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Away In A Manger Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 4, 2006

What are the Biblical truths taught by this favorite Christmas carol?

Today, we are going to think on the Biblical message found in the .words of that wonderful Christmas carol, "Away In A Manger." A great deal of mystery has surrounded this familiar song of Christmas. One tradition has it that it was written by Martin Luther as a song to be sung to his children. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Yahweh Takes On The Gods Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2006

False religion is often an attempt to control the fears and uncertainties of life. But, whether we approve of the way He runs the universe or not, only Yahweh is Sovereign.

Yahweh Takes On the Gods of Egypt (Exodus 7:14-8:32) (note: to project photos of the various Egyptian gods, do a search on the itnernet; go to the site for a better resolution picture) 1. A pastor named Joe McKeever wrote: Recently, while the residents of Charlotte, N.C., were trying to decide ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Big

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 5, 2007

How big are we? This doesn’t mean how big are we in a physical way. How big are we spiritually? Are we big enough to be a person that God can use?

In 1988 Tom Hanks stared in a wonderful movie titled Big, though Hanks is not the main character, Josh, at the beginning or the end of the movie, he is for most of the picture. David Moscow plays Josh at the beginning and end and wants more than anything to be “big.” The boy is at a fair ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Adrift In Life's Sargasso Sea

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2007

How do we connect the Sargasso Sea to our lives as Christians? Let’s consider some ways it might.

ADRIFT IN LIFE’S SARGASSO SEA “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 NIV The Sargasso Sea is the only sea in the world that has no coastline. It is located in the north Atlantic 20 o N to 35 o N and 30 o W to 70 o W, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God That Trouble Don't Last Always

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to those who are going thorugh tough times. When it seems as though there is no way out of a situation and everything is closing in on you, you can rest assure that God is just a whisper away to help you. All you have

Introduction: The word trouble is often looked upon with a dark color. Trouble and trials are two of a kind. Webster’s dictionary defines trouble as a condition of distress, anxiety, or danger. We as Christians are well aware that we face trouble and trials in our day-to-day living. James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-32, Exodus 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Shepherds Care

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

A Study on how we are provided for

In the Shepherds Care Psalm 23 It’s tragic to know Psalm 23 but not know the Shepherd. The frostbitten shepherd In Elizabethton, Tennessee, lived an aged schoolteacher named Beula Thomas, who was raised on the Colorado prairie. Before her death, she recorded her childhood recollections, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

We Were Like Sheep Going Astray

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 10, 2007

Easter 4(A) - We were like sheep going astray BUT our Good Shepherd bore our sins so that we may follow in his steps.

WE WERE LIKE SHEEP GOING ASTRAY (Outline) April 29, 2007 - EASTER 4 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of voices that we hear calling to us in our lives. There is the voice of human wisdom. Human wisdom likes to say, “My ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"Why Then" Or "Where Be”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

"Why is all this happening to me? I read the Bible, pray, attend church, and tithe." This is exactly what Gideon was saying when he said, "Why then?"

Hebrew 11:31, 32 Judges 6:1-16 "Why then" or “Where be” Israel has been over ran by the invasion of the Midianites. This was not primarily a military invasion like that of an army invading a land. This invasion was more of a gypsy-type migration. The Midianites came into the land of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD” John 3:16-18 INTRO – At 8:46 this past Tue. AM, population of USA reached 300 million. Kind of took me by surprise. I was still thinking in terms that I think I learned back in high school. If you had asked me what US pop. was, I would have told you about 230 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2007

A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 on service (Most ideas taken from fellow Sermon Central Contributors, Thanks!)

Sermon for 8/19/2007 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction: B. Vs. 7 says that the end is near. William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of Christ. Right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mark 9:2-13 Series

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

The transfiguration points us to Jesus the Son of God, to the cross and is an encouragement to persevere in prayer.

There are moments, often extremely rare, when the scales fall away and we see reality as it is. It is a bit like looking through a microscope or telescope. What we thought was a blob suddenly appears transformed into something wonderful. Well, in a sort of way, that is what happens here. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Anglican

What The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Is Not Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Shows what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not

Title: What the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is not SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION Because of ignorance of the work of the Holy Spirit, many fail to realize that the Holy Spirit is a distinct and separate member of the Holy Trinity. He works in complete harmony with the Father and the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ’advent’ Sunday, from the Latin word ’advenio’ meaning ’coming’. This is the time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Taking God For Granted Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To remind the people the importance of thanking the Lord for all things.

Title: Taking God for Granted Theme: To remind the people the importance of thanking the Lord for all things. Text: Luke 17:11-19 Luke 17:11. And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Parable Of The Mustard Seed & The Leaven Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

A sermon considering the Growth of the church seen in both the mustard seed & the leaven.

Matthew 13:31-33 The Parable of the mustard seed & The Parable of the leaven 31" Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist