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If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

God’s grace is still faithful even though we continue to sin.

Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 March 23, 2003 Fairy tales have a sense of justice What if the ugly stepsister married the prince? What if the wolf huffed and puffed and really blew the pig’s house down. If asked you this morning to tell me a story about one of your ancestors, what kind of story would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Following God When You Don't Want To

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

Lesson’s about God approach to Jonah’s rebellion.

Following God when I don’t want to: Message Notes Aug. 18th 2002 The story of Jonah is probably one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Most people I talk to remember one thing about this book, he was swallowed by a big fish. There is a lot more to this book than that story, in fact Jonah is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2005

Appreciate the heart of the Father. Don’t waste your life away. Treasure the resources God has given us. Love the things He loves.

(I have taken most thoughts in this sermon from Rodney J. Buchanan’s ’The Father’s House’, July 7, 2002, Mulberry St. UMC, Mt. Vernon, OH.) Let’s take a look at this interesting story again. Looking at the three characters in this story, we can learn something about ourselves and our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Big Invitation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023

God has given an invitation to eternal life. Will you accept or reject grace?

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by a common purpose, a shared faith, and a mutual love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to understand more about the incredible love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Grace

Naomi Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

God is constantly weaving my story into His story

ENGAGE When Mary and I went to Maui this summer, we spent a lot of time at this beach at Kapalua Bay [show picture]. As you can see, this is a beautiful beach on a nice calm bay. But if all we had done was to sit on the beach and enjoy the view, as great as it is, we would have missed out on the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

To See Who Jesus Was.

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Nov 2, 2007

To show that the grace and love of Christ creates the miracle of the new birth in unlikely people.

TO SEE WHO JESUS WAS... Luke 19:1 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 19:2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 19:3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 19:4 So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2007

God invites us to recognize who we are--sinners in need of a savior, and to be released to a new life through the power of forgiveness.

Luke 7:36-8:3 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION One of the blessings of a high school or college English course is that you read books you would never read at any other time. Few people would waste their time pouring over the pages of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” rather they’d ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005

Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change Is Possible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Eccentric Employer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 19, 2002

God will supply our need not our greed

Saxlingham/Field Dalling 22-09-02 Parable of the The Eccentric Employer Mt. 20:1-16 F.W. Beare has rightly called this parable, the Parable of the Eccentric Employer Who in their right mind pays someone who has only worked one hour the same as he pays someone who has done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Cradle, The Cross, And The Crown

Contributed by Lee Black on Dec 7, 2002

Jesus was born of a virgin, but His had many sorrows, so He could bring us life.

Lk2; Mt. 27:27-31 The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown I. The Cradle - Speaks of His Virgin Birth - Lk.2:1-7 A. Fulfillment of Prophecy - Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

This sermon addresses some issues concerning the flood, but emphasizes the grace involved in the ark.

Genesis 6:9-8:22 January 26, 2003 Imagine a future without dry land. A future where the earth, covered in water, has evolved into a gritty, nautical society held together by determination and ingenuity. The inhabitants of this once-flourishing planet cling to life on incredible floating cities, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Lamb God's Perfect Gift To Man

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 5, 2008

What the true gift of Christmas really is

A Lamb God’s Perfect Gift to Man John 1 29-42 Prayer Introduction The recent news story of the pregnant Missouri woman who was lured to her death and then robbed of her unborn baby is one of the most tragic stories to cross our news wires in a very long time. Even though we have been confronted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Need A Do-Over?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 29, 2005

Since God is full of grace, life do-overs are possible. Humility is the only pre-requisite.

INTRO: There have been a few times in my life where I’ve wanted a do-over. • The time I wrote an “anonymous” love note to a girl in junior high, only to have her figure it out and tell one of my worst enemies. • The time I locked my knees in my wedding ceremony and almost fainted. • The time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational