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Change_chances_choices

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

A New Year Sermon, but can be used any time to challenge people to CHOOSE to change actions or activities in their lives that keep us from God’s will.

2005: Change – Chances – Choices Last Monday a Survey Appeared in the Online Version of the Daily Oklahoman. The optional answers to the simple question “How was 2004 for you?” were these: 1. Good 2. Bad 3. Just Another Year I’ve been thinking about that subject a lot this week. Not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinarily Extraordinary

Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004

Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

“My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Is. . . Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 3-part series focusing on faith, hope, and love. This message focuses on what faith is as found in Hebrews 11.

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1-40 Romans 5:1-2 1. Introduction a. Part 3 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed hope. We learned that we have a living inheritance of hope. Our hope is not just a pipe dream or a wish, but rather, it is a promise of life eternal with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 5:1-2

"The Testing Of Faith"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity.

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) Faith is tested by: I. THE TEST OF TIME (1:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Because God loved us, we love others. To reach seekers, this is the good news of this sermon, presented as simply and plainly (but *truth*fully!) as I am able for the unchurched.

Every Methodist pastor of the last 250 years has answered the same set of 17 questions – questions that John Wesley himself asked of all his ministers. They range from the most basic and fundamental issues of Christianity: “Have you faith in Christ” to the complicated: “Have you studied the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Doorway To The Unseen Series

Contributed by Dale Kesterson on Dec 5, 2005

Based on themes found in C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this message examines the nature of faith and our belief in the unseen.

I’ve got to tell you all that I am incredibly excited about this week. For one thing, my first male progeny will likely be born this Friday. But there is another event that has really divided my anticipation. Now many of you know that I have what you might call a mild appreciation for C. S. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Taming The Tube"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A strategy for controling TV in your home

"Taming the Tube" Colossians 3:1-10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus I found out, too late to inform you, that this past week was National Turn Off TV Week. You probably didn’t hear about it on the 6 O’Clock Evening News! I heard about it from Fr Joe Hennessey of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Nitty Gritty...livin' Large #6 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty Griity lives

June 22-23, 2002 Mark 12:41-44 “Nitty Gritty…Livin’ Large” It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

How The Cults Misread The Bible

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates eighteen ways the Bible can be misinterpreted. Recognizing these fallacies will help us interpret correctly.

Have you ever been presented a doctrine you disagreed w/ only to have them quote a vss. which seems to support it. Just as there are rules for grammar, math, and science - so are there rules of interpretation. HERMENEUTICS - the rules for Biblical interpretation. 1st rule - Context. A vss. can ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

Christmas Story

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Luke 2:1-2:20 Christmas 2006 His name was William Spurling. He was big for his age, and he was a little slow mentally. But he was a good kid, and all the other kids in the 7th grade liked him. In the school play, he wanted to play a shepherd, but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zacchaeus The Tax-Collector

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 29, 2009

People sees Zacchaeus as a sinner, Jesus sees him as someone God loves. Zacchaeus seeks the Lord, and finds himself being sought after by Jesus. Only Jesus can transform a life.

A man’s life was changed, from one who people hates to a person who is willing to help others. • He did not attend a moral course or nor a training class. He met a person. He met Jesus. He met the Saviour of his life. • He trusted Christ and experienced His love and the forgiveness of his sin. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tomorrow - Forward Steps 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth and final week of our Stewardship Series 2009. Based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand," we know we can step out boldly since God will always walk beside us.

We are closing out our 2009 Stewardship Series. I thank everyone who has made a point of making their commitment of time and talents for this next year. I remind those of you who haven’t… there’s still time to be one of the cool kids! As we close out our stewardship series this year, there is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving It All, Giving It Well

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Experiencing Release Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 11, 2006

2 of 4 messages on prayer in the church. This message is based on Peter’s experience in jail and his miraculous release. Acts 12:1-10

Confronted by Extreme Challenges Experiencing Release Sunday, September 3 Last week we talked about Peter and John’s arrest and the pressure put on them to stop talking about Jesus. We saw how the church gathered and prayed for boldness to speak the truth’s of God and the message of Jesus – and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ