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Resolutions And Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at the components that go along with making a proper sacrifice.

Resolutions and Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-19 It was once said that if Christmas and Thanksgiving are the holidays of excess, then New Year’s Day must be the holiday of regret. I think that I am in agreement with that statement. New Year’s is a time when we think back on the year that was and try ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counterfeit Christianty Part 11

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 18, 2004

Heaven is real and Hell is real,make your choice.

This is the concluding part of this message, which we started last week. We went into it because many people are working behind their schedules and some have spent unprofitable time in incubation instead of doing what God wants them to do. In the last week’s edition, we said that the Lord wants us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37, John 18:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Church Or A Great Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004

What does it take to make a church a great church?

The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' Picture Gallery

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

The important thing is not to have just one image of Jesus. This would hardly do him justice. It would be the same as our parents showing their friend only one photograph of us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 18 Third Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 26, 2000 Readings: * Exodus 20:1-17 * 1 Corinthians 1:18, 22-25 * John 2:13-25 Jesus’ Picture Gallery Baby Pictures One of the first things that new parents want to have is a picture of their baby. Many parents ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Unclean Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The scary truth is, there are only two spirits that controls a man – God’s Holy Spirit or Satan’s unclean spirit. Friend, which spirit is in control over you?

Intro: One quiet Sabbath day Jesus entered the synagogue at Capernaum to declare His Father’s will. Notice that where the Lord does a good work, there is also the devil seeking to resist it. In our text, Jesus comes face to face with a man with an unclean spirit. It is a day of grace and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27, Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: *other

Rubbish

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002

Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Church Of God

New Year's Needs

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 30, 2004

If we?re going to make New Year?s resolutions, let?s make some that will make an eternal difference in our world, such as more, I. Passion For Lost Souls; II. Proclivity For The Scriptures; and III. Progress In Our Spirituality.

NEW YEAR’S NEEDS Text: Eph.4: 10-13 Intro: I’m not sure why it is, but every year when New Year’s Day rolls around, I find myself experiencing a certain excitement and expectancy. Perhaps it’s just the sense of starting over. Or maybe it’s the thought of a new beginning coupled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009

The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

Often when we face the difficulties of life, we try to make sense out of what we are facing. But what frustrates us at times like this is that IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!

For example, when the terrorists struck the Trade Towers in New York City, and the Pentagon, on Sept. 11, 2001, the pundits put their heads together and tried to make sense of why anyone would want to kill thousands of innocent people. They could only reach the conclusion that Osama Bin Laden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Can We Bring To Earth And To Heaven?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to make your Christian witness count on earth and in Heaven.

We are in the section of Paul’s letter to the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church where Paul is encouraging them to grow in their likeness to Christ while he continues to accomplish his work for Christ, even in a prison cell. If any of us have ever said, "We can’t do what God has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: *other

Ruth's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Ruth made choices you and I have to make choices

Sermon Ruth’s Choice Ruth 1:16 The time about 1322 BC the place Bethlehem Judah. Circumstances Famine in the land Elimelch, Naomi, Mahlon and Chilion go to sojourn in Moab. Elimelech dies – The sons marry and they too die after 10 yrs the 3 widows start to return to Bethlehem – ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Going To Cost You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 27, 2004

We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel.

THIS IS GOING TO COST YOU I Corinthians 9:1-14 S: Ministry C: Ministers of the gospel are to be materially supported Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel. ?: Why? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:1-14 three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Your Trainer Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

A six part series on Making a Church Body Better

BETTER BODY BUILDING (part 2) All my sermons use illustrations from SermonCentral.com I also use the NIV Bible unless stated. LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER Back in November I spoke of a series of sermons I was writing entitled “ Better Body Building.” With the start of the New Year many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes You So Certain You’ll Escape God’s Wrath On Judgment Day?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 6, 2011

What Makes You So Certain You’ll Escape God’s Wrath On Judgment Day? 1) Justice? No! 2) Jesus? Yes!

After the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup last June, hundreds of people rioted in the streets smashing cars, looting stores, and assaulting those who got in their way. It was the largest crime spree in the history of British Columbia. But it wasn’t until last week, five months after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran