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Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009

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The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Mission Trips Are Important

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013

based on 3 ratings

| 4,505 views

A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Run #3 Risky Business Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

| 2,195 views

The mission of the church (and individuals) is to demonstrate Christ’s love in ways which bring others to him and therefore is inherently risky.

Good morning everyone! Now, this is my third Prairiefest and we have been blessed year after year with a great partnership with the park district. We serve at the gates. We promote the event in the community and we’ve truly seen God at work in our community. All of which is a perfect example of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014

based on 9 ratings

| 9,270 views

7 frontrunners. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Real Life Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019

| 5,848 views

Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 29, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 2,650 views

I am a Christian because of the mysterious movement of the spirit of God in my life, the encouragement and teaching of my parents and my response to the void that only conscious discipleship of Christ could fill. This only begins the story!

Why I am A Christian The picture on the front of the pew bulletin sums up the journey before us. There is the central image of the cross with several symbols of holy Week. The palms are for the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem as the King riding on a colt rather than in a chariot. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Anglican

"The Finest Thing This Side Of Heaven”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 3,972 views

A sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester

“The Finest Thing This Side of Heaven”, a sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester Chaplain (LTC-Ret) Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The year was 1943. The USS Dorchester, a ship that once was a luxury liner, had been pressed into service and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Congregational

People Our Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

based on 208 ratings

| 7,424 views

There are just some people the church has to have.

PHIL. 4:1-7 "PEOPLE OUR CHURCH COULD NOT DO WITHOUT" A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! * Some of these churches pleased him, some of them disappointed him! B) It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! * In the text, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living Waters

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 8, 2001

based on 172 ratings

| 9,345 views

The woman at the well learned about living waters. When we are dry, we can receive living waters too.

Life can be pretty hard sometimes. When you’re in school or at work, it can be pretty hard to make it through the whole day. Then, you have to go home and do homework and work waiting for you at home. Sometimes, it seems like there’s never a moment’s rest. Or maybe our problem is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: United Methodist

What Difference Does Christmas Make?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 4,197 views

What is the significance of Christmas?

Good morning and Merry Christmas! Welcome to WestShore Community Church. Now, when you hear "happy holidays", what does that refer to? [Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Ramadan, Hindus - Pancha Ganapati, Buddhists - Bodhi Day (Dec. 8), Seinfeld - "Festivus", Christmas]. But this year, all of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 17, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 3,766 views

I talk about what makes Christ & Christianity unique from other religions.

“All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity” 5-19-01 One of the most popular television shows this year was Survivor—The Australian Outback. Millions and millions of viewers watched this show every week. Over a dozen folks were stranded in the middle of nowhere where they were divided up into two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Away

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 7,340 views

four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: *other

Contempt For God's Court Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 5,689 views

This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Round Tuit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 6,552 views

Many say we will serve Christ one of these days. But here we are a year has passed and many of us have never gotten around to it. In our text Christ addresses the problem of the “Round Tuit” lifestyle of so many.

ROUND TUIT LUKE 12:36-48 "…that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will" INTRODUCTION: We have come to the last Sunday of 2003. Over the past year we have preached and taught on salvation, discipleship, stewardship, separation, spiritual gifts, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

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