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  • The Ultimate Choice Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    God’s test of Abraham illustrates the ultimate choice that everyone must make. Will we allow anything to stand between us and God?

    The Ultimate Choice Genesis 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Some choices are hard to make. But sometimes hard choices have to be made. The 1989 movie Indian Jones and the Last Crusade has a classic scene near the end. The Last Crusade is ...read more

  • Stamp Collection Series

    Contributed by Chris Schmitz on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    2nd sermon in a series i am preaching on TItus. this is an expository sermon w/outline, notes, and illustrations on Titus ch.2

    Titus 2 Expository sermon “Ashland A/G: A Stamp Collection” Introduction: last week I talked about unfinished work needing to be done and we talked about who Titus was and what he was up against. He was a Greek who was brought up in heathenism. He most likely was saved in the preaching and ...read more

  • Give Yourself A Break

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.

    Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more

  • The Good News I Didn't Want To Hear Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,165 views

    What is Paul saying about troubles in a Christian’s life? Expository sermon. Clip from movie "Men of Honor" illustrates endurance.

    The Good News That I Didn’t Want to Hear 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13[1] 10-24-04 Intro I have entitled the message this morning: The Good News That I Didn’t Want to Hear. I think we all agree that the gospel is good news. It’s good news that I am forgiven of my sin—that I have been born into the ...read more

  • The Bells Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 13,719 views

    This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

    Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

  • Almost Perfect Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,390 views

    Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

  • Wash Ye One Another Series

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Part 3 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. Jesus gave us a beautiful illustration of how each of us is to humbly minister to each other.

    WASH YE ONE ANOTHER John 13:2-17 INTRO. Luke 22 tells us of a conversation that took place at the table just moments before this event took place (Lk. 22:24-27). Jesus is preparing to go to Calvary and He knows that soon after that He will be going back to the Father. The problem is that His ...read more

  • The Curse Of Hidden Sins

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 24,065 views

    Many are under the misconception that they can get away with trying to hide their sin from God. The story of Achan illustrates the fallacy of that kind of thinking.

    THE CURSE OF HIDDEN SINS Prov. 28:13 INTRO. You will never get by with covered-up sin. Sin that is unconfessed, sin that is unlamented, sin with an alibi, sin that is excused, sin with no self-judgement, is certain to bring the wrath of a holy and righteous and angry God! It would be smart for ...read more

  • Lunacy? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,301 views

    This sermons illustrates the forms that division takes in the church as well as the absolute necessity to end it! Then the sermon outlines attitudes that can defeat division.

    Lunacy? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 January 12, 2003 INTRO: A. [Lunatics Never Unite, Citation: Haddon Robinson, "The Wisdom of Small Creatures," Preaching Today, Tape No. 93.] A man went to an asylum for the criminally insane. He was a bit surprised to find that there were three guards to take care ...read more

  • Loose Lips Sink Ships

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 22,309 views

    The tongue is a powerful instrument for good or for evil. James illustrates the signigicance of our words. This sermon provides reminders for how to nurture a wholesome tongue.

    Loose Ships Sink Ships James 3:1-12 Intro During WWI, enemy spies used to hang around the British pubs to hear loose talk about ship movements. Sailors would talk about their next assignments, where they were going, when they were leaving—vital information for the German submarines. Just a few ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit And The Bible

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

    A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

  • Seeing Is Believing

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 42 ratings
     | 12,765 views

    In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

    Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

  • Narnia - A Dangerous Hero! Series

    Contributed by Ron Hammer on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    When we look at the Chronicles of Narnia, we see in Aslan a picture of Christ. This sermon examines five characteristics of Christ that are illustrated in Aslan.

    A Dangerous Hero! Aslan is on the move! Of all the beasts in the animal kingdom, none has captured as grand a place in most people’s imagination as the lion. Even the scriptures use lions to portray very powerful images: STRONG - "…What is stronger than a lion?" – Judges 14:18 NIV COURAGEOUS - ...read more

  • There's No Place Like Home!

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,106 views

    A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

    Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

  • Redeemed By The King

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    This uses the story of David and Mephibosheth to illustrate how Christ has redeemed us. Mephibosheth was Remembered by the king, Rescued by the King and Restored by the king.

    I. Introduction a. At the end of 1 Samuel, Saul and Jonathan were killed by the Philistines. i. In the first few chapters of 2 Samuel David becomes king over Judah first, then Israel. b. 2 Samuel 4:4 talks about Mephibosheth. i. Mephibosheth had the inheritance of the kingdom, ...read more