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"Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26, Luke 21:23

Denomination: Methodist

Wdjd? What Did Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 30, 2003

9th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." By washing the disciples feet Jesus demonstrated what’s important about servanthood.

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Secrets Of An Effective Church - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

What the church needs to do to be the church

THREE SECRETS TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH ROM 12:3-8 • Last Sunday we saw how being an effective Christian demands surrender in our lives and a willingness to stay on God’s altar. 1) Twofold command through Paul: a) Do not be conformed to this world: not just stop doing what they do(list of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Wait Until Your Daddy Gets Home!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 8, 2003

The wrath of mom compaired to wrath of God, how they are simular how it is different.

Wait until your Daddy gets Home! My mom put up with a lot - having 3 kids. She has survived the ordeal but not without some scars, and a few gray hairs. I don’t know how many times I was sent to my room and told to stay there until I was 18. I believe I got a few bruises myself. When my mom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Congregational

Saved Before Easter

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 13, 2003

A sermon, for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter, explaining that the THIEF ON THE CROSS was saved by faith alone.

INTRODUCTION On a never to be forgotten day, while a mob of bloodthirsty, mocking Jews, Romans, and other Gentiles looked on, three men were nailed to three crosses on a hill then known as "Golgotha(which means The Place of the Skull.)(Matthew 27:33)" Today, most Christians refer to the hill as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Nazarene

"Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 2, 2003

It is possible to strengthen faith during troubled times to the point of having consistent, unwavering faith.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 4, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith” Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION: When thinking about your faith, is it as solid as a barrel cactus that is unwavering, focused, immovable, growing steadily-- oblivious to blazing days and cold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Mother, A Thief & A Pharisee

Contributed by Garry Warren on May 5, 2003

Jesus’ mother, a thief that was crucified with Jesus and the two pharisees who placed Him in the tomb all responded differently to Jesus’death on the cross. How will you respond?

A Mother, a Thief, and a Pharisee Read John 19: 16-42 Today we are looking at the actual crucifixion of Christ When I came to seriously consider and study for this message I soon realised there were many ways that I could approach the topic. I could do a verse by verse exposition and bring ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Brethren

What We Believe: God (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 6, 2003

Discover how a true picture of God enables us to enjoy life now and look forward to eternity with God

We continue in our mini-series trying to answer the question, "What is God like?" We’re not doing this simply to tickle our intellect or to be religious. We are doing this to answer a second question, "What difference does it make to know what God is like?" Earlier this week, I was getting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Cross

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 20, 2002

A look at the words spoken during the final week of Jesus’ life.

Move #1: Introduction - Every year, Ozark Christian College puts together an Easter program that’s filled with drama and music highlighting the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And for several years in a row, I was a part of the production. Not as a singer! But as one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken - Then Mended Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is sermon one of seven on the value of being broken before God. This sermon is a study of Job.

In one day Job lost everything. He lost all his material goods first. Job 1: 14 a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Authority

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 24, 2002

Learn why you can rationally believe that the Bible is God’s trustworthy Word

This morning, we will look at Biblical authority as the third foundation characteristic. This week, I received an email from a Christian lady with whom I worked in the biotechnology field. The email contained signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details Inside! 2. How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

God's Cure For Dirty Feet

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

We will never reach total perfection in this life, but this does not give us a license to sin

--------------------------- 1 John 1:5-7 5This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, welie, and do not the truth: 7But if we walk in the light, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Echos From The Bush

Contributed by Michael Davis on Apr 6, 2002

God is sending us echos from the bush in the hour we are living in.

ECHOS FROM THE BURNING BUSH EXODUS 3: 1-6 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God