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Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

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A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of The King Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 6,349 views

Palm Sunday: This message on "The Triumphal Entry" teaches us some things about worship, concerning what we should be thankful for and what we should celebrate when we find ourselves in the presence of the one true King, Jesus Christ.

One Palm Sunday, a little boy had a sore throat and had to stay home from church with a babysitter. When the rest of the family came home, they were carrying palm branches; and the little boy asked what they were for. His father told him that people waved them in celebration as Jesus passed by. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 14,851 views

Resolutions we need to make for the new year!

New Year’s Resolutions We are again approaching another New Year. Many of us will make New Year resolutions and most of us will never keep them. How many of you have already made your New Year’s resolution? Typical New Year’s Resolutions: Eat less, Exercise more, Spend less Save more, Stop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Reach Home Until You Leave First Base

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 5,801 views

God has a game plan for your life, but it’s up to you to choose to Love and serve Him and see that plan fulfilled.

You Can’t Reach Home Until You Leave First Base By Pastor Jim May Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. For 5 literal days He undertook the creation of something out of nothing, turning darkness into light, separating land from the water of the seas, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Not Good Enough

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

| 4,665 views

Hve you ever thought you were not good enough for your spouse, friends, job, yourseld or even God?

I’m Not _____ Enough I’m Not Good Enough Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Good morning! How are you guys doing? I want to welcome everybody to the bridge Church today. Let me begin with just a word of prayer. It has been said that we’re only as sick as our secrets. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:2, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Got Your Back

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020

based on 1 rating

| 8,900 views

David's Psalm revealing to us just how much God has our back during our tough times!

Scripture: Psalm 3 Theme: Victory Title: God’s Got Your Back INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope you have enjoyed an incredible week! I hope that it has been a week of great joy, love and peace. And I hope it has been a week that you have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

based on 129 ratings

| 4,429 views

Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

15 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Aug 29, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 4,316 views

Jesus invites us to take up our cross and it sticks in our throat.

15 Pentecost A Matthew 16:21-28 1 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Ammon Hennacy was a protester against the arms race in the United States during the 60’s. One cold winter day found him at a missile silo in South Dakota. There were very few people, a handful of protesters, two soldiers behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 5,535 views

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barriers To Planting And Growing Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 4,575 views

Barriers to planting and Growing Churches in cross-cultural communities with 38 case studies

BARRIERS AND BRIDGES FOR PLANTING AND GROWING CHURCHES Barriers 1. Tribal, Religious, Ethnic Prejudices 2. Other Political, Religious, or Ancestral Allegiances 3. Differences in world view a. (Experiences, Realities, and Nature of God and His creation. b. Truth (Its nature, origin, and its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 2,582 views

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Foolish Plan

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 5,045 views

Why the cross was foolishness to the Greeks and Weakness to the Jews--and sometimes to us too.

God’s Foolish Plan Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Love those old hymns, do you know this one? In a prison far away, stood an old electric chair... At the lethal injection, at the lethal injection where I first saw the light... There’s room in the gas chamber for you... You say that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Things God Has Done For Us

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 12,296 views

This sermon describes some of the advantages we receive because of Jesus’ work on the cross.

INTRODUCTION A. Many Christians live in ignorance of what God has done for us. B. Many are not interested in doctrinal matters but in only what they get out of a church. C. I appeal again to George Barna’s research of 1996 and 1997. 1. Many professing Christians believe that people are inherently ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Calvary - The Battle Ground

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 5,718 views

A bloody cross marks the battlefield where the Greatest victory of all time was won.

Colossians 2:15. And having spoiled principalities and powers he made a shew of them openly triumphing over them in it. The cross, to the eye of reason, is the center of sorrow and the lowest depth of shame. The place where our Lord and Savior suffered and was mocked and numbered with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Men Who Witnessed Calvary

Contributed by Daniel Jeffers on Feb 4, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 5,162 views

This sermons speaks of 3 men who witnessed the cross and three different reactions.

The day a person calls upon the name of the Lord for salvation is the most important time in one’s life. It’s a privilege to be there for someone’s spiritual birth. I was there when all three of my children were born. What a great moment that was. There was a day when dads weren’t allowed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

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