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Are You Hearing Voices? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2012

The desert becomes a place of listening for those preparing to serve God. In the desert John would prepare the way for the Messiah (God). In our own deserts we must hear the voice of God in our preparation to serve him.

1. [At this time of year there is a clamor of people wanting out attention – advertisers; children and presents; adults and presents; 2. In the midst of all of the noise around us, God is also seeking to be heard [In Wizard of Oz – Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow journey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Expect In 2013

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 3, 2013

If you desire to see a change in 2013, you have to be willing to make a change in 2013. You cannot expect to do the same old thing, the same old way , and expect to have a different out come.

What to expect for 2013? Introduction- Good morning everyone, I hope that you have survived the hectic time of present opening, over-eating, being sleep depraved, and sugar overload. All under the heading of Merry Christmas! Truth is when we do calm down, most of us are just plain exhausted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

God Has Done The Work Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 16, 2015

We are perishable, we are not eternal, and we will one day die and be gone from this Earth. But, something does remain and it remains for all of eternity … the Word of God. This is what we've been taught and what we must rely on, fully!

“God has done the work” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 3 1 Peter 1:13-25 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Verdict On Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

Look at 3 NT Scriptures and then give some advice for those who struggle with this (Title and Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family and information from Christopher Yuan, website: www.christopheryuan.com/‎)

HoHum: “The Birdcage.” A 1996 movie where the actors Robin Williams & Nathan Lane play the parts of a homosexual couple, & Gene Hackman plays a conservative politician who messes up their gay lifestyle. Reviewing the movie, Time magazine called it a “warm, humorous, family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015

You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Your Life For Maximum Impact (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 8, 2013

Paul had lived his life for maximum impact (with no regrets), and this text shows us how he did it. How can you live your life for maximum spiritual impact?

Living Your Life for Maximum Impact (Part 4) Acts 20:17-35 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have a DVR on your television? People are acting, or players are running around in a game, and you can simply hit ìpauseî and everything stops. You can also push ìrewind,î go back, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013

Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

Scripture: John 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 2, 2014

The Spirit filled life is not simply about spouting Spiritual garbage. It is about allowing the Holy Spirit to control every area of your life. Come and see how that works out practically

Info: Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this 'Mr. Moody'? He's uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?" A younger, wiser pastor rose and responded, "No, but the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is All The World To Me

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Our Sufficiency is in Christ Jesus and comes from God

Jesus Is All The World To Me 2 Cor. 3:5 Our Sufficiency is from God STRENGTH Strength is reckoned in many ways today… to a C.E.O. it is stock market results to a wife it is the strength of the marriage to a preacher it is the attendance of the church to one person it is the size of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Plough Sunday Sermon 2016

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 9, 2016

What sort of world are you hoping to leave behind from your ploughing in life?

Plough Sunday 2016 Story: An old farmer who was about to die called his two sons to his bedside and said, "My boys, my farm and the fields are yours in equal shares. I leave you a little ready money but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground, not more than eighteen inches from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

The Desperate Faith Of A Mother Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

This portion of scripture shows how God's grace affects the hearts of people

Intro: We began last time talking about the exodus as a continuation of Genesis. We see that the creation story did not end it just continued into its fulfilment in the redemption story. Last week we saw a lot of hands involved. God’s hands that placed Israel right where He wanted them. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Failing Forward Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 10, 2016

Every person experiences failures, depression, and many negative situations in life but these should not stop anyone from life. We should move on. Use these failures, trials, and depression as stepping stones for success.

Feathers grow back Failing Forward Turning Defeat into Dividends INTRODUCTION Good morning. We continue on our topic about eagle's anointing. This month's theme is about Feathers growing back. Every living being experience a process called molting. Molting process is a biology term which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We’re All The Same In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 9, 2015

Have you ever thought that you were better than other people? If you have, how can you call yourself a Christian? Christians prove by their words and deeds that they are the same as everyone else/

A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got two problems.” The psychiatrist said, “Okay, tell me all about it.” The man began, “Well, first of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine”. The psychiatrist sat the man down and started therapy. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

No Bones About It!

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event.

Matthew 28:1-10 No Bones About It! 4/23/00 Sunrise Service D. Marion Clark Introduction There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event. The resurrection proclaims to us that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the Messiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Maternal Heart Of God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 12, 2014

Mothers Day sermon on the comfort and compassion of God, which is described in Scripture as a mother's love.

I was having coffee with a few fellow Army chaplains, and we started telling “mother-in-law jokes.” One of the chaplains was just sitting quietly, listening to our dumb jokes. He finally spoke up: “Well you know, my wife’s mother-in-law is pretty nice.” Since ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational