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Something Better Than Perfume

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 24, 2004

One’s name or reputation is a precious possession It needs to be guarded and cherished. This sermon calls upon the follower of Christ to do just that.

Something Better Than Perfume III John 1:4-12 Have you ever heard of the expression, “Your name will be mud?” Do you know where it originated? Samuel Alexander Mudd was the doctor who set John Wilkes Booth’s leg after Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theater in 1865. Mudd claimed ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008

Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Lent 2 - The Dove Reveals An Angry Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

(This sermon is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.) Living Lent II, “The Dove Reveals an Angry Savior” We are in the midst of Lent… the period before Easter where we focus on Christ and prepare for his passion and sacrifice ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sisters

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2007

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Mary and Martha

8th Sunday after Pentecost July 22 Proper 11 C Lectionary 16 Luke 10:38-42 "Sisters" Luke 10: 38* Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39* And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Lucy Looks Into A Wardrobe - The Bible Series

Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Dec 14, 2005

Children’s sermon To teach that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Chapter 1 of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Theme: Today the children will learn that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Action Point: Today’s action point is, "I will read the Bible". Encourage the children to read the Bible. Start up a Bible reading contest or assign scriptures to be read every week in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing Your Cross

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013

Life doesn't come with no crosses to bear.

MATTHEW 27:32 “BEARING YOUR CROSS” A) As we gather tonight in this auditorium, we all come from different backgrounds! * We all have different levels of education – Social orders – Training for jobs – Lot of differences I’m saying in our lives. * But then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Speak Well Of God's Church

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

We must speak well of God’s church, God’s people, and God’s servants to promote a positive and healthy atmosphere within and without the church.

Proverbs 16:24 “Speak Well Of God’s Church!” Intro: The tongue is a small flappy piece of meat…… (This message is not for your neighbor…..) ***A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shameful Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 1 of 3.

Our topic will be “From a Hot Mess to a Holy Miracle” - A Scandalous Beginning - A Shameful Birth - A Startling Truth Last week we looked at the bloodline of Jesus to see that he was related to some notorious people: 1) Tamar – Played the prostitute 2) Rahab – A prostitute who helped the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Just A Little While

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

Because life is short, you shouldn’t be idle. Make the best use of your life in discovering and doing God’s purpose in these end times.

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.” - Psalm 39:4 Psalm 119:19 - “I am here on earth for just a little while.” (TEV) I. TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST NEVER FORGET TWO TRUTHS: 1.Compared with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is Only Temporary

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 7, 2007

A. Our identity is in eternity and our homeland is in heaven B. We are ambassadors of the Lord.

LIFE IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT Psalm 39:4 / Psalm 119:19 Two things we must never forget to make the most out of life. 1. Life is extremely brief compared to eternity. 2. Earth is only a temporary residence. The bible uses terms like alien, pilgrim, foreigner, stranger, visitor, and traveler to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrows Of Truth # 25 - What Does The Local Church Need To Do To Connect Believers? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 25 - What does the local church need to do to connect believers? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Each local church is painfully aware of the problem of the ‘back door’ – ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

We Are Transformed Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our thoughts, actions, and words are transformed as we surrender to Christ and focus on living with an eternal perspective.

Today, we're gonna talk about how following Jesus can totally change our lives. It's not just about getting into heaven, but it's also about how we live right now. God wants us to be transformed every day, so we can help others know Jesus too. So, let's dive in and see what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Transformation, Christ's Influence, Faith Renewal

By Strength Shall No Man Prevail

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 9, 2004

If you do not allow God fight your battles for you, you will end up in a ditch.

Before we go into this message, I want you to pray like this: “Every enemy of my increase, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus.” Beloved, because the Lord is already touching you as you read this message, whatever says you will not improve, whatever says you will not go up, whatever says you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13, 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001

This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational