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The Bislett Effect

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Feel About Change?

Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005

Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise Are You? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Seventh in a series on the book of James. Deals with the nature of true wisdom.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 7 “HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Jesus In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 16, 2006

If you want to find Jesus, you need to know where to look

<Read text>: The difference between a good scientist and a great scientist is not their ability to find evidence to support a theory. Rather, the difference is that the good scientist can find the evidence that supports his theory, and the great scientist is the one who can find what the evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 25, 2007

Everyone is looking for what makes life worthwhile. But a Life Worth Living is only found in Christ.

Introduction I. One of the things that a good writer or speaker will do at the opening of his work is attempt to capture your mind. A. Now you may not agree with this assessment, and that is OK, but someone once told me, 1. “Pastor. The best part of your message is your introduction.” 2. At ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

What Is God's View?

Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 30, 2006

Why did Saul think that God was not a part of the battle?

Review: We are in the book of 1st Samuel, up to chapter 17. What has happened up to this point? The Jewish people demanded a king, a king so that they could be “Just like everyone else”. So God gave them a King, who was like the world, and the world’s view of a great king. Saul was the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Opening The Door To Your Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005

An introduction and first sermon in a three part Advent Series developed loosly from The Chronicles of Narnia. Additional Sermons: Turkish Delight, Trickes of the Evil One and Miracle at the Stone Table.

Narnia: Introduction & Explanation It may seem a little strange that we are building our Advent series around a “fairy tale” as C.S. Lewis called his novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me set your mind at ease, we’re going to do what Lewis himself hinted at concerning all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Awe Of Christmas - The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 19, 2008

Don’t lose the wonder and awe of Christmas and what it is all about, a celebration of the salvation that has come into the world, Jesus Christ.

(Open with A Charlie Brown Christmas where Linus is reading the account of the birth of Jesus.) Slide 1 Do you ever feel that we miss what Christmas is all about? I mean, there are so many things going on during this time of year, it is easy to lose focus and perspective and to miss out on what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God, Our Guide

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2009

We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our lives will show us every step of the way, if we will only let Him lead.

Our God, Our Guide Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 48 Key verse: Psalms 48:14 - For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Premise: We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Song To The Law

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 16, 2009

3d week in Lent Year B: Incorporate the Clear, Profound, and Life-Giving Word into your life

I love songs that tell me clear and profound things about life. I hate music that is nothing but unintelligible and repetitious rants against everything the musician can see. If you are going to complain and try to influence me, I would hope that as a songwriter, you’d at least be clear and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Candidates Of Bewitchment

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 7, 2009

Many people and many nations are being bewitched. The Lord has a controversy with many people because they are not walking the way He wants them to walk. Many people go to churches to get themselves entertained instead of getting their spirit man changed.

This is a direct message from the Lord to you today. The fact that God has preserved your life up till this time means that He has a purpose for your life. The message is entitled, “Candidates of bewitchment.” Acts. 8: 9 – 13: “But there was a certain man called Simon which beforetime in the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shake Off The Serpent

Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2006

Satan brings attacks upon all of God’s people, even when we are in the center of God’s will. Let us learn to kindle a fire and shake off the serpent in the fire of the Holy Ghost.

Shake Off the Serpent By Pastor Jim May Acts 28:1-5, "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take My Yoke Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit - The Purpose Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To see the Biblical purpose of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit – Part 2 1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit We have already looked at the person of the Holy Spirit (the tape is available). Today we’ll look at His purpose or role, as described in the Scriptures. 2. Took Part in Creation Everyone thinks that God as Father was the one ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God