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A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not All About Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 30, 2007

13th in a series from Ephesians. The entire process of salvation is God’s gift - it is nothing we can earn.

Last Sunday many of you may have seen the article titled “’Lord’ is fading at some churches” on the front page of the Arizona Daily Star. The article focuses on two practices that have become common in these churches – leaving the word “Lord” completely out of their liturgy and their services, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Everywhere Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 13, 2007

Part 1 in series Kingdom Stories, the first in a series of four messages that examine Christ’s parables about the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom Everywhere Kingdom Stories Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 11, 2007 We begin a new series today that I have entitled Kingdom Stories. If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Acts Of Mothers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

The acts of mother’s have pointed to the truth that man and woman were made in the image of God and the sacrificial nature of mothers for their families reflects the sacrificial love God has for the world.

The Acts of Mothers Skit: Brian and Angie on the acts of Mothers A Video of different people telling what they appreciate about their mothers from New Life Community Church. On the lighter side of life: "The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds And Bodies

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 10, 2006

This text examines the resurrection of the dead and the difference between the natural and spiritual body in view of the resurrection.

February 11, 2006 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-49 But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Broken In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006

To help Christians see how God works in lives of Christians.

PP0637 DATE BROKEN IN THE POTTER’S HANDS Jeremiah 18:1-6 Jer 18:1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Will This Be The Year?

Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006

As this year begins, I can’t help but wonder, “Could this be the year that Jesus Christ returns?”

I want to begin the lesson this morning by wishing a “Happy New Year” to each and every one of you! I sincerely hope the year we have just started will be the best ever in your life. And my particular wish for each of you is that this will be the year in which you are more open to God’s presence, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection From Romans

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 20, 2006

Paul tells us what the Resurrection Provoked, Provided and Proves.

I. The Resurrection Provokes: II. The Resurrection Proves: A. Jesus was Raised to Prove Pophecy, “promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures.” B. Jesus was Raised to Prove His Personality, C. Jesus was Raised to Prove the Price was Paid (Pardon) III. The Resurrection ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Appraisal Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Considers the uniqueness of human life, it’s inherent value, and the falsehood of attempting to value one human over another.

1. Title: The Appraisal of Human Life 2. Text: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7-9; 9:5-6 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, January 15, 2006, first of 8 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Type: topical 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the intrinsic value of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Responses To Jesus

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Contrasting 3 responses to Jesus

3 Responses to Jesus Luke 8:26-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/11/05 pm Last Sunday morning, I preached on Jesus calming the storm. He had told his disciples he wanted to go across to the other side of Lake Galilee – a journey of about 10km. In the middle of the lake a storm sprang up and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Body: Where's Your Place?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at Service within the church.

The Body: Where do You Fit In? Last week we looked at the story of Esther and the way that God placed that young woman in the perfect place at the perfect time through a series of seemingly unrelated events in her life. And I talked about some of the things that I believed God expected of me as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

If you could spend your entire life listening to and obeying your God-given conscience, you could live a perfect life. But the Bible says we have ALL sinned and we fall short of the glory of God. All of us end up with a messed-up conscience.

INTRODUCTION This is the penultimate message in this series on spurious Bible verses. Next week, we’ll consider the final adage, “To Thine Own Self Be True.” I encourage you to investigate this week and see if you can find the true source of that saying. A helicopter pilot flying over Seattle got ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16, Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Starts

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Be confident that Christ who has begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion; that new thing is that God is completing in us is part of his renewing of all creation.

Fresh Starts a springtime for Good Shepherd Epiphany 7B Isaiah 43_18-21 You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Anglican

Jehovah Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 19, 2006

If God has a proper name by which men can call Him, it is Jehovah.

Open Who is God? That is the question we began looking at last week. All of Scripture tells us about God - what He is like, what He wants, how we can know Him and please Him. Yet, in all the Bible, there is not more eloquent answer to our question than what we find revealed in the names God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist