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Baptizing Into The Name... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001

based on 174 ratings

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The Great Commission is intriguing in what it says and what it doesn’t. Consider the mystery & the power of Christian baptism.

OPENING: A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 13, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 8,773 views

The humility essential for motherhood is a picture of the humility of Christ.

Mother’s Day was first officially observed in the United States in 1914. And ever since then, it has been the annual goal of candy makers, greeting card companies, florists, and restaurant owners to persuade you that the best way to show appreciation to your mother on her special day is to spend as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - "Integrity"

Contributed by T. Scott Womble on May 14, 2001

based on 149 ratings

| 22,491 views

The world needs men with integrity! It needs men who are incorruptible, complete, and honest.

Father’s Day - “Integrity” INTRO In the book “The Day America Told the Truth” (1991), the authors (James Patterson & Peter Kim) relate the stunning results of a question which was asked of Americans. The question was simply this: What are you willing to do for $10 million? 2/3 of those polled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Salvation In Philippi Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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Compares the salvation of Lydia, the possessed slave girl and the Philippian jailer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 29 “THE STORY OF SALVATION IN PHILIPPI” Acts 16:11-40 Every morning and every evening the head of a Jewish household would pray, giving thanks that God had not created him “a Gentile, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Naked And Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 29,681 views

Building trust within a marriage. God wants us to be uninhibited, transparent within marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 2, Naked and not ashamed: trust. Genesis 2:20-25. May 27 The book of Genesis records for us the original marriage, Adam and Eve’s, and it describes for us what marriage was intended to be by God. God placed these two together in the Garden of Eden and gave them to each ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25, 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All You Need

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 26, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 12,433 views

Mark 6:52 connects the miracles of walking on the water and the feeding of the multitudes with this conclusion: Jesus is all you need.

Mark 6:45-52 – All You Need Bob heard a rumor that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birth-day, Bob his good friend Brian headed out to the lake. "If they did it, I can too!" he insisted. When Bob and Brian arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Imagining Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 7,164 views

The second commandment keeps us from putting God "in a box"

Beyond Imagining Introduction Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Malachi's Mirror (Part One)

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Aug 9, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 7,783 views

As we look into the face of God, we see His holiness and our sin. Thank God He is at work in us to transform us into His image from glory to glory.

Cape Fear Alliance Church Sunday Morning, August 30, 2003 (AM) Malachi’s Mirror! (Part One) Malachi 1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A mirror is a very revealing thing. It generally shows whatever is in front of it . . . warts and all. -It can tell you when you’re having a bad hair day, or when ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 16,824 views

What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

Experience The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 12,515 views

Learn to give in ways that bring joy to others and to yourself

This is the fourth message in our series on experiencing joy. By now you know that joy is a matter of spirit and not circumstance. Furthermore, joy comes by obedience to God’s Spirit and His word and not by accident. When we discipline our thoughts, actions and relationships according to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003

based on 79 ratings

| 16,293 views

This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 7,879 views

Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Sheep

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

based on 174 ratings

| 25,009 views

Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." But will He find us to be His worthy sheep?

Worthy Sheep John 10: 7-15 April 21, 2002 Today, from the Gospel of John, we have the words of Jesus explaining His role to the Pharisees… Once again, they question Jesus as to “who He is,” and He answers them – “I am the Good Shepherd…” That’s who Jesus is – but He goes on to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-15

Denomination: Methodist

Not Far, But Not In Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 7,382 views

This is the seventh and final installment in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12. This final message is evangelistic in nature.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 October 13, 2002 Not Far, But Not In Today we conclude a series begun a few weeks ago which I entitled “Priority 1”. We began by saying that churches manage to busy themselves with a variety of pursuits, some of them quite wholesome and valuable. At the same time, it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Closeness With The Father - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005

based on 42 ratings

| 7,811 views

This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

Our key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Last week we talked about intimacy. - Intimacy isn’t just about sex. - A close friendship has intimacy, belonging to someone ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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