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Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006

A sermon for Christmas time that focuses on the impact of Jesus’ birth. What would things be like if Jesus had not been born?

Introduction: A. Good morning! I’m so thankful to be here this morning to worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord! 1. If you are visiting with us this morning, we are so happy you are here, and we pray that you have a very uplifting experience with us today. 2. May God bless you with hope and joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

Are healings and miracles just for the times of the Apostles, or can we expect to see them today? This sermon attempts to answer that question.

Miracles I have been asked to speak on the subject of miracles. This subject leaves me with a dilemma. It is not what to say that is the problem, but what to leave out. It is a very large topic. I have decided to split the topic into four different areas. Firstly, what are miracles and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ironic Trust

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Is your confidence a genuine one. We many times boast about Christ when our full trust is in the wallet.

IRONIC TRUST PSALM 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Back in 1990, I was a tenant residing in a compound where the landlord and his family were also enclosed. The landlord and the tenants respected my family since they understood my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Made As Though He Would Go Further"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2007

This is a short devotional about spending time with the Lord. Jesus was a GUEST WHO NEEDED INVITING, but He is A GUEST WORTH INVITING.

“…and he made as though he would have gone further" Luke 24:28 Luke 24:13-35 I heard a story recently about a boy who went on a date with a girl he loved deeply. He asked her, "Can I kiss you?" She was silent. He then asked, "May I kiss you?" Again, she was silent. He said, "Well, are you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging In There Through Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

Everyone has been misunderstood at one time or another. This sermon seeks to help us to "Hang in there" when that happens.

1 Samuel 18:5-9, Psalm 140 Few things are more difficult to live with than being misunderstood. Sometimes it’s downright unbearable. When you are misunderstood, you have no defense. And have you noticed that when you are misunderstood, no matter how hard you try to correct the misunderstanding, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Blessings Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008

God promised some blessing - some time it does not seems like blessing but later we will know that it was His blessing.

Unusual blessing for a believer. Ex. 17:8-16 1. The battle with the enemy Ex. 17:8-10 Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek. Battle is needed for your growth Goliath was made for David Amalikites were made for Joshua – it made who Joshua is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Already / Not Yet

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Understanding the tension of the Kingdom of God ‘already’ being here, while at the same time, ‘not yet’ being completely here.

1. Are we living in the last days? If we are, what does the Bible say about the last days? a. Is 2:2-4 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009

The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Relationships: Being Real In An Artificial World Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2009

How Christ’s friendship with His followers exemplifies the traits necessary to navigate our relationships through tough times.

We begin a new series today on relationships. Every human being is created in God’s image and is therefore a relational being. Since we’re relational beings, if we have any hope of joy and peace and happiness in life we need to know how to “do” relationships. The majority of good relationships ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009

President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I,ve About Had It

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 3, 2009

Some of have times that we feel left our. God made promises to us if we will just claim them.

I,VE ABOUT HAD IT So many times we find ourselves out of touch with the real world and start to feel like we should just give up and move on. No one cares no one ever sees us we are just another fixture in a world full of problems . Good news look up and see what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpse The Glory Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2009

If we glimpse the glory ahead for every believer, we’ll be able to carry the cross today when times are hard.

Three store owners shared adjacent storefronts in the same building. Times were tough. In hopes of picking up sales, the owner of the shop at one end of the building put a sign over his front entrance that said, YEAR-END CLEARANCE!!! At the other end of the building, another owner responded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get Off Your Ash

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Marked by pain. Residue of rejection. Disfigured by depression. Ashy! There comes a day when it is time to Get Off Your Ash.

"Get Off Your Ash" I. Introduction They call for you. You hear your name and week after week, month after month you strap on the armor and go out to do battle. You walk out and worship, do drama, witness, serve, work and labor. But you do so while you are wounded, mortally wounded. You put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Is A Shout Away Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

When you declare war on your sin and unbelief that will be the time when you will see powerful revelation from the Lord.

May 25th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 7— Jehovah Tsebaioth; Lord of Hosts Sermon: Victory is a shout away Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17 “Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord!” Let me ask you something; "What can the Devil do to a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn Off The Lights And Sirens-- Minister Where You Are Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus takes the time to minister with the woman who touches his robe-- rather than rushing on his emergency mission

Mark 5:21-43 Following the deliverance ministry in Gadara, Jesus crosses by boat over to the other side of the lake and there once again Mark demonstrates that his gospel is focused on action as he describes the press of the crowd around Jesus. The action is vividly told as the synagogue leader, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist