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The Holy Way

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Dec 12, 2007

There is only one way to true happiness, joy, love, peace, and contentment...it is the Holy, Heavenly Highway!

The Holy Way Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10 When I read today’s Old Testament Lesson on Wednesday, the day I set aside to prepare my sermons, many images came to my mind…the most obvious was the Wizard of Oz. I pictured the “Yellow Brick Road” that Dorothy, The Tin Man, The Lion, the Scarecrow, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: *other

True Love Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Christmas is about true love.

Ruth 3 - True Love INTRODUCTION: The Princess Bride - how I love this movie and I think it is the best story of all time. True Love In The Princess Bride, Westley is driven by one goal—to return to the love of his life, Buttercup. Westley does whatever it takes for his one "true love." He scales ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Message: Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 12, 2007

The heavenly host declared peace. 1. Peace with God 2. Peace within ourselves 3. Peace with others

The Message of Christmas: Peace Luke 2:6-10 Introduction: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 Last week we looked at the joy that is in Christmas. The declaration of the angel said, "I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host

Contributed by Donnie Burke on Dec 13, 2007

This sermon is to check our Christmas spirit against the spirit of the angelic host as they introduced God Almighty to the world!

Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host Luke 2:8-20 (key – 14) The angels of heaven gave us the first taste of what the Christmas season should be like. What a sight, what sound, what a celebration! I am tremendously jealous of these shepherds, especially being a musician. I don’t know if they sang or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Keeps Yourself In Control Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Responsible love will help us with self control.

Love that Keeps Yourself in Control Responsible Love with Others – Part 1 Romans 13:8-14 We want to look at how God teaches us as Christians to love. I want to call this love “responsible love.” You can love someone responsibly or irresponsibly. The Bible teaches us to be responsible in our love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sealing The Deal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2007

Exposition of Neh 9:38-10:39 about the covenant signing commitment ceremony that the people made as a culmination of the revival that began in Neh 8.

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39, Title: Sealing the Deal, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about that conversation that James Boice had with his psychiatrist friend about why people have a lot of counseling but rarely any real change—Boice Comm p. 106 B. Background to passage: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great King's Census

Contributed by Simon Fisher on Dec 21, 2007

Christ is victorious over the world from the moment of His birth.

There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled,…and all went to be registered, every one into his own city. [Lk 2: 1,3] It’s a story about a census, the most well-known story about a census in the world - perhaps the only one. Well there is one other I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Not Just Another Sunday Part 5: The Invitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007

We conclude this series by focusing on perhaps the most important part of our Sunday experience - the invitation to Christ! We look at this through the lens of John chapter 7.

Setting the Stage Leviticus 23:39-43 (New International Version) 39 " ’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, after you have gathered the crops of the land, celebrate the festival to the LORD for seven days; the first day is a day of rest, and the eighth day also is a day of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Prayer In Context Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

While keeping the famous "Ask, Seek, & Knock" passage in context with the Sermon on the Mount, we can still learn some awesome principles regarding prayer.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The Beauty Of God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 12, 2007

Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His Divine Goodness? Do you think if someone would behold His Awesome Beauty, he could ignore or respond negatively?

“One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (Psalm 27:4, NIV). Are you aware of “the beauty of the Lord”? Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Persistently

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 16, 2007

Why should we pray? A few reasons.

(I got this illustration from Sermon Central) -A young man went into a drugstore to get 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium and large – pharmacist asked - small if hold hand, medium if peck on cheek, large is serious kissing -At dinner the boy prayed for five minutes -You didn’t tell me you were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Seals Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

We need to persevere, persist, keep on, and never give up as believers in Jesus Christ. We need to stand firm to the end. When our faith is challenged and opposed we need to persevere by sheer determination.

“The Seven Seals of God’s Wrath” Scripture: Rev. 6:9-14; 7:1-14 Introduction: In the studying for this sermon there will be another group redeemed from the earth a little after the Mid Tribulation 1,335 days to be exact. Perseverance reveals genuine believers. To believe in Jesus and stand “firm to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Many Are Invited, But Few Are Chosen

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2007

Pentecost 21 (A) - Jesus teaches that many are invited, but few are chosen. Thankfully our gracious God calls and calls again despite how mankind reacts.

MANY ARE INVITED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN (Outline) October 21, 2007 - PENTECOST 21 - Matthew 22:1-14 INTRO: Consider for a moment how many technological advances that have taken place in the last few years. We cannot keep track of all the electronic marvels that have been invented or improved. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning From The Gentle Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2007

An Ash Wednesday sermon, that encourages to learn from the gentle Jesus.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERMON Ash Wednesday is a bit like a reminder phone call. The alarm going off for an early wakeup call, or the mark on the calendar or diary indicating that something important is coming soon and we need to prepare for it. Ash Wednesday is the start of us preparing for Easter. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Lutheran