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Peace In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 30, 2008

Apart from Christ, there can be no peace.

Peace In Christ Text: Eph. 2:11-22 Introduction 1. There are a lot of differing opinions as to what brings peace. 2. Illustration: One man said, "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

As The Silver Is, So Are We Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 30, 2008

Part two focuses on the remaining traits of silver as compared to the Christian life.

As The Silver Is, So Are We Scripture: John 14:16-17; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Psalm 71:7; Romans 12:2 Introduction This is part two of my series “As The Silver Is, So Are We”. Last time I shared with you that I had received an email about the refining of silver. In that email, a women’s group was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation Of Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007

Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

The Foundation of Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Giving Father

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

A father’s Day message geared towards seeing how generous and ready to bless is our Father in Heaven.

A Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 There is a crisis of Fatherhood in America today. There is a whole generation of children who are growing up in one parent families (often with a mother) who do not have a good relationship with their father’s even if they know them at all. We have dead-beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

There Is Hope In Faith Full Living Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

The believers of the Old Testament teach us to anticipate heaven while evaluating earth. In other words, keep heaven in view while living in here on earth.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing A Great God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

Our purpose is not to build a great church, but to reveal a great God.

His name was Simon, but his friends called him Peter. If we translated his name into our language we would probably call him “Rocky” or “The Rock.” Peter was one of Jesus best students—one of his closest followers. He had heard most of Jesus sermons and parables. He had been present for most of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Team Player

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 2, 2004

As members of the Body of Christ we should not ask "What can the team do for me?" but rather "What can I do for the team?"

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Charismatic

The Storm Is Passing Over

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 3, 2005

A sermon of encouragement for the times when there are storms in our lives

THE STORM IS PASSING OVER WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING FOR ME?When you have finished reading this Bulletin, would you pass it on to someone you’ve been praying for; especially someone who does not – to your knowledge – have Christ for his or her Saviour?And then, if this Bulletin has been a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

Purpose Driven Life

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

What is your purpose in life?

Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what is it that drives you; what is your purpose. When you get to work, or when you go to school, what is it that makes you want to excel? As you think about this question, certain pictures ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus.

THIS BLOOD . . . TEXT: Colossians 1:20-23 Colossians 1:20-23 -- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Energized! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010

We need to allow the Holy Spirit to energize us God’s way! And we need to ask God to launch us into motion for eternity!

“Get Energized!” Props for illustrations through sermon: Sling Shot – with nerf balls, frozen water bottle –unfrozen water bottle- a ball-a cell phone. Introduction: What is energy? From my research I have discovered that energy changes things: a. Energy makes a ball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 12, 2010

Part 2 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

PRODUCERS OF A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-II—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Christian

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 15, 2010

This message brings to light several of Jesus' characteristic that we Christians should follow.

Text: “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). What do we mean by “a real Christian”? Many people say they are Christian. Out of curiosity, I have asked people how they know they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Stewardship Of The Garden Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2010

Why does Jesus tell us that each servant received only one mina? (as opposed to the parable of the talents). And what does this parable tell us about our role as stewards of God’s gift?

OPEN: A famous preacher once delivered a powerful sermon on the subject of “God’s Ownership” and – since it spoke of the things we have belonging to God - this made a certain rich member of the church a little upset. The wealthy man took the preacher to his home for lunch, and then walked him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unshackled Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Unshackled” Romans 3:24 November 2, 2008 Undoubtedly, it ranks as one of the strangest things that Scripture records God asking a person to do; it’s found in the second verse of the book of Hosea; allow me to paraphrase: God’s first word to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free