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Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2021

| 3,149 views

Believers in Christ are: 1) A People of God’s Possession (1 Peter 2:9c), 2) A People of Proclamation (1 Peter 2:9d), 3) A Privileged People (1 Peter 2:9e) and finally, 4) A Pardoned People (1 Peter 2:10).

1 Peter 2:9–10 (9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood), a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

We Are God's Workmanship

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 5,422 views

Before we knew Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we were alive physically, but spiritually dead.

WE ARE GOD’S WORKMANSHIP Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 There is a story that I once read when I was in my freshman year of college. There was a man in a mental institution that had the delusion that he was dead. His counselor got sick of the ongoing routine of this man’s delusion. "Eureka," he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

based on 57 ratings

| 10,634 views

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 3,136 views

Teens are interested in religion and religious topics and yet we have such a tough time sharing our faith. Why? What can we do about it?

Youth Rally Sermon Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia There are a lot of phobias out there, aren’t there? You’ve heard of some of them, like aquaphobia, arachnophobia, xenophobia, but here are a few more: Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Church Was Born

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 4,188 views

The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Sep 7, 2003

based on 6 ratings

| 4,088 views

1st in a 12 week series on the Sermon on the Mount

The Beatitudes (Part 1) When we start a new series, it has been our custom to start with some context, and background, explain some big idea that will serve as a unifying them for the series, and then finally zero-in on the particulars of a certain passage. I like that approach… and, quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saying Thanks

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 11,508 views

This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Plan To Please Him

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 3, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,211 views

One of our New Year’s resolutions out to be to please the Lord, and this message gives us some practical ways to do that.

Plan To Please Him Text: I John 3: 22 Intro: At this time every year, we hear a lot about New Year’s resolutions. Generally, the resolutions people make have to do with things about themselves they would like to change. They cover the spectrum of human life, from losing weight to simply ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Baby Jesus Coming To Our Home Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 2, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 8,147 views

An indirect sermon focusing on God’s strange journey to our home.

- Every family has certain Christmas traditions. I would imagine your family is no different. Some families like to open their presents on Christmas Eve, others wait until Christmas morning. Some families who come from Catholic backgrounds will huddle up in the car and head to Midnight Mass, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Immutability Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 105 ratings

| 16,983 views

To present the Changeless Christ to an ever-changing world.

The Immutability of God Ps 102:12-28 12 But you, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations. 13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come. 14 For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:12-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Great Lesson:waiting/Patience #1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 7,421 views

Patience and Waiting are dirty words today in the church because it is associated with troubles and tribulations. God wants His people to have patience and be entire.

#1 THE GREAT LESSON? WAITING/ PATIENECE This is part #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Called Samuel

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 14, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 23,160 views

Samuel’s call was timely because the priesthood of Eli’s family line had been defiled and compromised by his sons Hophni and Phineas.

WHEN GOD CALLED SAMUEL Text: First Samuel 3:1-10 We have all heard of a thing called tough love. Tough love is when one confronts another with unyielding consequences. Tough love does not yield to the ones who want to bend the rules. Tough love is tough because it reminds the ones or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Compassion To Heal Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,338 views

When Jesus saw the leper, the blind, the paralyzed, and the deaf, He entered into their sufferings; had compassion on them and healed them.

GOD¡¦S COMPASSION TO HEAL 1. God’s Compassion - DEFINITION ------------------------------------- The most common verb used in the Greek New Testament to refer to God¡¦s compassion is splanchnizomai. This verb is used twelve times. Once it is used of the Samaritan¡¦s compassion for the wounded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:41

Denomination: Charismatic

The Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 12,346 views

This is the fourth message of five from the text in Isaiah 9:6 for Advent, Christmas, and Ephiphany on the Names of Jesus. As our Everlasting Father, Jesus is always faithful to us.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HE IS THE EVERLASTING FATHER! --Isaiah 9:6 The highest honour a nation can bestow upon one of her sons is to name him “The Father of his country.” This is a title given to heroes as far back in history as the Roman Empire. “When a Roman citizen had done some brave, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Right Soul Food

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 30, 2018

based on 3 ratings

| 6,623 views

Every born-again believer starts off as a baby in Christ drinking milk. The key to growing in the faith is to repent of one's sins and to eat the right soul food. **** This sermon uses a hamburger to illustrate this special food ****

Soul Food 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder why we as Christ’s royal priests (1 Peter 2:9) and ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20) can’t seem to get closer to God? Why is it so hard to have a relationship with He who is indivisibly present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, John 14:12-14, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

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