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From Sketicism To Discipleship

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jan 15, 2015

For each of us, like Nathanael, our movement to full discipleship in Jesus Christ takes us through periods of skepticism and doubt, but if we look for the signs and work of Christ, we will never be empty of words to share as disciples of Christ!

I suspect that Nathanael wasn’t the first person who had some doubts about Jesus the Christ. And he certainly wasn’t the last. We have plenty of records of people who, throughout history, have questioned the validity of Jesus’ role as Messiah. But even among people of faith, there ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Mar 23, 2018

The Lord is my Shepherd.

The Bible says, ‘For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God’ (Romans 8:14). As my Shepherd, the Lord leads me through the journey of life. It takes some measure of processing for sons to be raised. We are all born as babes or children, and thereafter we begin to grow ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Benefit Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

2nd in sermon series on James dealing with the benefit of enduring trials.

“The Benefit of Endurance” Review Last week we began our journey through James. The letter was written to Jewish Christians who he warmly addressed as “brothers” multiple times. They had been scattered throughout the Roman empire and were suffering persecution both from their own kind and from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Ready .... To Re-Enlist Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019

This sermon deals with Elizabeth - A Woman of Grace - who shows us How we must Be Ready - 1. To Re-Enlist in God's Kingdom 2. To Rejoice and Bless Others 3. To Be Moved by God's Holy Spirit

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25; 39-45 Theme: Be Ready …. To Re-Enlist Title: Elizabeth – A Woman of Grace INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we have been looking at God Encounters with the theme of “BE READY …”. -Be ready for God to do something amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Run To The Throne, Not The Phone

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Important to take your petitions to the Throne of God

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org St. Luke 23:50-52. 50. And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just: 51. (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-52

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone's Golden Rule

Contributed by Eric Muirhed on Oct 20, 2000

Jesus removes barriers between people and gives us a common ground of love.

Everyone’s Golden Rule In the name of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to found our lives on love. Amen. “Do unto others.” This pretty much sums up the Golden Rule. We’ve all heard about it, and to be honest it is a very simple, sensible statement that reflects wisdom in the matters of interpersonal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010

A sermon about two different roads.

Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Absurdity Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003

If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Supernatural Process

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Message examines how receiving a word from the Lord initiates faith for the supernatural.

Mark 11:22-24 Richard Tow 3.16.14 I want to talk with you this morning on the subject: Supernatural Process. Is there a pattern in the way God brings His will to pass in our lives? Can I learn that pattern and by learning it, cooperate more fully with what God wants to do in my life? I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Luke 1:37, 1 Corinthians 2:7-14, Mark 11:24-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Introduction Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A look at the Book of Romans

Romans Outline Chapter 1:1 – 15 Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Chapter 1:16 - 17 Truth, As Powerful As Dynamite Chapter 1:18 - 32 Would God Send A Whole World To Hell? Chapter 2 Religion Won’t Save You Chapter 3 Prove That You Are Not A Good Person Chapter 4 Work Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus Meets Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 11, 2021

When Nicodemus meets Jesus, Jesus tosses him a spiritual hand grenade . You must be born again

EMB HC 14-03-2021 A report in the newspaper CoventryLive 19th Dec 2020 ran this article Che Williams was using his magnetic fishing rod in an attempt to find an old rod he had once lost in that area of the river. Instead, he ended up pulling up a hand grenade. He pulled up 18 more, as well as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Messiah Has Arrived Series

Contributed by Lee Peoples on Feb 17, 2010

We see immediately Mark showing the Messiah has arrived.

The Messiah Has Arrived Mark 1:1-11 I. Introduction: In 1996, the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008

It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is 1 of 9 in a series.

In a country founded upon god’s truth; it seems strange to say that America today is in a post-church era. The country is not only changing but has changed. Americans look everywhere but to the church for spiritual and moral guidance. But I believe that the sun of the Gospel is far from setting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Word Is This!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 7, 2008

THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD!!

WHAT A WORD IS THIS! INTRO: LUKE 4 1: THE TEMPTATION OF CHIRST A) 40 DAYS 40 NIGHTS NO FOOD OR WATER B) DURING THESE DAYS HE WAS TEMPTED OF THE DEVIL C) HE OFFERED EVERYRTHING HE COULD D) FROM FOOD AND WATER E) TO WEALTH AND POWER POINT: JESUS NEVER FALLS TO HIS TRICKS OR HIS TEMPTATIONS. HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-36

Denomination: Other