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How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001

based on 204 ratings

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Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Surprising Birth Of Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

based on 165 ratings

| 23,177 views

In this message we will look at some things about the Christmas story that are surprising...

"THE BIRTH OF JESUS" It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Women

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

based on 258 ratings

| 23,002 views

What the Bible says about his plan for a woman’s life and for her ministry

GOD’S PLAN FOR WOMEN A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" One older saint replied wryly, "Ah, with all those wives, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Song Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 12, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 14,939 views

Wild grapes look a lot like good grapes. What weeds are choking out the Garden of God’s delight in your heart?

Isaiah 5 1. I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. 2. He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a wine-press as well. Then he looked for a crop of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Perfect Gift For Christmas

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 20, 2001

based on 48 ratings

| 6,467 views

Many are searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones this Christmas, but God has a gift for us that will wear out or lose it power -- His mercies are new every morning.

The Perfect Gift For Christmas Luke 1:39-56 Time is running out. You only have a few days left to shop. I know you want to get the perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. As your pastor, I feel a special responsibility to help so I have searched the catalogs, Christmas flyers, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Decision

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 78 ratings

| 6,645 views

We must make a decision whether or not we will surrender our lives to Jesus Christ or continue to try to find meaning on our own.

The Day of Decision Joshua 23:14-16 Today is the day that we celebrate nine years of ministry together. I can remember like yesterday arriving at Britton Christian Church and being welcomed by many of you who are still here nine years later. As the years have passed we have seen so many people ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 148 ratings

| 9,796 views

Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disappointing Messiah

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 345 ratings

| 15,794 views

The Messiah many are looking for is quite different than the Messiah who came to us in Jesus.

The Disappointing Messiah John 12:12-19 Jack was raised in the church. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unleash The Power

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 155 ratings

| 11,183 views

Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 28, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 2,739 views

Spirituality and carnality are abolute states. You can KNOW FOR SURE how to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and it’s totally a function of grace when you name your sins to God. It has NOTHING to do with works ("yielding", "surrendering", etc.)

Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (1 John 1:9) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/spiritl.html] While the most confused issue for the unbeliever has to be the gospel with so many false choices and imitations, I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Birth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2000

based on 91 ratings

| 16,171 views

The Virgin Birth of Jesus is a direct fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14.

Christmas B.C.: The Birth Rev. Brian Bill 12/24/00 I love how kids enjoy Christmas, but sometimes I wonder how much they really understand. I heard about a young girl who came home from Sunday School recently. She was pretty pumped when she ran up to her mom and said, “Mommy, my teacher said ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002

based on 270 ratings

| 41,456 views

A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:59-68

Denomination: Methodist

Is Your Wife Married To A Man Or A Manikin Series

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 27, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 8,875 views

A real man HANGS OUT with SAVED friends. A man HUGS his wife lots. A man is HAPPY with his STUFF. He HOLDS his wife till "death-do-us-part."

The title today is a question every husband must answer: "IS YOUR WIFE MARRIED TO A MAN OR A MANIKIN? This “Dear Ann Landers” letter appeared in the newspaper from a wife: “My husband doesn’t talk to me. He just sits there night after night, reading the newspaper or looking at T.V. When I ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Prize Of Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 12,221 views

3 of 3 of the series, "The Heart of Worship". Yes there is a prize in worship. Only it may not be what you think...

the prize of worship John 20:10-18; James 4:8 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 20:10-18 (NIV) 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitude & Altitude

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 13, 2000

based on 137 ratings

| 12,809 views

The impact of our attitudes and our walk with the Lord

Attitude & Altitude INTRODUCTION The story is told of a Kansas farmer who found a baby eagle in one of his fields. The poor young eagle was not in good condition and the farmer took it back to his home to nurse it back to health. Over the next few weeks, the eagle was doing well and the farmer put ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

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