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The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

"What We Have Here Is…failure To Communicate”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award nomi

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate” “What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Heart

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 15, 2001

God is looking for people who have the right heart attitude. Are you one of them

HOWS YOUR HEART? About Five years ago I found myself in the Modbury Hospital High dependency ward with a ? heart attack. I should have been in distress but the whole time I was in peace because I knew my heart was right before the Lord. The Bible says Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Swan"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

What does the Bible truly have to say about our self-worth? Where do we find it?

“The Swan” Psalm 139:1-24 PS 139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ok. We've Started Our Trip.

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 7, 2004

Setting a vision, setting goals, dreaming dreams can be difficult for a church. This sermon was preached for a congregation planning how to develop their vision.

OK. WE’VE STARTED OUR TRIP. NOW, WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WE GOING? (The discovery of our Church’s Vision) Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January , 2004 Dr. David L. Haun It has been almost ten months since we started our worship services here at Hope Christian. It has been a good ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am...the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 24, 2007

Since Jesus is the Bread of Life as we believe in Jesus he fills/quenches our spiritual hunger and thirst now and forever.

Television show where three people would come out and try to convince the celebrity panel who the real person was. At the end they would say, “Would the real so and so stand up.” What did Jesus claim about himself? Who did Jesus say that he was? Over the season of Lent (with the exception of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Jesus: The Treaure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2002

Jesus used the metaphors of treasure and a pearl to indicate the value of the Kingdom and lifestyle that He came to implement. If the Kingdom is everything that he said it was, we should not stop until we know what it is and how we can find it.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Today, we all have our search. If you are a normal human being, you are engaged in some kind search or quest this morning. It may be a place, a person, a purchase, a dream, an experience, a position, an achievement, or your first million, but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

What Has God Done For Me

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

This sermon examines the many blessings that God gives to believers at the moment of salvation.

What Has God Done For Me Part I Ephesians 1:3-14 11/28/04 As we talk to people about Christ Jesus you will in all likelihood hear the following words, “If God is real what exactly has he done for you.” Could you answer that question? Is this question, or one similar to it, keeping you from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

I have found That in times when I lacked wisdom Gods word answered my questions, and gave me direction

Title The Bible The political convention was in chaos. Each delegation wanted something different. Some favored states rights, others wanted a stronger central government. Larger states wanted greater representation, and small states wanted an equal voice. Debate dragged on and on. Finally the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Not An Accident Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

Unless you know how special you are to God, you may undervalue yourself. Many do. But let scripture teach you about who you are to God.

You are Not an Accident Purpose Driven Life #2 Montreal/Cornwall August 9, 2003 I was born illegitimate in Winnipeg and I stayed that way for 2 months, until I was adopted. The woman who gave me birth, in those days, had to stay with me until adoption and, had she wanted to, could likely have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:2, Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Threatened King (Pastor Glenys) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

When ‘bumped’ or jolted or walloped, the content of who we are is laid bare.

Introduction Every story has its bad ‘guy’ it seems. Whether its Cinderella’s evil stepmother, Snow White’s jealous queen or 101 Dalmatians ‘Cruella De Vil’, the evil one plays a part that amplifies the drama. However, as we have discovered, the trend in these classics seem to be a bad ‘gal’! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Portal Power Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 21, 2009

Final Sermon in the series that weaves carols and customs of Christmas traditions around the world throughout the message.

PORTAL POWER Christmas Around The World—Part 4 Today we’re taking the last leg of our Christmas journey around the world. And our last stop is Germany. The Christmas tree is an integral part of German Christmas celebrations. The Christmas tree actually originated in Germany. Cutting and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Denomination: *other

When The Spirit Comes

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Who is the Holy Spirit and what’s His purpose in the believer

When the Spirit comes John 14:16-17 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 28, 2007

This sermon builds on Jesus statement "I AM the Good Shepherd" using Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34.

“Trusting the Shepherd” The I Am Statements FCC – August 26, 2007 Text: John 10: 11-18 Introduction: During our recent sermon series, we have been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. So far we have looked at Jesus’ claim to be “The Bread of Life”, “The Light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 2, 2007

We all want to believe in something bigger than us. Are we willing to investigate and follow the light to find the Savior God has revealed to us?

Matthew 2:1-12 iWant to Believe in Something Bigger Than Me Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2007 Are you from a small town? I’ve got some clues to help you know. You know you’re from a small town when… • The city limits signs are both on the same post! • The local Motel 6 only sleeps 6. • You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist