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Faith Factor

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 7, 2002

The Church is in desperate need to have her members learn to walk by faith. This message presents several factors that result in a faith walk.

FAITH FACTORS Mark 2:1-12 “A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. [2] So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. [3] Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Significance For Children Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 26, 2002

I talk about a child’s responsibility to obey and honor his/her parents no matter what kind of homelife situation.

Search for Significance for Children OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago while still in college I decided to get my truck refinanced. My grandparents (who cosigned the truck) and I were getting some information to the bank. After corresponding with a bank representative I had to fax some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001

Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1

Denomination: Anglican

Created To Praise God!

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001

This is a funeral sermon for Bessie McCloud (died 1991), a Christian who was bed-ridden for several years before her death.

Today, we seek to draw some eternal meaning from the life that Bessie McCloud has lived, in hopes that it will help us find God’s will for our own human life. Bessie’s life spanned almost the entire 20th century, but for the Christian who has died, we can see a faith history that stretches back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Holiness

True Worship

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 19, 2001

Just as Jesus told the woman that there was some things that were not quite right with her mode of worship, the same goes for us today.

Title: True Worship Text: John 4:22-26 ETS: Jesus taught the woman at the well what TRUE worship was. ESS: Jesus teaches us what TRUE worship was. OSS: I want my people to truly worship God Probing Question: What do we need to do differently? U.W. Things Transitional Sentence: Just as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not - Love Much

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 15, 2007

Love Jesus as the woman who wiped His feet with her tears loved Him and love others as Jesus loved the woman.

This message deals with one of the chief complaints of non-believers... that of "Christians are Hypocrites and Self-righteous." Why do they believe that? Jesus gives a beautiful lesson in non judgmental, non self righteous and unconditional love. JUDGE NOT – LOVE MUCH 1. TOPIC: HYPOCRISY/SELF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Never Quit Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 29, 2007

Sermon three in the series. The characteristics of a Christian who never quits seeking to fulfill God’s purpose for his or her life.

I Will Never Quit Sean Lester April 28, 2007 Text: To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Word... Your Oath

Contributed by Jason Janich on Nov 20, 2006

Your word should be binding. Do poeple know you as one who keeps his/her word? Are you dependable?

I. Introduction (live as message starts) me: Della, Did you bring that powerpoint? No, You told me you would I am sorry but with convention and stuff But, Della I was counting on you, I don’t know what I am going to do for the Sermon Pastor J, I never promised anything I know but… Della’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent 2 - Mary’s Song: The Magnificat

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2009

What qualities of character did Mary possess that enabled her to agree to be the mother of the Christ child? Not your average teen, eh?

Sermon for CATM – December 13, 2009 - Advent II – Mary’s Song – The Magnificat Who here has been on the Internet this week? Who has been on Youtube? Well, today we’re going to talk about Mary’s Song, otherwise known as the Magnificat, so in case you’ve been confused by what you’ve seen on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“abigail: A Hidden Hero”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall continue our survey of Hosea by noticing God’s indictment of Israel for her sins, chapters 4-7...]

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson we began our survey of the book of Hosea... a. Noting that Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel b. Whose work began as Amos’ was ending, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sacrifice Of Worship - God's Desire

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

A woman gives her most valued asset for the purpose of worshiping Jesus. We must also give sacrificially in our worship.

There’s no doubt that the topic of giving and anything related to our finances is uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable for pastors and it’s uncomfortable for congregations. But God never said that we should be comfortable with His Word, but He did say that His Word would nourish us and sometimes with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Said; He Said Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

The 5th sermon in the John series looks at Jesus encounter with the woman at the well where Jesus offered her Living Water.

John’s Gospel #5 She said; He said CHCC: February 3, 2008 John 4:1-21 INTRODUCTION: What would it be like to have a one-on-one conversation with Jesus? John chapters 3 and 4 tell about two private conversations Jesus had during the first months of his Public ministry. Jesus offered two ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attractive World

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

One of the biggest challenges for believers today is to dwell in this world and yet remain his or her distance from its fatal attraction.

The Attractive World 1 John 2:15-17 The world is an environment that we dwell in. We have families, jobs, we own things and involve ourselves in worldly activities. Though there is maybe nothing wrong with any of these things they make it easier for us to become attached to the world beyond that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran