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My Name Is Mark Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

While You're Waiting

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005

Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Leaders Who Are Purpose And People Oriented

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented.

Moses’ Last Journey – Numbers 27:12-23; Deut. 34 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented. Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

Beware of the doctrines of man.

Beware Last week we spoke about the church, the power that Christ gave to the church and the foundation of a true Christian church. Today I want us to examine this topic a little further. Today we will not be talking about the church itself, but we will be talking about the different doctrines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Hate Test

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-10, James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Demands A Just Society

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 12, 2002

God condemns the descendants of Josiah, who were unjust, and unrighteous towards the poor.

GOD DEMANDS A JUST SOCIETY JEREMIAH 22:13-17, 21-23 By Clarence Weaver LESSON AIM After studying today’s lesson, students should understand that the Lord used His prophet Jeremiah to warn the people of Judah that He was greatly displeased with the unjust treatment the poor received at the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Inheritance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 7, 2003

Part 2 of a series on faith, hope, and love. As God’s children we have a living hope of an inheritance; an inheritance of mercy, grace, and life eternal with him.

The Great Trilogy Part 2—An Inheritance of Hope Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Romans 10:9 1 Peter 1:21, 23 Acts 16:29-31 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Peter 4:5-6 Galatians 4:4-5 1. Introduction a. Part 2 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed the strongest part of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Alive In Christ

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 18, 2002

In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life.

Alive in Christ Description: In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life can. Scripture Studied: Eph. 2:1-5 Key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Godliness Series

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

As God’s chosen people, we are called to godliness.

April 16, 2001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of the previous topic—Called to Repentance 1. Important Things Discussed: a. True Repentance Involves Four Things: i. Putting our priority in line with God’s priority ii. Discarding things that create disorder in our lives iii. Replacing discarded things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Adventist

Noah's Ark--A Glimpse Of The Coming Savior Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 1 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how Noah’s Ark parallels the saving works of Christ.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 1 Noah’s Ark—A Glimpse of the Coming Savior Scripture Ref: Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 16,19; 7:16, 23-24 Luke 1:26-35 Galatians 5:19-21 Romans 9:22-25 2 Peter 3:3-15 Leviticus 17:11 John 5:24; 14:6; 10:7, 9 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-19

The Humbled And The Exalted

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Silver Lining Inthe Storm Clouds Of Life! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2010

Each of the storm clouds of our lives has a silver lining with many veins of blessing!

INTRODUCTION • Slide #1 • Have you heard the idiom, “Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining?” I wonder why the cloud does not have a gold lining! • We may have a bit of a hard time relating to this idiom here in Sierra Vista since when we see clouds we kind of like it because we so rarely get rain and we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conscience Of Man - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy

Introduction • Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Safe Hands Of God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010

How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational