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Maundy Thursday Service Of Darkness (The Upper Room)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a special service of darkness, written to recreate the "upper room" feel.

MAUNDY THURSDAY The Upper Room Welcome Welcome to the upper room this fateful night… you are gathered at table with the rest of the 12. Jesus is your host… you come to celebrate the Passover meal… a meal which should be a celebration… however the atmosphere around you strange… you know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Introduction

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Who is Jesus? Where is the proof?

Today is the day when all questions will finally be answered. Everything is decided today. Well, maybe not everything. And maybe not any important questions are answered today. What is today? For those that follow professional football, it’s a big day – it’s Superbowl Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"God's Gift Of Mercy”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”

“God’s Gift of Mercy” 4/29/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” “Bienaventurados los misericordiosos: porque ellos alcanzarán misericordia.” We live in a society of self. All revolves around self. Me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Apostolic

Stop The Senseless Killings

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about alcohol fuelled killings of youth in Kapiti.

Like the rest of our community, I was shocked by the recent violent deaths near local popular drinking spots of two of our young citizens: Izak Millanta and Sean Strongman-Lintern. As well as mourning its loss, our community is, quite rightly, asking questions. Asking what caused these tragedies. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Envying The Evildoer Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 11, 2013

In Psalm 73, David gives us some valuable principles to remember when we are going through problems, and our hearts are tempted to become envious of others.

Envying the Evildoer Psalm 73 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When a believer is encountering problems, the temptation is to look at others who are not God’s children, see their prosperity, and become envious. • Why do they have good health? Why do they have a nice house, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Three Responses Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011

For those who sought truth, Jesus offered Refreshment, Restoration and Assurance for their Reservations.

John Chapter 2 Three Responses of Jesus. Introduction with illustration: I. REFRESHMENT Jesus offers refreshment for those who thirst after Him. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Midland Leg Of The Walsingham Pilgrimage 2011

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2011

The key to understanding Holy Week can be found in the ownership of the donkey

Our Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which happened at the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. And as you walk towards Walsingham this Holy Week, you will have a lot of time to think about Holy Week And so I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

How To Treat People Right

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

Loving and accepting all is a good way to demonstrate love to people.

How to Treat People Right May 20, 2007 Immanuel So. Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Loving and accepting all is a good way to demonstrate love to people. Read: James 2:1-13 Define “Favoritism”. v. 1 "My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Truth At The Table Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Exploring the important truths that Jesus' disciples discovered and experienced during the Last Supper...

We are beginning a new series that will lead us right to Easter Sunday morning. We will be looking at different moments and people from the Lord’s Super all the way to the actual crucifixion of Jesus. This morning, we are going to put ourselves in the place of the disciples as Jesus shared His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Cup Of Cold Water

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2017

How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us?

Intro How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us? How do we receive Gospel preachers, each other, and newcomers? Purpose Let’s become more welcoming. Plan We will look at Matthew 10:40-42 and hospitality. 2 Kings 4:8-17 The Shunammite ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Good Things Happen On The Sabbath

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018

While we can agree with Jesus that "the sabbath is made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath," we are wrong to disregard it.

In 1986, the good people of Bismarck, North Dakota, thought it was time to overturn or at least soften the blue laws which closed businesses on Sundays. Amid great controversy, Dayton’s Department Store, Target, and many stores and restaurants were to open at noon. Dayton’s and Target were both ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

His Own Love. (Hi)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 15, 2018

God showed His love on the cross, His love cost Him everything He had in this life.....His life!

Romans 5:6-For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7-For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8-But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016

When we give to the LORD's work we are blessed immediately with the joy of participating in something bigger than ourselves. We also look forward to eternal rewards as God gives to us rewards for the reach of our gift far beyond what would could imagine.

3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: *other