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"Standing In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2014

A sermon about the graciousness of God.

"Standing in the Marketplace" Matthew 20:1-16 In many farming communities, migrant day laborers stand on corners from the early hours of the morning, waiting for someone to hire them. Workers who are standing at the corner of a park, the market, or the hardware store in the early afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day The Fire Fell Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Day of The Fire Fell Acts 2:1-2:4 You may be wondering why we are going so slowly through the book of Acts but I promise you that I have a good reason. You see, what is written in the book of Acts, as in the rest of the Bible, is extremely important to us, here at Elim Bible church and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Looks That Kill And Looks That Heal

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 8, 2011

The eyes are the window of the soul. Your sight is probably more powerful than you even realize. How well are you taking care of it?

Looks that Kill and Looks that Save Opening Illustration: A young couple were sitting at the admiring one another. A middle aged man was walking his dog nearby. The young man looked his girlfriend in the eyes and said "you know, when I look into your eyes, it seems that all of time stands ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Invincble Foes...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

There are times it may seem we are helpless and hopeless, our foes seem invincible... That is when God does His best work.

WHEN WE START FACING THE INVINCIBLE FOES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHEN YOU ENEMIES AGREE: COME LET US MAKE WAR... WHEN YOU PROBLEM IS INVINCIBLE... A. INVINCIBLE: incapable of being conquered 2 Chronicles 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Cor. 5:17

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

2 Cor. 5:17

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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Having A Religion That Is Worth Anything Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2012

Religion to most is external- what you look like. Jesus says that a religion that is worth anything begins internally with a relationship with Him and will be lived out to the widows and orphans that we meet in life.

Having a religion that is worth something James 1:19-1:27 Introduction- We are continuing to be in the series Nuts and Bolts of life. We have looked at relationships, both with God and others. We have looked last week at trusting God when we are in difficult times, and this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 2:10 (Title and content adapted from Arron Chambers book of same title)

Sermon for 8/9/2009 on Ephesians 2:10 Remember Who You Are (adapted from Arron Chambers) Introduction: There was a young man at the Monterey Community pool and he was complaining that no young lady would want to date him because he is so skinny and so ordinary. I had to pipe up and say, “No, man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out On A Limb Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

How Zacchaeus’ life was changed by coming face to face with Jesus

Out on a Limb Series: face to Face Sunday Sermon, July 1st 2007 Intro: Video Jesus was on His way to that Cross when He passed through a very famous town named Jericho. Like a Rose day parade to witness Jesus passing by, hundreds or even thousands of people lined the street that day. They all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 24, 2012

I am the greatest, no I’m th egreatest...so the arguement went, but hey they were in for a shock none of them were great, not yet, for none were servants, none were behaving like little children.

Mark 9:33-37 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Floods, Fires, And Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 25, 2012

Help for those who are facing death or who have a fear of dying.

“Floods, Fire and Faith” Isaiah 43:1-7 Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Grand Chasm

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018

Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reel Talk - Pt. 1 - Kong: Skull Island Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

Reel Talk Pt. 1 - Kong Skull Island I. Introduction Godzilla. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Blob. Frankenstein. All classic monster characters. However, the one monster that has stood the test of times and continues to end up on film is King Kong. The story line doesn't change much. King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-30, 1 Kings 18:17-18, 1 Kings 21:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Irritation: Treasures Or Trinkets?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2018

This irritation can be a great opportunity? It is up to you! Will we trade treasures for trinkets? It may be needed to let go of what we have to receive what we need?

THE IRRITATION: TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? --- A GOOD TRADE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Irritation: annoy, unpleasant, impatient, angry, to provoke, displeasure, bother. Show me what ticks you off, and I will show you what makes you tick. HAVE YOU EVER MADE A TRADE THAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 36: Preach An Analogy Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2018

Preaching analogies is very biblical

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the preaching of sermons using an analogy. Lesson Intro Jesus is our prime model of good preaching. He used analogy continually. Many of his parables are analogies. Yet, his analogies are not limited to his parables. Jesus is the door, the bread, the light, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Fear No Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2018

God is with us!!!

“Fear No Evil” Psalm 23 Donald Barnhouse was the pastor of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church when his wife died and left him with two young daughters to raise alone. While he was driving to his wife’s funeral he realized that he needed to say something to explain what was happening to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist