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How To Change Your Mind

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 27, 2005

A message on the importance of our thoughts.

How To Change Your Mind Rom 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Look At Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

A second look at an all-too-familiar story.

I) The Circumstances of Jesus’ Birth Christmas “cards stress sunny words like love, goodwill, cheer, happiness, and warmth…we honor a sacred holiday with such homey sentiments…. In contrast to what the cards would have us believe, Christmas did not sentimentally simplify life on planet earth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Odds? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction sets the stage for a series leading up to Easter, focusing on the miraculous work of Jesus, who was sent by God as a substitutionary payment for human sins.

Good morning everyone! I’m excited about the new series we’re launching today! We are five weeks from celebrating Easter, the most miraculous day in history. So for the next fix weekends I want to prepare us for that great day by learning and recalling all that Jesus did to make it happen. On ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12

Topics: Easter, Substitutionary Atonement, Divine Intervention

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

John Mark's Mother Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2009

For Mother’s Day this looks at Mary the mother of John Mark.

Who Was John Mark’s Mother? Acts 12:12 It is just a fleeting reference, it doesn’t provide a lot of details and we aren’t really told very much about her, but never being afraid to venture into the land of speculation in the cause of a good message we shall venture forth looking at the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Would Jesus Drive A Bmw Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on Dec 22, 2000

based around an Tony Campolo article, used to talk about good use of money

TWO DOLLAR GOD Story. When it comes to money we live in a world of contrasts on the one hand we are totally extravagant, spending money on labels, with inflated prices. While on the other one of the fastest growing shopping chains is the $2:00 shop. It would seem were happy to spend money on some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith And Love

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 22, 2011

Real Christianity is real faith expressing itself through real love.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com or you can follow my blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] A PERSONAL LETTER Do you look forward to checking your mail each day? I do. Unfortunately, all I usually find in my mailbox are bills and junk mail. In ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Person God Uses Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon #1 in a series on the life of Elisha. This sermon challenges us to be the men and women God wants us to be.

Introduction: 1. A wealthy man went on a safari to Africa and took his faithful dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and soon discovers that he’s lost. Before long he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having him for lunch. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Almost At The Gate

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Adventist

Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings". (Drama by Chris St.Clair II).

Series: Christmas Brings…[#3] FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Welcome Hymn 88 “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” Hymn 108 “How Great Our Joy” Offering Hymn 103 “Away In A Manger” Children’s Choir “Open The Eyes Of My Heart” Introduction: “When in doubt, just have faith.” I have heard statements like this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Majoring In The Minors

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 3, 2010

The story of Zacchaeus reminds us of our fervent need to seek out Jesus above all in our lives, but this story also reminds us that Jesus is looking for us too.

“Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he./ He climbed up in a sycamore tree, for the Lord he wanted to see./ And as the Master passed that way, He looked up in the tree./ And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down. For I’m going to your house today.” How many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Working For A Wife Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our Genesis series, we examine Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel, and how God was working through all of it.

Working for a Wife Text: Genesis 29:1-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well before we start getting into our sermon this morning; let’s have a quick re-cap of what’s been going on in Jacob’s life. If you remember, he got his brother to first sell his birthright for a bowl of stew… then he got his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing The Savior At Twilight

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Patience, The benefits of patiently waiting.

It looks to me like all the kids are going to burst if Christmas doesn’t hurry up. How many days is it until Christmas kids? They will probably scream out 2 days. Yeah, only two days left and Christmas is here. Do you guys think you can wait? Hopefully you will get a mixed expression of yes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yoke And The Burden

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2013

What does it mean that Jesus imposes a light yoke and easy burden?

The short passage we just heard from St. Matthew can be interpreted on many levels, but I’d like to focus on what the original meaning probably was. The image given is of a pair of oxen, tied together with a heavy wooden yoke, and harnessed to a plow. Jesus promises a yoke that is easier, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

Last Supper Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

a sermon on the Last Supper

Last Supper Mark 14:12-25 No one has had a greater impact on history or on human kind than the person of Jesus. He healed the sick, caused the lame to walk and the blind to see. He taught the people great truths which have stood the test of the ages. With 12 men, he launched a movement which would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Methodist