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(Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001

Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fullness Of Time Has Come

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2001

How and why Jesus became a son of man

December 30, 2001 Galatians 4:4-7 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 6 Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

6 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Disciplemaking (NTC4T-6) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church B. Disciplemaking 1. A definition 2. The real commission 3. 5 Principles of disciplemaking a) Intentionality b) Attachment c) Extension d) Transference e) Perpetuity Introduction It’s been eight weeks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

That Your Joy May Be Full Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 15, 2003

3rd Sunday of Advent 2003 -- A discussion of the many ways our joy is made full in and through Christ.

That Your Joy May Be Full 3rd Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: John 16:24, 15:10-11, 17:13, 14:13-14 Acts 2:25-36 Romans 15:13 2 Timothy 1:4 1 John 1:3-4 2 John 1:12 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Bible Dictionary New Topical Textbook 1. 3rd ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, Acts 2:25-36

The Right Kind Of Full House

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Full Of?

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Nov 16, 2006

Whatever is inside of your heart & mind will come out of your mouth. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Our mind is like a computer- A computer has to be programmed. You only get out of it what you put in it.

What are you Full of? Matt. 12:34-35 “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Fullness Or The Overflowing Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness.

Spiritual Fullness or The Overflowing Cup Matthew 5:6 Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

How Full Is Your Bucket Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

How to be an encourager. Filling others buckets.

Bucket Filling Hebrews 10:23-25 October 1 In Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a little league baseball coach was accused of offering an 8-year-old money to intentional throw pitches at his own teammate, so he couldn’t play in a baseball game. The 8 year old boy was supposed to bean an autistic teammate ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Full Of?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004

Just as Mary and Joseph were full of grace, so must we be.

When Jonathon and Daniel were younger, I used to say to them, “You’re full of blarney!” To which they would respond, “BJ!” as they thought I said that they were “full of Barney the dinosaur” because BJ is Barney’s friend. “You’re full of it” is an expression we use either in teasing or in all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is A Full Gospel Christian?

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

Understanding the many benefits of a relationship with God

" One of the disturbing things about Christianity is that very few Christians ever advance beyond their first revelation." Lester Sumrall¹ Walking with God is (or at least, should be) an unfolding process in which we get to know Him better and better. As we discussed before, one of the exciting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Charismatic

The "Full Access" Pass To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003

What sin did by separating you from God – Jesus undid and made us one again with God, our Creator. It’s not just the ceasing of hostilities, like a cease fire. We join His family, become His children. Find out how to get an "All Access" pass to the thron

To hear an audio verson of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Do you ever go to concerts? Sometimes before or after the show you see these guys and gals walking around with T-shirt carrying the logo of the band’s tour, and a whole bunch of ID cards around their neck. If you look closely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stephen: A Man Full Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008

In examining the short life of Stephen we see what matters. Does our face shine with the LIGHT?

Some of the quotes came from other sermons on sermoncentral.com Stephen: a man full of the Spirit te Acts 6:8-7:60 Stephen: a man full of GOD Not by might, not by power but by My Spirit says the LORD. Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John - Full Of Christmas Cheer

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

An advent message thinking about what John the baptist has to do with this season.

Luke 1:3-18 The season of Christmas is upon us, but I wonder at what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw the decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way too early (i.e. October)? When you received your first card? In the Church Advent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-18

Denomination: Methodist