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The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Church Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001

This sermon takes the list of names at the end of Colossians and turns them into an illustration of what the church should be.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Church Life Colossians 4:7-18 November 25, 2001 Intro: A. [The Wrong Virgin] A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 15, 2000

Just what is the message behind the parable of the Prodigal Son?

The Prodigal Finally he was free. Free. Free of the endless chores. Free of getting up at the crack of dawn and working until long after the sun set. Free of milking the cows, tilling the fields, cleaning the stables, and all the other endless chores around the farm. Turning away from the farm, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:12-19

Denomination: Adventist

Living A Life That Counts!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We only have one life to live -- make it count for the Kingdom.

Living A Life That Counts! 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Once upon a time there was an office manager who lost his job during a recession. In his sadness he wandered into a park, found himself an empty park bench, and sat down. After a while another man came strolling along. The second man was especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's All The Fuss About?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005

In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Results Of Revival

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 20, 2005

Four results of revival

The Results of Revival Galatians 6:14-17 Revival Sermon July 18, 2005 Introduction On August 5, 1949, a fire ignited in a remote forest in a remote Montana wilderness area named Mann Gulch that permanently changed the way the US Forest Services fights fires. A crew of 15 young firefighters ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Others Upward Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #3

Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Grace-Robbers! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

If you think God has already done 99.999999999% of what’s necessary for you to be saved, and then it’s up to you to do the remaining .00000001%, then you don’t understand grace.

INTRODUCTION: When I was younger I had brief dreams of being a Biblical Archaeologist. I thought it would be a glamorous job, and that I would unearth some exciting treasure like the Ark of the Covenant or something. So I was excited about an opportunity in college to travel to Israel and to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

What the Bible says about angels’ roles as God’s ministering spirits.

INTRODUCTION When we were in the former Soviet Union this summer, we bought some watches. On the watch band was a figure of a man’s face. We tried to ask who he was but we did not have a translator at that time and so the people kept pointing to the sky. We sort of wrinkled our brow and asked, “Is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist

Flee To Jesus Christ Today

Contributed by Devon Morgan on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon was inspired by Jonathan Edward’s In the Hands of the Angry God; it gives an urgent warning to the lost to run into the arms of God’s grace through Jesus Christ.

FLEE TO JESUS CHRIST TODAY! “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?’” Matthew 3:7. John reveals here two very important and clear truths in his rhetorical question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

Preparing To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 3, 2007

This 6 part series called Faith Basics will look at the fundamentals of Christain life. Part 1 will focus on how to create conditions where God can speak to us and how to prepare to hear God’s voice.

Preparing to Hear God’s Voice Faith Basics, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 29, 2007 1 Sam. 3:1-10 My favorite back to basics story is about the Green Bay Packers, perhaps you’ve heard it. Green Bay had been a losing team for nearly ten years. Morale was sagging. Vince ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2009

Learning how to overcome the feeling of loneliness through the example of Joseph of Nazareth.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOME ALONE” MATTHEW 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-21 OPEN This morning we start a new series called Christmas Classics. This series is developed around well-known movies based around the theme of Christmas. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matt 4:18-25 Immediately Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 4:18-25 Immediately

Matthew 4:17-25 Immediately Manuscript Following. What does it mean to follow someone or something? My son Krystof likes to follow me. Recently he’s started coming to church early with me, because he wants to be with Daddy. Last Sunday night he even came to the Sunday night prayer meeting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grand Opening Earns Rave Reviews! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

Creation work pleased God, it was perfect without any need for anything to be repeated, repaired, or revised.

Intro: 1. One wrote, "Grand Opening Earns Rave Reviews! What a report! God’s creation was a complete success! All goals were accomplished not just for the initial launching of Creation, but with all systems on "go" for hundreds and thousands of years." 2. God’s creation work pleased God - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Prancing Around Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012

Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational