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Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Ready For Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 6,757 views

Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

“Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday 2004

Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 11,420 views

To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church:

Easter Sunday – April 11, 2004 To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church: 6. Never ask an usher to break a $20. 5. Never do a cannonball in the baptismal tank. 4. Never hold a church business meeting on Super Bowl ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Steven Kellett on May 1, 2004

based on 146 ratings

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A Funeral Sermon for a believer who had Alzheimer’s. Three things the disease couldn’t steal - faith, hope and love.

Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid (Val-la-de-lid), Spain, in 1506. There is a monument in that city that commemorates the great explorer. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the memorial is a statue of a lion at the base of it where the Spanish National Motto is engraved. The lion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Strong Families Have In Common Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2004

based on 153 ratings

| 35,081 views

Is Your Family a Fortress or a Facade? Strong families have these 5 things in common... [COMMITMENT, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNION, COPING SKILLS, CONSECRATION]

Is Your Family a Fortress or a Façade? Josh. 24:15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Tasted My Apple?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,707 views

We Christians have experienced great things and have great stories to tell...if only we’ll tell them!

Every year at the University of Chicago Divinity School, they have what is called "Baptist Day." On this one day, everyone brings a picnic lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. The school would invite some great theological mind to lecture while the students and faculty ate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Confessions Of A Chronic Complainer

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,930 views

Our complaining and grumbling spirit might just keep us from experiencing all the good things God has for us.

Confessions of a Chronic Complainer TCF Sermon March 21, 2004 A few weeks ago, I picked up Laura after school, and she told me, Dad, we have to go to the hospital. Well, many parents might panic if their child said that, but with Laura, I know immediately what she means, I don’t even have to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-4, Psalm 31:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now Is The Time To Make Time

Contributed by Melvin Rascoe on Jun 10, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 30,282 views

This sermon is on stewardship on time. We have time for everything else BUT the things of GOD. This sermon will challenge us to make time for GOD!

“NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE TIME” SCRIPTURE TEXT: (NIV) 2 Corinthians 6:2-2 V: 2 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. One of the greatest areas of stewardship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Holiness

How Great Is Your Name

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 16, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 5,121 views

“All things that the Father has are mine. Therefore I said that He will take of mine and declare it to you” John 16:15.

Theme: How great is Your Name Text: Pr. 8:22-31; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 Today is Trinity Sunday - the day we celebrate the Holy Trinity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We can only understand this revelation, as the Scriptures teach us, when the Spirit, who is identical with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:22-31, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Call Unto Me

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 22, 2003

based on 98 ratings

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Sermon on prayer. 1. Call Upon Me 2. I WILL answer. 3. and I will show you great and unsearchable things.

(I was inspired to write this sermon after reading Lou Bartet’s sermon of the same title and text--most of this sermon is different, although you might pick up on a similar thought or two, I also used the same opening illustration that Lou credited to www.presidentialprayerteam.org) May 25, 2003 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You Hear God Now?

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 14, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 4,180 views

Are you listening to God or worrying about every little thing? See how Martha’s life of worrying was not necessary in this sermon.

CAN YOU HEAR GOD NOW? Scripture Texts: Luke 10:38-42; Matthew 6:25-34; and Philippians 4:6-9, verse 19, Psalms 10:4, 14:2 and 27:8 Can you Hear God NOW? That is the question that I am asking you today here in the congregation. Too many times, we don’t hear God. We think we do, but we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Command And Teach"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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Paul gives Timothy, and us, several commands for living the Christian life, and several things to teach others about the Christian life.

“Command And Teach” 1 Timothy 4:6-11 INTRODUCTION: Read Scripture. Paul is writing to Timothy, the young “preacher-boy” – 4:6. I used to be a young “preacher-boy” many years ago … I know a little of what he was going through. NOW … this doesn’t mean that just because you’re NOT a young ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Battle Gear

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 4, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 1,978 views

There are 6 essential things we must carry into battle each day if we are to have a chnace against the enemy of our soul.

Our Battle Gear Ephesians 6:14-18 I. The Piece that Holds It All Together (v. 14a) A. Without Truth There is No Foundation to Stand B. Real Truth is Revealed in God’s Word C. God’s Truth Protects Us 1. Against Lies About Us 2. Against Distortions of Scripture II. The Pieces that Provide Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Question That Condemned Jesus - (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2003

based on 146 ratings

| 9,973 views

There was one phrase that Jesus never used of Himself... but when others used it, dramatic things would happen. What was that phrase?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, "Father, thank you for sending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am What I Am

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 9, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 17,220 views

God saved Paul so Paul could serve God. God will do great things through those he saves.

"I Am What I Am" September 7, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois I Cor. 15:8-10 Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A Have a video tape of "Popeye" saying his famous line, "I Am What I Am." B Our lesson today is entitled, "I Am What I Am" a This may be a line made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

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