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Passing The Test

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006

Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Live Long And Prosper Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 13, 2006

God’s salvation gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. But Christ also gives us a new life for our families. He gives us instruction in this passage to honor our parents and love our children so we and our families may live well.

EPHESIANS 6:1-3 November 12, 2006 New Covenant EPC “LIVE LONG AND PROSPER” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. Child-parent relationships can get quite challenging at times can’t they? A. Gwen Molda, Michigan. Today’s Christian Woman, "Small Talk." 1. While I was preparing dinner one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Betrayal Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Dec 28, 2006

We come to Jesus to be fixed and when his method of fixing us does not meet ours we revert to our personal adgenda in betrayal of Jesus just as Judas did.

The Betrayal of Jesus John 13:21-32 & Matthew 22:14-16 Introduction video from sermon video’s called who is Jesus. if we were to have stopped Judas on the way to betray Jesus and asked him the question who was Jesus how would he have answered? JUDAS WAS ATTRACTED TO THE POWER OF JESUS ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Definitions Of Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 10, 2007

what the Bible says about what prayer is--a defintion from scripture.

Intro: most of the sermons on prayer generally emphasize the need of prayer, the how to of prayer, the outcome of prayer. Tonight, I would like to simplify this subject by looking at, "Definitions of Prayer." The bible is full of verses that include the words pray, prayed, praying—in examining ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listening To Unchristian America

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007

Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Into Miracle Territory Believing

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING Reminds us that in order to experience VICTORY in our life/church we need to BELIEVE.

This Sermon Preached on Superbowl Sunday Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING The Gospels tell us about many miracles of Jesus. He turned water into wine. He made the blind to see. The deaf to hear and the lame to walk. He raised the dead from the grave. He took a man’s ear cut off by a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Pull The Weeds?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

Jesus leaves "weeds" in place to grow. Why don’t we? Because God loves better than we do!

Some of Jesus’ parable is lost to us city dwellers. He was speaking to members of a much more agrarian society. They probably understood this in much more vivid terms than do we)but I think that we can learn some valuable lessons from this parable. I know that none of us here are farmers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Time To Take The Land Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 9, 2007

We can go in and take the land because of God’s promise.

Time to Take the Land Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. A preacher was praying with great oratorical effects in the midst of this violent storm, crying out "Send us the spirit of the children of Israel, the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Guidelines For Giving

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 3, 2005

Paul offers the Corinthian Church some principles to guide their giving based on the example of the Macedonians.

Consecration Sunday, the day we come to consecrate ourselves and our lives to God. That one day of the year when we have to endure the preacher’s sermon on the joys and benefits of giving. We sit and squirm while the preacher drones on about being a cheerful giver, all the while knowing we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Fear Factor

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

A Halloween Message that those of you who think we should turn off the lights, draw the blinds and not participate will not like at all! Do you really have to cast a vote against it?

31, October 2004 Dakota Community Church The Fear Factor Unmasking the Reality of Evil Introduction: Well it’s Halloween so I thought I would take a break from our women series to talk about the topic on the minds of so many Christians at this time of year. In order to receive what I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Mastering Attitudes

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 30, 2005

We all probably know someone that has a bad attititude about life! Aren’t they annoying! Learn why our attitudes in life really do make a difference!

Mastering Attitudes Philippians 4:8 1. The Consideration of Our Attitude. We all probably know someone that has a bad attititude about life! Aren’t they annoying! I still remember last year when I went to Washington D.C. on a Pastor’s tour of the Capital. At the airport standing in line to check ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 21, 2003

I wish I was more like Joseph. He obeyed God over and over. This sermon on Joseph can encourage your audience to obey God in new ways.

The Characters of Christmas # 2 JOSEPH -- "I’LL OBEY." Hope Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida December 7, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun Joseph - truly a man of God. I wish I could be more like him. Joseph was probably a mature man, perhaps a widower. He was a blue-collar worker, a carpenter. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004

First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan

Contributed by Randy Coots on Feb 23, 2005

How we find God’s plan for our lives.

Ephesians 5:17 says: Werefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Listen, We do not need to be vague,thoughtless,or foolish concerning God’s plan for our lives. We have to be wise and understanding of what God’s plan is for our lives. We need to grasp firmly what the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Christ Edition Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 25, 2005

God did an extreme makeover so we could be changed!

INTRODUCTION „X There are a lot of popular televisions shows we watch. There is the whole CSI genre, Miami, NY, Navy, Cold Case, Auburn. We have the ¡§who wants to marry me¡¨ shows. One of the genres that seems to be doing quite well is the makeover shows. „X These are the shows in which they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ