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The Tree Of Life

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 29, 2002

based on 105 ratings

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A tree-themed sermon for Rural Life Sunday

The Tree of Life At our youth group last week we were talking, of course, about the retreat and especially the part where the youth were called down to the floor. Angie, Darla, and I told the group that, while that was awesome, there were probably as many, or more, who made ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002

based on 78 ratings

| 18,489 views

Some of God’s greatest works involve feet. Take a look at what the Lord can do with these humble body members.

When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground 1 Cor. 12:15-21 The final line in the Beverly Hillbillies theme song says: “Take your shoes off, y’all come back now, ya’ hear?” Does anyone here like to go barefooted? Raise your hand. My wife has been a barefoot lover for as long as I’ve known her. It has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificing 2000 Pigs

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 4,208 views

How God loves us amazingly...

I am a basketball maniac. When I was working as a youth pastor at Philadelphia Church near this area, I made a basketball team and we went into five different Korean Basketball tournament. Guess what, we won four out of five tournaments in a row. I really like basketball and I love playing and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does Your Mamma Love You?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 13, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 4,334 views

God’s Word says: Can a mother forget the baby at her breast... Even if she does, I will not forget you! I have written your name on my hand!

Several of us go pick up the inner city kids and bring them to Bible classes once a week. One of the questions I like to ask the kids at Inner City is this: Does you mamma love you? They always answer, “Yes!” Then I ask them why and they tell me, “She has to, she’s my mamma!” You can’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 25,757 views

To follow Christ is to take down barriers, not add to them.

John 4:5-42 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Breaking Barriers” A colleague of mine was eating with a parishioner in the food court of a mall. As they were eating and talking my friend’s attention was drawn to two teenagers—a girl and a boy who ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Place Where Love Grows" Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 5,426 views

Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.

Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 14,395 views

Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

Possessing the Promises (Judges #2) Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar July 17, 2005 Summer time as a kid I watched many game shows •Jokers Wild, 25K Pyramid, Price is Right, Family Feud •Ask for most popular answers to a survey •If Judges were ever a category I imagine Samson would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 6,523 views

Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

All Saints Day 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 11,034 views

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

No Offense!

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 8,616 views

Are you easily offended or do you know someone that is? Who is responsible for working out the little differences? What happens if we just ignore them?

27, November 2005 Dakota Community Church No Offense Are you easily offended or do you have someone in your life that is? You know what I mean, one of those people who get all bent out of shape because you haven’t called them, as though their phone doesn’t have buttons. What are we supposed do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005

based on 58 ratings

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The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Spit Of A Soldier

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 3,371 views

Stand along with the Roman Officer at the Cross of Christ and allow the Blood of Jesus to cleanse your sinfulness.

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL OF US MUST DEAL WITH SIN ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT PROBABLY SCARES US THE MOST IS NOT THAT WE CONFRONT AND DEAL WITH THE SINS OF THE WORLD, BUT HAVE TO CONTEND WITH THOSE DARK SINS THAT LOITER IN THE DEEP RECESSES OF OUR HEARTS. PSALM 36:1, “SIN LURKS DEEP IN THE HEARTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Manner Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 3,866 views

I Corinthians 13 is often used as a text in weddings, quoted in Valentine’s Day cards and applied to the love between a man and a woman. However, this passage of Scripture is primarily is speaking of how love is to be demonstrated within the church betwee

THE MANNER OF LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION: I Corinthians 13 is often used as a text in weddings, quoted in Valentine’s Day cards and applied to the love between a man and a woman. However, this passage of Scripture is to be understood in light of its context. Paul is writing to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Rusty Witness Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 3,086 views

This sermon will challenge you to a more effective expression of witness. It is my desire to hold up the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, the people will

A RUSTY WITNESS (James 5:1-6 NASB) [1] Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. {2} Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. {3} Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: *other

Men And Women Think Differently Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 9,236 views

If you are going to minister to people of both genders, you have to respect both genders and try to understand how both genders operate. This is true in marriage, church, evangelism, business, and community.

Men and Women Think Differently (Genesis 3:1-7) 1. The differences between men and women are legion. 2. For example, "In a Harvard study of several hundred preschoolers, researchers discovered an interesting phenomenon. As they taped the children’s playground conversation, they realized that all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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