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Walking In Unity Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

Let’s face it. We all get into conflict—sometimes. Even with those close to us. How are we supposed to handle it? Is it okay to hate people? Can we disagree without being disagreeable? Unity chooses to believe that there is good in every person who is a C

Opening Activity: Acting out—Fight! Stage a fight with one of your adult volunteers—prepare him ahead of time, of course. Have the volunteer interrupt you and continue to talk while you’re talking. Ask him to stop talking several times. Then just lose it and start yelling, telling him to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Then" Or "Where Be”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

"Why is all this happening to me? I read the Bible, pray, attend church, and tithe." This is exactly what Gideon was saying when he said, "Why then?"

Hebrew 11:31, 32 Judges 6:1-16 "Why then" or “Where be” Israel has been over ran by the invasion of the Midianites. This was not primarily a military invasion like that of an army invading a land. This invasion was more of a gypsy-type migration. The Midianites came into the land of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Full Access To The Triune God

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 5, 2007

We Have Full Access to the Triune God 1) By grace through faith 2) For peace and hope

To what lengths would you go to gain access to someone famous? As a kid, I often went to baseball games a couple of hours early to get autographs from the players. That’s nothing compared to a friend of mine whose brother climbed up and through a heating duct so he could be directly above the stage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation 4-8

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 11, 2006

Part 2 of a 6 week study on the book of Revelation. Things aren’t always what they seem to be.

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Revelation 4:1-8:1 March 12th 2006 Last we covered the letters to the seven churches. Today we will be mainly concerned with a scroll and its seven seals. However, scene two must be set, and it is set dramatically by door standing open in heaven. Did you know ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Never Doubt Jesus Again

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 16, 2006

From Doubting Thomas to Apostle of Faith

Intro: we live in a society that likes to label people. If someone makes a certain mistake in their lifetime, some will label them for the rest of their lives, even though the person is much different than one event years ago. Labels are unfair because people grow, people change, people become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Simple Truths About Salvation

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

four simple truths about salvation

FOUR SIMPLE TRUTHS ABOUT SALVATION Romans 10:1-13 The humorous story is told of a baseball manger who decided to play a rookie in right field one day. The regular fielder wasn’t happy about it and loudly makes it know from the bench that it was a big mistake to play the kid. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006

Satan and his demons may appear to be gentle, but they are out to destroy your effectiveness in the Kingdom of God.

Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare (I Peter 5:8-9) 1. We were shocked by the tragic death of Steve Irwin. 2. Stingrays, normally friendly, bear a deadly sting. 3. We have an enemy that can appear graceful and good, Satan. 4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 reads, "…. For such men are false apostles, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on Peter and forgiveness

Peter stood tall among the disciples. He was one of Jesus closest friends and everyone knew it. While they sat at the table, Jesus began to describe the hard road he was about to face. In a moment that must have been very difficult for Jesus. He looks out at his disciples, his closest friends and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Playing By Ear Or The Book?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 26, 2005

In your oppinion, would playing church by ear be enough to get you to heaven?

ARE YOU PLAYING BY EAR OR BY THE BOOK James 1:22-25 22 But be ye doers of the word , and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word , and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

Basic introduction to Narnia story and comparison to the Kingdom of God

Nov 27, 2005 Advent 1 Template for planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michigan Felt Need: What does Narnia have to do with my Christian Walk? Hoped for results: To demonstrate how CS Lewis wrote about Narnia and how we can use the parallel of the Kingdom of God to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Attacks Of Satan

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

This message looks at the different areas in which Satan attacked Job.

The Attacks Of Satan Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:1-5 Introduction: Two worldy men saw an elderly churchgoer coming down the street. One man pointed toward her. “I’ll bet you can’t mention anybody that old Miss Thompson can’t find something good to say about” The ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Change In Leadership

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Aug 5, 2009

A sermon designed for pastors who are leaving a church and trying to prepare the congregation for the new pastor. An ideal sermon for an interim minister.

A Change of Leadership Deuteronomy 34:1-9 Introduction: A few weeks ago, Cathy and I were driving in the Houston area when we came across a bumper sticker that read, “I’ll keep my money, you keep the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9, Deuteronomy 34:1-34

Denomination: Methodist

Our Lord Appoints Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009

Epiphany 4(C) - Our loving Lord appoints us through divine grace, with a divine promise, and with his divine message.

OUR LORD APPOINTS US (Outline) February 1, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 4 -- Jeremiah 1:4-10 INTRO: Another new government administration brings another round of presidential appointments. The super bowl will choose another most valuable player. Such appointment or choices come with a certain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Candle And Cradle, Curse And Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009

Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.

Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 5, 2011

The deeper meaning of the baptism of Jesus

1 epiphany 11 “Baptism of Jesus” Matthew 3:13-17 Sometimes we aren’t sure if “now” is the right time for things. At the Jordan River, about 30 years after Jesus was born, now was the time. If you could go back and stand on the shoreline of that river in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican