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The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Thing Called Grace

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

I received the outline for this message from a local Nazarene colleague. It draws a comparison between the grace Christ extended to the lady caught in adultery and the grace shown by the elements of the communion table.

THIS THING CALLED GRACE John 8:2-11 When I was in Grade 1, I was almost caught throwing rocks. It was during the lunchtime recess when my cousin and I decided the most productive thing to do was to throw rocks. We were not throwing rocks at the school. We were not trying to smash out windows. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Monumental

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 27, 2019

This sermon was preached at a church celebrating their 164th anniversary. We must not forget the blessings of the past because they serve as powerful reminders that whatever we face now or in the future as individuals or as a church, God is able.

A friend of mine, pastor out at Long Church, was late to one of our weekly lectionary meetings. When he got there, he showed us a picture on his cell phone that explained why he was late. About a dozen goats had gotten loose in the church cemetery. Three of them were standing on tomb ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 4:19-24, Mark 16:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Rock: To Grip Or To Let Go Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 21, 2009

Jesus gave each person an opportunity to step towards God or step away from Him, depending upon what they did with the rock in their hand.

Your Rock: Gripping It or Letting Go John 7:53-8:11 (NKJV) (Have a basket of rocks available so everyone can take one during the service when offered.) * This passage stated not to be in the earliest texts. * Text and context even questions whether it was written by John. * Some translations and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Woman In Darkness

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 12, 2007

Evangelistic Message

Title: The woman in darkness John 8: 2 And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and He sat down and began to teach them. 3 And the scribes and the Pharisees *brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, 4 they *said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Landmark Legacies

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 16, 2015

Dads can give their children landmarks to help direct their journey with God.

1. A custom in ancient times: When something significant happened regarding God (or a god) -- people would stand up a stone to draw attention to the event -- Generally, they did not write on the stone -- a silent testimony -- when people walked by the stones they would ask why they were there; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave Your Graveyard Clothes In The Graveyard

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 2, 2007

What has you all wrapped and entangled up to the point that you can’t follow or serve the Lord?

John 19:38-42 John 20:1-10 Topic: Leaving your graveyard clothes in the graveyard In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017

We need a new heart and spirit to make lasting changes in our lives.

A NEW HEART Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NIV) Overview of the message This message is about having a new heart and spirit. Year after year, we make different resolutions, and as our experiences would show us, we fail to keep them. Spiritually, what do we really need to be able to follow God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stuck Between Rocks In A Hard Place

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

On your spiritual journey....Don’t get stuck between rocks in a hard place! Pick up your rock…and roll!

“STUCK BETWEEN ROCKS IN A HARD PLACE?” January 13, 2007 Dr. Randy Deal Revelation 21:5a , Lamentations 3:22-24 Joshua 4 On your spiritual journey… 1. Don’t get stuck in the middle! vs. 3, 5, 8-9 Genesis 46:1-4, Zechariah 14:1-4, Matthew 14:28-30, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1 God will make the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001

The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look At The Tomb Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

Looking at the tomb accurately will reveal the meaning of easter.

Text: Matthew 28: 1-15 Title: Look at the tomb. Introduction “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.”(v1) The phrase “to look at” that is found here in verse 1 has a very interesting translation. It really means “to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"you Are No Longer Foreigners And Strangers"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

We are built on Christ, the Cornerstone. We are joined together as God's holy temple.

“YOU ARE NO LONGERS FOREIGNERS AND STRANGERS” (Outline) May 7, 2023 – Easter 5 – EPHESIANS 2:19-22 INTRO.: Have you ever felt out of place? Like a stranger? Or foreigner? This can happen when one travels. Every state has their own unique characteristics. When visiting another state we do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Study In Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study In Revelation Pergamos, The Corrupted Church: Rev. 2: 12-17 Pergamos is a church that has been corrupted by the world. There is great danger of becoming a corrupted church by allowing a worldly mind set to take over… 1. list some things that could be considered a worldly mindset and that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God wants to be your sanctuary this Christmas...

SLIDE 1 Sanctuary Isaiah 8:11-22 Pictures of God This Christmas Part 2 SLIDE 2 There are news accounts of illegal immigrants trying to use churches and/or cities as “sanctuaries.” They stay in these cities or churches in order to avoid deportation to their native country, or worse, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Tko

Contributed by Edmund Sherrill on Jan 11, 2009

A knockout is when one is unable to rise from the canvas within a specific period of time. But, there is another term often used in the sport of boxing called a TKO. A TKO, which is a technical knock out is often declared when someone else decides that a

“How to Handle A TKO” Acts 14:19 One of the most devastating experiences one can suffer in the sport of boxing is to suffer a knockout. A knockout is when one is unable to rise from the canvas within a specific period of time. But, there is another term often used in the sport of boxing called a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist