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Christmas Day -Cause For Celebration.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 16, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 12,460 views

A christmas sermon that is serching for the cause for celebration. a couple of other sermon central sources that i failed to record. Has an unusual cowboy story which is useful for seeker services.

LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Stuck In The Past? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 20,812 views

Part one in a two part series on a vision for the future for the church. This particular sermon deals with those who long for the "good old days" for some reason or another.

I hope that all of you have had a happy new year. And I hope that you’ve all made your New Year’s Resolutions, and that you’ve all kept them up to this point. She may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prince Of Peace Brings A Sword Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 17, 2002

based on 274 ratings

| 21,739 views

Jesus quotes Micah’s prophecy to warn his followers of the cost of discipleship, and its reward.

The Prince of Peace Brings a Sword Text: Matthew 10:34-39 Introduction The biggest fear of most Basic Trainees is that an injury will force them to restart training. After my worship service (as a Basic Training Chaplain) one morning I spoke to a soldier on crutches as my three-year-old wound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Manage Life Choices

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 14, 2002

based on 172 ratings

| 22,883 views

Life is a smorgesboard of choices...how do I know what is right for me?

How To Manage Life Choices The college faculty were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Purpose

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 13,855 views

The Church has a specific purpose. But what is it? Our Purpose is to...

ON PURPOSE—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 An elderly woman went into the doctor’s office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I’d like to have some birth-control pills." Taken back, the doctor thought for a minute & then said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Smith, but you’re 72 years old. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Richard Messana on Jan 4, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 9,483 views

We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ.

Hide and Seek Colossians 3:1-17 October 29, 2000 Prop.: We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ. Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the streets of Dorchester, one of my favorite games to play was “Hide and Seek”. We used to play on Tolman Street and Norwood Street. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Resistance Makes You Strong Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 3, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 5,788 views

This is the second of six on James. Tony Miano (Sermon Central contibutor) is quoted and several of his points incorporated. James speaks about temptation and how it is used by God and Satan to accomplish totally different ends. Let me clarify. We cho

Resisting Resistance Makes You Strong Many of us here today have made the decision to follow Jesus. That decision involves living as He taught us and showed us. Some of you are here because you are considering that decision. And there are some here today that aren’t considering that decision ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoration In Progress Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,183 views

Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's Just No Escaping

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 4,118 views

There is no escaping the presence and reality of God.

THERE’S JUST NO ESCAPING TEXT: Psalm 139:1-18 Some of you know that I felt my call to the ministry when I was 14 years old. I was giving the sermon--my first--for Youth Sunday in the North Scituate Baptist Church in Scituate, Rhode Island. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit (Part 1 Of 2))

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 30, 2002

based on 168 ratings

| 11,642 views

The Bible uses various symbols to represent the Holy Spirit. Studying these symbols helps us to better understand the Holy Spirit.

Larry Brincefield, pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Wednesday, October 23, 2002 Title: "Reading the Note" 1 (Symbols of the Holy Spirit) Text: Acts 2:2, Matthew 3:16 Introduction 1. We focus a lot of attention on God and Jesus. A. and rightfully so... B. but sometimes I wonder if we shortchange ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Evidence That Demands A Choice

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 27, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,549 views

Jesus’ presentation of his person and mission forces a decision for him or against him, a choice which abides with those whom he has rescued from the power of Satan.

Third Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 20-25 Luke 11:14-28; Eph. 5:1-14 “Evidence that demands a choice” Several years ago a Christian apologist named Josh McDowell wrote a book on Christian apologetics entitled Evidence That Demands a Verdict. It is still in print today. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Taking Up The Towel

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 10,648 views

A talk given at Pontiac Christian School’s 8th grade promotion ceremony

8th Grade Graduation 2008 Pastor Jeff Williams Recently, I’v enjoyed telling this joke, or variations of it, to Mr. Marley’s class: Two penguins are sitting in a bath tub. One says to the other one, “Could you please pass the marmalaide jelly.” The other one replies, “What do I look like, a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faithful Servant

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2008

| 6,502 views

This sermon was written in the light of the death of Wilma Watson, the matriach of Yonge Street Mission and the longest-serving member of the staff team.

A Faithful Servant – Sermon for CATM – January 20, 2008 James 1:12 Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picky Picky Belief Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,828 views

The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Total Sellout!

Contributed by Rick Hope on Dec 20, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,983 views

Many of us say we are committed to Christ but like the rich young ruler, we don’t realize what all that entails.

Mark 10:17-22 tells of one of the most compelling encounters that I believe Jesus ever had. It tells of a young man who came to Jesus with a question that had no dobut been on his mind for a very long time. In fact, the Bible says that he came running to Jesus. When I think of someone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

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