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What Is So Great About John 3:16?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 21, 2007

Every verse in the Bible is great, but if there is a greatest verse in all the Bible… it is undoubtedly John 3:16.

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT JOHN 3:16? A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But again, he told ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Hoard Or Lord

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 22, 2007

Jesus says we must all choose between God and our stuff. Increasing our hoard or serving our Lord; getting more space or getting more grace. The choice is ours.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Joseph Valachi was a gangster who worked for various crime bosses in the Mafia during the mid-20th ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Where To Go

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 27, 2007

Sometimes we see Christ as a street beggar, if we throw him some change, we expect him to rejoice. But Christ is not begging, he is giving a choice. Take me or leave me, it is up to you.

NO WHERE TO GO TEXT: JOHN 6:60-71 THEME: REALIZING THE NEED FOR JESUS. Sipping on Tim Horton’s coffee in New Minas, Stacey and I were having a spiritual conversion. I was a recent convert, having arrived back from Texas, freshly minted as a new Christian. Stacey a friend for years was a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003

In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-38

Denomination: Baptist

Displacing Fear With Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

6th sermon in the joseph series with a salvation twist

As we begin this sermon this morning Simeon is still being held in an Egyptian prison, Joseph other brothers have gone home, reasoned with dad, ran out of food and now on our their way back with Benjamin. This time they are coming hoping to accomplish four things: • To show their good faith • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A New Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006

What does God expect of His church?

The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Until Then

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon shares principles in how to live "until" our situation improves. In teaches us to be obedient where we find ourselves.

Have you ever made this statement: I cannot wait until…..? Here are some of the possibilities of how we might finish the sentence. • I cannot wait until I am in a better job. • I cannot wait until school is out. • I cannot wait until I am finished with school. • I cannot wait until I feel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-12, Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Your Life Advance The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 6, 2006

How God makes use of life-events. How we must get our priorities right.

"What has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel" Philippians 1;12-18. WBC 8 Jan 2006pm. Covenant service Feel you’ve had a tough week? A man was working on his motorcycle on the patio, his wife nearby in the kitchen. While racing the engine, the motorcycle accidentally slipped ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms Of Praise Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006

We are too self-centered in our worship. Psalms of praise helps us to focus on God.

Psalms of Praise Delivered on January 22, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Ps 146:1-10 1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Gift

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

God’s gift fits the needs of the Workers (shepherds) the Weary (Simeon) and the Wanderers (Wise Men). This sermon was given in 3 parts with songs in between.

Christmas - God’s Gift to the Workers, the Weary, and the Wanderers Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Christmas Eve 2006 PART 1: God’s Gift to the Workers – The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 When we hear those words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-35, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003

That The influence of the Kingdom of God cannot be measured cannot be predicted and certainly Cannot be stopped.

Title: The Kingdom of God Luke 17:20 - 21 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ’Here it is,’ or ’There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Know You Have Forgiven" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How do I know I have really forgiven someone?

Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. She said, "My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist