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The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 19, 2011

There are two kinds of hearts in this world, those that reject Jesus and those who accept Him, these verses detail those two hearts and give us great insight on the person of Jesus.

The Crucifixion – Luke 23:39-49 [ESV] Illegally arrested, unjustly tried and convicted, and brutally treated and tortured, Jesus was now hanging on a cross between two thieves sentenced to the same fate as him… death! The other men sentenced to die had been in the procession coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-49

Denomination: Baptist

Three Questions To Consider Concerning The Resurrection

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Apr 23, 2011

This sermon addresses three questions concerning the resurrection of Christ: "Why was the resurrection so important?", "How are we expected to respond to the resurrection?", and "What should the church do in light of the resurrection?"

THREE QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER CONCERNING THE RESURRECTION Text: Mark 16:1 – 20 Have you heard the story about the eight-year old in Sunday School on Easter Sunday? Johnny’s family weren’t regular church attenders…as a matter of fact, they only went to church on Easter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Look At This! Your King Is Coming To You!

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011

A Palm Sunday sermon; the five short stories in Luke 19 teach us how to properly welcome our King.

Look at This! Your King is Coming to You! Luke 19:1-48 Sometimes children, teens and adults like to make fun of others. Was there something about you that other kids made fun of? [my broken tooth] Sometimes the teasing crosses the line into bullying. Were you bullied? Did you befriend someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-48

Denomination: Mennonite

“thou Shall Tell The Truth (9) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

"Hello Sister Tabitha, this is Ananias and Sapphira calling you; are you going to be tomorrow for the church? Just asking… we sold the property and we will give ALL the money to the church. I thing you qualify to be helped… so don’t miss the opportunity.

ILL. The story is told of Joe the Butcher who had crafty ways of selling his chickens. He had one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The priest of his church came into the store. He said: “my wife sent me to buy a good size chicken to roast for dinner. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love - God's And Ours

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 17, 2011

Love of God is essential for us to love others.

Text: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). When you think of the word “love” what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of a personal affection for another person. This person could be family or friend. Maybe you think of having a very close association or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Say Yes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

We do not receive the Spirit just by saying "No" to a list of prohibited actions. We receive him by saying yes to the call of God, and yes to the commands of God

Life sometimes really does seem a lot like a shell game. It moves faster than you can keep track of and what you reach for is often disappointingly empty. For many people life feels just plain random, a big gamble but at least it's not rigged against you. But sometimes life may feel like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wait Before You Go - The Great Commission Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 30, 2011

Before we can carry out the Great Commission we need the power of the Holy Spirit.

July 31, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 24:44-49; Acts 1:8 Subject: The Great Commission Part 4 Title: Wait Before You Go – The Spirit’s Role in the Great Commission This is part four of our five part series on the Great Commission. Today we are going to focus on a couple of different aspects ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Transformed Name Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011

7th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, preached on June 19th, it was leading into the summer were continuity and attendance start to decline. This sermon is focusing on the transformation of Saul, the stretching of Annanias and how God wants to change u

Action – A transformed name I was watching the news reports of the rioting in Vancouver after game 7 this week and was struck by two things, how dangerous people can be when they start going down that path and the danger that is our reaction to it, thinking that there is no way we would ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loaves And Fish

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2011

A look at the feeding of the 5,000 and the lessons it has for us today.

Someone wrote a few years back: “A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million. It depends whose hands it’s in. A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. A baseball in Mark McGuire’s hands is worth $19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Patience In Its Work Clothes

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Sweeping Excellence-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2011

3 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-III—Hebrews 8:1-13 Need: If God is Almighty as you say, then how can I possibly relate to Him? If I have changed my opinion(repented) toward this God, how can I relate that to Him? How can I plead my case or be represented properly before His absolute perfection? The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Purity

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Aug 31, 2011

This sermon lists the factors that have increased immorality in our day.

Sermon Moral Purity I Corinthians 6:9-11 Why would Paul assault the Corinthians with a catalog of sins that would keep them out of heaven. His words do not dance around their sinful behavior, but make it crystal clear that those living immoral lives were destined for hell. He had to be direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Brethren

On Divorce Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we’re in Matthew 5:31, 32, and Jesus teaches on the topic of divorce.

1. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we’re in Matthew 5:31, 32, and Jesus teaches on the topic of divorce. Tough passage, lots of questions. Lots of confusion. And I hope to clear some of that up today, but there’s probably a lot I won’t clear up. B/c ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Life’s Journey With The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2012

1. Jesus will give us strong help (vs. 1-2) 2. Jesus will give us steady help (vs. 3-4) 3. Jesus will give us sheltering help (vs. 5-6) 4. Jesus will give us saving help (vs. 7-8)

Take Life’s Journey with the Lord Psalm 121:1-8 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 6, 2012 *One of the best trips Mary and I ever took was in the summer of 1976. We went all the way from Florida to Canada, living in a pup tent. Our vacation budget was $10 a day. One night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Look Both Ways Before Crossing

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 10, 2012

Sometimes our attenion becomes so focused in one direction that we fail to acknowledge other realities.

TITLE: LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 14:25-33 I want to lift up this morning as a thought – Look Ways Before Crossing. This has always been sound advice. Matter of fact it is one of the earliest recollections of instructions that I have as a child. I can recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist