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Journey To The Cross Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 7, 2003

THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS IS THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART II: THE PROVISION OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 11-26 April 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION: The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, Pride, And Group Dynamics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.

Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Contagious Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Somebody, Be A Nobody

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people . . .seated next to the couple would be the next most important people

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people and they would be seated right in the center of the presidential table (or long table). All eyes are on them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

How Comfortable Are You?

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 31, 2007

A sermon asking do other peopel feel comfortable around you at church.

HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU? -> RO. 12:13b -this is my question for you today. Through everything we talk about, just be thinking how comfortable are you. -but here’s the twist. I don’t mean how comfortable do you feel, I mean how comfortable to people feel around you. When we say this chair is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Methodist

You Already Own It

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2007

A sermon on our blessings in Christ based on Ephesians 1:3 (Outline adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

Sermon for 11/4/2007 Ephesians 1:3 Introduction: A little boy came to the Washington Monument and noticed a guard standing by it. “I want to but it.” “How much do you have?” asked the guard. “35 cents.” “You need to understand three things,” the guard explained. “First, 35 cents is not enough ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can God Use Me?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

Moses was shocked by how God was going to use him. God sees more in us than we see in ourselves. God has a plan to bless us.

I have used sermoncentral as one of many resources in this sermon. HOW CAN GOD USE ME? January 13, 2008 Jay Davis Robison EXODUS 3:9-14 & 4:1, 10 Isn’t it unusual who God uses to do God’s work? Jacob the brother to Esau was a deceiver David was a great king but committed adultery and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never Quit Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 29, 2007

Sermon three in the series. The characteristics of a Christian who never quits seeking to fulfill God’s purpose for his or her life.

I Will Never Quit Sean Lester April 28, 2007 Text: To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woman Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 12, 2007

Four things a mom can do to be more effective

“Woman of God ” Today is a special day for special women – the mom’s. The rose that you each received this morning is just a token of our love and honor of you. After church this morning we men are going to serve you a wonderful meal that we have lovingly prepared. We will seat you at a fancy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Holiness

Today, We Are All Joshua

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 21, 2007

Challenge to TRBC after death of my father, Dr. Jerry Falwell. It is now our responsibility, it is our challenge, it is now our vision, and, it must also be our passion to reaching our community for Christ.

Today, We Are All Joshua! Josh. 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

5. What's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

God does not want his servants to be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes, but to use everything they have been given for His Kingdom.

INTRO There is a difference between knowing something and actually applying it in your life. I have watched countless hours of football. I know all the positions, and I know the hand signals the officials use, and I feel like I understand how to win a game pretty well. But I’ve never played one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Ya Later, Sennecharib

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

How Hezekiah faced opposition from the King of Egypt.

See Ya Later, Sennacherib From II Kings 18-19 Hezekiah is described as a good king.. (18:3-7) A. He sought to remove every influence of idolatry and sin and to turn the people’s heart back to God. Important Application-- What are you doing to remove sin’s influence from your life? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 2, 2006

Everyone will be a one of two places when they finish life’s journey.

Heaven & Hell Matthew 8:11-12 April 23, 2006 FBC, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When England closed it’s Libyan Embassy Muammar Qaddafi became so angry that he ordered England to be removed from all maps in Libya. If you buy a map in that country today, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Be Saved?

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Not all that believe are saved

Ready for Salvation? Jn 2:23-25 INTRO: Very hard or difficult truth 1. Not all that believe are saved a. Not all that has the normal accepted evidence of salvation are saved 2. Many think cause they have done something, God has to or is required to save a. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Generosity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2006

In this season when many people and organizations are asking for donations, how can we be diligent and intelligent about our giving?

A Season of Generosity Philippians 1:3-11 December 10, 2006 It seems that everywhere we go at this time of year, we find people or organizations who are asking for donations for one cause or another. I think that I have told you this before. A number of years ago, Toni and I decided that we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist