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It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sticking With God's Plan And Purpose

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

Here we find a troubling passage in which Jesus is driving the money-changers and their customers out of the Temple. What was the problem, and do we still do it today?

Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 Intro: This is a story that we are a little uncomfortable with. 1. because we are a little bit taken aback by the strength of Jesus’ behavior. 2. He is knocking over tables and chairs, hitting people with a whip. 3. if we would be honest, we would almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Generosity is one of the characteristics of a person who is a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 12-41-44 "Generosity" INTRODUCTION We're rather shy when it comes to talking about money--no, that is really right. We are really scared when it comes to talking about money. We don't want to have people know how much money we have, how much money we make, or credit card balance, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Word Problems Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2016

Parables of sower and mustard seeds

Mark 4:1-34 “Word Problems” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between a fable and a parable? A fable is primarily didactic, a clever story meant to offer some insight into and instruction about life – think Aesop’s Fables for a moment. A parable, on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Lutheran

A Broken Relationship Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

An examination of the people that Ezekiel had to preach to, and God's reaction.

Ezekiel 2:3 And He said to me: “Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. Israel was no longer a holy people. They were rebellious and had turned away ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Challenges The Pharisees

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 31, 2012

God is interested in our character and not in our get out clauses

Sermon Story: Many years ago, the well known American Baptist pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story about a church in Denmark, where the worshipers used to bow regularly as they passed a certain part of the wall in the sanctuary of the church They had done so for three centuries - bowing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Trouble And Trials

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Mar 7, 2008

There is a verse in scripture that is unknown to most, but has phenomenal transformational power. It is a verse, that when understood, brings about liberating freedom, peace and confidence in the midst of trials, troubles and pain. What is that verse an

Have you ever felt as though there is something missing in your Christian walk and experience? Have you ever wondered if there is a truth that you are missing in order to achieve real peace in the midst of trials, trouble or pain? During times of intense pressure or even attack, do you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the twelfth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in James 4:4. "Do you not know that friendship with

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Friendship with the World Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: There’s a war going on at this very moment. And whether the battlefield is Iraq or Afghanistan, or your mind, the causes are the same. Someone wants what you’ve got or you want something someone else ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Source Of Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 20, 2009

Jesus had broken down the barriers between the diverse elements of the church. We have one faith, one Lord, and one baptism. From the cross flows the river of peace.

Ephesians 2:11-22 “The Source of Peace” INTRODUCTION When we think of heaven, we conjure up many images. The Jews imagine a place of feasting and celebrating. Our Teutonic and Scandinavian ancestors couldn’t quite conceive of heaven being a party place, so they pictured a place of peace that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

When He Comes Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The Second Coming of Christ

THE END IS NEAR Part 4 WHEN HE COMES AGAIN Sunday, August 23, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Revelation 16:16 introduces the name of the final battlefield of the Great Tribulation, Armageddon. The kings of the earth are gathered and the false prophet and the beast are defeated and cast into the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

It’s Been Dealt With!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

We are justified - and await the day when God’s judgment will find us justifed because of Christ

Concordia Lutheran Church 22nd Week of Pentecost, November 8, 2009 “It’s Been Dealt With!!!” Hebrews 9:24-28 † IN JESUS NAME † May you grasp that you have been given the grace, the peace, and the mercy of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! The Krisis If you knew you were guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

We're Not Alone In The World Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This is the first in a series we did leading up to our missions conference - Missions is the call to world evangelism. It is our chance to use our resources to build the kingdom of God.

Title: We’re Not Alone in the World Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 30, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction When I was pastoring in West Union Iowa a few years back I was one day over to visit old Ralph Moore at his home. Now you have to picture Ralph. He was an old cop back in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Broken Things Series

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

We've all heard "let your light shine"

Broken Things Matt 5:14-16 Intro: We’ve all heard: Let your light shine, you are the light of the world, this little light of mine etc… ME: I’ve always had this feeling deep down that people won’t like what they see if they see me in the light 1: I’ve been trained I have a lot of practice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Other

Forgiven Sinners In The Hands Of A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2019

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can never be completely pure in this life as He was pure. Just as we need showers, baths, or washings, so we need to address the stain of sin on an ongoing basis!

Forgiven Sinners in the Hands of A Gracious God (I John 1:5-10) 1. President Harry Truman snuck into church one Sunday, and a reporter met him after church. The reporter asked Truman what the sermon was about. 2. “Sin,” the President answered succinctly. 3. “And what did the pastor say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible