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Proclaiming The Acceptable Year Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the sixth and final lesson in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 4:1-26 as the main text

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaim the Acceptable Year of the Lord" John 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: During the 1920’s and 30’s Al Simmons was one of professional baseball’s great players. By the end of his major league career he had amassed almost 3000 hits, but that was just it - almost 3000. When he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Priest

Contributed by Kenneth Bailey on Jun 13, 2001

Study in the High Priesthood of Christ and our response to His Priesthood.

The High Priest Today is April Fool’s Day. I toyed with the idea of making some sort of ludicrous statement and then proclaiming “April Fool’s!” but decided against that since I don’t want to ever mislead you, even in a time of jest. But as I was debating on how I would begin the sermon, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Amazing Faith, Where Is It Found?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 14, 2001

what it takes to have amazing faith

June 17, 2001 Luke 7:1-10 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Willing To Shout

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon involves Bartimaeus’ willingness to shout out because of a need in his life. We must be willing to shout or cry out to the Lord as well to get Jesus’ attention.

Are We Willing To Shout? NLF 7/29/2001 Joshua 6:8-20 Luke 17:11-19 Text Luke 18:35-43 Shouting is a natural thing we do to either get someone’s attention or to express our approval and excitement. We shout when we want somebody to take action, such as when they need to make a change. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29-34, Luke 18:33-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Woman In The Crowd

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001

This is a life where hope was born.

THE WOMAN IN THE CROWD And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Wind In The Treasury Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

GOD READILY HAS A STORM IN RESERVE FOR ACCOMPLISHING HIS WILL. Here are three winds from the treasury of God.

Storms of the Scriptures #2: June 3, 2001 -- AM THE WIND IN THE TREASURY Psalm 135:5-7 INTRODUCTION: (1) The potency of prayer hath subdued the strength of fire; it has bridled the rage of lions, hushed anarchy to rest, extinguished wars, appeased the elements, expelled demons, burst the chains ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Thorn

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 18, 2001

God can deliver you from the pain you are feeling.

THE THORN And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Unfailing God

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 24, 2001

God will provide.

Text: Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Introduction: Do you have needs today? If so, what or who are you trusting in to meet those needs? If you are going to God and fully trusting him then those needs will be met. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Jesus’ first independant action, teaching in the Temple at the age of 12, introduces His life-long urgency of helping people find God.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Proverbs 20:11 “I must be about my Father’s business” -Jesus We must teach others how to find God. I. Through Worship (41-42) A. Habit-forming B. Family oriented C. Centers on praise for God’s help and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002

Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Change The Way You Think.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 9, 2002

God changed the way two people thought in our text. So he changes us today.

Acts 10:34-38: HE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK. Have you ever believed something, only to find out that it wasn’t true? That has happened to me more than once. When I lived in Milwaukee, I would listen to different people on the radio. Every summer, at a huge music festival called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Acts 10:24-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Further opposition to be faced before the inheritance is gained

Study 13 Chapter 10&11 Introduction I suppose, like me, many of you have turned your hand to a little bit of decorating at some time or another. Maybe you decided it was about time that your living room was freshened up a bit and so you got your tins of paint, your emulsion for the ceiling and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vegi-Tale

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 26, 2002

In spite of dark circumstances God gives his people what they need to thrive through it all. Therefore we should eat our veggies.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT). - - - - - - - - - A few weeks ago the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase “One nation under God” in the pledge of allegiance is unconstitutional – actually more specifically using such a pledge in a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: *other

Radical Love Can Bruise Your Ego

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

loving your enemies is great in theory...

Radical Love can bruise your ego. WWJD is easy at times but some times it goes totally contrary to human nature. Example - Matthew 5:38-48. The problem is with wwjd is it makes sense until it comes time for getting even Loving your enemies is great in theory but the practice is so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican