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0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wisdom Is Grits

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 6,791 views

We all need the kind of wisdom that comes from God

Wisdom is Like Grits School is out. "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks..." I heard the last day of school at South Central was marked by screaming, yelling and cheering, bells, whistles, cartwheels in the halls...and that was the TEACHERS! I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-5, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Table Manners

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 13, 2001

based on 265 ratings

| 13,958 views

Erasing the excuses for being exclusive.

Today is National Ice Cream Day. Did you know that when ice cream was invented the Quakers thought it was sinful. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good and not be sinful! That kind of sums up the perspective of a lot of Christ followers. If anything is fun - it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

based on 76 ratings

| 8,813 views

A Little girl’s witness led to a remarkable miracle

The story of the healing of Naaman - 2 Kings 5: 1-19 My old Chaplain in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So I’m doing for once what I am told! The Story: 1. Naaman was the commander in chief of the King of Aram’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

John Chapter 18 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

based on 60 ratings

| 12,364 views

Jesus crossed over the valley Kedron, between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives, now called the Valley of Jehoshaphat. Jesus crossed this valley after Judas had made his agreement to betray Him. Jesus is the Lamb of God, led to slaughter.

John chapter 18 Read verses 1-11 In this section we find a blending of the majesty and the meekness of Christ. Jesus crossed over the brook Kedron after Judas had made his agreement to betray Him. Perhaps you remember another person who crossed over the brook Kedron. When King David’s son, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Tragedy: Repent!

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

based on 129 ratings

| 8,744 views

When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 9,468 views

Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus - Absolute Victor

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

based on 141 ratings

| 6,394 views

Jesus is completely victorious over sin and death

Are you a winner or a loser? We all want to be winners, don’t we? At the end of the game, we want to be on the side with 14 runs, like the White Sox had last night, instead of the team with 3 runs, like the Indians. Nike had a slogan a couple of years ago that reflected this attitude: "second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

based on 57 ratings

| 5,705 views

We CHOOSE to HEAR God or Reject HIM!

“LEAVING JESUS” JOHN 6: 60-71 OCTOBER 8, 2000 INTRODUCTION: A PRINCIPLES FRUSTRATION/ AMSTERDAM 2000 TRANSITION SENTENCE: Our text this day teaches us that there will be those who “Leave Jesus.” There will be those who cannot understand what Jesus is saying. THESIS SENTENCE: [We CHOOSE to HEAR ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Empowered Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

based on 177 ratings

| 22,494 views

A message on Pentecost using the symbolism of wind, fire and inspired speech to show us how the Holy Spirit works in and through us.

SURVEYORS WERE SENT TO A REMOTE MOUNTAIN TO DESIGN A NEW MAP OF THE TERRAIN. EVERYDAY THEY WOULD GO UP AND OVER THE RUGGED HILLS AND EVERY NIGHT RETURN TO THEIR CAMP. USUALLY EVERY NIGHT THEY WERE JOINED BY AN OLD SHEPHERD WHO ENJOYED THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR FIRE AT NIGHT. THEY WOULD SWAP ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Grace Extends Beyond All Boundaries

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 16, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 5,769 views

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Series A.

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 15] August 17, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord, through the sacrament of Baptism, you have reached out to us and embraced us as your own, a child of your kingdom. You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Government Official Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 11, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 7,836 views

Jesus wants our faith to grow, regardless of whether or not we see miracles.

To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. HOW IMPORTANT ARE MIRACLES? “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Verdict That Saved The World Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 11,513 views

This sermon is to put the verdict that was handed down to our Savior that night, as a blessing to the Christian Church.

THE VERDICT THAT SAVED THE WORLD Matthew 26:57-68 My brothers and sisters, as we approach the greatest moment in the history of mankind, we should consider the verdict that was given to our Christ. Sure from our perspective, it was senseless, brutal and inhumane, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

Is He The Christ? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2008

based on 28 ratings

| 9,494 views

If Jesus’ authority to not only interpret the Sabbath but also to work on the Sabbath indeed comes from God, then Jesus is making a messianic claim. This claim opens the way to questions concerning His origins—divine origins. Is He the Christ?

JOHN 7: 25-36 IS HE THE CHRIST? The force of Jesus’ argument with the authorities seems to impress many in the audience who are either residents of the city or pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Thus a shift in subject springs from Jesus’ last answer. If Jesus’ authority to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 12, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 5,538 views

There is no time like the present to prepare for the future. We don’t always have time to cram for the celebration that is sure to come.

Ready or Not! Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction A young man applied for a job as a farm-hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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