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Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001

God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Lesson

Contributed by Germain Brown on Mar 14, 2001

Many times, through our own experiences, the Lord speaks and reveals to us a good lesson...

A GOOD LESSON THERE WAS AN EXPERIENCE I HAD SOME TIME AGO. I HAD SET OUT TO LOOK FOR A GOOD FRIEND’S HOME TO PAY HIM A VISIT AND MAYBE GO EAT DINNER. THAT COLD AND RAINY TUESDAY EVENING, AFTER DRIVING AROUND FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I DECIDED TO PULL OVER TO A CORNER, GET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:12, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road To Zion

Contributed by Tom Evans on Mar 28, 2001

Those traveling to heavenly Zion will pass through the valley of Baca (difficulties), yet their destination is assured.

SCRIPTURE READING: ** (SLIDE 2)“HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE STRENGTH IS IN THEE; IN WHOSE HEART ARE THE HIGHWAYS TO ZION! PASSING THROUGH THE VALLEY OF BACA, THEY MAKE IT A SPRING, THE EARLY RAIN ALSO COVERS IT WITH BLESSINGS. THEY GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, EVERY ON OF THEM APPEARS BEFORE GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7, 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Adventist

We Are The Champions

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 16, 2001

We have the victory over sin and death through our risen Savior Jesus Christ

We’re going to do something a little different this morning. I would like everybody to clap along with me or stomp your feet or hit your chairs, but like this...OK. Thanks. Where have you heard that rhythm before? Sporting events. Laker’s games. Well, that rhythm is taken from a song called “We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2001

Because Jesus rose from the dead, the Resurrection has power through Jesus in our lives

INTRODUCTION  This is a wonderful day! This is a special day in which we celebrate life!  When I was a kid, my favorite holiday was Christmas because I got presents!  When I was a kid we celebrated Easter at my house, we would make our annual trip to church and we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Walk

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

As believers, we are called to walk in the freedom that is ours through the Spirit of God and to remember the cost of that freedom.

FREEDOM’S WALK ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Frustration!

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jul 9, 2002

A look at frustration (and its cure) through the eyes of St. Paul in his letter to the Romans.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Frustration. How many of you here today have been frustrated in the past week? How many of you have suffered some form of frustration even this morning? Did anybody pull out in front of you when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating Mother¡¦s Day With Honor

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 21, 2001

Mother¡¦s day message to inspire us to greater blessing in the Lord through giving honor.

Celebrating Mother¡¦s Day With Honor Eph.6:2,3 (NLT) . 2 ¡§Honor your father and mother.¡¨ This is the first of the Ten Commandments that ends with a promise. 3 And this is the promise: If you honor your father and mother, ¡§you will live a long life, full of blessing.¡¨ How many know origins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Important Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2001

Salvation is by Grace through faith alone. This affects how we see ourselves, others and God.

You can imagine the scene. The Church in Antioch are sitting down to their meal, with the Gentile Christians on this side with Paul in the middle and the Jewish Christians on that side with Peter in the middle of them. The meal’s about to start when Paul jumps up and says "This isn’t good enough! ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Only Way To Love God And Each Other

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

The only way we can fulfill the two greatest commands is through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

John 14:25-27 (Those been away, didn’t want to get too far ahead, waited for you!) Want to make sure we pick the bones of this chicken clean. Been looking at Purpose Driven Life, Warren deals with the five purposes God calls us to, what defines us, what drives us, what our passions should be. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25

Denomination: Brethren

One Little Lunch

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Even small things can make a big difference with the power of Christ working through them

One Little Lunch Matthew 14:13-21 March 17, 2002 Introduction "A man was packing a shipment of food contributed by a school for the poor people of Appalachia. He was separating beans from powdered milk, and canned vegetables from canned meats. Reaching into a box filled with various cans, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Here Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Nov 20, 2009

A Walk through The book of Revelation and understanding the message of hope and freedom instead of one of fear and rapture

I am going to show a scene from “Horton Hears a Who.” Whoville is a village that lives on a speck of dust that sits on a dandelion. They are in danger. As you can imagine, living on a speck of dust on top of dandelion is not a very stable pace to live. Horton is an elephant with huge hears and is ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Exceeding Riches Of His Grace

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The grace of God towards us from The Sinners Standing through to the Saints Service. A choice passage!

THE EXCEEDING RICHES OF HIS GRACE Ephesians 2:1-10 [NLT] 1 Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. 2 You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace With God

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 11, 2006

When we understand salvation by grace through faith, we can have true peace

Have you ever heard the way Jewish people greet one another? They say "Shalom." "Shalom." It means "peace." When you look at the writings of the New Testament, you’ll see that this greeting is often used. Paul often says "grace and peace unto you" as he begins and/or ends his letters. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Good Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran