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Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel According To Moses

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

A sermon about the 7 "I wills" of God in Exodus 6:1-8.

Introduction 1. Well, there’s a new pirate movie out... I’m sure most of you have heard about it... Pirates of the Caribbean 3... It has become a record breaking movie... So far, as of Tuesday, after only 5 days... it had made $160,831,171. With all this interest in all things pirate... I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Distractions Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 4, 2011

Don’t be distracted, practice ’planned neglect’ and give priority to God. Don’t be worried about reputation, watch your character. Don’t fear men, fear God and do His will.

Let’s read Neh 6:1-16 The devil is relentless when it comes to the destroying God’s work. • Remember this, he never gives up. After one great event or a successful ministry, don’t let your guard down. It is not the end. • We need to be as watchful after the victory as before the battle. For ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Purppse: Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2018

This week in our What We Believe series we are taking a look at the gospel of Jesus Christ, and how we, like Paul, are not to be ashamed of it, because it is the power and righteousness of God.

What We Believe The Gospel Romans 1:14-17 In our series on what we believe, last week we looked at the Bible and how it is God’s word to us providing answers and directions for life that are practical, beneficial, and relevant. It teaches us what is true and reproves what isn’t, and it instructs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Lord And Our Land Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul was proud to be a Roman citizen. It was not because the empire was perfect, but because his citizenship gave him rights that were vital to his personal dignity, and to his service for God.

Human rights is a major issue in our world today, but it is not a new issue. Even under the Roman Emperor men had rights and they were precious. The Apostle Paul was unjustly arrested. He was about to be beaten when he calmly asked the Roman Centurion in charge if it was lawful to scourge a man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-29

Rejected On Earth. Accepted In Heaven

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2014

Jesus rejected in Nazareth - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). They Are Offended By Jesus (vs 57a). (2). They Dishonoured Jesus (vs 57b). (3). They Refuse To Believe In Jesus (vs 58). SERMON BODY: Ill: • George Campbell Morgan (9 December 1863 – 16 May 1945); • Was a British evangelist, preacher and a leading Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Brethren

Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live An Unexamined Life Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 19, 2001

Th unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates said it but does that mean the examined life is worth living.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (4) Live the UneXamined Life Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 23 January 2000 As we come to the fourth habit of the highly ineffective Christian, I am sure it hasn’t escaped your attention that each of the habits has featured a shape. Habit 1 was to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ask To Serve Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2004

THis message is on harmony. The outline comes from Bob Russell’s Book, When God Builds A Churchq

INTRODUCTION „X We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. „X How many of you have been a part of a church, organization, or team where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the organization was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2004

God gives each of us a promise for our lives, but life has a way of taking us through pit experiences just as in Joseph’s life, however we must never take our eyes off the promise and the reward of the palace!

THE FACTS OF LIFE Text: Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION TEXT: Genesis 50:20 And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present results to preserve many people alive. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beatitudes (Part 1 - "Blesed Are The Poor In Spirit")

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 7, 2004

This is the first message in my sermon series on the Beatitudes entitled, Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit. I explain first what poor in Spirit is not, then I define what it is and give 3 areas to see if the believer is living this truth.

Title: (Sermon Series) - The Beatitudes (Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit) Text: Matt 5:1-12 - (Key Verse 3) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We are starting a new and exciting sermon series on the Beatitudes contained in Jesus Sermon on the Mount. (Matt 5-7) - It was the beginning of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 26, 2005

Jesus invites us to follow Him - to apprentice under him as the Master.

Apprenticing under the Master June 26, 2005 Mark 1:1-20 Jesus the Master Early on in the second session of God at the pub, we had the talk on “Why did Jesus Die?” Almost everyone in my small group was able to see Jesus as a great model for life, someone that they would like to follow, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006

A sermon on how we place the crown of thorns deeper into Christ’s brow (Adapted from Ross Fransisco; I believe he got his ideas from Ivan Hagedorn)

Sermon for 4/2/2006 The Crown of Thorns Matthew 27:29 Introduction: The city was Jerusalem. The time was long ago. The people called him Jesus. His crime was just the love he showed. I’m the one to blame for I caused all his pain. He gave himself the day he wore my crown. WBTU: A. From the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ