2006

In reference to Dan Brown’s DA VINCI CODE, evidence for the divinity of Jesus Christ is presented.

IS JESUS GOD? 475 Col.1: 15-20 INTRO: 1. My kids gave me a copy of The DaVinci Code for Christmas 2003. I finished reading it on New Year’s day. As an author, I was wishing I had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006

"Maker of Heaven and Earth". Our personal life story makes no sense outside of the ultimate story. Why did God create?

"I had always felt life first as a story,” said G.K. Chesterton. “And if there is a story, there is a story teller.” From his childhood Chesterton knew in his heart that somehow he had stumbled into a great Tale. His life was a journey to understand that Tale, and his quest took him - quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Pray When Under Attack

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006

As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19, Isaiah 59:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Created Man To Be The Children Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 7, 2007

GOD CREATED MAN TO BE THE CHILDREN OF GOD. God wants to spread His Word through us to the World. He wants to use the whole man, spirit, soul and body. To live in a relationship with our Heavenly Father we must desire to hear the WORD OF GOD We have up to

GOD CREATED MAN TO BE THE CHILDREN OF GOD! Romans 8:14-8:18 (amp) 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-19

The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Use Your Head!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Use Your Head! 1) Don’t reject God’s claim on your life; ) Don’t reject God’s call to repent; 3) Don’t reject God’s Christ for salvation.

Have you purchased anything lately that doesn’t have a warning label attached to it? It seems to me that everything now from artwork to zippers comes with warnings - some of them quite humorous. For example irons have warning labels that read: “NEVER IRON CLOTHES WHILE WEARING THEM”. If you rent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

"Called To Care" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Believers are called to come together as a caring community.

Last week, we made note of the fact that as a Christian community, we are called to learn together. We pointed out that this was a key element associated with the life of the early church, who "devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching." Now today, I want us to think on yet another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist