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Appearances Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Freedom To Walk As Jesus Did"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2009

A sermon about taking full advantage of life in Christ.

1 John 1:1-2:6 “The Freedom to Walk as Jesus Did” My first apartment out of college left much to be desired. It was one room in an ancient building. The refrigerator was in the closet. And the only sink was the one in the bathroom. I had no furniture, and I slept on my boss’s old army ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Infant Baptism

Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 12, 2005

Baptism,be it infant or adult,is giving back to God what He has given to us.

INFANT BAPTISM (I. Samuel 1:3-11) One thing I have learned in my ministry over the years is that there are many different reasons why people want to be baptized. Having just baptized young Javen, I thought it would be a good time to look again ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Escape Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 24, 2008

We learn from the Apostle Paul that as we mature as a Christian it becomes less about us and what we get and more about the Lord and what we give for Him, including ourselves.

It’s been my experience in the 30+ years I’ve been a follower of Jesus Christ, that there are two major stages in the maturity of a Christian, and within those major stages are two parts. What Can I Get For me from the Lord (it’s about me finding blessings for my life) In me from the Lord (it’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pentecost: A Day Of Prayer, Praise And Proclamation

Contributed by Judith Hand on May 5, 2008

Pentecost explained as a festival celebration pointing to the time of the Spirit’s coming to empower believers to bring forth a harvest of souls.

Pentecost Sunday A DAY OF PRAYER PRAISE AND PROCLAMATION Scripture texts: Acts 2:1-21 I Cor 12:3-13 John 7: 37-39 Probably most of you realize that in our church calendar year this is what is known as PENTECOST Sunday. And of course the prefix “pente” has something to do with the number “5” as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Every Husband Owes His Wife

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2013

leadership, love, loyalty

What Every Husband Owes His Wife Ephesians 5:25-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130904.mp3 The Christian home should be like a symphony - harmonious. And the only way that is possible is by doing it God's way, each playing our own part. Last time we saw how wives should submit, because it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Myth-Taken Morality

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

Man is a fallen creature and needs more than human help to live righteously. We need the power and wisdom that comes from God.

Myth-taken Morality 02/29/04 AM Reading: Psalms 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION I doubt there is anyone gathered here this morning that is not aware of the acts of civil disobedience taking place in the city of San Francisco where elected city officials are granting marriage licenses and often conducting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009

This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie

JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Vision Of The Wheels"

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Ezekiel was a man whose message was one that combined judgment and hope. On the one hand, he was a man gripped by a profound sense of God's holiness, brought about by his visionary experience with God.

"THE VISION OF THE WHEELS" EZEKIEL 1:1 24 Intro The most neglected and difficult prophetic book (subject matter, imagery, symbol system) READ v. 1 14 Before we go any further I'd like to take a look at this man and what brought about his extraordinary life and message. Ezekiel grew up in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:24

Pray, Give, Go

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010

Designed as a short, punchy talk to motivate people for mission.

Naomi Reed writes a regular column in ‘The Pulse’ magazine. The article is called, ‘Pray, Give, Go’. We ought to be praying for mission, we ought to be giving to mission, and we ought to be sending workers into the field.   I think Naomi has missed the most common response ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Things Have Arrived

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jun 7, 2012

The gospel is the announcement of a love that has changed the world, a love that continues to change the world; a love that takes the people who find themselves loved and transforms them, sending them off to live and work in a totally new way.

Writer Parker Palmer tells of his first experience on an Outward Bound course in his book, The Active Life. He says, "I took the course in my early forties, and in the middle of that course I was asked to confront the thing I had fears about since I had first heard about Outward Bound: a gossamer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Could I Ever Fall From Faith?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 17, 2009

Could I Ever Fall from Faith? 1) Yes, if you underestimate sin. 2) No, if you rely on God’s promises.

“That could never happen to me.” Ever think that when you see the homeless sleeping on a park bench? Ever suppose: “I’m getting a good education. I manage my money well. And I don’t have any addictions so no, that could never happen to me”? I wonder how many homeless people too once thought that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How Long? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

"time To Clean House"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Jesus knew what it meant to clean house. On the first day of Holy week Jesus came into the temple and saw that the temple was being misused.

“Time to Clean House” Matthew 5:8 and 1st John 1:9 Perhaps when you were growing up there were certain jobs or chores as some call them that you had to do… • If the yard needed to be mowed-that was you • If it was time for the dishes to be washed or dried-it was your turn • Maybe it was making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Blindness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 16, 2020

Jesus can heal us from our spiritual blindness if we will just allow Him

As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who was blind from birth. Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned so that he was born blind, this man or his parents?” Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him. While I am in the world, I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Matthew 15:14, Micah 6:8, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal