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Depend On Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001

based on 178 ratings

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A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations from the cultivation of grapevines needed to produce fruit.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to depend on Jesus to give them fruitful spiritual lives. Response: Individuals will be invited to pray at the altar rail following the message. Intro: Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing?  ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Sinners Does Receive

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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This is an invitation to trust in him. This is an exhortation to preach about him.

“Clariza, have you seen my keys?” And then the search begins: under the couch, in the kitchen, in my office, in the laundry. We look like crazy because as always, I am running late. Then I hear those glorious words: “Here they are.” What a relief. This morning our Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Cave Buster”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2002

based on 65 ratings

| 7,407 views

prayer - Psalms 142 -

“Cave Buster” Psalms 142 I started this with a really interesting “opener” but the further that I dug into the scripture the more I realized that the opener would not do this scripture justice. At the risk of disappointing my son who really liked the opening illustration… I instead want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Reformation: We Fall; We Forget; God Restores

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2002

based on 162 ratings

| 15,429 views

Reformation Day: In spite of our ’short memories’ God continually reminds us of his love. He points to Jesus time and again to remind us of the salvation He won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Reformation Sunday – John 8:31-36 “The Heart of the Reformation: We Fall – We Forget – God Restores” The lady must have been desperate. She decided to write a letter to Dear Abby. Her letter reads: Dear Abby, I am 44 and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. She signed her name, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 9,637 views

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,963 views

Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Faithful Forever To Keep His Promise Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us.

God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us. Way back in chapter 16, Abraham, with the help of Sarah decided to hurry up the process of God fulfilling his promise. After all his promise had been delivered several years ago and nothing was going on. Surely God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Brother?

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 5, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 7,954 views

Our Christian Brothers are often found in some unusual places. It should caution us about judging too quickly!

In this day and age, when there is so much competition and our litigation-crazed society encourages more division than healing, it is often easy for us as Christians to forget that we are supposed to be "living icons" of Jesus Christ to those around us. We actually fight more among ourselves as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-21

Denomination: Orthodox

295 – Unashamed Evangelism

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 6,275 views

What did the woman at the well have to say? How did she say it? What impact did she make?

Illustrate Humor: Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He tried to climb out but the walls were too slippery. Again and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 6,403 views

Three choices that will keep you out of the winners circle.

January 2005 Dakota Community Church Running To Win Introduction: 2Timothy 2: 3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

You Shall Have No Other Gods

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 6,275 views

LENT 3(B) - Believers shall have no other gods as they fear, love, and trust in GOD above all things.

YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS (Outline) EXODUS 20:1-6 - February 27, 2005 - LENT 3 INTRO: Whom do you love? Or maybe better in today’s society is the question: What do you love? The world around us very often has us placing an extreme value on the things of this life rather than peo-ple. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Things God Desires

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

based on 59 ratings

| 11,050 views

God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

“Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue The Good Of Others Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 4,759 views

Jesus wants us to "do good" and "save lives", to show concern for the physical and spiritual needs of people. Let us pursue the good of others, and seize every opportunity to do so.

Jesus pursued the good of other people. • He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. • In fact, Jesus lived his entire life for the good of other people. • We are all beneficiaries of that life - He died ultimately for our good. Today, we are called to live such a life. • As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoice, Your King Comes To You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 21, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 9,418 views

PALM SUNDAY(B) - Rejoice, your King comes to you with humility as a righteous King and with salvation as a powerful King.

REJOICE, YOUR KING COMES TO YOU! (Outline) ZECHARIAH 9:9-10 - March 20, 2005 - PALM SUNDAY INTRO: There is a certain degree of excitement as one prepares for guests. Depending on the impor-tance or number of expected guests the preparations can consume much energy and time. When that guest ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom Is For Thirsty People Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 5,242 views

A look at the kingdom message for sinners, i.e. non-religious people

Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. A fresh start was needed he said to Nicodemus, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

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