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The Lamp Of The Body

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 11, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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This sermon explores a bible passage from Lukes Gospel and shows that people everywhere are looking for a light to follow. It challenges the audience on their Christian stand on various issues and gives the reassurance that God’s love and blessing falls on each true believer.

Our subject for today’s sermon is “The Lamp of the Body” I have a question for you. Is anyone here frightened of the dark? [acknowledge the responders] Or does anyone have children or grandchildren who are frightened of the dark? My 10 year old daughter insists on going to sleep with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of The Impossible

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 17, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 9,620 views

Nothing is impossible for God, and sometimes He asks us to do the impossible

Luke 1 December 15, 2002 Nothing is impossible with God. – Luke 1:37 Back, at least 8 years ago Mitchell’s (the Christian bookstore) had a huge sale. They called it their garage sale. They brought out all the damaged books, the books that had been gathering dust in their warehouse, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: *other

Start At The Manger... Then Go To The Cross

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 8,356 views

Consider the questions of "why the manger" and "why the cross?"

Start at the Manger… then go to the Cross 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this census. 4And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 23:50-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Demons That Oppress You"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 24, 2003

based on 147 ratings

| 14,366 views

Although Christians cannot be demon possessed, we can be demon oppressed. This message shows some of the ways Christians can be demon oppressed.

“Demons That Oppress You” Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION – We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. Jesus cast out demons several times in His ministry. TODAY, we are going to look and see that He can cast some demons out of YOUR life. NOW … let me make this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 7,254 views

Seeing God’s Glory is scary, but when we see it, it prompts us to action

Luke 2:1-20 – Seeing God’s Glory – turning fear into peace C.S. Lewis’ celebrated children’s book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, tells of the adventures of four children in the magical kingdom of Narnia. The story is fun, but it’s also an allegory of Christ and salvation, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Shattering Myths About The Unchurched Part One

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005

based on 64 ratings

| 8,539 views

Four myths commonly believed about the unchurched.

God’s Glorious Church Shattering Myths about the Unchurched: Part One John 4:35 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction (See endnote) You are probably familiar with the chapter in which our text is found. Jesus had been speaking with the woman at the well, had led her to saving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, John 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouner With The Messiah

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 14,216 views

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Series A The woman at the well

3rd Sunday in Lent John 4:5-42 "An Encounter with the Messiah" "So he came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and so Jesus, wearied as he was with his journey, sat down beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

My Country 'tis Of Thee

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 5, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 5,046 views

There is a rumor going around our nation about something called the "separation of church and state." What does that phrase mean? Are we a nation whose God is the Lord?

Rumors can be devastating to people and their lives. I remember when I was a teenager. My father injured his foot. I don’t think he broke it, I think he just sprained it. But I do remember that he could not go into the office for several days, so instead, he just set up an office at our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 18,566 views

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 1 of 9

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting Your Community Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,192 views

Thou Shall Not Steal is an ageless principle is being proclaimed. God intends for his people to live in community. That principle is valued and protected by this four word commandment.

The church that we worked at in Atlanta was in a great section of town when it was built in the mid 50’s. But as time passed businesses who were landlocked began to relocate to the outskirts of town and left abandon buildings, which drove down the appearance of the neighborhood and the value of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "As Is" Tag

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Nov 4, 2003

based on 145 ratings

| 17,905 views

Adapted from Brother Newlands’ Love The Sinner Hate The Sin Sermon. Everyone of us are damaged goods in some way. Jesus will accept us and make us whole.

I passed out "As Is" Tags before worship and asked everyone to wear them through worship. Then after the sermon I asked everyone to take their tag out with them and give it to someone else this week and explain that Jesus will take you "As Is". As you all know by now Trista and I like to buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 30, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 8,393 views

How and where is God leading you? Are you ready to follow Him?

“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go” On Wednesday the story of Maria Grasso, the nanny who won the lottery millions, caused a lot of us to play the fantasy game “what if it were me?” The quiet, Chilean immigrant was the single winner of the Big Game lottery. About an hour before the press ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 699 ratings

| 63,236 views

Jesus said, "This I have against you. You have forsaken your first love."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Edmund Burke said that very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice & corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, The Church, & Our World Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

based on 56 ratings

| 12,837 views

God’s plan has never changed. He has commissioned the church to "…go into all the world & make disciples of all people, baptizing them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & and the Holy Spirit."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Many of you grew up in a little town much like the one that I am going to describe to you now. It isn’t very different from many small towns even today. So travel back with me for a few moments to your Hometown, USA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 7,008 views

The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

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