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I See Dead Men Walking Series

Contributed by Tony Clarke on Jan 6, 2002

Part 1 of a five part series that will be preached. Series is aimed to encourage increased committment to a life mission.

Text: Eph. 2:2-10 Theme: I See Dead Men Walking Ephes. 2:1-10 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; [2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2002

This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did. What does Jesus really mean when He tells us not to judge people? What do we need to do to obey it?

INTRODUCTION • Can you tell me the one verse in the bible everyone seems to have memorized? • How many times have we just taken a look at another person and made a judgment about them. We take one look at them and we think that we know everything about them? • What about the times when we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2007

The sign that we are a Christian is that we obey His word.

The Sign of a Christian Text: 1 Jn. 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Despite the "Do Not Touch" signs, a museum was having no success in keeping patrons from touching--and soiling--priceless furniture and art. But the problem evaporated overnight when a clever museum employee replaced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Through The Cross

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

We call it "Good Friday", but on that Friday when Jesus died seemed anything but good. But with the bad, there came hope.

HOPE THROUGH THE CROSS Area-wide Good Friday Service 2004 A. It is certainly great to see everyone here today for this area-wide combined Good Friday Service. Have you been BLESSED by being here TODAY? COMMENT: Our community has been through a lot lately with the devastating fire that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lordship Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 1, 2005

The basis of the disciple’s call to reach the unreached with the message of Jesus is ground in His authority.

Great Commission Series The Lordship of Jesus Matthew 28:18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO That’s quite a statement. Think about it a minute. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” The statement leaves no room for debate. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Tent: Content Or Discontent? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 93 to 95. Nothing new here (except # 9) but a source of illustrations

6 Steps for Simplicity Sermon for 3/13/2005 Introduction: Hakunamatata in Lion King. WBTU: A. Read Scripture for the morning: Philippians 4:11-13 B. Now, when I say that we should be content, I do not mean that we should be content with many of the things in this world. We should not be content ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The word vanity, used often in the Old Testament, means “to empty of con-tent, to make irrelevant.” That’s what the The third commandment is about emptying God’s name of significance; making it irrelevant; identifying God as something He is not.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” (Exodus 20:7) I played in a golf tournament the other day. I was in a foursome with three men whom I had never met. (The tournament format required that we be paired together because we all had similar handicaps. I didn’t know these guys because I make it a practice to never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Are You A Baptist ...?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 21, 2003

What makes you a Christian or a Baptist?

Are You Baptist By Birth? I run into many folks who they tell me that they were born Christians and raised in a Christian home. Many times I find out that these folks are not really Christians as some get saved later. Others have fruits that belie their profession. The Jews thought because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-9, 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does Jesus Really Claim To Be? - Part 5 Of Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part 5 of a series that examines The Da Vinci Code; exposing the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 5 “Who Does Jesus Really Claim To Be?” Pop culture on “Who Is Jesus?” – Video Clip (have clip earlier in service but refer back to it now) – no wonder so many are ready to accept Dan Brown’s claims in the Da Vinci Code. There don’t seem to be many who have really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Anyone Can Come To

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on how to be a church where anyone can come to. Points are based on the episode of the woman caught in adultery. (Title came from Barry McMurtrie; Outline came from Greg Nettle)

Sermon for 11/5/2006 John 8:1-11 A Church Anyone Can Come To Introduction: To paraphrase from his book Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis says, If anyone thinks that Christians regard sexual sin as the supreme evil, he is quite wrong. The sins of the flesh are bad, but they are the least bad of all ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Depth Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2006

When it come to grace, we are all in the same boat, we don’t deserve it but we desperately need grace.

The Depth of Grace Text: John 7:53-8:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. 155 people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Have No Illusions

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005

In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003

Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 3, 2008

Jesus never walks by us, and when He stops our faith will grow if we retell the stories of His touch.

Introduction: Jesus has traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Booths, which was one of the three festivals when faithful Jews would travel to Jerusalem. The other two are Passover and Shavuot (Pentecost). During the Feast of Booths which is seven days between late October and late November, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Claims: The True Identity Of Jesus, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 31, 2008

To accept Jesus results in eternal life; to reject Jesus results in condemnation.

To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. Liar, Lunatic, or Lord Everybody has an opinion about Jesus. Many see Him as a compassionate man. Some call Him a wise teacher. Others regard Him as a great prophet. But what did Jesus say about Himself? He ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-30

Denomination: Baptist