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The Touch That Heals Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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3 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. From the story of Jesus’ encounter with a leper we learn the powerful healing that was done not only by Jesus’ words but also by His touch.

THE TOUCH THAT HEALS Colossians 3:12; Matthew 8:1-4 Read at beginning of service: Colossians 3:12 (NIV) 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. INTRODUCTION For the last two weeks I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

based on 245 ratings

| 20,686 views

Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of His Love Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Mar 5, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 10,109 views

Looks into the price Christ paid to redeem us

“The Cost of His Love” Hosea 3:1-3 Steve Hanchett, pastor March 4, 2001 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me Part A Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 5,710 views

This sermon deals with what true love is by looking at the relationship between Ruth and her mother in law.

Do You Love Me? Part 1 2/6/2000 Ruth 1:2-18 John 21:15-19 This question is asked by a variety of people. The nine year old girl asks it of the fourth grade boy. A dad asks it of his daughter. A woman that’s been married twenty five years asks it of her husband. A person dying of Aids asks ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:2-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Wine In Old Skins Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 94,566 views

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

NEW CLOTHES ON OLD COAT__ MATT 9:16-17 NEW WINE IN OLD SKIN__LUKE 5: 36-39 TEXT. Luke 5:36 “He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Methodist

"The Cry For Freedom" Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 28, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 7,489 views

Today we begin one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys that any follower of Jesus can ever take...a journey through Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia.

The Cry For Freedom! An Introduction To Paul’s Letter To The Churches in Galatia There is a struggle for freedom that is taking place today that affects the lives of every man, woman, boy, and girl. There is a cry for freedom that rings out from the human heart all across the planet. If you will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

based on 217 ratings

| 42,681 views

Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Doesn't Come Back Soon?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 1, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 8,227 views

Got Scoffers? Tired of waiting? Hang on, Jesus is coming!

What If Jesus Doesn’t Come Back Soon? I was saved April 6, 1975 and from that time until now I have heard that Jesus may be back at any day. At first, I was a bit depressed as I was hoping to be a U.S. Senator back then. I had other goals I wanted to accomplish as well so a soon departure was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Behold! He Stinketh Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 8,141 views

What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 1,825 views

This fad shows us how we can connect to this world’s fascination with the story of Jesus.

Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad By now perhaps you have heard about the extremely popular novel, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. I was toying around with the idea of doing this message on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt. I was going to title that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sins Of Communities Noted And Punished. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 2,693 views

This Sermon is #29 of 29 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIX. The Sins of Communities Noted and Punished. Matthew xxiii.36. "Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation." THIS is predicated of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking The Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 16,847 views

Today our focus is on two broken-hearted disciples who saw the Savior, and as a result, were never the same again.

This light bulb represents bright hope. It’s full of promising potential. But, like your heart, it’s also very fragile [drop bulb so it shatters]. We’ve all experienced the crash of unmet expectations. Some of us have been gouged by grief that won’t seem to go away. Many of us have been hit with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Worship

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 178 ratings

| 7,949 views

God desires more than Sunday worship -- He wants our worship to be an every day experience.

Everyday Worship Romans 12:1-2 I am constantly amazed at all the fuss made over those whose faces fill the screen on Inside Edition, Nightline, 60 Minutes, 20/20, and the evening news. The lists of names are endless, the crimes committed are incomprehensible, and the impact on the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Painful Relationships Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

based on 86 ratings

| 30,222 views

How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.

We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When We Die Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 9,806 views

Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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