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What A Bff We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2018

Jesus makes us all feel like the disciple whome he loves. We must be careful to handle that privilege in a proper manner.

1. Do you know someone who has a special ability to make you feel like you are their BFF when you are with them? a. Their goal in dealing with people is to be an encourager to them – a Barnabas or" BAT-nabas" (Daughter of Encoragement) b. As a result they have a network of friends who feel close to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Hospitality

Contributed by Mari Larson on Feb 19, 2017

Launching from Jesus' call to love our enemies and be perfect, this sermon speaks of love and welcoming.

In 1979, Tim Hansel published a book entitled "When I Relax I feel Guilty". Included in the book is this raw and provocative tidbit. "I would like to buy three dollars’ worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting To Know God – Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God – Immanuel – God With Us. Looking at the wonderful nature of his gift at Christmas.

Getting to Know God – Immanuel – God With Us I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. It is a great time of year isn’t it. Time that we can spend with family and friends. Deanna and I had a great time in Brisbane, catching up with old friends and with our families. We enjoyed some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Biblical Miracles

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This message is to help believers teaches about how Moses used the stick that was in his hand to do great things for God. It helps believers learn to steward well the blessings already in their hands.

Beginnings of Biblical Miracles WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? Have you ever had one of those days? Just one of those days when you can (or have to) push your way through it, or crawl back? I did. I started catching the bus to work awhile back. I have never caught the bus before, so let me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Best Gift

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 27, 2006

Jesus is the best gift we can ever receive

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X Tomorrow morning there will be children waking up at 5:00 a.m., there will be paper flying all around the living room. People will be jumping up and down with excitement over their new gifts. „X It will be a fun time. „X I want you to take a moment to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldier's Song

Contributed by Antonio Carlisle on Oct 9, 2006

Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. L. Barrington.

A Soldiers Song For the Funeral of Sis. L. Barrington By: Dr. Antonio Carlisle Senior Pastor of the Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Lake City, FL 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 27:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Different (All Age Talk)

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 12, 2004

A complete order of service and talks for an All Age Service on peer pressure and who to/not to follow. Email me for files and PowerPoints

All Age Worship 10 oct 2004 Order of Service Ewen Intro (PowerPoint) Robin Songs • Holy holy holy, Lord God almighty • Come now is the time to worship • Lord you have my heart (chorus only) Prayer Drama The advert Ewen Talk 1 – part 1 • I’m special Talk 1 – part 2 (incl reading Rom 12 reading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fields Of The Fatherless

Contributed by Tom Davis on Oct 1, 2007

Ministry to the poor, the orphan, and the widow is about joining the work of God in his favorite field. Meaning and satisfaction in life don’t come from striving, it comes from loving. The gospel message is a message of love. Loving God means loving peop

Something is Missing God is passionate about orphans The scriptures speak of a God who cares for the alien, orphan, and widow. When you look, these passages (like Psalm 68:5 and James 1:27) come jumping off the page. God speaks about orphans and widows as a unique and special group of people. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturing Like Christ

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 9, 2008

A broad challenge on "Academy Sunday" for ALL of us to be life-long students of Christ striving for the fullness of His maturity.

MATURING LIKE CHRIST Luke 2:40-52 Rev. Todd G Leupold Perth Bible Church 6/8/08 AM “Academy Sunday” SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:40-52 PRAYER INRODUCTION: From this passage we are examining this morning with help from the Holy Spirit, God the Father communicates and Jesus the Son demonstrates that as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Purpose

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 31, 2016

This sermon explores the question, What is the meaning of life? With the answer being found in God and his purpose for our lives.

“An Awesome Purpose” Jeremiah 1: 1-10 A little boy came home from church looking visibly upset. His mother asked what was wrong. "We learned a stupid song in Sunday School today." "What was the song?" the mother asked. "It says Jesus wants us to be his sunbeam." ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 30, 2021

The Fruit of the Spirit pertains to the believer’s character, while the Gifts of the Spirit pertain to the believer’s service.

I Corinthians 12:8-10 • Last Sunday we finished up talking about the Fruit of the Spirit. Today we will talk about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. • The Fruit of the Spirit pertains to the believer’s character, while the Gifts of the Spirit pertain to the believer’s service. • Let’s get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

The lawyer asks, 'Who is my neighbour?' We should not take 'neighbour' to include everyone! But Jesus' parable warns us against excluding people from the group of people we regard as 'neighbour'.

3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2 Note: this talk is the continuation of ‘1 The Good Samaritan, Part 1’, which is also available on Sermon Central. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the expert in the law in the story had two questions. His first question was, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mom's Of Great Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Mothers day message in the faith of the Canaanite women.

Mom’s of great faith Introduction- Matthew 15:21-28 This is an unusual passage for Mothers Day. Jesus is at the height of His ministry and is confronted by a Mother who claimed that her child was demon-possessed. The disciples are annoyed that this Mom keeps bothering them and crying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Texting God

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Dec 19, 2012

Going deeper in your relationship with God, why that is important, and how you can be excited about it. Move beyond texting God to being in relationship with God.

I talked to someone who had recently lost a loved one, and I talked to someone who had a loved one in ICU this week. And I was thinking about Sunday mornings, and thinking about this small amount of time we have together, and thinking about how I want to say something to help encourage you, to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist