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Calling An Audible Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Calling an Audible” Acts 13:44-52 December 2, 2007 Ever been in a church where it was obvious that people had assigned seats? Ever been in a church where they didn’t? That’s a better question, because we all know that we are creatures of habit, and we get ourselves so easily stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Intervenes

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 7, 2009

When God intervenes, watch and see!

Sometime in the last decade of twentieth century, a young pastor who was a fresh graduate from a renowned seminary was assigned to shepherd an old church in a remote village. The church was founded and built sometime in the late nineteenth century, and that makes the church about a century ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Challenges Of 2010!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 9, 2010

So much for the past year! But, considering the tide of events, it seems we will be facing greater challenges this year. Let’s gear up!

Introduction: Two teenage brothers grew up as hooligans in a slum, making a living as couriers of illegal substances traded in the streets. These egocentric thugs religiously kept their dodgy earnings and shrewdly started their own illicit modus operandi until they became self-made millionaires ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mirror Reflection

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 14, 2010

What image do we see when we look in the mirror? Who is that person in the reflection? As I thought about this passage I began to realize that all of us look at life in slightly different ways. We see each other through different mirrors. Updated January 2020. .

After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring his wife ... a small gift. "How about some perfume?" ... Bill asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ... costing $60.00. "That's a bit much," he said, ... so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:3, James 1:23-24, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13, Luke 10:25-37, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Message Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

A Christmas sermon for 2009 preached the Sunday following at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

In the Christmas gospel, we are given a word picture of that first Nativity Scene in the stable in Bethlehem. It’s a picture that has been burned into the minds of Christians and non-Christians alike. Some of you might even have one set up in your yard or in your home. We have one set up outside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Hope You Need Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009

You need hope to cope. Where can you find the hope you need in this mixed-up world? Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:15-23.

A Study in Ephesians: WHERE TO FIND THE HOPE YOU NEED Ephesians 1:15-23 ________________________________________ The Ephesians were exhibiting ample amounts of faith and love but were coming up short in hope. Paul praised the Ephesians for their faith and love but prayed for their hope. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Baptism?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 24, 2009

Baptism is a step of obedience, a public declaration and a personal commitment.

WHAT IS BAPTISM A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Veil Of Ignorance

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

People are managing the affairs they know little or nothing about. For instance, there are teachers who should be students, deliverance ministers who need deliverance, “great men and women of God” who should be learning how to be true followers of Christ.

A tragic story once occurred of a woman and her son walking along a river bank. The woman was in her latter stage of pregnancy and held her toddler son by the hand as they journeyed. Suddenly, the little boy slipped and fell into the river! The woman in her condition could not jump into the river ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Generation

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 11, 2008

There is a generation that does not bless their mother. Let it never be said of the people of God that we failed to bless our mothers.

There is a Generation Proverbs 30:11–14 In this passage, a literal translation of the phrase that begins each verse is "there is a generation." Among the bad things that typify Agur’s generation is a general dishonoring of parents. We can get a feel for the severity of the situation by looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Battle Is The Lord's

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Joshua, Pt 4

THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S (JOSHUA 5:13-6:5) Once upon a time, there was an officer of the Royal Navy named Captain Bravado who showed no fear when facing his enemies. One day, while sailing the Seven Seas, his lookout spotted a pirate ship approaching, and the crew became frantic. Captain Bravado ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Homecoming

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2009

The story of the prodigal son has been repeated in our lives again and again as we like the prodigal rebel against God’s path for us until we come to the realization of our actions and being filled with regret, repent and return to find restoration.

HOMECOMING LUKE 15:11-24A Introduction: Luke 15 tells us the story of a wonderful homecoming. The steps leading up to that homecoming are steps that were anything but easy; but necessary. A young man played the fool and learned the hard way what it meant to be away from the love, joy and safety of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Grief & Loss Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 3, 2008

Losses and grief are inevitable parts of our lives in a world that has been corrupted by sin. The real struggle is not in avoiding these times but in learning how to understand and deal with them when they do come.

RECOVERING FROM GRIEF & LOSS Part 6 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday November 2, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: If you are a human being, there is a high probability that your heart has or even is broken. A piercing. A hole. A ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Or Poison?

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Nov 12, 2008

To live by worry is to live against reality.

Philippians 4:4-7 reads, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist