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You Never Know Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2007

This is the fifth in my CSI series and the first of the New Testament, looks at the death of Stephen and what we can learn from it.

It would appear that he had every thing going for him. He was one of the leaders of the early church. He was a person of influence and integrity and he had the respect and honour of his colleagues and peers. Think about it, how would you like to be described as “a person full of faith and the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

4 Expectations Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 20, 2007

When we experience true worship, we can also expect ot receive something from God!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1  I get up each Sunday morning, I miss out on a mornings sleep, I miss out on going to the golf course, I miss out on being able to go fishing. I get up and go to church.  Am I being cheated, am I missing out on something by coming to church each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 21, 2007

Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac. What resulted was a foreshadow of a greater sacrifice to come.

THE SACRIFICE There is a trial that is probably the hardest of all to go through in life. That trial is watching your child suffer and wonder if they will live or die. To suffer yourself is one thing, but to watch your own child hover between life and death is unbearable. Some of you know this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

No Holding Back In 2007

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Don’t hold back this year!

NO HOLDING BACK A single step with no regret is our theme today. There’s a saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. How do we take those steps that we need to take? How do we live with no regret? To look back over your life sometimes can be filled with regrets and bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touched By An Angel Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

Four reasons why God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus.

Are you familiar with oxymorons? An oxymoron is when you take two words that appear to be contradictory and put them together. Let me share a few with you… Act naturally Extra money Rap music Found missing Airline food Freezer burn Resident alien Almost exactly Alone together Same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-55

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is "Sex" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 18, 2007

Why can’t we talk about sex in the context of Christian marriage? Does sex belong to the world or to God? Where does our sexuality come from and when are desires a good thing?

IS “SEX” A DIRTY WORD? Some time ago I watched a movie called “Arabesque” in which Gregory Peck plays a stodgy professor of hieroglyphics. He is explaining the various symbols on a chart and how to interpret them. The lecture is dry and anything but captivating. In fact a young man is nearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Grow As A Disciple

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

"Little Is Much - When God Is In It"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2007

Little is much - but god has to be in it. Little is much - when the little do much. Little is much - one moment at a time.

“Little is Much – When God is in it!” January 28, 2007 “…ever since we first heard about you we have kept on praying and asking God to help you understand what he wants you to do; asking him to make you wise about spiritual things; and asking that the way you live will always please the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know Your Judge Before Judgment Day!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007

As we consider Judgment Day let’s not worry about the exact day that Jesus will return. Let’s make sure we are ready for his return every day. Let’s take this opportunity to learn the truth about our judge and the basis of his judgment.

2012. I am sure that between now and the year 2012 A.D. you will hear a lot about what some think is going to happen at that time. According to the September 25, 2006 issue of Newsweek magazine that year could be the end of the world, as we know it. Followers of New Age spirituality have noticed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Covenant Prayer Of David For God's Blessings On His Descendants

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 11, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE COVENANT PRAYER OF DAVID FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS ON HIS DESCENDANTS AND HIGHLIGHTS 1. GOD’S GOODNESS 2. GOD’S KNOWLEDGE 3. GOD’S WILL 4. GOD’S GLORY 5. GOD’S CHOSEN 6. GOD’S PROMISE 7. GOD’S BLESSING

THE COVENANT PRAYER OF DAVID FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS ON HIS DESCENDANTS ************************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. GOD’S GOODNESS 2. GOD’S KNOWLEDGE 3. GOD’S WILL 4. GOD’S GLORY 5. GOD’S CHOSEN 6. GOD’S PROMISE 7. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Allow People Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The second thief: "Difficult People."

DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ROB YOUR JOY ILLUSTRATION: A PREACHER told about his nine-year-old daughter who one day JUMPED off the SCHOOL BUS as it stopped in front of her house and SLAMMED her way through the front door. She MARCHED up the stairs into her ROOM and again SLAMMED the DOOR. All the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alive All Your Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2008

What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.

I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Revival

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Apr 6, 2008

A sermon preached prior to revival services, the outline was in the margins of my Bible and i’m not sure where i came up with it from so i built upon it.

Steps to Revival 2 Chronicles 14:1-6 (use NIV) Intro: How can you tell when you need revival? One person suggested that it becomes evident when it affects your hymn singing. Here are some examples: • We sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and are content with 5-10 minutes. • We sing "Onward Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Holiday Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed