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In Christ We Are...saints Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Feb 12, 2008

Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, believes it’s extremely important that you and I know who we are...in Christ. What we think about our identity—who we are-- can make all the difference in how live this life...in Christ and do Kingdom work.

I think we have an identity crisis in America...and quite possibly around the world. So many young people gain their identity from the latest fashions, trends or from their friends. Many Christians today, also, have an identity crisis. Most of us perceive our identity more from our family, our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ We Are...faithful Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Feb 12, 2008

Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, believes it’s extremely important that you and I know who we are...in Christ. Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.” What we think about our identity—who we are-- can make all the difference i

We have an identity crisis in America. We live in a land of fatherless children... Fathers who have been less than faithful to their wives and children...who have either left and avoid being found (to escape child support) or... Fathers who have completely ignored their families...because of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Know It All?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008

Add on to faith

CAN WE KNOW IT ALL? 1 PT 1:5-9 Faith is putting your trust in Jesus Christ and what He has done. Goodness is the real meaning of who God is. I am sure that many of you have read the book of Job which is the book that comes just before the books of Psalms. Whether you have read it or not I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are We Good Or Bad Ambassadors?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

Let us realize that an Ambassador is a representitive of their country and king.

ARE WE GOOD OR BAD AMBASSADORS? 2ND COR.5: 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled [At peace with God] us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here, Church?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2008

Why bother? What’s the point of going to church Sunday after Sunday? What on earth could make it worthwhile to be part of a church community. I mean...come on!

“Why are We Here, Church? – September 7, 2008 Summer is over. School is on once again. The hot weather is slowly leaving us. Autumn is around the corner. Many of us are just kind of finding our feet again back into normal routines. Life continues…church life continues. Now, something that always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God We Still Trust

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2008

In America, there are those of us who Still Trust In God, as we honor Him he will take care of us. Ideas came from other contributors to sermoncentral.com

In God we still trust Psalm 33:12 Romans 13:1-7 The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. America was founded on Biblical truths. The Declaration of Independence declares that all people “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy That We Leave Behind

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

What example will we leave the next generation of Christians to follow?

I. David had a personal Goal Psalm 27:4 A. Deliberate Passion B. Daily Passion C. Discerning Passion 1. Behold 2. Enquire II. David had a goal for His Family A. He Gave Solomon the Purpose - 1 Ch 22:11-12 1. God is With You 2. God will Help You B. He Gave Solomon the Plans -1Ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Standing For? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008

Like Peter and John, we can stand up for what is right in the face of adversity.

What are we standing for? Sunday September 14, 2008 Acts 4:1-22 Do you remember your honeymoon? Finish this statement: You know the honeymoon is over when… Explanation of Text: • The “honeymoon” for the church is coming to an end... • Everyone is not happy when God shows up. • Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Shall Not Be Found Naked

Contributed by David Johnston on Mar 29, 2008

Church, we need to be clothed! The clothing is available. It’s been made accessable by the blood of the lamb...BUT it’s up to US to put it on!!!!

We Shall Not Be Found Naked 2 Cor. 5:1 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can We Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God gives us his word that we might see to live.

Scripture Introduction One of the fun parts of a vacation way in the north woods is that we were far from city lights. Gazing across Lake Huron offers a virtually uninterrupted perception of darkness. The black seems solid, so effectively does it hide all other objects. On Saturday night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Thirst, Jesus Quenches

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Apr 6, 2008

Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman who is "drinking" of the water of relationships. 6 men can’t satisfy her. But the 7th Man, the God-Man Jesus Christ perfectly satisfies!

Please open your Bibles to John chapter 4. We have a very interesting story here before us this morning, a story of Jesus speaking with a Samaritan woman at a well. This story is interesting because the Jews did not speak with Samaritans. Samaritans were called “half-breeds.” You see when Assyria ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Apr 19, 2008

If we deliberately keep on sinning ... then there are no sacrifices left, only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.

If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning Scripture: Hebrews 10: 19-39 Story: Michael De Rosa tells this story: Two elderly, excited Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher. When this preacher condemned the sin of stealing, these two ladies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are Co-Creators With God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 20, 2008

There is great Biblical emphasis on the reality that God often comes to us most clearly in the midst of our work.

INTRODUCTION: ATTITUDES ABOUT LIFE’S WORK • “Here lies Tammas Jones. Born a man. Died a grocer.”-- An epitaph on an old tombstone in Scotland. • “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” -- Henry David Thoreau • “Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist