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All The World's A Stage Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Second in series. Getting rid of the baggage that prevents us from our objective: becoming like Christ

"In Christ" "All The World’s A Stage" Hebrews 11:32-12:2 "And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Why Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 13, 2004

The Resurrection of Christ was a world-changing event, but why did it occur? I’ve compiled a list of reasons.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The WHY of the Resurrection” Romans 8:10-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts While thinking about the miracle of Christ’s resurrection, a question came up: Why did Jesus rise from the dead, i.e. what did ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

A Braveheart For Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 19, 2002

using the movie braveheart to explain Christmas

A BRAVEHEART FOR CHRISTMAS Perhaps quite a few here in our audience today have seen the movie, Braveheart. It’s the story of William Wallace. He may be one of the greatest heroes of Scotland. I have to confess that I didn’t know who he was until I saw the movie. You will in a few moments see a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007

Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Stealing God's Most Valued Commodity Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 2, 2008

Exposition of Acts 12:18-25 about the death of Herod when he stole God’s most valued commodity--his glory

Text: Acts 12:18-25, Title: Stealing God’s Most Valued Commodity, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, AM Opening illustration: Blog Entry on Glory to God or self A. Background to passage: The guards were executed for their failure, but there has been some time pass in between the deliverance of Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Did you know that on every form of currency that we have in the USA we have the words “In God We Trust” imprinted on it. Within our nations Pledge of Allegiance we sing the words, “One Nation UNDER GOD.” Many years ago I believe that was true, but, today

One Nation Under God; Psalm 33:12 Did you know that on every form of currency that we have in the USA we have the words “In God We Trust” imprinted on it. Within our nations Pledge of Allegiance we sing the words, “One Nation UNDER GOD.” Many years ago I believe that was true, but, today we need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

When God Testifies Of Our Goodness

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

God beleives and is proud of the faithful.

When God Testifies of Our Goodness Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entrusted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007

Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Man Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

To seek and follow God’s ways and principles is the behavior that God wants us to exhibit when responding to trials, temptations, challenges, impulses, struggles, disputes, and even competition.

Theme: LIVING IN INTEGRITY Text: Genesis 14: 1-24 Introduction A. Greetings: Happy Father’s Day. B. Ok, this morning we will continue our study series in the life of Abraham. Last Sunday we learned that God confirmed His promises to Abraham about the possession of the land of Canaan. God told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2008

What moves the heart of God. If we like John could place our heads on His chest what would God’s heartbeat sound like?

Intro: Have you ever laid you head down on someone’s chest and heard their heartbeat. If you were to do that you had to be pretty close to the individual whose heart you heard. You don’t just go up to someone on the street and say “May I listen to your heart?” I can only begin to imagine the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Excellent Prayer

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 26, 2008

Practical steps to the prayer God desires...

When You Pray, Matthew 6:5-8 Introduction In 1992 I had the privilege of visiting South Korea. I was leading a ministry team that was challenging Koreans to get involved in world mission. We visited many churches. And whatever the Koreans learnt from our team, I can tell you that we probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Courage

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

The message of Christmas calls us to a lifestyle of courage

Christmas Courage Selected Passages December 8, 2013 Morning Service One of the central messages that flows through the birth narrative is one of courage. We don’t necessarily think about courage when it comes to Christmas but without courage there would have been no Christmas. Courage is at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Like Everyone Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 13, 2013

We are called to be different.

Just Like Everyone Else I Samuel 8:1-22 In a way, we can’t blame Israel for wanting a king. They had gone through hundreds of years of anarchy. The book of Judges which precedes 1 Samuel historically started off on a good note but progressively deteriorates into periods of captivity because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Libertad/Liberty

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 5, 2009

Fourth of July Message

“Libertad…” 7/2/2009 – Nampa, ID II Cor 3:17 “Porque el Señor es el Espíritu; y donde hay el Espíritu del Señor, allí hay libertad.” ¿Que significa el 4 de Julio? Cuando vinieron los primeros peregrinos a este país fue con la intención de poder alabar a Dios con la libertad que Dios nos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Apostolic

A Life Sentence Of Exile

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 22, 2011

Setting: Sermon given during Annual multi-church Mid-Week Lent service which is limited to 30 min for the entire service. Sermon seeks to connect Lent and the Messiah with Poverty and the issues of Poor in our Country and our communities.

(The Message) Isaiah 59:15 12-15Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we’ve done: Mocking and denying God, not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist