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The Story Of Esther - A Heroine In Personal Crisis Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The book of Esther is the biblical answer to Walt Disney’s story of Cinderella. An orphan girl from an enslaved nation ends up marrying the king. It’s short story at its finest.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: One of Megan’s favorite stories is Cinderella. She was the abused, ophaned house slave with no hope of a future or ever attending the royal ball much less luring the handsome prince into marrying her. Her fairy god-mother magically helps her to not only attend the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Suicide And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

What does the Bible say about suicide?

Suicide and the Church Hot Potato the Church Wonft Touch #3 I donft think there is anything in this life more heartbreaking than suicide. It affects much more than the one life lost. The family, friends, acquaintances, community and generations to come are affected by the choice to die of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Healing Is Up To You

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006

Sometimes healing does not come until we ask for it.

Remember back to when you were a kid. Did you ever want to be superman? After all, he was the strongest guy in the world. He could fly anywhere—without the FAA’s approval. If you had to confess this morning, how many of you tied a bed sheet around your neck and jumped off your bed or something ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Woman Of Great Faith

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 10, 2015

A Mother's Day sermon about the woman with a demon possessed daughter that emphasizes faith in God and prayer when facing tough times with our children.

Woman of Great Faith Mother’s Day Chuck Sligh May 10, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Matthew 15 INTRODUCTION Being a mother is a great privilege, but also a great challenge. I like the way the late Erma Bombeck put it: I’ve always told [my children], “The easiest part of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Missed Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2014

Even many Christians will miss the real reason for the season. And we might be the cause for the world not to know Jesus. Will you take up the challenge to tell others about the birth of Christ in your very lives?

Opening illustration: Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty?

Contributed by David Sweet on Aug 25, 2011

An expository sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 concerning Christian fullness in the triumphant Christ.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15 I. Introduction The church at Colossae was started by Epaphras, who was a fellow Colossian and a preacher in Laodicea, Hierapolis and Colossae. The letter reveals that the Colossian believers had a great faith in Jesus and love for their fellow believers. But ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Pastor Eligible?-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

Is The Pastor Eligible?-II—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Have Some Harmony In This House? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 6, 2009

Work diligently for unity.

CAN WE HAVE SOME HARMONY IN THIS HOUSE? Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DILIGENTLY WORK FOR UNITY. I. HUMILITY II. MEEKNESS III. PATIENCE IV. LOVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Lift Christ up. • Have excellent relationships. • Live unity. Version: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do, Verses, What You Believe.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 9, 2022

Remember this, telling people what they are doing wrong does not give them the power to stop doing it. The law is powerless to give life; only by the life of Jesus Christ can we overcome sin.

What You Do, Verses, What You Believe. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11NLT In his book Spiritual Burnout, Malcolm Smith tells the story of a drug addict he minister to. Hector had been a heavy drug abuser before he came to know the Lord. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas message

This week in Columbus Ohio five individuals died in a tragic and senseless manner. I must tell you as I watched the daylong coverage on Fox News and even CNN I found it hard to take seriously the death of someone name after a bag of pot. Dimebag Darrel? His real name was Darrell Abbott; he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other

His Wondrous Name Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This most important child ever born on this planet was named by his true Father in heaven. Gabriel came to Mary and said to her in Luke 1:31, "you will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus."

Corrie Ten Boom is one of the best known names in the 20th century. But many do not know that Corrie had more than one name. In 1977 a group of several hundred Christian Indians honored her in Flagstaff, Arizona, by giving her an Indian name. Tom Claus, a Mohawk and president of the group, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Wonder.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for the Wonder of your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Small God Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 26, 2005

Idolatry is alive and well in the church today. Any time we try to make Yahweh into a manageable size we have broken the Second command.

Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17. As I said last week every week that we discuss the 10 laws of Grace we will begin by hearing them. I love stories about kids so I thought I would share this one with you. Little Sara looked forward to the end of the school day. The last 30 minutes in Ms. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Business And Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Running a business does not mean an absolute guarantee of success, because there are many factors in life which cannot always be anticipated, such as for example war, fire, floods, etc. A business is a great responsibility. It requires a lot of effort, ma

Christian Business And Ethics Luke 19:12 -13 - Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business till I come." Isaiah 48:17 - Thus says the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic

You And Prayer; What Does It Do?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 15, 2007

People are supposed to call 911 for emergencies only, but many people don’t understand or follow the rule. Police emergency operators in Colorado Springs have received calls from people reporting a TV set that wasn’t working, asking when it was going to s

You and Prayer; What Does it Do? Text: John 14:16, 16:7 ( Show film clip from sermonspies.com called "enpowerment.") John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Denomination: Pentecostal