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Is Jesus Divisive?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013

Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

The disciples of Jesus needed help in learning to pray. In Luke 11: 1 it says, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’” That let’s m

“Learning to Pray” Matthew 6: 5-8 May 2, 2010 Intro: I believe one of the toughest spiritual disciplines to develop in the life of a Xian is prayer. Now let me ask you a question. How many of you have had some pretty serious struggles in setting aside a time each day to talk w/God? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Want What God Wants For You? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus heals the man at the Pool of Bethesda

Jesus performed His first miracle in CANA turning water into wine. Then He took a trip to Jerusalem where He ran the moneychangers out of the Temple. Then back north where He met a Samaritan woman by a well. Jesus then heal a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Prayer / Evangelism

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Jesus Teaching on Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. Ill: Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. • As they lay down for the night, • Holmes said, "Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see." • Watson said, "I see millions and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Glory!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Glory! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 28-36. Ill: • A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, • For the first time standing outside an elevator. • He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. • A few minutes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer / Evangelism

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Prayer / Evangelism (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. Ill: Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. • As they lay down for the night, • Holmes said, "Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see." • Watson said, "I see millions and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Love And Longing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2011

God's plan for our transformation begins and ends with love. First we taste God's love. Then we crave God's Word. Then and only then do we love God's people.

Kung Fu Panda is the story of a flabby, out-of-shape panda bear named Po who longs to learn the ancient art of kung fu. Amazingly, Po is selected by the village leaders to become the Dragon Warrior – the greatest kung fu master of all time. But in spite of his new status, Po is still a big, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day God Ran Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 5

THE DAY GOD RAN (LUKE 15:11-32) The news that superstar Leslie Cheung committed suicide on April 1, 2003, in then SARS-hit Hong Kong was at first considered a cruel April’s Fool Day joke. Waiters recalled that the singer ordered an iced lemon drink, a glass of ice water, an apple and a packet of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tongues: What? Why? When? Who? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 22, 2014

To speak in tongues or not to. Most Christians will be confronted withi this issue at some point in their lives. This sermon addresses what tongues were in the NT, their purpose in God's plan and whether God intended them to be permanent or transitory.

Tongues: What? Why? When? Who? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 22, 2014 TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Debt Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 17, 2014

In this sermon, we explore six principles that lead to financial freedom.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game of MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bitterness Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2014

Three things that will bring a bitterness makeover are: stop nursing the injury, focus on the forgiveness of God, and dispel the hurt by returning grace.

A. Let’s start with a question: do we really want an extreme makeover of our lives and hearts? 1. That’s what we have been taking about for the last month in our sermons. 2. We have been learning that the Bible promises that God can help us change. 3. We don’t have to stay the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's preaching and teaching by looking at his sermon in Acts 17.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher, who one day at the end of the worship service was shaking the hands of the congregation as they departed. 1. A very old lady went past him with a big smile on her face. 2. Following her was her middle-aged, adult son, who said to the preacher: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Gods Will For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 24, 2013

Second in marriage series, focusing on finding God's will in marriage

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION Finding God’s Will For Marriage Various INTRODUCTION llustration: A flight attendant spent a week’s vacation in the Rockies. She was captivated by the mountain peaks, the clear blue skies, and the sweet smelling pines. But she also was charmed by a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hard Sayings Of Jesus - Ask Anything In My Name Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Feb 23, 2022

What did Jesus mean when He said we could ask anything in His name?

When the 1960s ended, San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and most of the hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn't name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 10, 2019

If I recognize that my ability to think, to speak, and to share those thoughts comes from God, then I should be very careful of how I use it, don’t you think? How many of you use the gift that God gave you to think about the gift that God gave you … the gift of thought.

“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep. While a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light … and God saw that the light was good” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist