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Journey To Bethlehem Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 11,594 views

Mary & Joseph faced many obstacles before they could reach Bethlehem but God had their trip all planned out.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Determining Your Path

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 7, 2002

based on 194 ratings

| 21,086 views

A challenge to chart the course for the year by following the "Path of Life" that God has revealed.

Determining Your Path Text: Psa. 16:11 "Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures forever." Introduction: Today on this first Sunday of the year 2002, we stand facing the journey of the uncharted, not yet traveled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only Jesus

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 10,116 views

So what then do we mean by "Only Jesus"? Because what we believe is based on what the Bible says, we’ll allow the answer to come from Scripture.

Only Jesus If we were to ask some of the great Christian teachers to answer the question, "What one thing is necessary?", The great Apostle Paul might say - "Only Faith." (A favorite song of years gone by expressed it this way: "Only believe, only believe, all things are possible.") Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fall Down And Worship

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 7,355 views

WE MUST FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP JESUS BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WORTHY OF ALL OUR WORSHIP!

FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP REVELATION 1: 4-8/ 5:1-14 EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Little Girl byJohn M. Montgomery Her parents never took the young girl to church Never spoke of his name; never read her his word Two non-believers walkin’ lost in this world Took their baby with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,701 views

With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Understanding Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 7,363 views

Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

“Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

based on 198 ratings

| 53,907 views

The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,913 views

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Code Adam

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 5,383 views

Have you misplaced Jesus?

Code Adam Has anyone here ever misplaced anything? I’m not talking about losing something, I mean just misplaced it. You know that it’s just got to be somewhere in the house. It could be your keys, wallet or the instructions for the TV. That happened to me this week. I needed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A True Baby Dedication

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 1,608 ratings

| 282,350 views

really a parent dedication!--THE CONFIRMATION, THE CLARIFICATION, THE COMMITMENT, THE CLAIMING. Link to free Formatted Text Version and ready-made Powerpoint included.

GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website below... --------------------- Question: Have you ever given your children back to God? (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Where No Oxen Are The Barn Is Clean Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

based on 135 ratings

| 29,761 views

#7 in Proverbs and Parables series Matthew 24:45-51 with Proverbs If you want a clean, tidy church just get rid of the people. As God’s servants we are in the people business.

Where no Oxen are the Barn is Clean Proverbs 14-15 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 24:45-51 INTRODUCTION: You will notice in the parable _________________ read that the good servant did the job of overseeing other servants and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. If you’ve ever cooked for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excited Anticipation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 18,821 views

Abel and Enoch were unusual choices for the first representatives of God’s parade of faith. Why did God use them and what does this tell us about faith?

OPEN: In college, Ken Davis (a popular youth speaker) was asked to prepare a lesson to teach his speech class. They were to be graded on their creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." He spent 20 minutes carefully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dady Duty Fathers Day 2005

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 30, 2005

based on 164 ratings

| 22,628 views

Research shows that children take their spiritual lead from their Father. As we saw with the children on the Ramblin Road Trip. Life is full of choices so it is up to us as whether we teach our children to make right choices.

Intro: A small boy said, “Fathers Day is just like Mother’s day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift.” Illustration: family circus Sunday funnies. The little boy of the family is running crying mommy!!! If you looked closely in the cartoon you could see his knee ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,518 views

It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Jesus Wants Us To Understand The Whole Meaning Of His Command, "Sin No More"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 30 ratings

| 4,447 views

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc).

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc). The Lord wants us to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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