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People Who Make A Difference

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines the difference between powerless, defeated Christians, and those who make a difference. Expanded outline.

PEOPLE THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 7/12 - Mark 9:14-29 I believe this is one of the saddest accounts we find anywhere in the Bible. Oh, there are plenty of times in the Bible when we can be saddened, to be sure. We can be sad when Adam and Eve choose to believe the Devil’s lies instead of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Stop Before It Is Too Late"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

How sin usually doesn't happen with a frontal assault but small poor choices over a period of time.

Have you ever received a beautiful brochure of a vacation spot and it never felt that way when you go there? Years ago I went on a business trip to the Bahamas and the hotel and surrounding area looked beautiful. The first evening in the hotel as I was drifting off to sleep I heard this pesky ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-15

The God Who Blesses

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

The Aaronic blessing is part and parcel of our Sunday liturgy. What does God do when he blesses us with those words? What do we receive from him in the Benediction?

[Sermon preached on 27 May 2018, Holy Trinity Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, I would like you to turn to the Old Testament text. Here we find the benediction which I use to bless the congregation at the end of our worship service. As you can see, it is not a blessing that I made up ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is A Christian?

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Dec 6, 2021

Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not.

Pastor (Dr.) Elijah O. Abina, define a Christian as one who belongs to Christ through personal relationship with Christ. Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not. We examine who a Christian is not, the Christian identity, the benefits of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confirmation: A Day For Descision

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 27, 2010

confirmation day... answering the question of Jesus "Who do you say I am?" to the disciples

In Jesus Holy Name April 21, 2010 Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Easter V Redeemer “Confirmation: A Day For Decision” (read the text) It is still a good question. The validity of the question Jesus asked Peter has not changed. Today is Confirmation Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Discerning The Person Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Who is this Jesus Christ? What is so important as the revelation of Christ in this book. What is the promise of the book.

Introduction A. Before I went into the hospital, I had planned to speak on Psalm 110 after I got home again 1. But, after all the changes in the world direction in the Middle East, I got to thinking about that part of the world and what it means to us a. Besides the rising gasoline ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Be Perfect? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

One of the most wide spread heresies among Christians is the idea that all God cares about is getting people saved. The Bible, however, makes it clear that God is not satisfied until His children are perfected, and made complete and mature in Christ.

Mozart was only 25 years old when he settled in Vienna in 1781. Ten years later he was dead, but his commitment to perfection made his mark live on and crown him as one of the princes of music. Those ten years were years of struggle for survival. He lived in poverty with little food, and often ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

The Eternal Equation

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 16, 2021

Sermon of the question of what one must do to inherit eternal life.

“The Eternal Equation!” Ephesians 2:1-9 “1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Those Whose Turn Seems To Come Last Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2015

The story of a desperate man who stated: "I have no one to help me." He had no faith for a miracle, didn't know he was talking to Jesus, wasn't told to believe or repent and yet he got a miracle at Bethesda, the house of mercy.

Those Whose Turn Seems to Come Last PPT 1 Series Title In this series we are looking at Jesus and how the scriptures show Him to be all knowing, all powerful, and all loving. PPT 2 Message title This week we are going to see those traits, especially that He is all loving in a story that I have ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Who...your Do

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Oct 2, 2021

we need to understand who we are in Christ and that what we do will never change who we are

Your who or your do? Romans 3:23- 28 23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] [a]grace, through the redemption ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Who? Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

My teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing: Who, What, Where, When and Why. This series will look at the 5 W's of Prayer. This is the first one...Who?

.WHO? Matthew 6:5-7 When I was in elementary school, my teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing. These were five foundational elements of writing anything… especially a report. These five W’s are: Who, What, Where, When and Why. These five W’s have served me well through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel: God With Us SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help my congregation to know and understand the Jesus of Christmas

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of the joyous season of Christmas, a season that is filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of hope, and the magic of miracles. It's a time when our hearts are filled with joy, our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Topics: Who Is This Christ Of Christmas

Who Are God's People?

Contributed by Judith Hand on Oct 11, 2014

God's people are forgiven sinners who have accepted Christ's sacrifice for their sins. Repentant people are accepted by God, but those who think they are good enough to enter heaven on their own merit will be cast out.

Who Are God’s People? Exodus 32:1-14 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our first reading from Exodus is not difficult to understand. The Israelites have gotten impatient waiting for Moses so they ask Aaron to make them gods who will go before them. They had had many highs and lows on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is This

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011

The Diciples asked the question, "Who is this?' This message deals with our Lord Jesus, the Father and The Holy Spirit.

"WHO IS THIS/" Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 4, 2012

Facing giants with faith and courage...

Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Other