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Jesus Greater Than Abraham.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 21, 2022

Before Abraham was, I am.

JESUS GREATER THAN ABRAHAM. John 8:48-59. In talking to some Jews in Jerusalem who had professed belief in Jesus, the Lord warned them, ‘He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God’ (John 8:47). JOHN 8:48. They accused Him of being a Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Burning Bush - A Call From God

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The story of the Burning Bush tells us When, Why, How and Where God revealed himself to Moses and What it meant to him - and What it can mean to us.

Imagine you’re taking a walk on a lonely hillside on a hot summer day. A furze bush catches fire, but instead of burning up it keeps on burning! That would take your attention and make you think, “What’s going on? Is someone trying to say something to me?” It could be a CALL OF GOD - to know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truly Living Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

(Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

What It Means To Be A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 18, 2006

There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted.

What it Means to be a Fully Devoted Disciple Luke 9:23-26 Luke 9:57-62 There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted. When I think of my life as a new Christian I was like a roller coaster. I was up and down in my spiritual life. I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good News, No News, Bad News Prophet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 14 of 15

THE GOOD NEWS, NO NEWS, BAD NEWS PROPHET (NUM 22:1-35; 25:6-9; 31:6-8) My sister who returned from Hong Kong in the mid-90s after a few years of work there brought home many VCDs and told about the street vendors in Hong Kong that sold original VCDs as well as pirated VCDs and illegal computer ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building The Future Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Jan 4, 2007

On the Road to Bethlehem is a series leading up to Christmas day. Based on a series by Jim Bradford this is a historical look at Bethlehem that helps us bury our past, build our future, and birth a miracle in our lives.

Part 2 - On the Road to Bethlehem Building the Future 3 part series… on the way to Bethlehem… Mark spiritual encounter points as we prepare out hearts for the entrance of Jesus in powerful ways into our lives as we approach this Christmas! Ruth Chapter 1 15-19 15 "Look," said Naomi, "your ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scraps For Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways.

The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways. With part of it, he he warmed himself, with part of it, he used it for fuel,with part of it, he used it t cook his foor and after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 12, 2002

The parable of the two debtors in the context of Simon, the woman, and Jesus, yields four tributaries of thought which flow into the one great truth of forgiveness.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Just about every Saturday, a man especially given to neatness, went into his barbershop for a haircut. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what airline he was going to take. The man responded "Delta" The barber yelled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keep On Walking Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007

Don’t doubt that God can use you! Yes you!

KEEP ON WALKING or Step! Stop! Sink! 7/8/2007 A.M. SERMON TEXT NIV Matthew 14:22 Immediately [following the feeding of the five-thousand] Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Were Wise And Five Were Foolish

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007

This parable is about foolishness, wisdom and preparation.

INTRO.- ILL.- A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, reading the Scripture lesson for a morning session, read: “Now the Kingdom of Heaven was likened unto ten Virginians which took their lamps and went forth to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete Surrender To Christ The King

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The story of Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire) forms the backdrop for this sermon on Christ the King Sunday. Are we willing to surrender all of our commitments and allegiences to Christ the King?

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Straightening Out What Is Crooked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2008

Cretans still live. Liars and evil brutes still walk among us. Who are they, and how can I protect myself against them?

OPEN: A 3 year old boy went with his father to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." "How did you know that?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ