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0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006

Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Wonder

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006

God wants us to be people that amaze the world. Our behaviour should be such that the world is astonished by us. We can be a wonder for Jesus as many are wonders for Satan.

The Seven Wonders of World Opening song Closing Song Scipture Reading: Ps. 71:1-8 Introduction The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The statute of Zeus at Olympia, The temple of Artemeus at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus of Rhodes and The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-8, Genesis 6:5-8, Hebrews 11:24-25, Numbers 12:1-7, Job 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Is The Price Really Right? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

When it comes to marketing Christianity, Peter had it all wrong. But he tells it as it is, and maybe we need to refresh our memories: Christianity is not a bed of roses –not yet.

Is the Price Really Right? (I Peter 4:1-6) 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah’s bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn’t leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. If she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mutant Generation Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006

Christians have been transformed (or perhaps you could say mutated by Jesus Christ), and though they stand apart from the world, they still fight to save the world that would persecute and hate them

A "Mutant" Generation (A Hollywood Jesus) -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence I. One of this summer¡¦s most anticipated movies is X-men 3: The Last Stand based upon the marvel comic¡¦s series of Stan Lee. I grew up reading this comic series and what I liked about it was that originally, Stan Lee used ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Down But Not Out

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 1, 2006

Many are going through difficult times and struggling with major issues: health, or finances, besetting sins, family matters, or a myriad of other battles. There’s hope - don’t lose heart.

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Participation?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2007

A sermon on Nehemiah 12 on characteristics of a great celebration (worship service). Must have preparation and participation!

Sermon for 2/18/2007 Introduction: A. Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” B. Worship really isn’t a fair word for what we do here on Sunday mornings. It is more like a celebration. Jesus Christ has risen and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Upstairs

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 24, 2007

This sermon deals with the humanity of Christ and the Priest in heaven making intercession for the saints.

“The Man Upstairs” TEXT 1 Tim. 2:5-8 (KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; [6] Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. [7] Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Hang Up Your Harps & Don't Stop Singing

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007

Eulogy for Derro "Smitty" Smith, a faithful church organist. Sermon can be easily adapted to encourage continued Chritian service.

Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Time Management Or Time Godagement

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon that looks at the use of time looking at the lives of Noah and Jesus for inspiration - borrows from both the internet and sermon central. preached well.

Time Management. or Time Godagement GE 6:22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. This morning I want to talk about the most dangerous weapon in the world that is forged against the church and the Kingdom of God. Do you know that the misuse of this weapon by Christians is a primary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Be

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 10, 2007

To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The simpl

To Be To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The popular interpretation of the speech holds that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying For A Buck Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 26, 2007

This is the Sixth in our CSI series looking at Crimes and deaths in the Bible. This week we look at what we can learn from the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira

It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? The church is seeing astronomical growth, thousands of people are coming to the faith and with that come practical problems and practical solutions. The apostles are working full time to administer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preach The Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by James May on Dec 28, 2008

Our message today is that same that John the Baptist had - preach repentance and salvation and remission of sin because Jesus is coming soon.

Preach the Coming of Jesus By Pastor Jim May Luke Chapter 3:2-18 God’s plan for the salvation of man was coming to pass. Jesus had been born in Bethlehem and he began to grow and gain wisdom and stature; gaining favor with both God and man. He learned quickly and, at 12 years of age, we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation's Form Letter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Dealing with the seven letters to the churches in Asia Minor.

Revelation’s Form Letter Rev. 2:1-3:22 Sept. 21, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Opening story B There are seven letters to seven different churches in Asia Minor (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The ‘be' Attitudes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2009

An introductory sermon to a series on the Beatitudes.

Jesus is in the happiness business. We find Him using the word, “blessed” nine times in our text. The word simply means “happy” in the genuine sense of internal joy. So it is that Jesus shares with us in these verses the secrets to true happiness. Now, one will quickly notice as he reads what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist