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The Death Of Death

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

Easter sermon on the source and cure of death with thoughts gleaned from Glen Schaumberg’s 2000 Easter sermon.

April 11, 2004 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

It Just Happened! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

"IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Change Of Heart

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

The only hope is to experience Jesus and receive a Change of Heart.

1. Some AMAZING THINGS are happening at the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Center in Kentucky. a. Doctors, scientists, students, and businessmen have been feverishly at work with the hope of saving many lives… b. Their desire? Their goal? They want to extend life, prolong happiness, & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Walk That's Worthy

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

Paul’s prayer for us is that we have a walk that worthy of the calling placed upon our lives!

Question: What’s your life like? How are you doing this morning? · I KNOW THAT’S a loaded question, because immediately we start to look at our circumstances. (Rich/poor - Buying/renting house – employed/unemployed) · Then we compare ourselves to others and measure that up. · Then finally we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Alone, But Not Forgotten

Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002

Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have Enough For Dinner?

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 28, 2002

God is bigger than our difficulties.

DO WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR DINNER? John 6:1-13 S: God’s Provision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR DIFFICULTIES. ?: Inductive KW: Movements TS: In our text today, we will reveal three movements during the event of the feeding of the 5,000 (that demonstrate God ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Like The Magi

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ugly Duckling Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

“Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Just Rest

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was desinged to highlight the importance of rest in the life of Christ-followers. It encourages its audience to understand rest from God’s perspective.

Just Rest Celebration Service April 7, 2002 It has been said: We can worry or we can worship. Strangely enough, busy people find it a whole lot easier to worry than to worship. Warren Wiersbe once said, “The ability to calm your soul and wait before God is one of the most difficult things in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31, Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe In The Triune God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 1, 2002

TRINITY SUNDAY(B) - May 26, 2002 - We believe in the Triune God as we are led by the Holy Spirit, loved by our heavenly Father, and heirs with God’s very own Son.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRIUNE GOD (AND AS CHILDREN OF GOD WE ARE) I. Led by the Holy Spirit II. Loved by our Father III. Heirs with God’s Son Romans 8:14-17 - May 26. 2002 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Flip The Switch Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

Living as children of light

Flip the Switch – Eph. 5:3-20 Steve Simala Grant – Nov. 3/4, 2001 Intro: (Sun) Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The Spiritual Climate Of Indifference Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 5, 2002

God gives a somber condemnation of indiffernce and speaks to the people of Joel’s day of what they must do to overcome it.

CHANGING THE SPIRITUAL CLIMATE: INDIFFERENCE Joel 2:1, 12-28 (1:1-5, 13-16) Joel is listed as one of the minor prophets, in contrast to the major prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, or Daniel. They are called the minor prophets simply because the short length of their works. The title, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer, The Pathway To Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 11, 2002

Do we realize that we have a wonderful gift, it is called prayer. I revamped this from a 1996 message I did.

INTRODUCTION • How many times have we wondered why God has not blessed us in a certain way? How many times have you asked God for something from your heart only to feel that God kicked dirt in your face or that He did not hear you? • When you asked God and felt rejected, did you ever sit back and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 24, 2002

A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through discipleship, broader through ministry, and larger through evangelism.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I made a decision several years ago about the kind of church that I wanted to pastor. I did not ask for a small church. I did not ask for a large church. I asked God for a healthy church. A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-2