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Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007

What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The word vanity, used often in the Old Testament, means “to empty of con-tent, to make irrelevant.” That’s what the The third commandment is about emptying God’s name of significance; making it irrelevant; identifying God as something He is not.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” (Exodus 20:7) I played in a golf tournament the other day. I was in a foursome with three men whom I had never met. (The tournament format required that we be paired together because we all had similar handicaps. I didn’t know these guys because I make it a practice to never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Freedom of religion is very expensive with one of its major prices being respect for those whose religion is different than ours.

The Cost of Freedom A Christian group has proposed an amendment to our constitution. Here’s why: “Believing that Almighty God is the source of all power and authority in civil government, that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Ruler of Nations, and that the revealed Will of God is of Supreme ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

Start Spreading The News

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 10, 2007

You see ... the news that I got for you this evening maybe old news for some and new news for others ... but there is one thing certain about this news unlike other news ... this particular news never plays out.

Preached on Wednesday, 10 January 2007 At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, Illinois (v.57) And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (v.58) And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

If you will climb out of your rut and go out of your way to see who Jesus is, And if you welcome Him into your home, the way Zacchaeus did,you’ll discover the answer to the question, WHY AM I HERE?

Why> Series # 1 CHCC: September 17, 2006 Why am I Here? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: The title of today’s sermon is “Why Am I Here?” I can’t hear that without remembering a Presidential Debate that happened a few years back. Ross Perot was running as an “Independent.” He chose an older ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007

We are called to encourage one another.

Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Donkey

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

In our pride, we hesitate to take a donkey as a role model, but the donkey of Palm Sabbath has something to show us. That donkey was literally Christopher--"Christ-bearer."

Donkey Matthew 21:1-11 3/20/2005 2348 words 1 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abortion

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Worship Without Walls

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 1, 2005

We’re called to worship not only inside the walls of a church, but to worship without walls. How? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

Worship without Walls Micah 6:6-8 (New International Version) 6With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Words Of Importance Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005

Expository message on passage

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:12-23 TITLE: “WORDS OF IMPORTANCE” INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a society where what we say is not intended to be what we mean 1. Several years ago, this phenomenon was given the title the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Noble Woman Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 28, 2004

Final sermon in Proverbs & Parables series. The qualities of the Noble Woman found in Proverbs 31 are applied to the Church as the bride of Christ. The church should have Integrety, Industriousness, be Inclusive and Influential, and be confident in her I

The Noble Woman Proverbs 31 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 31:10- INTRODUCTION: Today we’re ending our study of Proverbs. In sermons and in our Pueblo Groups we’ve covered topics from finances to child-raising . We’ve seen God’s wisdom for working right, for talking right and for living right. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Disciplonie - By Camille Lang Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

When Jesus comes again there will be judgment and reward. For those who have their hearts right with God … the right motives … they will receive a reward from their Father in Heaven … For those who don’t have their hearts right with God … there will be ju

Well it’s official!!!! my personality has been locked in!!! I am an "I". Let me explain … I did a personality survey a couple of years ago (and they are always so spot on!!) … it was the DISC model. Now the word DISC is an acronym – that is the letters standing for different words … in this case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Transforming The Present Future

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2004

5th in series of 6 on the 237 church. Based on Acts 2:47. The Internally Strong - Externally Focused Church

Transforming the Present Future Acts 2:43-47 47 They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers. Last Spring I read a book by Reggie McNeal called "The Present Future". The title caught my eye. As I read the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist