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Narnia: Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Uses The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, in particular Aslan, to illustrate the meaning of Mt.1:21...He came to save us from our sins.

Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Matthew 1:21; John 1:12 Intro… The past two weeks we have been talking about Finding God in Narnia. This past Friday, December the 9th, the movie of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters everywhere. We encourage you to see this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Dwell Deep

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 25, 2006

In perilous times we need to dwell deep in the word of God.

Dwell Deep Jeremiah 49:7-8 Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? Is counsel perished from the prudent? Is their wisdom vanished? Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will visit ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 49:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Priority Of Justice And Righteousness

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

The failure of Israel to make a connection between their religion rituals and their daily lives should serve as a warning for us in the church today that justice and righteousness are still priorities with God and judgment results with these are absent.

THE PRIORITY OF JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS Every now and then we come across stories that are both humorous and sad. During World War II in the Pacific Theater our forces set up a base on the island of New Guinea. We built an airport with runways, a tower, lights along the runways, and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Writer & Readers Of James Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009

An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Prospering Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Habakkuk 1:1-17

Text: Habakkuk 1:1-17 Title: The Wicked Prospering Date/Place: LSCC, 8/6/06, PM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: After the funeral of Soren the other night I was thinking about the “injustice” of men like him with a passion for God being taken so young, and how you have the people that ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be At Peace, The Lord Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

leading into advent

† In Jesus Name † May Grace, mercy and peace be yours, true gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The signs of Christmas are upon us! You see it as life begins to slow down, at least the traffic, as you approach a mall, or a target or a walmart. It also slows down as you stand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006

This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Anglican

Savior, Christ, Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

When the angels appeared to the shepherds, they announced three of Jesus' attributes.

Introduction A Introduction Story B In our text we see two of Christmas’ most familiar players: Angels/shepherds. 1 The history of angels surrounding Jesus is recorded with great detail in Scripture. a As Jesus made creation (Heb. 1.2) angels shouted for joy (Job 38.7) b Ministered to Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmic Combat

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2008

This message combines the story of King Herod with the passage in Revelation 12 relating the on going "cosmic combat" between God and Satan. The inspiration came from the cover of Christianity Today December 12,1994.

December 28, 2008 Christmas II Redeemer Text Revelation 12:1-7a “Cosmic Combat” Jesus Christ is born. The arrival of Jesus as an infant in Bethlehem means that God has kept his promise of salvation which he first made to Adam and Eve. The ringing of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Abraham & Isaac: The Lord Will Provide

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Show how the Lord makes a way when it seems to be impossible

The Lord Will Provide Theme: Showing the importance of staying close to the Lord Text: Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction Most of the time when we read this story we only think about one side and one scenario that is going on. We read of Abraham and Isaac’s preparation and journey to the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord's Supper – Examined

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper

Title: The Lord’s Supper – Examined Theme: To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Cor 11:23 NKJV For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Once Saved, Always Saved

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 7, 2011

A sermon against once saved always saved (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's boo, Set Free)

HoHum: A fellow got up one morning and decided he no longer was going to shave himself, he was instead going to the barber for his morning shave. The town barber also happened to be the local preacher in town. When the guy walked into the barber shop the barber/preacher was not there, he was out ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanukkah 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013

Hanukkah is a minor Jewish feast in the context of the other high holy days.

Hanukkah 2012 A Hanukkah is a minor Jewish feast in the context of the other high holy days. 1 It isn’t an observance commanded in the Torah (later feast/inter-testimental times). a In modern times, Jews/Gentiles both, Hanukkah has become a prominent feast, right along side ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 30, 2012

Many times when we look at the portion of Mark 14 involving the arrest and trial of Jesus we focus on Judas - the betrayer. But Mark shows us that many more than Judas betrayed Jesus that night, and it shows us how short we fall and how great our Savior r

Beginning in Mark 14:43 we shift from Jesus being the source of the action to Him being acted upon by others. He becomes very passive except at a few key moments, on His way to the cross. In a way, what we see in this portion of Mark 14 is the failure of mankind. In several key ways, man abandons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel