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Why We Preach God's Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

The preaching of the Word of God is and must be at the center of everything a church does. It is our mission and mandate. In this message, Pastor Steve shows "Why We Preach God’s Word."

Preaching is the greatest calling of God. It is the means by which He calls sinners to Himself and the means by which He equips those He calls for service. Preaching has been downplayed in the church. In some churches it’s not only downplayed but has been replaced. Listen to how some churches view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest: What Kind Of Soil Are You?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 30, 2007

A short, challenging, all-age talk given at a harvest festival service.

I love the ‘Mr. Men’ books by Roger Hargreaves! I also enjoy reading the ‘Little Miss’ books too, but my favourite has to be Mr Greedy. A few years ago it was the children’s book that I read more than any other and as a result it’s required a lot of sticky tape to hold it together. I particularly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

Relationships #2 - 10 Keys To Building Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

If the two most important commandments are to love God and love people, then it is essential that we learn to build healthy relationships with one another. Here are some keys to do that.

RELATIONSHIPS #2 – 10 KEYS TO BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • Last week started series on relationships & talked about their value. Where do we learn about building healthy relationships? Let’s go to the expert – God! KEY TEXT: “Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Complete Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006

Helping us seek and realise the wonder of the true presence of God

THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN Psalm 27:4 [NIV] One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. [BBE] One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Body By God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2008

We were made in the image of God! We are very special. At least 4 things that will change when you know who you belong to.

Body By God Text: Genesis 1: 26-28 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Is It Nothing To You?

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

Good Friday address with the text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was inflicted on me, that the Lord brought on me in the day of His fierce anger”

In parts Matthew’s passion & death narrative is read throughout the service which had the sermon very near the end & was followed with an extended period of silence. Text - Lamentations 1:12“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around & see. Is any suffering like my suffering that was ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Make The Most Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 12, 2010

Christians will make the most of their lives on earth by imitating God and God has been sharing Jesus Christ to people ever since He created them.

It’s 2010 and we all look forward to a prosperous new year. For Christians, we read in Ephesians 1:11-12, “In Christ we were chosen and predestined according to God who works out everything in order that we might be for the praise of His glory.” If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Counts Is Your Life. Is It Green And Blossoming?

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Dec 5, 2010

Real change and growth means working with God to allow God to change your life, which requires acknowledging brokenness and sin.

John the Baptist tells it like it is. God’s kingdom is here and now, and you need to change your life. You’ll remember that we’re looking at Matthew’s Gospel through the lens of the question ‘how do we deal with change?’. This reading is all about change. Change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Baptism 2011

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 31, 2011

Baptism gets its meaning and from the death of Jesus Christ the Son of God, in our place and for our sins, and from his triumph over death in the resurrection that guarantees our new and everlasting life.

Dakota Community Church July 31, 2011 Baptism 2011 Colossians 2:6-15 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 8 See to it that no one takes you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Mennonite

What Are You Worth? Series

Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on Nov 18, 2012

This sermon deal with our value in Christ. Without God we are nothing, yet as believers we are highly valued by God.

What are you worth? Psalm 103:14 (ESV) For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. Looking around the world that we find ourselves in, I’ve come to the conclusion that people as a whole do not value life. We don’t value ourselves, we don’t value one another. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

Our Faith can bring the victory to overcome the world.

Faith is the Victory November 18, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our Faith can bring the victory to overcome the world. Focus Passage: I John 5:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Risk Taking Mission And Evangelism - Five Practices 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is week four of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schanse. It focuses on chapter 4, risk taking mission and evangelism. Without risk... there is no reward.

Luke 9:22-25 And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exorcising Our Demons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 8, 2014

Even the most righteous people and institutions can be possessed by wrong attitudes. Let’s examine how only the authority of Jesus can heal what’s wrong with us.

Intro Even the most righteous people and institutions can be possessed by wrong attitudes. Let’s examine how only the authority of Jesus can heal what’s wrong with us. Goal Perhaps we can learn how evil comes in many disguises, even religious ones. Sermon Plan Are we healers or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lifted Up And Celebrating! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 15, 2014

A sermonette to discuss why we celebrate what Christ has done for us! Psalm 113 a song of praise that was sung at the Passover feast!

Thursday; At the last supper Jesus and his disciples joined together in a meal, an observance that their people had partaken in for hundreds of years. Luke tells it like this! Chapter 22: 8-20 NIV “Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and make preparations for us to eat the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9, Luke 22:8-20

Denomination: Salvation Army