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Romans, Part 8 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 25, 2011

Chapter 3 continues with Paul identifying that we ALL are going to be accountable to God, and the Law was given to us to point out how far we have fallen and have been corrupted by sin.

Romans, Part 8 Romans 3:9-20 Introduction - Paul begins Chapter 3 by answering questions for those reading his letter - His clarification of advantages in people is important for us to examine - Mainly because we have to learn from it and adapt it to our lives - The humbleness that Christ showed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Glances Of Christ (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011

Christ is on that cross for six hours and we can imagine that during the time he endured that suffering his gaze must have fallen upon the people gathered at the foot of the cross. What did He see as he glanced at them. Message in Lent.

The theme that has run through this Lenten Series .....is the cross. And Beloved ......through the cross .....the love and grace of God ..... was displayed. (Pause) The image which I would suggest to you this day.....is that of Christ ..... upon the cross. He is on that cross for six hours ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, Matthew 27:35-50

Denomination: Anglican

The Brass Tacks Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2011

When you have an opportunity to share the Gospel, you need to know which basics to target.

The Brass Tacks of Christianity Acts 13:26-41 1. PHOENIX (Reuters) – In a brazen attempt reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S. Border, authorities said.. Surveillance video taken by National Guard troops deployed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing Your Life Message Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 25, 2010

If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, then your life long mission is to share this message with others.

Purpose: Proclamation #2 Sharing Your Life Message Intro: For some today’s message may be a contentious issue ... It is my belief that essentially we are called to “convert” or “proselytize” people. Now you will hear people say ... “should we even tell other people what they should believe?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Serve?

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Making a choice to serve Jesus (Luke 16:1-13)

This is one of the more difficult passages of Luke’s Gospel, and the interpretation of it divides commentators and preachers. What are we to make of it? I think the key to it is, once again, to look at it in the context of the central theme of Luke’s Gospel – what does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: *other

Permission To Feel Despondent Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2010

In Psalm 88, God gives us permission to be fully human, to face the realties of misery rather than deny them, and to pour our complaints, despondency, and miseries before Him in prayer.

Permission to Feel Despondent (Psalm 88) 1. This is the time of year when many experience a seasonal depression attributed to the fact that the amount of sunlight is declining. We certainly are all familiar with feelings of sadness, grief and loss. But at the deepest level, we can get to the point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What (And Who) Is The Sabbath For?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 25, 2010

The Synagogue Ruler (Chief Pastor) got really wound -up when Jesus healed a crippled woman half way through his sermon, in the Synagogue and (in particular) on the Sabbath. Healing someone on the Sabbath was the problem. So, this sermon asks what the Sabb

I recently found myself having a conversation with a father and his son about the purpose of the Sabbath. The 12-year-old boy is preparing to write an essay and the rather provocative title goes something like this: 'religion provides fulfilment for some types of people and sport provides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

You Have Been Approved! Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 17, 2010

First message of six in a series exploring the Beatitudes. Overview message of Matthew 5:1-12.

INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT… I. The Setting CONTEXT: 1st of 5 great discourses in Matt. 5-7;10;13;18;24-25. Matt. Establishes Jesus as the Messiah (1-2). Obedient Son of God by baptism of John Baptist (3). Temptation (4) & begins ministry (4). Sermon on Mount is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Pray Up A Prophet?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 23, 2010

This sermon is about Hannah dedicating praying for a child but giving him to God, which in turns means the raising up of a Prophet! What if we prayed for god to raise up from among us a National Prophet?

Illustration: Laurel and I with our first child. She didn’t want any pain meds… and then she did… a few minutes later, holding our first born son… the pain was gone. Interesting thing about birth, the mother can be exhausted, and in pain, shouting at their husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter: Do You Believe In The God Of Surprises?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 3, 2010

Do you believe in the God of surprises? I do - but there is no way the friends of Jesus expected him to rise from the dead. No way! But the Good News is that he did and it is Good News for all people. Do you believe in the God of surprises?

Do you believe in the God of surprises? Now, let’s be clear, just in case anyone’s not sure. Although The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books, and one of my favourite films, I know that it’s only make-believe; but just like the parables that Jesus told – the stories he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Forgotten Winner

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007

This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Family Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 3:1-7 Suffering from Happiness: It’s all in the family Introduction: Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired his wealth through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just One Thing

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

Text: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Holiness

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jan 29, 2005

Jesus reading to the Pharisee’s in the synagogue reveals His reason for being on earth.

1. WHY WAS JESUS SENT? • We are told in verse 18 of Luke 4 • Jesus was sent to *Preach to the Poor *Heal the Broken Hearted *Preach Deliverance to the Captives *Give Sight to the Blind *Give Liberty to Those Who Are Bruised • GOD’S DIVINE INTERVENTION • In the synagogue of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2013

Luke reveals that God knows and controls much more than we may realize. A thoughtful look at the birth stories of John and Jesus reveal the amazing extent of God's sovereign will and foreknowledge.

Read Luke 1:5-2:7 Luke’s account of the coming of Jesus is where we learn of how close he and John the Baptist’s families were. We would not know their relationship or that John was of Aaronic descent were in not for Luke. Luke gives us historic markers like Herod, Ceasar Augustus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ