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The Antichrist & You

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005

Learn what in the world you have to do with the antichrist.

the anti-christ and you So, just what is the anti-christ - anti & christ. The subject of the anti-christ is one of great speculation. I remember when I was growing up, people thought that Gorbechev’ was the antichrist, and then when he didn’t really turn out to be him, people thought that Bill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Is Born

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 20, 2005

The greatest birth announcement in history...the Savior is Born!!! Yet it wasn’t made in the church house or the halls of government, but in a field filled with shepherds. The Savior had come for all men.

Luke 2:1-3 (NLT) At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. [2] (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) [3] All returned to their own towns to register for this census. Tax Season • The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002

Lessons from Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor

When God is Silent I Sam. 28:3-19 INTRO.: There was a time just after the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, when we were unable to communicate with our son in NY and his family. There were a lot of others in the same position. It is terrible to be out of communication with those who are important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Sharing your life and witness

Matt. 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Bless You Sermon 4: Adding Value To Another

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

When you bless another, you add value to both your life and the other person. What does that “value” look like?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition, when you bless others you are asking God to add value or to prosper others. 2. To be successful in your Christian life, make everything and everyone you touch a little better. 3. You will be successful in your job if you will master these five principles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Sermon 2: Origin Of Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1: 1,2 1.Time is the sequence of events. God created time when He began the first event. 2. Two great forces a. Laws from God b. Chaos from sin "In the beginning God created the heaven(s) and the earth. And the earth was without form and void: and darkness was upon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Restoration

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

An outline for a monologue of Peter’s struggles, confusion, and final victory and restoration by Jesus resurrection and forgiveness.

Peter’s Restoration A. Peter outruns John (Luke 24:12; John 20:2-9) Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. (Luke 24:12, KJV). Then she runneth, and cometh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7, Luke 24:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

A communion message following September 11, 2001

A Time to Remember Scripture Reading: Luke 22:15-20     IT’S a painful question while thousands of victims remain buried in the rubble of the World Trade Towers, but it’s already being asked: What will take the place of the World Trade Center once the wreckage is cleared? Several ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Really Understand The Influence Of Mothers?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2001

A mother’s day sermon

CAN WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHERS? 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-7 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Mother’s Day Background, Pulpit Helps 1991 It was a woman named Anna M. Jarvis who first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of His Coming

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

God can be trusted that in His own time, He will return.

Title: The Promise of His Coming Text: 2 Peter 3:4-13 Introduction: I have an announcement. "I received a phone call before entering the pulpit. In 20 minutes the Lord will be returning to earth to take those prepared to go with Him, back to heaven." ‒ What would that mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Life, Liberty And Happiness

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jun 17, 2002

Sermon for Independence Day -Jesus is the LIFE- In the Presence of the Lord there is LIBERTY & Happiness can be found...

TRUE LIFE, LIBERTY AND HAPPINESS EXCERPT OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36-37

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying At A Prize Fight

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 20, 2007

The stakes have never been higher!

Prayer is a wrestling match! Colossians 4:12-13 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

When An Angel Crashes

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007

On April 21, 2007, a Blue Angels jet crashed near Beaufort, South Carolina. Sometimes Angels (church leaders, pastors, etc.) do crash. How to cope and what to learn when an Angel crashes.

I. ANGELS DO CRASH A. Blue Angels – April 21, 2007 – Beaufort, South Carolina 1. Pilot killed 2. Destruction & Injury in its path B. Spiritually, Angels Do Crash 1. Revelation 8:10 and Revelation 9:1 a. the identity of the “fallen star” has been debated b. what is clear is that the “fallen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Divine Amnesty. Acts.16:23-30, Mark 11:1-10, Acts.12:1- End

Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Apr 23, 2009

Amnesty (from the Greek word amnesia, oblivion) is a legislative or executive act by which a state restores those who may have been guilty of an offense against it to the positions of innocent persons. It includes more than pardon, in as much as it oblite

DIVINE AMNESTY Welcome to a season of divine release. The Lord is granting total freedom to you as you read this message. By His Grace and through the leading of the Holy Spirit, I will be talking on DIVINE AMNESTY in this edition. My prayer is that no matter the entanglement, as you read along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal