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Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011

Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Knowing When To Move On Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2016

One thing we should remember in ministry is that God is in control.

Knowing When To Move On Text: Acts 18:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the great challenges of witnessing is knowing when to move on. There will be some people that simply will not listen no matter what we say to them. Even if we use the most creative means, consistently show them the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do With God’s Word

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 7, 2015

A church split could have occurred in the Jerusalem church, but it didn't. That's the background of Acts 11:1-21. But a subtext is the role the Word of God played in the entire passage. Thats the subject of this passage.

What to Do with God’s Word TEXT: Acts 11:1-21 – “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

2020 Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2020

This was my message for the first Sunday of 2020 sharing what God had laid on my heart for the New Year.

It’s a brand-new year, a brand-new decade and a chance for everyone to have 2020 vision. As we were preparing to step over the line into 2020, I realized that I was now entering my fourth decade at Cornerstone. The nineties, Y2K to 2010, 2010 to 2019 and now the Roaring Twenties. And that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

David Mourns For Absalom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 30, 2020

Second Samuel 18:1-19:8 shows us a father's inordinate sorrow for a rebellious son.

Scripture King David’s third son, Absalom, had staged a rebellion against him. David and his loyal supporters fled Jerusalem. The Lord provided Hushai to thwart the counsel of Ahithophel so that David was able to escape over the Jordan River and get to the city of Mahanaim. Absalom gathered ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001

This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Invites Us To Follow Him

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 22, 2003

PENTECOST 6(C) - Jesus invites us to follow Him without hestitation and with steadfast mercy.

JESUS INVITES US TO FOLLOW HIM LUKE 9:51—62 JULY 20, 2003 LUKE 9:51-62 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53but the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready For Service

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world.

READY FOR SERVICE--Colossians 1:23-29 Proposition: After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ready to serve our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In The Desert Times Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon using the Acts 8 account of Philip and the Ethiopian to show how God works miracles in the deert times

Acts 8:26-40 English Standard Version (ESV) Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Outbreak

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 12, 2002

To promote a heart for evangelism in the youth of our churches.

OUTBREAK Masterpiece Student Outreach ~ Student Service ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2002 OPENING ILLUSTRATION NICOLE ALAIMO - "Hi! I am Nicole Alaimo from ABC News. It is a saturday night and I am right now in Valley Stream, NY. This quit urban village has been infected by an OUTBREAK. Officials are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:24, Acts 6:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Illuminate

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Dec 23, 2006

There are three distinct definitions for the word "Illuminate" that can be used as a model for how we as Christians are supposed to live.

The Definitions of the Word Illuminate Matthew 5:15-16 I want to present to you a word that has had great impact on me personally. – Youth Name When I started to do some research on the word, I found some very interesting things that follow that directly relate to how as Christians we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare

She Finally Found A Good Man Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2013

Does Jesus need saving?

She Finally Found a Good Man John 4:1-18 Life had been tough for the woman. The sun rose on this day without the prospects that anything would be any different. Sunrise was the time which the other women in the village went to draw water and gossip. But not this woman. She was too ashamed to come. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18, John 4:5-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Ever Been Confronted By A Message That Has Transformed Your Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 12, 2025

What is God calling YOU to do in your local Church

Luke 6:17-31 Have you ever been confronted with a message that changed your perspective? Certainly on the day Jesus spoke the words of Sermon on the Plain, as our Gospel reading is known as, He gave those around Him a new perspective on life with the Beatitudes (the sayings that started with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

About Freeways, Eggshells, Crossing Our T's, And Dotting Our I's

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 21, 2003

Pentecost 15: Legalistic approaches that are intended to honor God... don’t. This message contrasts legalistic vs. God-honoring worship.

A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so he called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, “Dear, there’s one car going in the wrong direction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glad Tidings Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Cristopher Luaya on May 28, 2010

How to be effective in bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom into the world?

“And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:1, KJV) In this world, we need words. The most effective way to communicate people is through words. Our words may be of good effects ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist