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The Yellow Light

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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We need to slow down and remember the reason for the season

The Yellow Light This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores have the trees and Christmas decorations on display. They’re running sales trying to encourage all of us to spend, spend, spend. Elevators are filled with all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is For Losers

Contributed by Chris Mason on Dec 21, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 5,475 views

The birth of Christ is for the weak and weary, the sinful and shameful, the harassed, helpless and for those without hope!

Intro. Read Luke 2:1-20 Isn’t that a wonderful passage! Celebrating a baby born in a manger. The birth of Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! It leaves you with a nice, warm feeling on the inside. But the more that I read this story the more I am convinced of this one simple, yet profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ya'll Come

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 23, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 9,716 views

God’s invitations are open to everyone.

Ya’ll Come As I was working on this sermon one evening, researching the text and thinking about what this passage was saying to me and what I was to share with you about this particular passage at this particular point in time, I was watching one of my all-time favorite movies, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 3 Of 8 - Giving And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

based on 111 ratings

| 17,593 views

Dispel the myth that preachers just want you to give so they can line their pockets. There are even greater benefits for the giver.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 3 - Giving and Church “God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” 1 Corinthians 9:7 (MES) “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. “ Deuteronomy 10:14 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 116 ratings

| 28,631 views

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations Acts 11:22-26 Illustration:Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward. 1. Have you ever wondered how to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Never Thought It Would Be Like This!"

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 59 ratings

| 5,090 views

What do you do when life disappoints you?

"I never thought it would be like this!" What do you do when life disappoints you Romans 12:1-2 Have you ever played Bible Trivia? I've played it twice--the first and the last time. My father and I, both pastors, were on a team against my sister and my mother. Our team took a real drumming. I'm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

based on 307 ratings

| 22,183 views

This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

"What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Jews Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 3,576 views

A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 18, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 12,794 views

Cubs’ fans blame curses and a kid but not their own team for their failures. We will blame anyone and anything rather than take repsonsibility for ourselves and our moral failures, teen pregnancy, violence, evil during Halloween. God says no more!

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris How many of you know about Billy Sianis’ goat? Sianis, a local tavern owner, tried to bring his goat into Game 4 of the 1945 World Series at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:25-32, Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

Evolution Of Rebellion I Series

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 4,062 views

How sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion

The Evolution of Rebellion Review Psalm 19: 1-6 – General Revelation Psalm 19: 7-10 – Specific Revelation Psalm 19: 10-11 – Transitional Truth Psalm 19:12 – 14 – Spiritual Revelation Every sin has in it the very venom of rebellion 1. Who can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Sunday Super

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,077 views

We can make every Sunday super, even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday.

Making Sunday Super Even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday I. What makes Sunday super? Is it a football game? Or is it something else? We live in a society that is obsessed with sports. They say that more people watch TV on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day. And what do they watch? The State ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:24-25, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Able

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 2, 2009

based on 34 ratings

| 48,374 views

Looks at God’s ability to accomplish the impossible. - Expanded outline

OUR GOD IS ABLE - Daniel 3:8-29 King Nebuchadnezzar set up a statue and told all the people they had to bow down and worship it whenever the music was played. Everyone in the area obeyed except for these 3 men. Notice, the enemies of God’s people took this opportunity to accuse these 3 men, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Program Of Progress Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 6,458 views

Just as we expect our children to grow, mature, and excell, God expects the same from His children. We can either falling back, or"Take it to the next level."

Taking It To The Next Level “Program of Progress” By:Pastor Donny Granberry For the next couple of weeks or so we are going to be looking at different means of taking it to the next level. When many students graduate High School, they will go to a College or University to further their education ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How To Fall Into Defeat”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 6, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 3,370 views

The factors that contributed to Israel’s defeat at Ai are the same which contribute to the defeat of God’s people today.

The people of Israel had just experienced a miraculous victory over the city of Jericho. The next city for them to conquer was the city of Ai. The forces of Ai were much smaller than were the forces of Jericho, but much to the surprise of the army of Israel, rather than defeating the army of Ai, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Not One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 13, 2007

based on 68 ratings

| 26,782 views

Pharaoh had a frog problem, In this message we find out how he got rid of them, and how you can too. You don’t have to put up with frogs one more day.

At one time or another we have all had them, some of us have had them worse than others. Many of you listening to me right now have them, ( your are infected). The bad thing about them is (They’re contagious). No I’m not talking about the mumps or the measles This is far worse than that ( I’m ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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