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Buy The Farm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008

based on 9 ratings

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A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

"Stay Here”: A Journey Of Commitment And Observation

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 20, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 21,875 views

For the congregation that has not seen much forward progress or for those simply seeking direction, the final chapter of Elisha and Elijah’s time together truly guides us. We can STAY HERE and the world guide us or JOURNEY ON WITH JESUS and discover oppor

2 Kings 2:10 Transfiguration Sunday “STAY HERE”: A Journey of commitment and faithful living There is one thing that will bring tears to my eyes as much as anything else and that is when one person does his best to protect another against being hurt spiritually or inwardly in some way. Basically ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Fulfilling Our Commitments: Christ's Conquest Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 23, 2009

based on 18 ratings

| 10,203 views

Our argument is that the life of Jesus Christ provides for us a paradigm upon which we can pattern our lives.

Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 Fulfilling Our Commitments: Christ’s Conquest John 20: 24 – 29 The triumph of Christ’s Conquest concludes our series: “Fulfilling Our Commitments.” We looked at Jesus Christ from six perspectives as he fulfilled his commitments to God, to God’s Law, to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Ignorant

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

based on 34 ratings

| 13,128 views

1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity 101

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009

| 4,747 views

Without Christ there is no Christianity!

Text: I John 1:1-4 Title: The Essence of Christianity Big Idea: Without Jesus Christ, there would be no Christianity; it is Christ, or nothing! Bridgeway Church Preached on: January 4, 2008 “A number of years ago, in preparation for a discussion period on a Christian radio program, an interviewer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Inner Circle Fights

Contributed by Raymond Watson on Jan 27, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 10,260 views

Did you ever run into difficulty with those that are close to you? Did you ever think that you were the only one that this happened to. Well you are not alone, that same thing happened to Moses and the God’s Word can show light on why this happens.

There have been many times that leaders have faced criticism from those that are closest to them. Just when things seem to be going right a left hook, out of nowhere puts things out of whack. There are many times that the leader looks to stop and give up. Others put on determination and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Real Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 5,933 views

We have REAL hope in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Death is a time we do not like to face. • We have many people here today that have lost loved ones to death. When death comes, it seems like our hopes and dreams for the future are crushed. Some have lost loved ones at an early age, some after many, many years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Claims Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

based on 36 ratings

| 35,066 views

#16 in series. Jesus defends himself against charges of violating the Sabbath by making three extraordinary claims about who He is.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 16 “The Claims of Jesus” John 5:16-30 In his book, “Loving God,” Charles Colson tells about a Russian Jewish doctor by the name of Boris Nicholayevich ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Forgiveness

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

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Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

A few weeks ago we began to examine one for the most important practices (one which should be paramount) in the life of every believing Christian – that of prayer. And prayer for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option, it’s an obligation. The very action of prayer should not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Appropriate The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 1, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 25,380 views

We hear a lot about faith & appropriating or taking hold of God’s promises today. Well just how are we to appropriate or take hold of God’s promises?

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:20 TITLE: HOW TO APPROPRIATE THE PROMISES OF GOD. We hear a lot about faith & appropriating or taking hold of God’s promises today. Well just how are we to appropriate or take hold of God’s promises? THE FIRST STEP The first step toward appropriating the promises of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 4,877 views

5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Wrong!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 28, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 4,042 views

This is a resurrection Sunday message looking at how the world views Jesus’ death.

(Started the Service with the first three verses of “Were you there when they crucified my Lord”. Did it very reflective, had the scripture read Luke 23:44-49 then preached the message. After the sermon went into high power resurrection songs, ie My Redeemer lives. I was afraid I’d drop dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Stolen"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that when Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD.

12 April 2009 Resurrection Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD. REFERENCES: Luke 8:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

So That We Too Might Live Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 29, 2010

based on 6 ratings

| 5,756 views

A sermon for Easter Sunday, showing what the resurrection has done for those who are found in Jesus.

So That We Too Might Live Text: Acts 2:22-39 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In the nearly 2000 years since the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I am sure there have been thousands upon thousands of sermons preached, hundreds of books have been written, it has been debated in the highest of circles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Power, An Easter Message

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

| 12,480 views

EOLS: The Resurrection is the power that enables the Christian to live a productive and abundant daily life.

John 11:23-27 (23) Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." (24) Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." (25) Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, (26) and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

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