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Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Christian Church

The Profit Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Sep 10, 2001

Using the accont of Jeremiah’s call explore the role of the prophet in a community of faith and points to Christ as the incarnation of Yahwehs prophetic Word.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2001 The Profit of a Prophet (To Uproot and Tear Down; To Build and Plant) Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Would Jesus Say About Those Who Died In The Attack On America?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001

In this text we find what Jesus would say in light of the terrorist attack on America.

Intro: On Tuesday morning September 11, 2001 Dawn Robinson followed her usual morning routine while getting ready for work. Which consist of her morning quiet time where she prays for God’s leadership throughout the day. Shortly after arriving at work in New York City she made her way to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clarifying Communion

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon that attempts to take an overview of communion - It begins with a little play with two seagulls - easy to produce-

The communion service. Seagull 1. (Arms flapping circling around something) Aaah aaah out of my way Colin gull. Seagull 2. You can call me C gull Clara - amyway this is my spot I come here every Sunday. Seagull 1. What for. Seagull 2. It’s the bread man - there’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prophecies Of Hope

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 1, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent 2003--A Study of the OT prophecies of Christ’s 1st Advent and the NT prophecies of Christ’s 2nd Advent.

Prophecies of Hope 1st Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:15 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 1:18 Matthew 16:13-19 Isaiah 7:14 Acts 2:37-41 Luke 1:31-35 John 16:17-22 Micah 5:2 Acts 1:10-11 Matthew 2:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 9:24, 26-28 Revelation 22:7 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18

True Communion

Contributed by Greg Allen on Apr 16, 2006

I honestly don’t know if Jesus is glorified through crackers and grape juice. And I wonder what he must think when we come together, go through our little religious ritual and leave with the same me-first mentality that we came in with.

Today I want to look at the different viewpoints of the last supper from the 4 gospels. Traditionally only 3 of the gospels are credited with recognizing the last supper, Matthew, Mark and Luke. Let’s look at those: Matthew 26:20-30 20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006

Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Calling On The Spirit

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We need to experience the Holy Spirit.

Calling on the Spirit August 26, 2007 Acts 2:1-8 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would rival a skunk for a worst smell contest. Maybe it was some picture or painting that would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007

Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

"Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Animal Sacrifice, Foot Washing, And The Homeless Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 11, 2008

Why should we serve? We have so many others things to do and to be at. Why should that be a priority?

Back in November, I had the opportunity to go and see Rob Bell, the guy who does those Nooma videos (he’s also a pastor, speaker and author), speak at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. What he talked about and explained was the idea of animal sacrifice that was so prevalent in Jewish culture and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Bread And Building Bonds Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The Holy Spirit comes in community, and creates community. This message leads into communion.

Breaking Bread and Building Bonds: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 September 14, 2003 Intro: We want to spend a little more time around the communion table this morning than normal, partly because it feels like the right thing to do early in the fall as the rhythm of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who Have You Been With?

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 7, 2006

Who have you been with this week? Last week we talked about what our purpose was here at South Coast, and now I’m asking you, who have you been with?

WHO HAVE YOU BEEN WITH? Acts 4:13 Who have you been with this week? Last week we talked about what our purpose was here at South Coast, and now I’m asking you, who have you been with? The first recorded miracle of the church takes place in chapter three of the book of Acts. Here is one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's The Difference

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Feb 14, 2004

The difference in any life is the resurrected Jesus.

What’s The Difference? Luke 22: 54-62 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 3, 2004

CHRIST-OUR PASSOVER LAMB IS A SUBSTITUTE SACRIFICE,A SINLESS SACRIFICE,A SLAIN SACRIFICE,A SPRNIKLED SACRIFICE,A SACRED SACRIFICE, AND A SUFFICIENT SACRIFICE.

CHRIST-OUR PASSOVER LAMB EXODUS 12:1-13, I CORINTHIANS 5:7 After spending 30 years in Burma, Missionary Judson returned to America. In his first address, he didn’t talk about the graves of his wife and 4 children in Burma. He didn’t talk about his imprisonment while he was there. He didn’t talk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist