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Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005

Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gentleness Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2014

I begin with a show and tell on actual fruits that can teach us spiritual truths about the fruits of the Spirit, and then teach on gentleness.

The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness PPT 1 Series Title We began this series a few weeks ago and in our first message I talked about how God has chosen us to bear much fruit, and that we ought to bear the most fruit with the people we are around the most. Family, friends, coworkers. If you only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Such Thing As A Maintenance-Free Home Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles.

Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles. It seems everyone wants to live in the build-it-and-leave-it-alone structure. But one article stood out to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 10 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

There is a lot of activity going on in our churches. And by James’ recollection the activity inside our churches is neither positive nor helpful to the overall ministry of the church. More importantly is that these conflicts do not come from the outside

WINNING THE WARS IN THE CHURCH JAMES 4:1-10 James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 3, 2010

Second message explaining "church words." As the title states, this message explains the word "grace."

Those Confusing Church Words Series Ephesians 2:8-10 “Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat?” We’re talking about "Those Confusing Church Words." Last week we talked about sin. We defined sin as "any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature." Today, we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This message from Revelation 4-5 comes in 3 parts and is threaded throughout the service interspersed with music and responsive readings (some of which are included in the sermon)

Revelation Series #3 From Rev. 4-5 Heavenly Worship PART 1: Revelation 4 - 5:7 THE LION AND THE LAMB Revelation 4 and 5 describe an amazing Worship Service in Heaven. Instead of just talking about this Heavenly Worship Service today, we’re also going to JOIN IN WORSHIP. Today we will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“our Opportunity In Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2012

Being a disciple and making disciples is an opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing.

Last time, we looked to verse 24 as we talked about the priority of discipleship. Discipleship refers to my growing to become more like Christ. Making disciples is what every church is obligated to do: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .” - Matthew 28:19 (NIV) And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Strange Plan For Reaching Others Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013

This is the first message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message looks at how the often asks for us to do things that do not make any sense.

All of us would probably agree that some of God’s instructions just don’t make any sense. One of the most overwhelming and difficult tasks is that of reaching the world around us with the message of Jesus Christ. In fact with every passing day the task seems to be getting more and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts 10 - The Acts Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2013

God initiates, He is actively working. God instructs, He is constantly speaking. God empowers, His plan will be fulfilled.

GOD INITIATES… He is actively working We have literally been SEEING GOD AT WORK THROUGH THE CHURCH. God is actively working in reaching the lost back to Himself. • We’ve now come to the 10th chapter in Acts and it is undeniably clear that God has been initiating His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Grace And Freedom #1: Good News For Ragamuffins Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 3, 2013

God saves us by his grace (undeserved favor) when we believe in Jesus. Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for the good things we have done.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #1: GOOD NEWS FOR RAGAMUFFINS (Jan. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: This week, we are beginning a new series to look at one of the most important words to Christianity: GRACE. One of the most popular hymns of all time is Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

Do As I Do Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 4, 2012

A Maundy Thursday sermon focusing on the pattern which Christ has given us to follow so that we might know joy and happiness in the presence of the Father.

I have in my office a beautiful needlepoint of the United Methodist cross and flame. It was a gift to me one Christmas a few years ago from a parishioner. The piece is not huge, it fits into a 5x7 frame, but I know the woman who did this needlepoint spent hours and hours weaving this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: United Methodist

That's Easy, It's Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 5, 2012

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 9:15 talking about the gift of gifts (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon called "Praise God for the gift of gifts" at http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2247.htm)

Introduction: During a British conference on comparative religions several decades ago, experts from around the world were discussing whether any one belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Our Faith Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

WHEN WE DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL LIFE, CELEBRATING OUR FAITH BECOMES NATURAL

Celebrating Our Faith 12/21/08 4th Sunday of Advent Phil 4:4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! INTRODUCTION During the 2007-2008 NFL regular season, New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady set the record for most touchdown passes in a regular season, paving the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mining Some Truths!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2012

Like the Master wrapped a message around an event which caught public attention (Luke 13:5), an effort is made here to weave some truths around a global event

Mining some truths… August 5th 2010. For a bunch of thirty three men it was going to be a routine “day in the office”. Only that their office was good 2000 feet below the Earth’s surface, their “office cubicle”… ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: *other

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran