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Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Active waiting

Matthew Eyerman August 8, 2004 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. last verse of Psalm 27 Ps 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! 2. when I think of waiting I think of Home Depot a. maybe about 8am with a few items to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35

Denomination: Catholic

God Measures The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

This is a Father’s Day Sermon that points out how difficult it is to be a good father, but that thankfully, it’s not something we do without help from above

"GOD MEASURES THE HEART" Introduction: I DON’T LIKE FATHER’S DAY! Let Me Be Honest And Get That Out of The Way Right Now Father’s day, for a preacher is a royal pain in the neck. If the preacher is a male, that is. And especially if the preacher is a Father. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

We Don't Know How To Pray

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005

First in a series on prayer.

Some people are always full of confidence. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England during World War II, and while he may have privately harbored doubts and fears, publicly he radiated an air of confidence. In one of his first speeches after becoming Prime Minister, he addressed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contamination Of A Nation

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 11, 2005

The passage helps us to undersatnd that we need to make a clear decision about who we will serve

Contamination of a Nation “Salt Water Intrusion” Scripture Reference: James 3:10-12 (KJV) James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions About Tithing (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the second in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

Last Sunday I began a two part series entitled "Questions about Tithing." Today, as we conclude this study I want to ask and then answer the last three (of six) questions about tithing. With that in mind lets look at three verses of scripture from Malachi 3. "Will a man rob God? Yet you have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 13, 2006

God wants all of us to jump into Him! He wants us full throttle, diving into Him despite the fear and trusting that he is there to catch us and that it will be amazing. And He wants to use us to make a difference and be an example.

Tonight I would like to start with a movie clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy and his father have been forced to help the Nazis find the Holy Grail, the cup which Jesus used at the Last Supper with His disciples. Towards the end of their adventure, Indy’s father is shot, leaving him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Narrow-Gated Way"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus said that many will travel the broad gate to destruction ... but few will enter the narrow gate to Heaven. This message deals with the broad and narrow way.

“The Narrow-Gated Way” Luke 13:22-30 & Matthew 7:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 13:22-30. 13:22 – What had Jesus been teaching? 13:3,5 They thought this was pretty harsh preaching. This wasn’t an “easy believe-ism”. Jesus wasn’t preaching a very popular message. If He kept this up, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

4 of 4 messages on becoming Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of standing with one another.

Mighty Men of God Band of Brothers Two Lies Many Men Believe I CAN DO IT BY MYSELF The first statement is one made by the man who is in denial and is dishonest in his assessment of himself. This statement is born out of the desire and need to be in control. Face it; most of us want to believe ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Turn When Times Get Rough?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

Life can be hard at times. We carry burdens all the time. Who do we turn to for help? JESUS

Where do you turn when times get rough? Question: Where do you turn when times get rough? 1. We all know that we all go through hard times a. People get sick b. The car breaks down and you can’t afford to fix it. c. The bills keep piling up and it making you crazy d. The rent is due but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

People Need Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 24, 2007

Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:1-8 “People Need Jesus” “Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.25.07 Intro: VIDEO CLIP – LOST EPISODE “Enter 77” 3/07/07 Starting with: 36:06 Ending with: 40:33 Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) We moved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choice And Testing

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

Testing and temptation: Jesus’s encounter with the Devil was a shadow of the cross in the wilderness.

We just heard the reading from Matthew 4. When Matthew wrote his book, he had no idea that there was going to be a chapter break right at that point of his book. So I suggest we take a look at a few verses before Matthew 4 to get a sense of Matthew’s thought pattern. At the end of Chapter 3, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Painful Privilege

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 13, 2005

Motherhood for Mary was a painful privilege. It was a privilege for her to be chosen to bear the Son of God, but so very painful to have to witness his death.

A Painful Privilege I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46-55 Advent 3 December 11, 2005 I read a very interesting comment about motherhood the other day. One commentator said that motherhood is a painful privilege. I guess that it is easy for me to say, being a man, but I like that. A painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Much Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

First, Jesus is alive. Really alive. Abundantly alive. Second, because Jesus is alive, a new community of people is formed-—people who demonstrate the reality and power of the risen Christ in their life together. Real life. Abundant life.

When Jesus walked the earth—teaching, and preaching, and healing—-strange things happened. Not strange as in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. More like strange as in counter-intuitive. Strange as in turning upside-down what everyone knew to be true about how the world worked—what was important and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A God Who Gives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007

God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Price Of Godly Living

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Bearing a Cross

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37 "The High Price of Godly Living"   30 ¶ They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran