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Through The Eyes Of Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2003

Third in a series of sermons for Advent. See Christmas and advent through the eyes of the shepherds who first heard the news of Jesus birth.

Advent 3 – Through the Eyes of Christmas A Shepherds Eyes Luke 2:8-20 Some Shepherds. That’s how the bible describes these men: “some shepherds.” No names, no titles, no standouts – just some shepherds. Yet to these men came the first declaration of the greatest event in human history. “There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Do The Father's Will

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2005

Do the Father’s Will 1) Not with empty words 2) But with repentant actions

I’d like your opinion. I called a couple of mechanics to take a look at my car. The first man I talked to was very rude. He said he had no time for me and hung up while I was still holding the phone to my ear. You can imagine my surprise then when later that afternoon this same mechanic showed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin Must Be Conquered

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013

Sin must be conquered in our life. This sermon will examine four facts concerning sin.

Key Question: What was the difference between Abel’s sacrifice and that of Cain’s? There are four facts concerning sin which are found in these verses. I. Sin will keep us from doing our best unto the Lord. “Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When It Rains On The Just

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jul 21, 2010

Does God will evil upon His own? Does He cause evil things to punish us?

When It Rains on the Just (Matthew 5:43-48) “You have heard that it was said: ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Astonishing Facts About Jonah

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 14, 2010

Jonah has attracted attention because of the sensational “fish story.” Anytime we consider the greatness of God’s power, we will be amazed. There are other things in the book of Jonah that are startling, astonishing, and amazing!

ASTONISHING FACTS ABOUT JONAH INTRODUCTION Jonah has attracted attention because of the sensational “fish story.” Anytime we consider the greatness of God’s power, we will be amazed. There are other things in the book of Jonah that are startling, astonishing, and amazing! I. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

When Little Is Big

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 21, 2009

In this sermon you will see how Jesus takes small things and multiplies them into significant things.

Do you ever feel as if your contributions to God’s kingdom are insignificant? I think all of us struggle with this from time to time. This struggle seems to be magnified by an attitude that permeates our society. We tend to exalt bigness and minimize smallness. Take a little test with me. 1. Which ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Chapter 2: Authority? Yes, And Power Too! Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 25, 2009

Jesus’ amazing ministry continues

Mark Chapter 2 Authority? Yes, And Power Too! Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 26th, 2009 Review In two sermons about chapter one of Mark, the earliest of the Gospels, we looked into several things concerning the beginnings of Jesus’ public ministry. • John the Baptist as Jesus’ forerunner and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gambler

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 28, 2009

Greatest wager of all time: JESUS risked the future destiny of all mankind on 12 men! He’s still gambling...on us!

The Gambler Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Romans Chapter 2(A) Revelations Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the nature of God’s judgment

Dakota Community Church February 22, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 2(a) Revelations of Eternal Judgment Read Romans 2 We have just finished looking at the long list of deplorable sins committed against God by fallen man in the last part of chapter one. We have seen that righteousness from God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

God Takes Pleasure In Unfailing Love. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012

Mercy not sacrifice is what God desires, what is mercy? Why does God want us to love him? How is it that he takes pleasure in our love for him?

Last week I started the sermon series on the “wrath of God”, and we determined that God longs to redeem or rescue his people, so much so that he will pay the price of their rescue we discovered this in chapter seven of Hosea, a book that was written around 740-733 BC at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Foolishness Becomes Creative Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2014

Foolishness is not just a general concept, it shows itself in concrete situations, like the three we will examine this morning.

When Foolishness Becomes Creative (Proverbs 22:13-14, 16) 1. Sometimes you wonder how some creative people could have such little sense. 2. A New York fugitive that jumped bail and fled from one of upstate New York’s biggest pot busts in history has been caught in Oregon after 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Repentance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Repentance is one of the first principles of the gospel and is essential to our temporal and eternal happiness. It is more than just acknowledging wrongdoings. It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God about ourselves and world

The Power of Repentance Matthew 21:28-32 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Acts 2:22-24, Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Can Only Imagine Home

Contributed by John Payton on Mar 22, 2018

This is the 4th and last of a series of messages using the themes of the Movie, "I Can Only Imagine." I took the major themes and a few quotes, but went my own direction on each. The introduction recaps the 1st 3. Main thought: being at home with Jesus.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE-HOME INTRO: The song that was written in mere minutes by “Mercy-Me” lead singer Bart Millard ,“I Can Only Imagine,” is renewing hope to many in the midst of life’s challenging situations. The movie by that name tells the story behind the song and is being played to sell-out ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul began his Gospel message by pointing out the empty altar dedicated to the "Unknown God' whom the Greeks acknowledged and worshipped, then proceeded to tell them about the true and living God and how to know Him personally.

Paul had now established common ground with the men of Athens by referring to the empty altar dedicated to the God of whom they know nothing yet honored despite their ignorance and uncertainty. Paul did not chide them or charge them with blasphemy, nor does he rebuke them for their polytheism. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 48:13, Acts 4:24, Hebrews 1:10, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Identify A Sinner

Contributed by David Zachrich on Mar 1, 2022

If you will, please tell me how you identify a … dog, a horse, a house, a car, a church, a baseball player, a circus clown, a judge, a ballerina, … a sinner?

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Friends in Christ, If you will, please tell me how you identify a … dog, a horse, a house, a car, a church, a baseball player, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran