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The Lawyer Got More Than He Bargained For

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 14, 2007

Jesus told many of his stories with a sting in the tail - This was one of them

IC 15-07-07 The lawyer got an answer he didn’t bargain for Jesus told a great many stories that we love and cherish The Story of the Prodigal Son The Story of the Pharisee and Tax Collector The Story of the Good Samaritan to name a few Yet to their original audiences they were shocking – and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

There Is A Generation Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2009

Four areas in which every family must guard against decay.

11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 13There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 14There is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Church Growth

THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BE THE CHURCH Matt. 19.21,22 Down through the years the spotlight of the world has been on the church. Given to represent the body of Christ the church was sent to be both an example and a light in the world. Giving His blood for the assurance of deliverance, Jesus died and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Family

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

What was once the sacred ground of the family has now moved into our schools and institutions. What once was a foundational institution of Biblical proportions is now in danger of crumbling at its very foundation. WHAT IS A FAMILY? ...Family is a perm

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FAMILY Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. INTRODUCTION: We have the potential throughout our lives to be part of several family relationships; The family we were born into – our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

"This Is My Body Given For You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2010

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

Luke 22:1-23 “This is My Body Given for You” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodiat Church, Chattanooga, TN When Jesus wanted to give His followers a way of understanding what was about to happen to Him, He didn’t give them a theory. He gave them an act to perform. Here, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Reconnecting With Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

FOUR THINGS I KNOW I SACRIFICE WHEN I'M NOT RECONNECTING WITH GOD IN PRAYER.

Reconnecting with Prayer Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD through Prayer  What if prayer is more about reconnecting than meetings, lists chains, requests, petitions, intercessions? T.S. The Poet David gives us gives us a look at what we sacrifice when we do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Something We Need To See

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

SOMETHING WE NEED TO SEE--John 4:35 Introduction: The Lord is sharing with His disciples the need to harvest at the right time. When wheat is ready to be harvested, the tops of the grain will turn white. If it is not harvested at that time, it will rot and be of no use. The Lord encourages us to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

What Question(S) Would You Ask Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2014

A short all-age talk given at a baptism talk where about a third of the congregation were visitors to the church. Jesus already knows your questions and he has the answers; but what would you ask him?

A little boy in Primary school was given some homework – an essay for his teacher and the subject was birth. So he asked his Mum, “Mum. How was I born?” Now, Mum was a bit embarrassed and didn’t know what to say so she blurted out, “Well dear, when we decided we wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Good Try But Bad Wrong Series

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 18, 2012

It is all too easy to get our eyes on things that we do not need to be concerned about. We get off focus and cause troubles for ourselves and for others around us. Hear what Jesus has to say about this matter.

KINGDOM SEEKERS Mt. 6:33 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV) 33 Mas buscad primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas. (RVG04) Mt. 20:20-27 Central Text Mr. 10:35-41 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Storm Proofing Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

1. We all go through storms 2 They Had Set Out With Christ 3 His Presence on Board is no Guarantee of Perpetual Calm 4. The Storm Does Not Mean That He Has Left Us. 5. Do Not Lose Faith If He Seems Calmly Indifferent.

1. We have gone through two storms these last 2 weeks - Lost of power & have snow because of Sandy – 10/29/12 - Sandy dumped 3’ wet snow - 270,000 people lost power - 6 people in WV have died - John Rose, 60, a Republican candidate killed by falling tree - It could take at least six ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Evangelism. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2013

Our job, our task, our responsibility, our mission is to proclaim the gospel (To tell people what God has done for us).

Prospector and the cowboy-No, sir but I always wanted to. We need to be motivated! There is a story told about a man who was accused of some wrongdoing and was brought before a judge. When the judge asked if he had an attorney to represent him, the man answered, "No, I can't afford one." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilites Of The Work

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 23, 2013

A sermon on Christian responsibilities.

The Responsibilities of the Work Nehemiah 7 Introduction: The walls have been re-built and Nehemiah moves on to the next phase of the work that he had set out to do. I. The tasks of Nehemiah to Protect, Re-Build, Re-Vitalize, and Re-Populate Jerusalem A. Appoint Rulers, Gatekeepers, Levites, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Great Command

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008

We tend to view love as a warm fuzzy feeling reserved for a select few of our friends and family. However, God calls us to a life of holy love – a love founded on His love for us and built with decisive actions instead of feelings.

Introduction: When I was in school studying to become a pastor, a fellow student said, “Church work would be a lot easier if it weren’t for people.” Me (my dilemma or question) I laughed at my friend’s statement – church work is about people. Pastors work with people day in and day out. Here are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wrestling With God (Battle Of Wills)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that begs the question... who’s will are we REALLY following?

Genesis 32:22-32 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed