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The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008

A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Woman Desperately In Love With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 17, 2008

The incident of the Widow’s mite took place during Jesus last week in Jerusalem. He had few opportunities to reinforce the teachings He felt were most critical for His disciples. So why use this woman as His object lesson?

TEXT: Luke 20:45-21:4 TITLE: Desperately In Love With God OPEN: Several years ago, I read the story of an 87 year old woman named Oselola McCarty. She had spent her life working 12 hour days doing other people’s laundry. That’s why people were amazed when she generously donated $150,000 to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 3, 2007

We often live with a distorted view of who we are, even after coming to Christ. But who does God say we are?

Introduction I. Did you ever notice those words that are written on the outside mirror of your car? A. On many of those mirrors are the words to the effect, “Objects may be closer than they appear.” B. What those words are saying is that 1. “This mirror gives a distorted view of reality” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Methodist

Answering The Call To Go

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2007

Run away. Doubt it will work. Embrace God who first embraces us. Three responses to the call to "Go and Make Disciples". This sermon explores how three well-known biblical figures and how they answer God’s call to go.

Sermon for CATM - September 9, 2007 Answering the Call to Go Jonah 1:1-3; John 20: 24-28; Matthew 26:30-33 It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. It was my first week at Evergreen in May of 1985. There was a huge summer team who had signed on for the summer missionary program ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Commit-Ment

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007

Sermon on commitment from Proverbs 16:3

What Commit-ment?! Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video Clip from Mr. Holland’s Opus – The scene is at the end of the movie when he has been let go because of budget cuts. He wonders if he made a difference. He is escorted into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awaiting The Dream Come True Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d

Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

That We May Flourish

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2006

God wants us to flourish. We plead dryness, incompleteness, or sin, but in the tiny infant of Bethlehem strengthening is coming. Hillandale Baptist Church, Adelphi, MD

I am persuaded that we are intended by our Creator to flourish. He created us to blossom and to grow. God wants our lives to be colorful, joyful, full. I am convinced that God does not intend for us to live like miserable little mice, afraid of our own shadows, scurrying for cover every time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"He Carried Our Sins To The Wood" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon 9 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Let The Poor Say, Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

Remember this, the average observer on the evening of the first Christmas, might not have seen Mary and Joseph as particularly blessed. There may have been moments that they doubted it themselves. And yet, they were rich...

Let the poor say, "I am rich" Luke 2:1-7 Dawn and I went to Pennsbury Manor recently. This is the home of William Penn. Oddly enough, the place is almost completely a recreation. Nothing about the grounds or buildings is original. The house is not the house he and his family lived in. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

In Hot Pursuit Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007

God pursues a continuing love relationship with us.

In Hot Pursuit September 24, 2006 Luke 15:1-24 Experiencing God #2 Deb and my oldest son Luke is in Kindergarten this year. So far he has made it through 2 weeks of school just fine and his parents are trying to do the same. This week Kindergartners were allowed to start riding the bus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In The Beginning God"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 18, 2007

A sermon to end the year on, contemplating the truth of God’s Word

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” “In spite of the universal prevalence of … pantheistic evolutionary cosmogonies among the nations of antiquity, the inspired account in Genesis does not attempt to refute them or to prove the existence of the true God. The reason for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Make Me A Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 7

MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) A non-profit organization’s survey of 81,355 people 18 and older, reveals that Americans are a neighborly lot, says a national study that finds 76% trust most or some neighbors, 16% say they trust them all, 44% talk to them frequently and 65% exchange favors. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 8

THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come And See Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 2

COME AND SEE (JOHN 1:43-51) Christianity is many things to many people. To some, Christianity is a religion no different from Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. The purpose is to give hope, teach morals and to do good. Some identify Christianity with the liberation theology and the social gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible