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"Hiking With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2008

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Hiking with Jesus” This past week a friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was a little girl, and about half way up the mountain she said she was too tired to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Promise

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Feb 1, 2008

Trust God! He’s worked in creation and is now working in us! His Word is HIS PROMISE! Follow Him and He will reward us with a meaningful life and eternal reward.

The Power of God’s Promise (Hebrews Chapter 11) Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Introduction: In tonight’s lesson we wish to discuss the power of God’s Word in our lives. God’s Word is the foundation on which all things are created, sustained, and increased. If we conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Story

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Why is so much of God’s word narrative? Why did God chose story to instruct us and call us to Christ? There is power in a story. God’s story has the power to save us.

As we study through the gospel of Luke, or any of the gospels for that matter, we find God’s word communicating with us on a different level than direct instructions. God has chosen to use a wide range of literary genre as he inspired his Word to us. The gospels are more than historical stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For Eternity

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 15, 2008

Everyone must stand before the judgment seat of Christ, and because of the reality of this coming Day, we would be wise to meditate on the Scriptural truths concerning Heaven and Hell, and get ready for eternity.

GETTING READY FOR ETERNITY ILLUSTRATION: Father Murphy goes into a local bar in Dublin and approaches the first man he sees. "Do you want to go to Heaven?" he asks and the man says, "Indeed I do, Father." "Then for goodness sake," commands the priest, "leave this pub right now." He then goes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

If Jesus Did Not Say A Word

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 20, 2008

What do you do when it seems like the LORD do not hear you.

If JESUS did not say a Word Prayer Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2012

WE have to decide if what we believe really matters in the way we live. Our faith is based on our hope in God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 PC VIDEO DEFEAT • SLIDE #2 • We all need something to hope in, the hope that we have can inspire great faith and confidence. • Hope and faith are linked very closely together. • The key I wanted you to take from the clip is this; your actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preview

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 20, 2012

It is our willingness to give God a preview that shows God that we will not forget what He will do because we refuse to overlook what He has already done! It is our preview that shows God that we won't take the miracle we are asking for for granted becaus

Preview I don't get to watch a ton of movies. I don't go to the movies so I am usually way behind on what I do get to watch. It is after I have heard about a movie and watched the build up of excitement that I finally go and rent the video. However, when I get the video more often than not my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Better Way: Better Than Our Family Pedigree Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR FAMILY PEDIGREE HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 Big Idea: Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself (Hebrews 3:3). HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 (NIV) Heb 3:1 Therefore, holy ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus And The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2012

In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus teaches that we must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is about a new nature, a new king, and a new lifestyle that includes extravagant loving, generous giving, and unconditional forgiving.

COME AND SEE #4: JESUS TALKS ABOUT THE KINGDOM THE BIG IDEA: In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus teaches that we must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is about a new nature, a new king, and a new lifestyle that includes extravagant loving, generous giving, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Man After God’s Own Heart Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Most individual are looking for other significant figures as inspirations. People of integrity whose lives inspires us to do better, to fly higher and to stand taller. As Christians, we also need Bible character to inspire us in our Spiritual journey. To

Most individual are looking for other significant figures as inspirations. People of integrity whose lives inspires us to do better, to fly higher and to stand taller. As Christians, we also need Bible character to inspire us in our Spiritual journey. To encourage us and to comfort us. Although, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9, 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: *other

A Needed Vision

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2013

Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “where there is no vision people perish”. We as individuals and as the family of God need to have a clear vision like Isaiah. We need to see and understand Who God is, what we are, and what God is calling us to do.

A Needed Vision Isaiah 6:1-5 Isaiah had an encounter with God that provided Him with a clear vision of God, himself, his people, and his mission. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “where there is no vision people perish”. We as individuals and as the family of God need to have a clear vision like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

More Comfort

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:16-18, Title: More Comfort, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/2/13, AM A. Opening illustration: What if President Obama says in 2016, “I have to go away, but don’t worry, I won’t leave you as orphans, I’m coming back to you. I am praying to my father, and he will send you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stones Of Remembrance

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

Memorial Day is a day to remember the soldiers that served our country. It is also a reminder of what God has done for each of us.

Stones of remembrance Joshua 4:1-7 Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction- Turn to Joshua 4:1-7 Tomorrow is Memorial Day. A day that most have off to get with family and friends, have a cook-out , or just enjoy some down time. I would guess that there is many who so not know what Memorial Day stands for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Focus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013

Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not What You Know It's How You See It

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jul 18, 2013

Jesus exemplifies leadership for us. He is a perfect example for us to follow and pattern after. He came to seek and save the lost and so should we. But this begs the question? How effective are we at winning the lost? The answer may be in the title.

Quotes: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” —Warren Bennis “A leader is a dealer in hope.” —Napoleon Bonaparte “A leader is one who knows the way, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal