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Sermon On Blue-Sky Thinking

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 15, 2024

A kite is defined as a light frame, often of quadrilateral design, with a thin material stretched over it, which is strategically flown in the air at the end of a long piece of string.

Börje Ekholm, a Swedish business executive once remarked: “I think we have challenges, but we have so many opportunities to get it right. I like it when we have a little bit of a headwind. The kite actually lifts when you have a headwind and doesn't when there is lift from the back.” James ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:4-6, James 1:12, Isaiah 31:5

Dismantle Your Glory

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

God is calling you to a new level of intimacy. If you dare to answer His call, the Lord will reveal a Fresh part of His Character to you. He will pull you so close that you will be breathing the rarefied air of Heaven. The place David Call “SECRET PLACE”.

DISMANTLE YOUR GLORY The Burial of a man’s glory is the birth of God’s Glory: We have lost the art of adoring the Lord. Our worship gets so cluttered with endless strings of shallow and insincere words that we do most of the time to take up space or put in prayer time with passionless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Name Is On My Heart

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 16, 2024

Sports stars wear corporate logos and represent them. We also put our name on things that belong to us. If Jesus is on our heart, the we become his representative and we become his children.

One of the funnier on-line rants was a friend of our son’s, over a seat in a classroom. They were all about month into the semester at A&M and when he came to the class, someone was in his seat. His reasoning was if your two weeks into the semester, that is your seat. So yah, I could see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:3, Proverbs 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Jeremiah 31:33, Matthew 23:5-7, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003

Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And To Think I Called Him Crazy

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

We’re going to look at three phases of James’ life. Some of you may be able to relate really well to this. We’re going to look at James, the skeptical brother; James, the saved sinner; and James, the servant Leader.

And To Think I Called Him "Crazy" James 1:1 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 29, 2000 Introduction: I’m excited about what we’re beginning this morning. I think our study of the Book of James is vitally important to the life and health of our church, especially ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: *other

The Wonder Of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

The angelic visitations to Mary, Elizabeth, and Joseph make for an incredible account of God mastery of presentation. See how the wonder of Christmas comes alive in this part of Jesus’ birth.

The Wonder of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: John 1:1-14, Luke 1:26-38, Matt. 1:18-24, Luke 1:39-45 The birth of Jesus is an awesome encounter of God in the flesh. But before He was born, the signs given to His future parents and those who would be eye-witnesses of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meekness, Gentleness Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Fruit of the Spirit Meekness, Gentleness

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – GENTLENESS -- MEEKNESS I Thessalonians 2: 6b-12 This morning were looking at the fruit of the spirit – GENTLENESS I was reading about a little girl who was asked to write an essay on "birth" She went home and asked her mother how she had been born. Her mother, was busy at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

When Old Ways End Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 24, 2004

Emptying ones life of bad stuff is just not good enough. No one can maintain an empty life. Something must occupy your space. Something will occupy your life. We choose what we let in.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on March 7, 2004. The Biblical text is taken from Colossians 3. The sermon title is: When old ways end Nearly everything Jesus did brought change to the world. Nearly everything we do at Evergreen Church is about change. We value ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Truth

Contributed by Tony Britt on Aug 21, 2001

This Sermon focuses on is what we believe the truth. Also was Jesus lying to us or is he Lord.

I Am Truth One afternoon a man came home from work to find total mayhem in his house. His three children were outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the front door to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59, Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 31, 2012

God’s greatest gift was given when Jesus suffered for your sin. His anguish on the cross is described in graphic detail in Isaiah 53.

Sermon Notes April 1, 2012 The Suffering Servant Isaiah 52:13-53:9 It was Christmas of 1990. Our family was growing and three young children filled our home with joy, and lots of chaos! As with every family, Christmas was one of the most memorable and special times of the year. This ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day 2015

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 5, 2015

A sermon for Mother's Day in which we honor mothers, as well as encourage them by looking at the mother of Moses and her example of faith

Mother’s Day 2015 Text: Exodus 2:1 – 11 Before we get to our text this morning, I want to tell you little story since its Mother’s Day. It starts out one afternoon when a man came home from work. As he drove up and parked his truck in the driveway he noticed his 3 kids, ages ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Year To Show Compassion

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 16, 2017

People everywhere around us are suffering so let's show them more compassion than what they expect.

2017 A Year to Increase Compassion Kelly Durant 1-7-17 1 John 3:16 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Fathers Choice

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 14, 2013

Just as Joshua chose to have his family serve the Lord, dad's must choose how they are going to raise their family.

A Fathers Choice Joshua 24: 14,15 Intro: The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 M's Of Christmas

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 4, 2018

There's something wonderful about this season. There's something "Christmasy" about Christmas

“The Four M’s Of Christmas” Luke 1 and 2 David P. Nolte This is a blessed time of year. Excitement fills the air, a sense of nostalgia pervades our minds, and there is a warmth in our hearts. But let me tell you about a single mother who didn't see Christmas like that. It was 1960. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001

Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ