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Five Traits Of A Super Bowl Christian

Contributed by Mark Land on Dec 24, 2003

based on 254 ratings

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By using the analogy of football during the super bowl season this sermon seeks to challenge Christians to a higher level of discipleship through desire, discipline, commitment, sacrifice, and character.

FIVE TRAITS OF A SUPER BOWL CHRISTIAN In a few minutes a game of great importance will be played. Large men will face off across a line of scrimmage. A call will be made, leather will slap, and bodies will collide and crash. A battle has begun. For four 15 minute quarters men will expend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 10,858 views

This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Knows All, Is Everywhere, Can Do Anything

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 28, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,946 views

We are acounable before God

GOD KNOWS ALL, IS EVERYWHERE, CAN DO ANYTHING When God sends forth the Spirit amazing things happen: barriers are broken, communities are formed, opposites are reconciled, unity is established, disease is cured, addiction is broken, cities are renewed, races are reconciled, hope is established, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

based on 52 ratings

| 30,813 views

A description of a man of God drawn from the life of Caleb.

FATHERS DAY 2004 Being a Man of God A tramp one day stopped a man walking down the street. “Excuse me, sir,” said the tramp. “I know I’ve no business to stop you, and if I’m caught begging I’ll be the guest of the county for a bit: and I guess I’m not much to look at, but poverty don’t help a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 10, 2001

based on 194 ratings

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Paul makes a special plea to his friend Philemon concerning his run-away slave but now a Christian, showing how the gospel transforms all relationships.

THE TRANSFORMING GOSPEL Letter writing is almost a lost art. We’d rather pick up the phone or dash off an e-mail but I’m glad that Paul used pen and ink. Doubtless Paul, being a man of letters and bubbling over with ideas for the spread of the gospel, must have written many ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Truly Risen, Alleluia Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 8,316 views

“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” Mark 16:6.

Theme: The Lord has truly risen, Alleluia Text: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Mk. 16:1-8 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The world has heard many important messages, learned many great truths and experienced many dramatic and life-changing events. But none of them can come close to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Before Easter

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 15, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 9,923 views

The emotions felt by the disciples on the day before Easter mirror the way we react when we don’t understand what God is doing.

What we celebrate today is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. On this day, for the last twenty centuries, Christians have gathered together all over the world, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in cathedrals and in rented schoolrooms, just as we are doing here this morning; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God Is A Ministry.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 6,277 views

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. Psalm 30

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. Psalm 30 Title: “Praising God is a ministry.” This is a very old psalm whose origins are lost in antiquity. The Heading or Title attached to it “A Psalm. Dedication song for the house. Of David.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Crowning Moment

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 6,433 views

Describes 4 crowning moments in God’s experience and designates one as the ultimate.

"GOD’S CROWNING MOMENT!"/COLOSSIANS 1:13-23/SHASTA WAY/04-22-01/A.M. For each of us there are those pivotal, mountain top experiences. There are those times, those events, those happenings which we will remember all our lives as our "Crowning Moment" so to speak. For the athlete it might be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grinch . . . Named Herod

Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 20, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 11,420 views

Why is it our Christmas joy, peace, and hope are so fleeting? Perhaps, as nearly happened 2000 years ago, someone or something is trying to steal our joy.

A favorite bed time story at this time of year is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. It begins . . . Every Who Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just north of Who-ville, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Made New - Living The New Life Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 9,639 views

How do believers live between now and the Second Coming? What attitudes do we need to cultivate?

Made New - Living The New Life Bible Reading: Psalm 148 Revelation 21: 1-8 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If you watched the CTV news on Thursday evening you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 5,903 views

As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Anglican

Scenes Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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A look at the way people responded in the gospel accounts to Jesus’ resurrection paralleled to how people respond today to Jesus

Introduction: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has Hell Closed Down

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Feb 29, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 4,231 views

Has hell closed down?

Has hell closed down ? A gallop poll in 1995 found that only 24% of British people believe in hell as an objective reality whereas around 50% believe in heaven. Is the whole notion of hell bad for Christianity- an embarrassing religious fossil from the middle ages or even as some have argued - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Pill In The Grapejuice

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 7, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 7,671 views

Our courageous and wise Lord Jesus Christ unfolds the greatest military stategy ever conceived.

Ever once in awhile a minister has to deliver a hard message. When I am called to do that, I like to offer a little bit of sugar or humor to help the medicine go down. So here is a bit of sugar. Laugh now while you can. An Elderly woman went into the doctor’s office. When the doctor asked why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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