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The Ceo

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2003

based on 80 ratings

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Christ is our chief executive officer.

INTRO.- ILL.- On a trip through the hill country, a motorist stopped at a small country store for a soft drink. The owner/manager, who had been resting comfortably in a rocker on the front porch, got up and followed the customer inside. He said he had soft drinks in 20 oz. size only and they cost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Does The Gift Cost?

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 3,013 views

This sermon looks at the cost of the real gift of Christmas.

How Much Does The Gift Cost? Matthew 1:18 - 20 Luke 4:16-29, Mark 3:21, Matthew 1:24 - 25, Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 2:43-46, Luke 22:44, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Luke, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, December 15, 2003 I. A lot of the time when we think about Christmas we think about the benefits, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20, Acts 2:32

Denomination: Baptist

A Radiant Temple Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 9, 2003

based on 23 ratings

| 5,716 views

Sermon 3 on 1 Corinthians. This was written and preached by Steve Higgs, Associate Minister, MCC Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it….

Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it…. Which of the following statements best describes your feelings during that moment. We’ll take a little poll at the end of this. a. I feel an overwhelming desire to make a smart comment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

based on 606 ratings

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We’ve gone a long ways away from our roots as Americans. So, one of my goals is to do a little bit of educating. People need to know this, & if they don’t hear it at church, where will they hear it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon and the following one, "Blessed Is the Nation...Part 2," came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. At the time I prepared this sermon I was much more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

based on 79 ratings

| 14,135 views

This message came from a series I did entitled "Witnesses", focusing on those who were eyewitnesses of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a short dramatic monologue, which is included.

Peter Man, am I confused right now. They say, “when the goin’ gets tough, the tough…go fishin’.” Well, that’s where I am; I been fishin’ since I was 2 years old, me and Andrew; it’s the only life we ever knew…’til like three years ago. Pete’s the name; means “rock”. Yeah, that’s me, okay, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What A Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

based on 240 ratings

| 16,460 views

A look at the widow at Zarephath in light of mother’s day

You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experienceing had been the straw that broke the camels back. Well she should have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Master's Choice

Contributed by Zenola Diggs on Dec 21, 2000

based on 108 ratings

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A realization that God (The Master) can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

"THE MASTER’S CHOICE" Luke 1:26-35,38 Minister Zenola Diggs October 23, 1999 * First Sermon Service * Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Nashville, Tennessee INTRODUCTION: Many of you sitting here today have come to know Rodney and me as the "Marriage Ministers". We have spent many hours teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist

What Church (Vbs) Is All About

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 9,265 views

This message is a youth sermon to help young people understand the importance of church and Vacation Bible School.

WHAT CHURCH (VBS) IS ALL ABOUT James 1:19-22 INTRO.- What is church all about? And what about SS and VBS? I want to begin by sharing some stories I found which are about church, Sunday School and VBS. ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her students, “Do you believe that story about Lot’s wife ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Fruits From Faithful Followers

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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Generosity & celebration go hand in hand

Date: 04-8-01 Title: First fruits From Faithful Followers Bible Text: 2Chron. 31:1-12 Subject: How can we say Thank you to God? Complement: By being generous and celebrating all He has done! Main Idea: Generosity and celebration go hand in hand. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #2: Worship God Together In Spirit And In Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 10,476 views

Authentic worship is essential for any church to function in a God-honoring way. Authentic worship is discussed by honestly answering three important question.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: JOHN 4:21-24 TITLE: GUIDELINE #2: “WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” INTRODUCTION: A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gives Us A Fresh View On Marriage

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,540 views

A brief look at the purpose and layout of marriage through the Genesis account.

October 26, 2003 Genesis 2:18-24 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

based on 116 ratings

| 9,327 views

Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation For Marriage Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 14, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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First in series on marriage. Examines the biblical basis for marriage.

THE FOUNDATION FOR MARRIAGE (Marriage 1) I read the other day, about an 83 year old man who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day the man gathered his 4 nephews and announced that he was planning to get married. His nephews were in shock. One spoke up and said, “Uncle, are you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For The Groom

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 4, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,546 views

When God decided that we would be the Bride of Christ it was not because we came spotless and pristine. No Ezekiel says that when God found us we were abandon in a field and abhorred.

Longing For The Groom Ezekiel 16: 4-7 One of my favorite parts of being a minister is the ability to participate in weddings. I have participated in weddings in churches, chapels, beaches, backyards, and living rooms, weddings that cost thousand’s of dollars and weddings that cost $100.00. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training A Healthy Conscience

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 6,855 views

Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Mennonite

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