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Narnia: The Joys Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,876 views

Turkish Delight creates addiction and represents temptation and sin from which we need redemption.

Narnia II Dec 4, 2005 Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michign Felt Need: How is sin similar or different in Narnia, than what we deal with in our daily lives. Hoped for Results: Each person would receive the awareness that, anything that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

To Each One Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,571 views

If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, Pick Me! Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 9,962 views

Most of us are willing to admit that a makeover would help. But we don’t know how to make the makeover happen.

This past week, I went online to learn how to apply to be on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition! They ask, “Does your home desperately need some attention?” You are encouraged to print out an application and send it in. They also require each application to have a video tour of the home. Include ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:2

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like Quitting

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 26, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 8,734 views

Jesus’ transfiguration is recorded in the gospels to embolden the disciples and their converts down the ages, as they face discouragement on the way to God’s Kingdom.

Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:2-9 When you feel like quitting On July 4, 1952, a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She was setting out to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. This was no novice undertaking. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 12, 2006

based on 36 ratings

| 11,304 views

This sermon is about conquering our temptations to achieve a stronger relationship with God.

Matthew 6:13 “And Lead Us Not Into Temptation but Deliver Us From Evil.” By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. "Do not lead us into temptation...." For almost 2000 years Christians have prayed that phrase in the Lord’s Prayer. Unless you are new to Christianity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006

based on 60 ratings

| 19,520 views

The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting Your Community Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,211 views

Thou Shall Not Steal is an ageless principle is being proclaimed. God intends for his people to live in community. That principle is valued and protected by this four word commandment.

The church that we worked at in Atlanta was in a great section of town when it was built in the mid 50’s. But as time passed businesses who were landlocked began to relocate to the outskirts of town and left abandon buildings, which drove down the appearance of the neighborhood and the value of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002

based on 108 ratings

| 15,337 views

Many are fearful of death. We wonder if God will really forgive us and welcome us home. God sent Jesus to earth to reveal to us the reality of life after death and to secure for us a place in heaven. Learn more with today’s message

INTRODUCTION Author Joseph Bayly wrote about death from firsthand experience. He lost all three of his children: one at eighteen days, after surgery. Another died at age five with leukemia. His third child died at eighteen after a sledding accident complicated by hemophilia.As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 10,833 views

This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

It Doesn't Seem Like Christmas Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 7,482 views

Sermon #3 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #3: “IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE CHRISTMAS” LUKE 2:8-20 President John F. Kennedy’s goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 60’s decade launched the space program and our imaginations. Everyone seemed caught up in the hope and the reality of human beings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab: An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 7,584 views

From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Grace from Hebrews 11:31.

ILL – You may remember seeing on the news earlier this year about a man named Wesley Autrey, a new York city resident and construction worker, who performed a tremendous act of heroism in the NYC subway. A 19 year old film student suffered a seizure and fell ONTO the subway tracks. Autrey jumped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 5,835 views

Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Averting Your Worst Nightmare Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 4,030 views

To avoid the nightmare of not being recognized by Jesus, I must recognize the truth and live by it.

September 23, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Once in awhile I’ll have dreams that I can remember in the morning. For some reason it doesn’t happen that often. Kim on the other hand is a practically a professional dreamer. In fact, this has been one of the single most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Storm - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

based on 80 ratings

| 11,142 views

Analysis of Jonah’s battle with God’s will

God has a way of sending messages to His children. He has three definitive ways of grabbing your attention to let you and I know exactly what is on His mind. First, there is the avenue of His Word. God’s word has a way of never becoming stale, never becoming outmoded or outdated, and even though ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Life Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 27,077 views

Principles on how to live life successful taken from Joshua assuming leadership of the Israelites.

A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon 1 “How to Live Life Successfully” Joshua 1:1-9 Success is a difficult thing to truly define. “Among the apostles, the one absolutely stunning success was Judas, and the one thoroughly groveling ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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