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All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Sep 15, 2002

Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. So, yes, there’s sin in the world, but the Scripture is not saying, "There’s sin in the world", but rather, "All Have Sinned!"

All Have Sinned A Sermon by Dr. Neil Chadwick Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. Here are but a few examples of news items this week: A 23-year-old man has been charged with murdering three young brothers who were killed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Highway

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 23, 2002

A guide to victorius living using the vision of Isaiah

The Highway Isaiah 35; 8 “And a highway will be there, it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. Vs 9 No lion will be there nor any ferocious beast get up on it; they will not be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: *other

Would You Too Reject Him?

Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002

In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Step Up To Blessings 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Part two of a two part message on the beatitudes.

28, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings II Review: Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practical Lessons From Impractical Parades

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Entering Jerusalem Jesus teaches us much

I magine that most of us have been to the Rose Festival Parade at some time in our lives and sat along MLK and waited for the floats and bands to come along. Some of us have gotten there just before it started. Others have purchased seats from which to view it and still others of us have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellowship: It Ain't About Potlucks

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

The nature of Fellowship and why we mess it up so badly

An interview with Tia and Tamara Mowry, the stars of WB’s Sister, Sister yielded a very mature comment from these then 19 years old. One of them said (they’re exact twins); “A lot of girls expect this prince to come into their life on a white horse and make everything wonderful. What the Lord told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham - Faith & Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 3, 2005

Do you ever make mistakes? Believe it or not, so did Abraham! Learn what he learned from his mistakes - and how we really can trust God to take care of us.

Things to understand about Abraham: 1. The focal point of Genesis (not even the creation) but the call of Abraham – everything before builds to Abraham and everything after builds on Abraham 2. He is the most respected man on the earth (even more than Jesus) not from importance but sheer numbers ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Calming The Storm Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007

1 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on calming the storm. It was presented at our annual outdoor worship at a band shell in Lansing, MI

Calming the Storm August 26, 2007 Band Shell Sunday Part One: What are you afraid of? Ferris Wheels Have you ever been afraid? I have been. I don’t mind working on roofs and climbing a ladder but there are some moments on the edge of a roof I feel like I’m about to pitch right off the edge and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:35-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mighty God? Well, Duh!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

God reveals Himself in a mighty way through His creation. He gives us a proper perspective of ourselves and a proper perspective of the universe.

Charlie Brown and Lucy and Linus are lying on the ground, looking up into the sky. Lucy says, "If you use your imagination, you can see lots of things in the cloud formations. What do you think you see, Linus?" Linus responds, "Well, those clouds up there look like the map of the British Honduras ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drifting From God

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 27, 2007

A simple warning to spiritual drifters.

Drifting Proverbs 27:8 “As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.” 1Cor. 9:27 “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” Proverbs 14:12-16 (12) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:8

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The Beauty Of God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 12, 2007

Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His Divine Goodness? Do you think if someone would behold His Awesome Beauty, he could ignore or respond negatively?

“One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (Psalm 27:4, NIV). Are you aware of “the beauty of the Lord”? Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Brokenness

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Brokenness is the process of surrender or our heart, mind, and body to Christ

Brokenness John 12:20-21 There are several indicators of a strong, healthy church: wet eyes, bent knees, and broken hearts. 1. Brokenness is a process and maturity that often originates, with simple curiosity. Many have only wished to see or hear a man who speaks much of Jesus, his miracles, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Mighty God!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

There is a great distinction between the Creator and the creation. God is the creator. He alone is wothy to be praised.

Charlie Brown and Lucy and Linus are lying on the ground, looking up into the sky. Lucy says, "If you use your imagination, you can see lots of things in the cloud formations. What do you think you see, Linus?" Linus responds, "Well, those clouds up there look like the map of the British Honduras ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist