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God Came Near Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seriously Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 29, 2006

God calls us to take sin seriously and choose to live for his plan rather than our own.

James: Religion That Works “Seriously” April 2, 2006 Introduction: Did you ever wonder if the people who wrote the Bible actually expected the readers of the letters to do what they said? I mean, did they really think that what they said was so important? James calls us to seriously consider the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Choice Before Time Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

After last week, and my referencing America’s song “Tin Man”, and after hearing several folks tell me that they couldn’t get it out of their heads during the sermon, I hesitate to do the same again, but here goes. It was a Tuesday night staple in the Harvey household when I was a child growing up; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Marks Of A Mother

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2003

The marks of a mother are not only the requirements for a godly mother, but also what makes them so special, and worthy of our love and appreciation.

The Marks Of A Mother Text: Ex.20: 12; Isa.49: 15 Intro: The term “mother” is indicative of one who is more than merely a parent. In fact, “The commonest fallacy among women is that simply having children makes one a mother—which is as absurd as believing that having a piano makes one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 12, 2003

I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be s

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be safe and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Christ, The Preeminent One

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2003

God’s Word tells us that Christ is infinitely superior to all others, and therefore should be first and foremost in the life of the Christian.

Christ, The Preeminent One Text: Col.1: 18 Intro: I have heard some very well meaning people make the statement, “The Lord is a big part of my life.” We all know what is meant by that statement, and certainly would find it somewhat commendable. But too often that statement is very literally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2003

how Jesus words on the cross were predicted

Psalm 22:1-2 1 Psalm 22 For the director of music. To the tune of "The Doe of the Morning." A psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Trust Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 12 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "believes all things."

“The Trust of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Introduction: Trust. Who do you trust? Americans trust each other less and less each year, this according to Pamela Paxton, Associate Prof of Sociology at The Ohio State University, who studied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conclusions Concerning Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 21, 2002

This message deals with responses to Christ based on one’s conclusions of Him, either true or false.

Conclusions Concerning Christ Text: Matt.16: 15 & 16; Matt.26: 65 & 66 Intro: Everyone who came through these doors today came having drawn certain conclusions about one thing or another. When we speak of coming to a conclusion about something, we mean that we have made a deduction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-16, Matthew 26:65-66, Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Redistributing The Wealth

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 28, 2003

An unapologetic message about tithing!!!!!!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendship July 27, 2003 A country song some years ago was composed around the theme of a small town in rural Texas being a great sight – in the rear view mirror! Egypt was that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Keeping Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

The importance of being balanced.

Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bold Hospitality Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 27, 2008

In our series on Stewardship we focused on many issues, one of them being hospitality and its role in the life of the church. God is a hospitable God and in our imitation of him it makes logical sense to include hospitality in our personal ministries.

BOLD HOSPITALITY As we conclude our series on Stewardship we want to look at one final aspect of managing the good gifts God has given to us. Hospitality is an important part of ministering to others with what we have. If you watch Corner Gas, Canada’s only homegrown successful sit-com, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Stuff That Counts Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 11, 2008

Do the stuff that counts.

THE STUFF THAT COUNTS I Corinthians 3.12-13 S: Mother’s Day C: Parents and Children Th: Choose the Fire Pr: D0 THE STUFF THAT COUNTS. ?: What is this stuff? KW: Treasures TS: We will find in our study of Scripture two treasures that are worth doing. Type: Propositional The ____ treasure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Glorify Our Great God

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008

Our God deserves honor and glory; for above Him there is none else. This message speaks of three reasons why we should give God glory.

Let Us Glorify Our Great God! Text: Ps.69: 30; 135: 1-3 Intro: What does it mean to glorify God? We’ve heard this expression countless times in Bible readings, Sunday School lessons, and sermons. But what does it mean? The dictionary generally defines this word as, “…to exalt and honor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:30

Denomination: Baptist