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A Messiah Who Serves Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010

At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The second of a two part series in Revelation.

Title- Revelation Part 2 Text- Revelation 12-22 Review I. More Tribulation- 12-18 a. The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon b. The Beast from the sea c. The beast from the earth d. The Bowl Judgments i. Painful Sores ii. The Sea turns to Blood iii. Waters turn to Blood iv. Scorching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009

This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Guided Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 28, 2009

This is the second part of the Traveler’s Gift series, challenging us to seek wisdom.

Imagine having in your grasp the one thing that your heart desired more than anything. Of being assured that whatever that one thing was it was yours. What would you wish for? Understand it’s not the genie thing, no three wishes but one. What would your wish be, and remember this is it, no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

"In The Beginning Of The Gospel”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009

The message of John the Baptist

Series on the Gospel of Mark Sermon #1 “In the Beginning of the Gospel” Mark 1:1-11 A study of the Book of Mark is fascinating because the account of the life of Jesus found here is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Prays Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2009

Prayer is about developing a relationship of trust and dependence upon God.

A Messiah Who Prays Text: Matt. 6:5-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. R.G. Lee said, "If you trust in administration; you will get what administration can do. If you trust in hard work; you will get what hard work can do. If you trust in your sparkling personality; you will get what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Tearful Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2009

As we look into this moment spent between Jesus and Jairus concerning his dying daughter, we see just how gracious God is and how our faith should be during the tough times of life.

Moments with the Master Series A TEARFUL MOMENT Mark 5:21-43 Intro In 1871, tragedy struck Chicago as fire ravaged the city. When it was finally extinguished, the fire had taken over 300 lives and had left some 100,000 homeless. A man by the name of Horatio Gates Spafford was one of those who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Intimacy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

A discussion about communion in the book of Mark

NOTE: The following notes include several sections drawn / adapted from commentaries or messages (with credit given). These were not quoted or even stated in full but merely served as a reference for the idea. INTRODUCTION Some people will go to great lengths to preserve the memory of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Humble Attitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009

Part two of a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Christ had a humble attitude.

ATTITUDE - 2 HUMILITY (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Last week, we dove into the scripture and looked at ATTITUDE, the Bible tells us that our attitude should be the same as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heading Into The New Year Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009

Going into the new year, what should we do to have a better life? 1- WAKE UP 2- CLEAN UP 3- DRESS UP

INTRO.- ILL.- THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. ILL.- A lady said: Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Claiming Your Inheritance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Through our inheritance in Christ, we have certain rights that we are free to exercise

“What’s Christmas All About? Claiming Your Inheritance” Galatians 4:1-7 The city of Grand Haven was having difficulty with skateboard traffic. skateboarders were everywhere, weaving in and out and over walkers and drivers anywhere, anytime. So the city passed laws prohibiting skateboarding in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding The Joy You Have Lost Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2010

Three ways to renew your joy. 1. Live each day by GRACE 2. Keep your priorities in PERSPECTIVE 3. Grow in your RELATIONSHIP with Christ

Finding The Joy You Have Lost Paul writing to the Philippians in chapter three says: “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.” Philippians 3:1 (NKJV) Go ahead and circle the word “rejoice”. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of The Garden Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2010

Why does Jesus tell us that each servant received only one mina? (as opposed to the parable of the talents). And what does this parable tell us about our role as stewards of God’s gift?

OPEN: A famous preacher once delivered a powerful sermon on the subject of “God’s Ownership” and – since it spoke of the things we have belonging to God - this made a certain rich member of the church a little upset. The wealthy man took the preacher to his home for lunch, and then walked him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ