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Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

The Level Field Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 21, 2011

No matter the person or their history, Jesus is saying, "It's not too late for you or anyone else! There is more than enough room in God's purposes for everyone!" God makes no distinction, and we shouldn't either.

For six years when I was in junior high and high school, I tried out for the East Tennessee regional clinic band every year. For those of you who are not familiar with how these clinic bands work; they are put together through an audition process, and they consist of the "best" young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Being God's Investment Manager

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 30, 2006

In comparison with third world countries, every person in this room is wealthy! Paul tells Timothy to command every wealthy person to be good stewards, and what they share with others becomes an investment bringing eternal dividends!

Being God’s Investment Manager Text: I Timothy 6:17-19 17). Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18). Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Friendship With God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 23, 2007

"God’s love is all around us all the time-- if we make room, He will surely come in." ______The Blessings of Receiving God’s Love, a publication of THE ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOW-

FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD Text: John 15:14, "Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." Intro: Believers need the wonderful companionship with the Lord. It is necessary that we are connected to Him in a personal and loving manner. Will this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Sticks, Stones And Words

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 4, 2017

As children, we're taught the rhyme "sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me". This messages shows us that this is really a lie from the throne room of Satan.

We’re going to begin in John 8:44. “Ye are of your father the devil...” When Jesus says “ye are of your father the devil” what’s telling the people is you have the same nature as your father, which is the sin nature. He not saying this because they are arguing with him. It’s not like he’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Had Not Come

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Dec 24, 2018

Most all of us in this room are so glad and grateful that Jesus came to earth! But did you ever stop and think about what this time of the year would be like if Jesus HAD NOT come to earth?

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT COME? Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 1. NO CARDS Why there would be no reason ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Say Goodbye

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 11, 2023

I am glad that when the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesian church, he apparently had enough room to say all that he wanted to say and what he wished for the church.

Alba 9-10-2023 HOW TO SAY GOODBYE Ephesians 6:23-24 People don't write letters as much as they used to do. We do more texting now on our phones. It is really kind of sad since a lot of good conversation between people will be lost in the netherworld, if there is such a place. Every letter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of "mega-Dittos"

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In this discourse, I've reworked several sermons from other preachers with a slightly different emphasis based upon the Contemporary English Version's translation of Matthew 16:23, namely, "You're in the way because you think like everybody else..."

(If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Comparing a variety of Biblical versions can be very helpful, and given the fact that the original New Testament texts were written in an old form of Greek, drawing out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Being Like God Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 23, 2009

In our modern world we don’t have room for God. We have sent humans to the moon, and cured a great many diseases and illnesses. Perpetrating the myth religion was invented by scientifically naive people.

INTRODUCTION: God created the world In our modern world we don’t have room for God Send man to the moon Cure diseases and illnesses Perpetrating the myth Religion was invented by scientifically naive people Not understanding the world and the natural laws that govern it Created God to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer: #1-Access Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

The first message in a series on the Power of Prayer written by Max Lucado, This message deals with our access to the throne room of Heaven showing that Father, Son, and Spirit all work together to give you access in prayer.

Power of Prayer #1:ACCESS Ephesians 2:18 CHCC: June 7, 2009 (from Discover the Power of Prayer by Max Lucado) VIDEO: Break Down the Wall INTRODUCTION: St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome has a holy door called the “Porta Sancta” which is only opened during a Holy Year of Jubilee which occurs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Give The Grinch An Inch

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Dec 2, 2021

Don't let "Grinchitis" Pandemic hit your church congregation. Make Whoville - Hisville. The Grinch of sin cannot win - don't give the Grinch a room within

He came in the dark And slithered like a snake Stole all the presents Even the star he did take The candy canes were stolen From kids sleeping in bed He stink, stank, and stunk, Took all and fled on his sled But when he stopped to hear The cries of boo hoo The Spirit of Christmas Came through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13, Nehemiah 8:10, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: United Methodist

To Be Somebody, Be A Nobody

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people . . .seated next to the couple would be the next most important people

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people and they would be seated right in the center of the presidential table (or long table). All eyes are on them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Free But Constrained Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 20, 2003

1 Corinthians 8 Living in the Light doesn’t mean that we all agree on every little thing. There is a lot of room for differences - as long as we follow some basic guidelines for treating one another rightly.

Free But Constrained "You take a dog, in the city perhaps, but anywhere, and you fence him in a small yard and he barks and barks, pacing back and forth. He jumps at the gate begging to get out. When by chance he gets someone inadvertently lets him out or he escapes, he runs through the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Visitor

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 5, 2013

Christ's knocking at the door is proof that He has come near to come in and bless us. He is willing to come in, but sometimes the heart hesitates to open its house of many rooms. The Lord knocks at the door of each

Title: THE DIVINE VISITOR Note: Scripture references are from the New International Version of the Bible. Text: Revelation 3:20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Truth: "I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God