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Fellowship

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 22, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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What is Christian fellowship? why is it important? How do we do it?

I’ve never run a marathon, which probably doesn’t surprise most of you. Nor have I ever competed in a triathlon (although I do own an Ironman Triathlon wristwatch, which is almost the same thing). But what you may not know is that in high school, I was a runner. I lettered in cross-country, and my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

based on 29 ratings

| 4,054 views

Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection - Have You Tasted Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 4, 2002

based on 33 ratings

| 3,922 views

What the resurrection means to us today

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem  Caiaphas, the high priest, the one who rent his clothes when Jesus supposedly blasphemed by saying “He was the Son of God” tossed and turned  Everything was going according to plan, they had got permission from Pilate to kill him, and those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Laodicea Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 7,844 views

This is the last in a series of eight sermons looking at the seven churches of Asia

And so he had come to the end of his journey. It seemed like a life time ago that he read the first letter to the church that was situated in the city of Ephesus. Since then he had travelled to five other cities and read to them the words of the risen Christ. Words of commendation and words of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Chilling Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 4,148 views

Jesus understood when, how, and why to "chill": when His emotional energies had been drained; how to back off the need to be needed; and for the purpose of providing a still point of healing for others.

If there is any one thing that distinguishes my generation and later generations, like the Gen-xers, it is that we have totally different attitudes about work and play. We are light years apart about what we expect from work or what we want from play. People born before and during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 10,996 views

A lesson from the Israelites crossing the Jordan River, and its relation to us in our lives for giving our lives fully to God, trusting for miracles, and trusting for Salvation.

?Memorial Stones? Stand & Read: Joshua 4:20-24 ?And those twelve stones which they had taken from the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal. [21] And he said to the sons of Israel, "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, ’What are these stones?’ [22] then you shall inform your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:20-24

Denomination: Other

I Believe In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 6, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 10,752 views

I believe in Jesus Christ because: 1. He makes life work. 2. He is the only way. 3. I have experienced him. 4. He is Lord.

It was a beautiful summer evening in Shadyside, Ohio, where I had taken the youth group down to the Ohio River for our meeting. It was an interesting time, not only because we had fun talking and eating by the fire, but also because we had unexpected visitors. From across the river, at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 5,479 views

This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 139:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Revival Triggered By Demons

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 9,105 views

The demons who chased off the seven sons of Sceva triggered a revival that spread throughout Asia. If God can use demons to start a revival, surely He can use those who are called by His name.

A REVIVAL TRIGGERED BY DEMONS by Pastor Jim May Acts 19:10-20, "And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So that from his body were brought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Your Resources Are Running Low Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 10, 2005

based on 74 ratings

| 9,966 views

How Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000 teaches you where to find the means to live by when your resources are running low.

We’re in the series on the seven conversations with Jesus that preceded His "sign" miracles in John’s Good News account. The setting for this week’s conversation between Christ and his disciples and the performance of his miracle is simple. Thousands of people had been listening to Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,644 views

The loving father in the parable of the Lost Son gives us some great lessons in love.

Family Valued Lessons in Love June 19, 2005 “Bad dad.” That’s what my six-year-old son Ben calls me when I say or do something to discipline him. I know, those of you who have older kids are thinking, “It’s only begun.” Being a parent isn’t easy, and to be truthful, everybody’s dad is flawed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 9,041 views

Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:167-176

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Change Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2004

based on 368 ratings

| 54,166 views

Someone has said that the only people that like change are wet babies... and even they aren’t too excited about it. Consider what happened when God brought change to the early church.

OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became convinced that the Model T (which had been in production for 4 years now) had to be updated. But, the only problem was - Henry Ford loved his creation so much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compelling Compassion

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

based on 75 ratings

| 21,007 views

It’s easy to ignore the needs of others and excuse ourselves. This sermon challenges us to stop and make time for the people God puts in our lives

Compelling Compassion Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: God’s compassion compels him to act on our behalf Doctrine: Attributes of God: Compassion Need: God gives us compassion to meet the crisis Image: Forrest Gump on the first day of school Mission: Have compassion for those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Ethelene Hall

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 8,159 views

This is a eulogy for a Christian woman who was a 40 year member of the church and died at age 81.

Ethelene Amelia Hall 2/22/2002 Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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