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A World Upside Down

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 9,043 views

This is an advent sermon.

Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divine Investments

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 8,552 views

Jesus has made a great investment in your life, what kind of return is He getting for it?

Divine Investments John 3:1-18 August 13, 2006 Morning Service Introduction I can remember a friend of mine’s father, Jim was into different investments and was constantly studying different stocks, bonds and real estate. He was extremely good with money and did well in the stock market. There ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Be What God Has Made You - Salty Christians!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 17, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,821 views

Jesus calls Christians "salt." This title reminds us of the new nature, and special assignment God has given to all believers. (Sermon adapted from Feb. 4, 1999 sermon by John C. Jeske.)

It’s that season of the year again. Time to dig in the attic or make a run to Value Village and put a costume together for Halloween. So what do you plan on dressing up as this year (ask several children in congregation)? May I offer a costume suggestion? How about dressing up as a box of salt? No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 6,416 views

Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

[Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

based on 91 ratings

| 13,516 views

This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Survive Your Doubts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

based on 376 ratings

| 47,191 views

if we are honest with ourselves, we are a lot more like Thomas than we want to admit. Thomas gives us some important lessons about what it means to have faith.

How to Survive Your Doubts John 20:24-29 April 18, 2004 Introduction In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 12:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Sodom Destroyed! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,028 views

Learn about how God may have destroyed Sodom and why Lot’s life there compromised his fruitful walk with God.

We begin by looking into the Psalms: Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is A Saint?

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,983 views

From the readings appointed for Feast of All Saints (Ecclesiasticus, Hebrews, the Beatitudes), this sermon develops the meaning and value of saints in the lives of ordinary Christians.

Psalm 149, Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10,13-14, Revelation 7:2-4,9-17, Matthew 5:1-12 What Is A Saint? (Feats of All Saints) Last Tuesday was the Feast of All Saints, which we are observing this Sunday. It is our first observance of this feast here at Saint Athanasius Anglican Church, and it is my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

My House Is Your House!

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 8,032 views

The Lord denies letting King David build the Israelites’ house of worship. But he gives David something better: a two-fold promise of a house. One house would last for a few centuries, and the other house would last forever, housing believers of every age

Advent IV II Samuel 7:8-11 There are some phrases that just come across better in one language than another. Take our sermon theme for instance. “My house is your house.” It isn’t hard to catch the meaning of that phrase, but it really doesn’t quite have the ring to it as it would in Spanish, “Mi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 3,136 views

A look at the life of Daniel; love of neighbor.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Remember: Part 2 July 21, 2002 Daniel 5 "Then Daniel answered before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. O king, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:17-23

Denomination: Holiness

No Matter What Your Stinking Problem Is, Get Up Again Anyway

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 7,764 views

We need not let hardships and difficulties keep us down, because we serve a God that can bring life from death, bringing glory to Himself.

John 11:1-44 - No Matter What Your Stinking Problem is, Get Up Again Anyway Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads And Guides His People Through

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 2, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 6,719 views

God leads his people through difficulties to the promised land

I often think that change and the future are two things that strike fear into a person’s soul. It is the uncertainty of not knowing what lies ahead. For in the familiar there is security. We have all experienced it I am sure. There are times when our relationships suddenly seem to be uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

New Things

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001

based on 211 ratings

| 29,463 views

Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 3,768 views

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 6,525 views

This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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