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From Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are These Stones?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SERMON TITLE: “What Are These Stones?” SERMON TEXT: Joshua 4:19-24 OPENING JOKE: “Somebody stole the tent.” A Platoon Sergeant and his Platoon Leader are bunking down in the field for the night. The Platoon Sergeant looks up and says, "When you see all the stars in the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005

Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007

Part 4 of a Series based on Isa. 9:6

Jesus, Prince of Peace Isa. 9:6 Illus. Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running frantically from store to store. Suddenly she realized her three year old son was no longer holding her hand. In a panic she retraced her steps and found him standing near a frosty window, gazing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Faithful Nation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 24, 2007

When will Israel learn to trust God? Raising a faithful generation will take more time and more pain. God shows us, Egypt and Canaan are poor places to learn faith.

This week we finished Leviticus and read the first 18 chapters of the book of Numbers. So, where did you see Jesus in Numbers? The word “Egypt” occurs in Numbers several times doesn’t it. Four times it occurs reminding Israel that God has brought them out of Egypt. Eight times it occurs when ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

A sermon on dealing with conflict

Peace for the New Year Colossians 3:15 The motto of the Apollo 11 flight was "We come in peace for all mankind." This motto was on the plaque which was deposited on the face of the moon. The landing was on the Sea of Tranquility. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin found a tranquil and peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Futileness Of Worry Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 24, 2008

Jesus makes his point that we are not to worry. It is a useless pursuit that produces nothing. He gives us three reasons why worry is futile.

The Futileness of Worry CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews May 25, 2008 Ordinary Time/Second Sunday after Pentecost (Green) All Scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 6:24-34). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Let us pray While I was in Seminary, I watched the last couple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

The message is intended to help us gain a thankful heart and express it to God in everyplace we might find ourselves.

THE PLACE OF THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18 INTRODUCTION: A. Thanksgiving Day is a distinctive holiday. It doesn’t commemorate a battle or anyone’s birthday or anniversary. It is simply a day set aside to express our nation’s thanks to our nation’s God. 1. In 1789, George Washington made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe, Does It Matter?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case.

ACTS 17: 10-34 WHAT WE BELIEVE, DOES IT MATTER? Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case. Here in Acts 17: we find that Paul had been preaching ‘Jesus” in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Faithfulness (Mother's Day)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2008

Today, Let us learn from the faithfulness of the women in Moses early life and the faithfulness of the women in our lives even as we celebrate them today.

A Mother’s Faithfulness, Exodus 1:15-2:8 Introduction Ian MacLaren, that great preacher of the Word of God, once visited a home and found an old Scotch woman standing in her kitchen, weeping. She wiped her eyes with the corner of her apron, and when the minister asked her what was the matter, she ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

The Bible teaches us that there are two truths to consider when we read the 5th commandment: (1. The call to honor our earthly parents… (2. And the call to be honorable as earthly parents! It is not just a call to the children, but also to the dad an

TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: When God gave Moses the 10 commandments they came on 2 tablets of stone. Tablet #1 had the first 4 commandments on them and dealt exclusively with man’s relationship with God; tablet #2 had the last 6 commandments and they dealt with man’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defend God's Honor Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2004

What offends you most? What will you defend with the greatest passion? The answer for Paul was clear: Defend God’s honor from idols and rivals!

12/19/04 Text: Acts 17:16-34 Reading: Romans 1:18-25 Longing to See God Honored Intro: Does anyone remember the TV show “Welcome back Cotter?” It was a sitcom about a teacher who returned to work in the city high school he had graduated from. Well, one time, Cotter and John Travolta got into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Comes In The Morning Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 13, 2011

Sadness and mourning come before joy. What is God’s joy? What is our true joy?

Joy Comes in the Morning – February 13, 2011 – CATM Anniversary Well…Happy Anniversary to Church at the Mission! Hard to believe it’s been 13 years since we formally launched as CATM. Actually we didn’t have a name when we started. Two different members of the mission’s Development department ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezekiel 12:28 -B #2 Prophecy

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2011

The weather forecaster may be correct most of the time, but God’s Prophets are always 100% correct, and the reason is, their speaking the words of God.

Ezekiel 12:28 -b #2~ PROPHECY 6-4-11 Today Lord willing, I’m going to talk for a few minutes to do with Prophecy. Let me say first of all that Gods Prophets spoke or wrote what God had directed them, and all of what Gods Prophets prophesied or pinned ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist