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Widow Of Nain's Son Raised

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2012

What seems to be a passing incident turns out to be a deep and powerful picture of the tenderness of Jesus and of His mighty resurrection power.

WIDOW OF NAIN’S SON RAISED Luke 7:11-17 [Some of the material contained in this message is borrowed from Charles Spurgeon’s sermon on this passage] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jackie Cahill took her four-year-old great-grandson to Leavenworth National Cemetery where her husband is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proverbs 16 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 23, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter sixteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Sixteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter sixteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16:1 (NASB) This verse can be understood to mean that the final outcome ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

If you were able to pick a story from the Bible that showed you a form of faith that you, personally, could relate to . . . do you know who it is you would pick?

The Faith Factor Part 4: : "Faith Says Never Quit!" If you were able to pick a story from the Bible that showed you a form of faith that you, personally, could relate to . . . do you know who it is you would pick? To pick out a particular person, you would have to base it on what you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tithe

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

Sermon on the matter of tithing to the church.

Tithes Genesis 14:18-20 As I was preparing this message I couldn’t decide on how I wanted to start this morning. Maybe with a story, or an anecdote. But I don’t really know how. The topic this morning has caused a lot of people to get angry. It has caused some people to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gazing At The Cross

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012

A Good Friday sermon

A few years ago I witnessed a head on collision between two cars. The car about 300 metres in front of me collided head-on with a vehicle overtaking a truck in the opposite direction. I had a clear, unobstructed view of the incident. The cars collided head-on but off-centre. So they rotated when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Empty Easter Egg

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 13, 2012

We watch TV and go on the internet, and the advertisements tell us that we can be happy, sexy, rich, or famous, if we only buy a certain product. I remember buying the Ab Isolater that was going to give me washboard abs. Power 90 is going to make me los

Lesson from the Empty Easter Egg I recently came across this story, it was told by “Dear Abby”. A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was the custom in that wealthy neighborhood for the parents to give the graduate a car. "Bill’ and his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Other

One Cry Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! H

Series: One Thing Illustration: Years ago the movie “City Slickers” came out and there is a scene in the movie where one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing, what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy holds his finger up and says, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012

Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Engagement Party Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 24, 2012

In the midst of all the 'worship wars', it is important to buld a biblical foundation for worship.

“The Word on Worship: The Great Engagement Party” Leviticus 9:1-14 & Isaiah 6:1-8 During my sophomore year in college I learned that worship – which was instituted, commanded, and ordained by God – could be a real battle ground. Stunned as I was, it was good preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Hope!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2012

In a disbelieving world, we need to believe in the resurrection and the hope it gives us.

April 8, 2012 Easter Worship Hope is Real I’m not going to make this easy for you today! I have questions, we all do, don’t you? The range from the wild and weird and crazy to the really deep philosophical and spiritual questions. Today, I want to ask you this question ~ How do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Marked By Love - Test #3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.

Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

God So Loves

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 24, 2012

God's love for us is SO beyond our comprehension, yet He wants us to know the width, length, depth, and height of His amazing love. Though we can't fully understand we sure can experience His love.

GOD SO LOVES John 3:16 Introduction • If you could sum up the gospel in one Scripture verse what verse would you choose? You can’t do much better than John 3:16 • Most of us, if not all of us are familiar with this verse so I have chosen to read it from The Amplified Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2012

WE can enjoy freedom from condemnation in Jesus. Let us see how.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we remember those who have died for our freedoms. We honor them and we thank them for paying the ultimate price for their country. • One of the great things about living in America is our ability to live free! I pray we NEVER let that slip away from us as we become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 8:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Suffering

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 28, 2012

Let’s take a moment to see how like Job we can claim power through suffering.

The Power of Suffering What we learn from Job There is in the human condition a power that is often untapped. This power is suffering. Suffering is the human condition. No person who has lived or will on the earth will be exempt from difficult and trying times. Death comes to us all, and to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Fortune: Barabbas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2012

The face of Barabbas is truly the face of good fortune. Never has a better thing happened to a man on the day of his expected crucifixion. Jesus of Nazareth probably died on the cross that was prepared for Jesus Barabbas.

4-08-03 The Face of Fortune: Barabbas Text: Now the governor's custom was to release one Jewish prisoner each year during the Passover celebration--anyone they wanted…Then Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after he had whipped Jesus, he gave him to the Roman soldiers to be taken away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist