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God's Plan For Children

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2001

1. Children need to learn a positive view of life. 2. Children need to learn obedience. 3. Children need to learn values.

This past March there was a congressional hearing on human-reproductive cloning in Washington, D.C. Brigitte Boisselier, a chemist who works with couples wanting to use cloning to have children, read a letter from a father who had lost his 11-month-old son after heart surgery. In the letter he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Like There Is No Tomorrow!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

Like There is no Tomorrow! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Praying (vs 7) (2). Loving (vs 8) (3). Welcoming (vs 9) (4). Serving (vs 10-11a) (5). Glorifying (vs 11b) SERMON BODY: Ill; • A Church leader asked some of his members a question; • If you knew that it would be the end of the world in seven-days’ time, • What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2015

When we take part in worship, especially when we take part in Holy Communion, we draw closer to God, and we allow him to live in us. Only then will we have the inner conviction and witness of the Holy Spirit that we are children of God.

When you were children, did you ever play a game called “Follow the Leader”? Well, for those of you who didn’t, or for those of you who have never heard of the game, let me explain. First, you choose a leader. Then you follow him wherever he goes and do whatever he does. You stomp ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

The Clanging Gongs & Crashing Symbols Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 12, 2009

When Christians get caught up with the traditions of Christmas, we have a tendency to forget the real reason behind this special celebration - LOVE. If we removed the commercialism from Christmas, would it be the same? I don’t think the world would know w

Illustration - For Always In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Love And Law Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 15, 2010

If we want to make a real difference in people’s lives, then we must emphasize love, not law.

This last week, I came across a website that cataloged what they called “The Best Church Bulletin Bloopers.” They are sentences that actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services. Here are just a few of them: Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Drug Before His Feet

Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005

What happens when we are caught off guard and drug before the feet of Jesus?

My land-lady Marie has a vege food store that I’m taking care of while she’s away in California. About a little while back, 2 freezers went down and $700 worth of vege food was lost. I called Marie and explained the situation to her. A few days ago I was led in prayer to scrutinize my actions. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Adventist

Nearer, My God, To Thee Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

When we are most in need of a "Close Encounter with the Divine," is when we should look for God to build a ladder to us, that we might experience His grace and guidance.

Texts: Genesis 28:10-22 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Last week, we watched Esau trade in his birthright for a simple bowl of red stew. Overcome by hunger, he gave into his selfish, deceitful younger brother Jacob and traded the double portion of his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Available For Life-Shaping

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

To be available for what God wants to do in us we must downplay disappointments, pick perceptive people, consider the consequences, and accept affirmation. Revision of an earlier message

Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD June 25, 2006 It is said that the sculptor Michelangelo could sense that in a rough block of marble there was an angel struggling to get out. He said that his job was to free that angel. Isn’t that remarkable?! To know that in a rough ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 9, 2003

To Challenge the people to a call to the Mission Field.

I. Introduction: Scripture Reading: (Mark 16:15) "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." While I was working in the V Corps Chaplain’s office in Frankfurt, Germany; I came in contact with many wonderful Christian individuals. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Flashpoint: Ignite Or Fizzle

Contributed by Donovan Burkett on Sep 7, 2002

This sermon will challenge believers and seekers to make a very important decision at flashpoint moments in their lives! Fizzle or Burn? Which will you choose?

Flash Point: Ignite or Fizzle Matt 3:11 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: I. Introduction Alvin Toffler once said, Change is not merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Arise And Shine"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2002

A sermon for the Epiphany season.

Isaiah 60:1-5 “Arise and Shine” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “Arise and Shine!”, are the cheerful words of my mother that I remember from my youth. This is what she would say as she came into my bedroom in order to wake me up. And this is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

You Think You've Got It Bad!

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Jacob & Joseph

“So You Think You’ve Got It Bad!” Lessons from Jacob & Joseph - Gen 25+ Intro: Do you know anyone who always has trouble? It seems to me there are three type of people in the world. First, there are those who lead relatively uneventful lives: it seems that nothing eventful ever really happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Root System

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Apr 5, 2001

A story sermon about a woman who is forced to examine the roots of her spirituality.

Sally sat in stunned silence as Dr. Shah finished reading the radiology report. Yes, the same Sally who was never at a loss for words, the one who had been dubbed Miss Sally Speakalot by her Grade 5 teacher. She had known all along that there was a history of breast cancer in her family. But, she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001

Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing The Spirit

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002

Are we experiencing the Holy Spirit and unleashing the power He provides us with?

First Baptist Church May 19, 2002 Acts 1:4-8 & 2:1-4 Luke 8:4-8 Accepting the Spirit For many of us this started out as just another day in church. But, today is Pentecost. Pentecost is undeniably the most misunderstood and most often neglected special day on the religious calendar. Think of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist