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Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:17-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restored Hope - The Widow Of Nain.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Widow of Nain. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 11-17. Ill: • A Mother was taking her four-year-old daughter to school, • She was a doctor and had left her stethoscope on the car seat, • Her little girl picked it up; • And very exited began to play with it. • Excellent, thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Times Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 5, 2006

This message looks at 6 snapshots in the life of Naomi that we will be inspire and challenge us.

THE TIMES OF NAOMI TEXT: BOOK OF RUTH INTRODUCTION This past year during the general elections they made a big point of stressing that this was the "year of the woman", as many new woman ran and won political office. For the rest of the month of July we here at ETCC will have the month of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 24, 2002

Sermon 1 in a series on Fear.

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? TOP 14 FEARS OF AMERICANS (before 9/11) 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Insects and bugs 4) Financial problems 5) Deep water 6) Sickness 7) Death 9) Loneliness 8) Flying 10) Dogs 11) Driving/riding in a car 12) Darkness 13) Elevators 14) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, John 7:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Basics

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2010

There are times when a church, however successful, must review the basics: do we love those whom we serve, are we able to love those with whom we disagree, and can we feel sheer, passionate love for Christ Himself?

Where I come from, the real religion is basketball. Baptists, Methodists, and Catholics all take a distant back seat, because the real religion in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is basketball. No spring day goes by without every schoolboy finding his way to the hoops to do lay-ups and to dream about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Iron Man

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 15, 2024

This sermon relies heavily on the sermon "Kissed By The King", originally preached by Ken Gurley and published in his book "Preaching for a New Millenium: Hell's Midnight Train" (2007).

The Real Iron Man I. Introduction: When I was a child, my dad took me to a barbershop run by two great women, Linda and Sammy Jo. Grandpa went to them too. It smelled of cigarette smoke, barbicide, shaving cream, and brill cream. On the walls were placks with practical wisdom like: "Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s In Your Attic?

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 4, 2024

This is a true story.

This is a true story. In 1982, Leslie Marie Gattas was a 15-year-old cheerleader when she was abducted by Ernest Stubbfield from her bedroom at night in Memphis, Tennessee. He transported her in her family car, drove her to a church in Memphis and drove the car back to her home. Then he kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15, 2 Samuel 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment: To Christ First

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 3, 2005

A 2 point sermon inspired by Steve Shepherd’s Commitment series sermons.

A newspaper journalist was assigned to Jerusalem and when he got there, he decided to get an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks of watching out over the wall, he realized that every day, the same old Jewish man would come and spend most of the day praying vigorously at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Fulfilling God's Purpose For You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 15, 2021

After a long night of healing at Peter's house, Jesus rose early to pray about his purpose and priorities. Our purpose is to a) embody the kingdom of God, and b) find our unique God-given purpose.

FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU—Mark 1:29-45 ***A man in Kanpur, India holds the Guinness World record for the longest ear hair. He had set the previous record of 5.2 inches, but 5 years later, he more than doubled his record with a length of 11 inches. One of his relatives praised his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God Hates Divorce And Violence (Cont.) Malachi Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society.

Why God hates divorce and violence (cont.)! Malachi Pt. 3 Thesis: God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society. Scripture Text: Malachi 2:11-17 11Judah has broken faith. A detestable thing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Jesus' Power

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001

How Jesus, as a man, found strength, guidance and grace as a direct result of His constant prayer life.

INTRODUCTION 1940’s - The Manhattan Project § SECRET project; precious few who knew about it § To personnel at the assembly plant of the secret project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, it was known as Project "S-Y." § To the Joint Chiefs, it was known as "S-1" § To the head of the Department of War, "X" § ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Adventist

Getting What God Gives Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004

3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcomers: Who Are They? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 14, 2009

This message dealing with what the Apostle John had to say about overcomers is a topical introduction to the subject of our victory in Christ anchored on I John 5:4-5.

OVERCOMERS (Part 1): WHO ARE THEY? Text: I John 5:4-5, Rev. 2-3 Introduction: A recent article in the San Antonio Express News spoke about the amazing phenomenon of designer tennis shoes which has taken the younger generation by storm. The new status symbol is the special name-brand high-top ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Wedding Gifts To The Family Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 13, 2008

God gives the family four gifts that we can find at creation. If we will but live within the boundaries God has set up for the family, we will then reap a bountiful harvest of blessing!

TITLE: God’s wedding gifts! TEXT: Genesis 1:26-31; & 2: SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Family OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 6, 2008 PROP.: IF WE WILL BUT FOLLOW GOD’S PLANS FOR FAMILY, WE WILL HARVEST A BOUNTIFUL BLESSING! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time our Jr. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stone's Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 24, 2011

An Easter sermon on how Easter impacts us personally.

Norman Vincent Peale tells the story of the time he was invited to a luncheon in the great dining room of the London newspaper, The Times. Around the table sat distinguished editors and writers, as well as prominent businessmen. He had been invited by Lord Thomson of Fleet who owned 285 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Methodist