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Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Presenter Copy

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A lesson for your leadership on Assimilation. For more information, see student copy description.

ASSIMILATION Making Insiders Out of Outsiders Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boomers-Well And Truly Hoodwinked Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2011

Jesus came to take away sin; the sin of the United States is a sin against life. Only prayer, fasting and clear, urgent action can move us in the right direction.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus January 9, 2010 Today’s Gospel relates one of the big questions of the early Church. All four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles relate at least once the story of the baptism of Jesus by John. John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Those who came to John were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Catholic

God At Work

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

Start of Esther, we wonder how God moves and why He moves His people

God At Work Esther This morning I am sure you have wondered or questioned where is God? * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? We look at the world round about us everyday and we wonder is there any hope? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Opportunity - Toy Story 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth in our "Toy Story" sermon series focusing on the ifinite opportunites that lie in front of our church if we are willing to step out and risk to achieve them.

Romans 8:18-31 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tribe You Won’t Get Voted Off Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message on how the church should be an enabling, welcoming place for "survivors" of all this world dishes out.

INTRO ƒ{ Many are familiar with the popular TV series Survivor o If you’re like me and have never seen it let me explain. 1. 16 people are divided into 2 tribes and placed in a remote location 2. They have to survive off the land and pass difficult physical and mental tasks 3. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Encounter With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany Calling the disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus 14* Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15* and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16* And passing along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Lazy Bones Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 1, 2009

Several jokes and illustrations on how to know if you are lazy--then what the Bible says about it and how to be diligent as a servant of the Lord. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Lazy Bones II Thessalonians 3:6-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LazyBones.html If a problem is not dealt with is usually doesn’t go away...instead it gets worse. Ill.—small splinter in finger is just irritating at first, but eventually it will become infected and much more serious over time. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your New Home Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Through a marvelous word picture, our text describes the heavenly home the Lord has waiting for those whose names are written in the Book of Life. What’s that home like? Revelation 21 describes it.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Your New Home’s Waiting! John 14:2; Revelation 20:1-4, 10-27; 22:1-5 Introduction: What would your dream house be like? If money were no object, what would your dream house include? Perhaps, it would be like Bill ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is in a series on fruit of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Self Control.

I. I have really enjoyed preaching this series on the "fruits" (character) of a Christian, and then I came down to this last one and read it again "Self Control". I sort of did one of those Lucille Ball takes (uggh!) on it! Like it is easy for me to talk about joy, and love, and peace, but "self ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing Your Giants: Blind Intersections Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life.

“Blind Intersections” 2 Sam. 2:1-4 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life. Introduction: Max Lucado introduced the idea of direction for our lives by saying, “if geese ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Living And Dying For Jesus: Thoughts For All Saints Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon talks about how in baptism we "cross the threshold" into God’s family. We become "saints" by virtue of our connection to Jesus. Many "saints’ past and present have given their life because of their witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2006 Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints Day, Redeemer Lutheran “Living and Dying for Jesus: thoughts for All Saints Day” I have on my shelf one of those books on Systematic Theology…translated from German into English, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Concept Of A Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 2, 2006

Notice these powerful transformations: I. The Mustard Seed Faith Begins as a Grain II. The Mustard Seed Faith Turns Into a Plant III. The Mustard Seed Faith Turns Into a Tree IV. The Mustard Seed Faith Turns Into a Great Tree

Jesus’Concept of A Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 17:14-21 Mark 4:31-31 Matthew 13:31-32 Luke 13:19 Introduction: Have you ever thought about your faith being a living, growing thing? Did you know that God has a destination for your faith? There is a kind of faith that God hates, and there is a kind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shepherds?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

It was lowly shepherds who got the most impressive announcement about the birth of the Messiah. That tells us a lot about the God we serve.

I think the presence of the shepherds has to be one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story. They don’t say much. They don’t do much. But it sure was important to God that they be there for the birth of Jesus. And that says a lot. When the time came to tell Zechariah about the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 57:15

To Dwell With The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 21, 2020

When we dwell with the Lord, our hearts and minds are transformed.

January 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:19-42 To Dwell with the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Where are you staying?” The question John’s disciples ask Jesus is a common one. It’s a location ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-42

Denomination: Lutheran