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Mission: Possible

Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007

Being open to God’s calling

Sermon Body Outline Opening Illustration: [use natural gestures] Last night I took a journey to a land far ’cross the seas; I didn’t go by boat or plane, I trusted on my knees. I saw so many people there in deepest depths of sin, and Jesus told me I should go that there were souls to win. But I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Lighthouse

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Christians must be Salt and Light in the World.

The Lighthouse Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. [14] You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000

In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolatry, Man's Natural Instinct Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 21, 2004

Natural man is an idolator, he will create a god in his mind if he has no other

Idolotry, Man’s Natural Instinct Jonah 1:6 Intro. The philosopher speaks of a god shaped vacuum in man’s heart. Many modern preachers preach about man seeking God. Through out history we read of men worshipping idols and gods of their own making, many today worship a god created in their own ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Wind

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon for Trinity Sunday

Holy Trinity Sunday John 3:1-17 "The Wind"   3:1 ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is What Takes Place While You're Waiting For Something Else To Happen

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to find God’s continuing will and plan for his/her life.

John 4:34-38 (NKJV) Jesus said to them My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36. And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Nazarene

Here Comes The Judge Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 3, 2007

This message helps the listener understand the Biblical interpretation of the millennium by looking at 3 important truths. In this message i compare tv courtroom judges to the real judge.

“Here Comes the Judge” Revelation 20:1-15 It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an entire station now devoted to Court TV. It all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 29, 2006

1 of 4 messages. A series on stewardship and the importance of investing our treasure in that the eternal instead of the temporal.

Treasure Principles Buried Treasure October 29, 2006 Money is a huge deal in life Treasure Principles A man in a bar sees a friend at a table drinking by him self. Approaching the friend he comments, “You look terrible, what’s the problem?” “My mother died in June,” he said, “and left my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Rocks

Contributed by Mike Flack on Oct 5, 2001

What Are God’s priorities for our lives - His Divine To Do List?

What Are The Rocks - Col. 1:10,11 (Proceed to visually act out the following story)` A Philosophy professor stood in front of his class of over achievers with a gallon size container on a table and filled it with fist sized rocks. He then asked the class if the container was full. They all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Friends

Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

Preparing to give our witness for Jesus

Stand Up for Jesus Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-8; 24-29 In the opening chapter of the Book of Acts, Jesus gave this assignment to His disciples, “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He knew that unless they did become witness of the gospel, His life, death and resurrection would be in vain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Wait

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 20, 2011

Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do

Opening illustration: A professor in a world-acclaimed medical school once posed this medical situation - and ethical problem - to his students: "Here’s the family history: The father has syphilis. The mother has TB. They already have had four children. The first is blind. The second had died. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The P.e.r.k.s. Of Christ

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Nov 2, 2008

There are perks to becomming a Christian...and they are all good.

THE P.E.R.K.S. OF CHRIST JOHN 17: 13-19 There was a group of students in Texas taking a psychology emotional class and the professor wanted to know, what the opposite of happy was….one student raised their and said “sad“…. Then the professor asked…”what’s the opposite of depression“…“elation” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we study this passage, it should paint us a picture of Jesus rescuing us from darkness and seein gHis redemption and forgiveness.

Supremacy of Christ Colossians 1:15-1:20 Introduction- Would you please turn to Colossians 1:15-1:20 We are going to look at God’s Word at the supremacy of Christ. Colossians is in the NT between the book of Philippians and the book of 1 Thessalonians. It is Apostle Paul looking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene