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We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002

PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 28, 2002

Fear can be a powerful motivating factor that can keep us from living out our Christian faith, life and responsibilities. Jesus assures us that we do not need to be afraid and releases us from fear’s bondage.

Pentecost 5 A Matthew 10:24-33 Do Not Be Afraid 06/23/02 During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Answering God's Call . . . Today Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 30, 2002

When we are saved, we make a decision that lasts our whole life. We are Christians. Our decisions are not over though. Everyday, we must decide to live a life of trust in Jesus.

Answering God’s Call Today Hebrews 3:1-4:13 SICC, 6/30/02 (Morning) Decisions, decisions, decisions. Some are easier than others. Some are cut and dry. This is the kind of decision you might make at 8:30 in the evening after you have been running around all day long. You still have not had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross And The Message Of Hope To Mankind

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the message of hope through the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross to those in 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.STRESS 5.SCOURGE 6.SHAME 7.STRUGGLE

THE CROSS AND THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO MANKIND ******************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.STRESS 5.SCOURGE 6.SHAME 7.STRUGGLE THE MESSAGE THE CROSS AND THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Communicate Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Developing Obedience"

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 11, 2003

One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. So this morning we are going to start our series off with one element that is crucial when we talk about developing character and that is “O

“Developing Obedience” Mark 1:9-11 Introduction: One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. The American College defines character as: the aggregate of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from another. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple. Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 11, 2003

Who is a disciple and what does it cost?

Luke 14:33 So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me. Salvation is free but it’s not cheap, did you catch that? Salvation is free but it’s not cheap. Christ said, and I quote So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me.What a statement, any one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Name Is Noah - And I Made God Smile Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 26, 2003

This is taken from an existing Sermon on Sermon Central, i just added some illustrations and tailored it to a series we are doing on the purpose driven life. The sermon looks at the 5 primary ways to please God.

Introduction One of the key elements of a good sermon is making sure you have a really good illustration. For those of you that preach, I know I have had to only come up with 3 so far, but tonight I would like to take you into the world Noah. Whole sermon is almost an illustration. But through it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Aliens Have Landed

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Find out where you come from and your mission on this planet with this message about "real" aliens.

The Aliens Have Landed Knowing Where You Come From 8/20/03 I. Introduction One day a space ship landed in the middle of a huge field just outside a small, rural community. The aliens looked friendly enough, so some farmers cautiously approached them, hoping to establish a good relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Religion To Escape Religion

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17

12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23 "Using Religion to Escape Religion" 7:1 ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection And New Creation

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A look at Christ’s resurrection through the New Creation imagery of John, with a look forward to our resurrection.

I thought we’d start this morning with the top ten list of excuses the Roman guards might have given for the empty tomb. 10. "I thought he was the pizza delivery guy leaving. No wondered he smiled when I tried to give him a tip!" 9. "I was putting another denarius in the chariot meter!" 8. "With ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Who's In Charge Here, Anyway?

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2001

God is still in control and that is something we can hold fast to.

Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway? I forgot one announcement that I need to mention before we move ahead; On the way to church this morning, I saw Elvis walking along the road picking up aluminum cans. Does anyone here believe what I just said? I wouldn’t think so. But the rumor mill is alive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002

The author of this psalm shares several aspects of why God’s people need to be thankful and also how that thanks should be given.

I remember as a child, roughly about this time every year, one of the most popular books every published would be sent to our house. (Remember I’m speaking as a child). By this I mean the Sears and Roebuck Christmas catalog. As a child, I thought that there was nothing like the Sears catalog. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bells Of Christmas

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 11, 2001

Why living the "Whoever dies with the most toys" philosophy of life will not satisfy.

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (Christian Survivors; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.9-11 & 5.1-6 January 14, 2001 When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don¡¦t ever count ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist