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The New Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A message that explores the meaning of the new birth in Christ

SERIES: “BE NEW” “THE NEW BIRTH” JOHN 3:1-21 Welcome. I haven’t seen a lot of you since last year. How are you doing? I pray that you prosper this year – physically, materially, and most of all, spiritually. Last year we had a theme – “Days of Discovery.” Most of our sermon series ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin: An Offense Against God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2014

This series examines our developing attitudes towards the acceptance of sin according to the world's interpretation of what sin is.

Sin: An Offense Against God Scriptures: Revelations 13:3-8; 16-18; 20:12-15; 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5 Introduction: This morning I want to address the subject of sin, but not necessarily in the traditional sense. This was the message I had planned to deliver three weeks ago but delayed it until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drop It Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

I stand before you this morning a condemned man … every bit as guilty as that poor woman caught in the act of adultery. I don’t know whether or not Jesus wrote their sins in the sand but He certainly knows my many sins and I do know that my sins were swept away that day on the cross.

[Pick up little stone.] Yeah … there’s been a lot of jokes about the risk I’m taking by handing out stones before the sermon. Look at the stone in your hand. Yeah … getting hit by a rock this size could hurt … especially if it hit me in the head or hit me in the eye or something, amen? I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Leviticus 19:15-18, Romans 14:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Responding To The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 27, 2022

The goodness of God is clearly revealed in Scripture; the goodness of God is rich in lovingkindness and tender mercies; the goodness of God leads to repentance; and the goodness of God requires a response.

Sermon - Responding to the Goodness of God Romans 2: 1-4 “You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. 2 And we know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4, Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Defiance To Authority

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 15: 1 – 41

Numbers 15: 1 – 41 Defiance to authority 15 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you have come into the land you are to inhabit, which I am giving to you, 3 and you make an offering by fire to the LORD, a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why I Believe In Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016

This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was a sinister looking scene. Before me stood carts covered with all kinds of objects - sharp probing picks, drill heads, and other objects I could not identify, except for the syringe that looked larger than any I had ever seen before. In the middle if the carts was the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judging The Pastor

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction (Have pictures of former pastors at front of church) 1.

Introduction (Have pictures of former pastors at front of church) 1. 1999 - the year of jubilee. This year we celebrate our jubilee anniversary as a church. And so the challenge I place before you this morning is to really make this a year of jubilee. In the Old Testament, every 50 years, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Meekness Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

True Christian meekness, as preached by our Lord as part of the Beatitudes, can only grow in the soil of poverty of spirit and godly sorrow.

CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16 Text: Matt. 5:5 My text is Matt. 5:5. Last time I preached on "Blessed are they that mourn." I want to remind you of a few things before we look at our text. RECAPITULATION General Our Lord Himself is the speaker: therefore the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation Under God? Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Great Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2003

Nehemiah took it upon himself to save his nation

INTRODUCTION „X Nehemiah was a layman, cupbearer to the great ¡§Artaxerxes,¡¨ who ruled Persia from 464 to 423 B.C. Nehemiah¡¦s name means ¡§The Lord has comforted.¡¨ „X A cupbearer was much more than our modern ¡§butler¡¨ (see Gen. 40). It was a position of great responsibility and privilege. At ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remain Faithful To Your Savior

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 13, 2003

Because Jesus remains faithful to his promises of forgiveness and eternal life, we want to hold on to these promises and boldly confess him in life and in death. (A Confirmation sermon)

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Revelation 2:10 859 Fifth St., Hancock, MN 56244 Confirmation / Palm Sunday Pastor Gregg Bitter (320) 392-5313 April 13, 2003 Remain Faithful to Your Savior Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008

I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Jesus gives us an example of how to speak to those who are outside of His family in a way that communicates with clarity the message that will change their lives.

Between Two Worlds Matthew 13:34; 7:28-29 View “Huh!” Does that hit close to home? This little clip gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many Christians. However, it also gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many non-Christians. Everybody but Sam ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seventh Seal [end Times / Tribulation] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 27, 2006

If you think the first 6 seals were bad you haven’t seen anything yet. Now the 7 Trumpets begin to blow, including the 7 Bowls of Wrath. Bottom Line: You don’t want to be here! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint.

The 7th Seal Rev. 8:1-6 [please forgive some formatting problems as SermonCentral continues their upgrade work. Remember, you can get a completely formatted version at the web link at the very end of this message.] In the previous 2 chapters, we’ve seen a description of the 7 year tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6, Revelation 8:7-17

Denomination: Baptist