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Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004

Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Child, A Messiah

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 6, 2004

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "A child, A Messiah"   "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Doubt Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2004

Should Christians ever doubt - and what should we do if we do?

Doubt: Mt 11:1-15 This morning’s Gospel reading shows how doubt comes to that great man of God, John the Baptist. How come you might ask? Last week’s reading showed John the Baptist being very sure that Jesus was the Messiah. He had heard the words of God the Father announcing that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consistently Inconsistent

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004

A Character study on the life of Peter

Consistently Inconsistent A Character Study on Peter INTRODUCTION: Looking at the life of Peter, it is easy to make comparisons. One of the most vivid would be to that of the Prophet Elijah. Peter seems to be the New Testament Elijah, at least in his emotions. Up and down in relatively short ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Young Person For Our Time: Joseph

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Joseph was a young person who can still mark us! Even thousands of years later! A dreamer that God employs...

UN MODÈLE DE JEUNE POUR NOTRE EPOQUE : JOSEPH Lecture : Gense 37/ 34 ; 41/37-43. L=histoire de Joseph, n=est pas fictive c=est la pure réalité. Il est allé aussi bas que l=homme puisse aller, et il est aller aussi haut que l=homme puisse tre placé. D=un puits profonds  la ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:34, Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

Why John The Baptist?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003

Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Inventory In The Pig Pen Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

Inventory in the Pig Pen

Introduction A. Inventory Time 1.When a businessman must take time to count all his possessions 2. The time when the facts are must be faced for profit or loss B. The young man who took inventory in a pig pen 1. When all was counted, he found he had great loss 2. His resolution, "I will arise and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003

John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Man With The Foot Shaped Mouth And The Cross Shaped Heart

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 11, 2005

Peter, In all His faults was still worthy to serve Christ

1. WHO WAS THIS MAN SIMON? • He was the third disciple called by Jesus (VS 42) • Andrew 1st and John 2nd • Peter was Andrews brother (VS 40) • Jesus recognized Simon before he was officially introduced • He immediately recognized Simon’s leadership qualities and changed his name • This was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2004

Stephen had rights - he could have walked away from the confrontation with the Jews - but as a Christian he had responsibilities. The challenge is how to balance these

Acts 7:51-60: Stephen Story: 26 Christians were executed at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who was to die for his Christian witness along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the evening before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Anglican

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Philip The Evangelist Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2005

Witnessing in the power of the Spirit

PHILIP THE EVANGELIST Acts 8:1-25 Intro.: What is evangelism? What is an evangelist? (Wait for answers) Jesus said in His final words, “Go, be my witnesses here and everywhere,” “Go and make disciples of all nations.” To evangelize is to tell the good news of Jesus. “Gospel” = “evangel” = ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed