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Secret Of Abiding Joy

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

How is your joy?

INTRO: There are questions on why I brought dough up on stage a couple of weeks ago because the word around is he only sings about as good as me. Reason: Because of the joy and enthusiasm that radiates from him. It’s exciting to watch people who are enthused about something. I watch people ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Long And Prosper Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 13, 2006

God’s salvation gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. But Christ also gives us a new life for our families. He gives us instruction in this passage to honor our parents and love our children so we and our families may live well.

EPHESIANS 6:1-3 November 12, 2006 New Covenant EPC “LIVE LONG AND PROSPER” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. Child-parent relationships can get quite challenging at times can’t they? A. Gwen Molda, Michigan. Today’s Christian Woman, "Small Talk." 1. While I was preparing dinner one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secret Of Abiding Joy

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

The secret of abiding joy, is tasting and seeing that the Lord is good.

INTRO: There are questions on why I brought dough up on stage a couple of weeks ago because the word around is he only sings about as good as me. Reason: Because of the joy and enthusiasm that radiates from him. It’s exciting to watch people who are enthused about something. I watch people ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bioethics & Timeless Truths For Changing Times

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 5, 2013

Bioethics & Timeless Truths For Changing Times

The rate of technological and cultural change is so fast and comprehensive in these days in which we live that futurist Alvin Toffler has likened the phenomena to waves sweeping over society and labeled the feeling of disoriented perplexity that settles over us in the wake as "Future Shock". Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Soldiers

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 16, 2013

We must become effective soldiers of the Cross; following our Commander to total victory over the enemy!

GOOD SOLDIERS 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV), Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From the Faith Heroes of Heb 11: What Got into Abraham, What Did Abraham go through, and what happened as a result of his faith? Outline at end

With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many resources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: ABRAHAM HOW TO HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE November 26, 2006 Jay Robison HEBREWS 11:8-10, 13, 16 This Thursday Thanksgiving is A Celebration of Pilgrims . . At Harvest in 1621 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Stone Throw Away From A Changed Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2009

Jesus does not offer excues for sin He offers compassion and forgiveness.

Intro: On March 22, 1824 an incident took place in Madison County, Indiana, which came to be known as the Fall Creek Massacre. Six white men murdered nine Seneca and Miami Indians and wounded another. Among the nine dead were three women and four children. The six men were apprehended and tried ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Prophecy Of The Coming Messiah

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I start to think about how Christ changed my life, and how he changed my story. The mystery of Jesus Christ is the mystery of divine personality.

Now is right around the time of year when I start looking forward, and I start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and of course Christmas. We center our lives on a 365 day year. And interspersed in that year are various celebrations and holidays that help us ground our lives. As Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, Isaiah 54:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Filling The Cosmos Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

God populates the earth and the heavens preparing for humans to come on the scene.

“Filling the Cosmos” (Genesis 1:14-25) A. God Forms the Cosmos (vv 2-13) Day 1: He Produces Light Day 2: He Parts the Waters Day 3: He Prepares the Land Well, there is a little more creation work to be done before we are allowed to come on the scene, and God spends the next couple of days setting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-25

Christmas Prophecies Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 31, 2007

The Christmas story carries with it deep theology and fascinating prophecies that were fulfilled.

Christmas Prophecies (tropical) 1. Lin Smalec writes, "I read recently about a children’s Sunday School class that heard the Christmas story and sang the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night”. They were then asked to draw what they thought the nativity scene might have looked like. One little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing Through 2013 Successfully

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 29, 2012

We all look forward to going into 2013. This sermons helps us to know part of the things we can do in order to be successful in the New Year

1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011

Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Jesus: Wise Men Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

The wisest men on earth were brought to their knees by the Son of God.

Good morning. My name is Caspar, and I’m a senior fellow at the Babylonian Institute for Astrological Studies. We - that is my colleagues and I - have waited a long time to tell the story of our long journey to Palestine because, I tell you frankly, we didn’t know what to make of it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013

A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist