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What Do We Do When In Troublee

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001

What did Nehiamh do when he heard of the trouble facing Gods city

“REBUILDING THE WALLS” What do we do when facing troubles (Part 1) Nehemiah 1:1-4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country. When he went to buy his ticket, he was informed that first class seats were $50. Second class seats were $30. Third class seats were ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Your Struggle?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia.

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia. Luke, who is the author of the Book of Acts tells us that Paul and some of his followers were evangelizing in the surrounding area when they become embroiled in a conflict that pits religious, economic and class ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Memorial Day Message

Contributed by David Moe on Jul 22, 2006

This message was delivered to a secular audience at the cemetery in Reed City, MI on Memorial Day, 2006.

Address given Memorial Day, 2006, at Reed City Cemetery by Rev. David Moe, Pastor of Hersey Congregational Church … “(O)ne nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” In this brief message I’ve been asked to deliver this morning, I’d like to focus on just two of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Bible Church

A Reminder To Remember And Repeat.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 2, 2003

when Paul went to the major cities, he did not go there to see the wonders of the world.

A reminder to remember and repeat. Romans 15: 14 -- 33. 11/02/03 Paul tells his readers in verse 14 that he is sure they were already aware of the things he wrote them and not only aware of them but able also to teach others. Then the question must be asked, why did Paul write the letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 25, 2001

This message was delivered the Sunday following the New York City World Trade Center tragedy.

Title: ?Why?? Scripture: Lk 13: 1-5 Type: Special Occasion ? Sept. 11, 2001 Bombing Where: GNBC 9-16-01 Intro: On Tuesday morning I was reading the Cedar Rapids Gaz., and drinking my coffee when came upon an interesting editorial for the day. Bill Ferguson, columnist for the Warner Robins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why?

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 25, 2001

This message was delivered the Sunday following the New York City World Trade Center tragedy.

Title: ?Why?? Scripture: Lk 13: 1-5 Type: Special Occasion ? Sept. 11, 2001 Bombing Where: GNBC 9-16-01 Intro: On Tuesday morning I was reading the Cedar Rapids Gaz., and drinking my coffee when came upon an interesting editorial for the day. Bill Ferguson, columnist for the Warner Robins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb Is The Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

The Lamb is ranked beside the Lord God Almighty as the Temple and the Light in the city of New Jerusalem.

THE LAMB IS THE LIGHT. Revelation 21:10; Revelation 21:22-27; Revelation 22:1-5. This is part of John’s vision of the holy city (Revelation 21:2), “that great city, New Jerusalem” (Revelation 21:10). New Jerusalem is so vast, that John had to be placed on “a great and high mountain” in order to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22-27, Revelation 21:10, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: No More Living A Half-Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2012

This is a short sermon for a baptism service at an inner-city mission church www.ysm.ca

We’re here today to celebrate the baptism of 6 and the child dedication of 6. There is something monumental about a day like today. There’s something huge in the decision to follow Jesus in the waters of baptism. The infants who are being dedicated here today or having infant baptism ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incarnation Of The Word

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2022

This is a message given to the staff of an inner-city mission in Toronto, Ontario during Advent 2022.

The Incarnation of the Word I love the accounts of the nativity, the birth of Christ that we find in the gospels. I love the story, I love lingering with the story, I love its innocence, its directness and its simple beauty. I also love it because I love understatement. Before going to seminary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

Saints we are seeing an ever growing shift in spiritual focus in our world, one that is off the Church and on to Jerusalem. In the eyes of the world “The Church” is becoming less relevant and Jerusalem is becoming more and more relevant.

Pentecost 2018 Acts 2:1-8 Get Fired UP! As I share and review the glorious news of Pentecost today I must also prepare you the Church for the glorious end of “The Church Age” which we see all around us. Time as we know it is near an end for the "Church Age". We “The Church” marvel at this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letters To The Seven Churches - No 6 Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

The city of Philadelphia was founded by King Eumenes about 200 years before the birth of Jesus. It was named after his brother who was called Attalus Philadelphus. The name of the town, which is Greek, means literally the City of brotherly Love.

The Letter to Philadelphia Reading Rev 1:9-11 & 3:7-13 The city of Philadelphia was founded by King Eumenes about 200 years before the birth of Jesus. It was named after his brother who was called Attalus Philadelphus. The name of the town, which is Greek, means literally the City of brotherly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rich Poor Church (Smyrna) Part 1 Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that res

Introduction The city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that resembled a crown. It was also called “The Flower of Asia.” When the city chose a motto to be imprinted on their coinage, they chose the phrase “First in Asia in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Bless And Enlarge Our Territory

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 22, 2013

This is a sermon I delivered during the 2nd year Anniversary of our Church in Ajman City. This is one of the seven churches we planted in the Emirates as a result of our Vision 2013, the vision of planting churches in the key cities of UAE.

The Lord Will Bless and Enlarge Our Territory 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment and if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice Always Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Philippian while under house arrest chained to two Romans guards around the clock. He may also be executed for his faith in Jesus as the Christ. Yet, through it all, Paul is able to rejoice.

A. Philippians 4:4-8 (READ) 1. Today we begin a series of lessons corresponding with our Small Group Study entitled: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING” based on the book by Max Lucado, who based his book on this passage. 2. This is a timely SUBJECT, because ANXIETY has greatly increased over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2007

God calls us to go. Into our communities. Into the broken parts of our cities. He promises to go with us and to make us a blessing. To reach the cities for Christ through his highly imperfect church. Improbable? Impossible. Then it must be God!

Sermon for CATM - August 26, 2007 - “Go!” Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 28:16-20 If you were here last Sunday you heard Maryellen’s message. It was, as usual for her, pretty extraordinary. When we’re given a chance by God to really hear what He is saying to us as a congregation, I always feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational