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Pack The Master's House

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The Lord wants a Packed House.

PACK THE MASTER’S HOUSE Luke 14:15-24 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. April 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION Movie producers want to have packed theatres. Those who own professional sports teams want to have their stadiums and arenas packed. Concert promoters want to sell out every show. Restaurant owners ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, 1 Kings 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 23, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 4. The final message of this series looks at seven qualities of God’s love found in John 3:16.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE Living a Life of Love – 4 John 3:16 (ESV) March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series called “Living a Life of Love.” Just to recap what we have gone through so far: In week one our theme was love your spouse. In week two our theme was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:11-21

I Wannabe A Wannabe

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 27, 2006

The "want-to" is the fuel of our spiritual growth, and God stands willing and able to provide the wannabe to us.

I wannabe a wannabe TCF Sermon March 26, 2006 Now admit it. Some of you are like me, and the past few weeks, you’ve spent more than a few hours in front of the TV set, or maybe even somewhere in person, watching basketball games, because this is your favorite season of the year. Basketball fan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 11, 2009

A look at Luke 15 showin the objective of he church and the reason we don’t achieve it.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT GOD CAN MOVE IN Part 2 (Moving Out of Our Comfort Zone) (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Last week we started a five part series entitled “When We Move Out, God Moves In” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Out In Trust Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 17, 2009

Part 3 of a five part series on Giving God Room to Work in Our lives Our Church and Our world.

When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 3 “Moving Out In Trust” ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) We are in the middle of a five part series entitled, “When We Move Out, God Moves In” and we have seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lies We Believe About Time Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

What lies are you believing about time?

Lies we believe about Time 1. Overview a. Top Five Things People Put Off Until the Last Minute i. House chores/yard work: 35 ii. Holiday gift shopping: 25 iii. Making doctor/dentist appointments: 20 iv. Calling relatives: 15 v. Changing oil in the car: 5 b. Time is as much a mystery as eternity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Investing Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 7, 2007

Authentic faith is generous towards God, while artificial faith is greedy.

Foolproof – A Study of James INVESTING Faith – James 5:1-6 Insert: I want the ushers to come to the front w/ the offering plates and I want you to pull out your wallets/purses. This is a stick up! I don’t want anyone to get hurt. So if you’ll calmly drop all your money and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Funeral

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2007

The death of Jesus was more than bringing salvation to a lost world; it involved an international situation which only God was able to solve.

JOHN 19:38-42 A ROYAL FUNERAL I. THE REALITY: * A. Romans. B. Retainer. C. Receivership. II. THE RICH: ** A. Risk. B. Respected. C. Remorseful. III. THE REPOSE: *** A. Royalty. B. Restful. C. Rush. The death of our Lord is now a fact of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Quanna "Jealous" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 17, 2011

Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's look at why God brought up the subject of jealousy.

Purpose: To explain how and why God is jealous God. Aim: I want the listener to have a holy reverence for God and a fear of offending Him. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 47 to chapter 24 verse 12 Ill: • In many countries when someone important dies; • The flags are lowered to half-mast. Ill: • When we remember the people who died in two world wars we observe a silence. • A mark of respect. We are breaking into the narrative ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

May God Sanctify You Through And Through

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 2, 2010

The experience of sanctification and the walk of Holiness

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene May 2, 2010 May God Make You Holy Through and Through Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:13-25 I Thessalonians 5:16-24 "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Peter's Message Of Power Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jan 27, 2010

A call to evangelism focusing on Peter's first message after the church received the gift and power of the Holy Spirit.

We are continuing our study in the book of Acts this weekend. We are going to look at Chapter 2 of Acts, verses 14-41. Up to this point we see Christ ascending into Heaven, leaving his disciples with simply instructions. Spread the Gospel the ends of the earth, but to wait for the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Energy Conservation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

What are you spending your life’s energy on? Are you wasting your energy? Are using the energy God has placed in your life for eternal things?

Series: Get Energized – sermon: “Energy Conservation” Introduction: The subject of today is buzzing across the air waves of the world – We hear “Energy conservation” being discussed and debated. Energy conservation means to reduce the quantity of energy that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2008

#1 in a 6-part series of getting to know those whom you serve. Full text, communion meditation, and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Let me start today by showing you clear evidence of where America stands. In a recent poll: - 67% of Americans believe God can solve all of our problems. - only 18% said they would devote themselves to God. - 85% said they believe a day of judgment will come upon all of us. - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17-19

Denomination: *other

How Often Should I Change My Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 12, 2008

This sermon deals with the realization that every believer needs to have a continuous change of heart to become all that God wants him or her to be.

How Often Should I Change My Heart Luke 19:1-19:10 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 For years car manufactures have been telling us to change our oil after so many thousand miles. Some recommend every 3,000, some every 5,000, and if you have the synthetic oil, it was suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed