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This Is My Inauguration

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Lutheran

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s work will depend on his power, not just on our ability or resources

We come today to what is the central theme of the book of Zechariah; to the question of the completion of the Temple and how this is to be accomplished. What we find here is a vision (vs1-4), a message from God (6-10a), and an explanation, to some extent at least, of the vision (10b-14). You ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 4

BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the projected 2007 U.S. average spent on a wedding is $27,690. On average most consumers will spend $800 to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is My Son

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon for a Covenant Servie based on the baptism of Jesus

The gospel reading for today is the baptism of Jesus. We are only given a brief account of what happened in the passage we heard from Matthew’s gospel so we have to try to imagine the scene. I doubt though if it even began to approach the woman in Liverpool who arrived on the doorstep of a vicar, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

If My People . . .

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 2, 2008

The greatest institution in and for this nation is not the white house but the church house and the strength of a nation is found in strong families and strong churches.

If My People . . . Griffith Baptist Church – 7/6/08 A.M. Service Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:12-16 Key verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009

We need to rely upon the power of God’s Spirit. His power removes obstacles, not ours. And His power works through you and me. God is not looking for our power but our participation, our availability and not our abilities.

Many people believe that to survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, and unbending. • But can we? Can we always be tough and strong? No. We all need God’s help. Zerubbabel has an enormous responsibility to rebuild the Temple. • The task was daunting. He faced many problems – the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Dilemma

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 21, 2008

Key Verse Mt 27:22 -- 1 What Will I Do With Jesus? -- 2. What Can I do With Jesus -- 3. What Must I Do With Jesus

- A dilemma is a problem offering two solutions or possibilities, of which neither is comfortable - Like choosing between cake and salad - Exercise & Sleep - Work & Play ❶ What Will I Do With Jesus? - It All has To Do With Where I Am Looking The spider monkey lives in the trees of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

This Is My Story

Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008

God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Son... If

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

This message is a broad introduction to Proverbs 2:1-5 and focuses on: The Spirit of this Age, Spiritual Fathers and Long-term vision

My Son…if… Proverbs 2:1-5 Intro.: These words of Solomon in Proverbs 2 are directed toward his son, but they are also a directive from the Lord to his children. When God says “My son”, our hearts should awaken to His wholehearted devotion to us, just like the prodigal’s father in Luke 15:20, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

My Gospel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if given by Paul. Against trusting in ritual, correct ideas, or emotion, trust the grace of Christ given in personal relationship with Him.

Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Oh.. almost didn’t see you there. See what large letters I make when I am writing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Vision

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2007

This is the vision statement given by me at Church at the Mission before the congregation vote for the new Lead Pastor.

Matthew’s Vision Statement for Church at the Mission (CATM) – November 11, 2007 I’ve been asked to share a little about my vision for CATM. Vision is an important thing. God says that without a vision, the people perish. Vision is partly a dream, partly a goal or objective; it is partly a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Disciples

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2010

What does it take to be an authentic disciple of Christ Jesus?

Luke 14: 25 - 35 / My Disciples Intro: A wise grandfather once told his grandchild the following story: “One day as I sat quietly with my dog in the sun of the front porch a large white rabbit suddenly ran across in front of us. The dog jumped up and took off after that big rabbit and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Love -

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about love this week. I don’t know what made the subject cross my mind…. The stores have had valentine’s day decorations up since at least New Year’s. I was a little shocked when I saw them but, I was able to ignore that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

If My People

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2009

Using our greatest weapon in order to defeat our greatest enemy and bring revival to our land.

If My People… 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. The sentence, as it continues, forms what is probably the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is My Story

Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009

A message that deals with the change God makes when one gives their life to Christ in faith and the end result of sharing that story with others.

FBMB October 11, 2009 Sunday Morning This Is My Story Deuteronomy 6:23; 9:1 Intro.: Today we continue in our message theme series, “This Is My Story.” Every believer is being encouraged to write their story of how they met Christ and how Christ changed their life. Also want to encourage you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist