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Adam, First And Last Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007

The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disciple As Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 17, 2007

He used three earthly materials: Salt, Light and City, to explain spiritual truth by giving a clear distinction between the disciple and the world with regards to his position and mission (Mat 5:13-16).

THE DISCIPLE AS THE SALT "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under, foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Organization Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 7, 2007

The secret of reaching men is to know the secret of reaching God. The most powerful ongoing Christian witness has always been the speaking of God’s Word by one who is living in God’s Word.

Who does God use? Whom does God use? Those who are willing to be used by Him. All believers are candidates for Kingdom service. Your ability is not the issue, but your availability. Why use a shoe? A recent U. S. census revealed that a majority of Americans used a shoe to drive a nail into a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Job Description For The Christian

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007

What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Familiarity And Faith

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

In today’s Gospel Jesus comes face to face with roadblocks. He has come to his hometown wanting to bring his extraordinary message of God’s love and forgiveness to his own former neighbours. But what happens? Roadblocks!

Seeds for Sowing - Vol. IV - Issue 5, No. 33 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year (B) July 9, 2000 Readings: * Ezekiel 2:2-5 * 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 * Mark 6:1-6 Familiarity and Faith Roadblocks Have you ever come across a roadblock while driving your car? All of a sudden, the road is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Band Lessons

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007

Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mystery Of God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Where is God in the middle of tragedy? This sermon was delivered shortly after the Indonesian Tsunami.

The Mystery of God 1 Cor 13:10-12 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10-12

Signs And Wonders Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Signs and Wonders -1 How many would say you are believer? Mark 16:16-18 (English Standard Version) 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name… What are signs and wonders? They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 5. A deeper examination of Chapter 5 reveals three concepts: the state of the nation, a calling to defend, and what happens when God removes His light.

Living in the Light Isaiah 5:30 Introduction - Last time discussed the vineyard and how we need to seek God in it - We contrasted the show of ourselves against the focus on God - Let’s unpack the remainder of Isaiah 5 to show three things … - The state of the Nation, a calling to defend, what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower Sows The Seed

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

It's not rocket science, but really very clear. We have a task, and God uses our work and accomplishes what He wills with it.

Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Intro: Not skipping over vv10-17, do them next week. 1. it is a digression, and very important, but want to do this parable so we understand it. 2. when we look at parables, we have to be very careful. 3. tendency to attach meaning to every detail of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Life Spring

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2010

Through Christ, and Him alone there is hope, and when a believer adds works to Jesus' finished work anything can and will happen.

The Life Spring Text: Numbers 21:16-18 From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, “Assemble the people, and I will give them water.” 17 There the Israelites sang this song: “Spring up, O well! Yes, sing its praises! 18 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loyalty (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2010

Being a follower of Jesus can give people a strong sense of their own identity. Indeed you could even say that to belong to Christ, to be "in Christ", to be a member of his body, is the only identity we need.

Opening illustration: Any person working in the US Marine Corps lives with a motto “Always Faithful.” He is to remain faithful to the US Army – even unto death for the cause of his country. What he doesn’t have to do? • Take orders from enemy leadership • Never quit partway through the military ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Sinners Become Saints

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 8, 2010

Based on Martin Luther's teaching 'simul iustus et peccator' how every sinner, that is every human being, can become a saint, now and forever.

Romans 5: 1-11 Simul Iustus et Peccator In the Christian Church calendar, which many churches use, there are Seasons such as Advent, and special days such as Christmas Day. One of the special days that has been observed for well over 1,000 years is ‘All Saints’ Day’, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Down The Barriers

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

There are barriers to God and between people, Jesus tests our attitudes to wholeness

As most of you know by know, we have been living in two countries. In fact we have two passports each. (Show Passports). We have two passports because we actually have dual citizenship. One of the reasons we became Canadian citizens in 2004 was that after 9/11, the crossing over the border to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army