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It's Gotta Look Good

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Take Off The Grave Clothes And Let Him Go Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004

We ned to ’roll away the stone’ so Seekers can ’hear’ Jesus and respond. Then we need to ’unwrap them and let them go free’.

“Take off the grave clothes and let him go!” Jn 11:38-44 WBC 4/1/4 Stunning passage. Stunning words: “Lazarus! Come forth!” Can remember reading it as a new Christian - 22 years on I’m still certain this happened, as written o even more so since my trip to Lagos - it’s gripping and tragic. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

How High's The Water Mama

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2004

Looking from the days of Noah to how we can impact today

Have you ever been on a flood watch? Laura tells of such events in her childhood. They lived up river in Idaho with each years spring runoff bringing a watchful eye on the river level since the area experienced annual flooding. The common question for children who live in flood plains is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

What Parables Reveal About You

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Exist To Evangelize

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the fifth in a series of 5 on why our church exists.

June 3, 2001 John 4:1- 38 ¡§We exist to evangelize¡¨ INTRODUCTION [read Mat 28:19-20] Question ¡V what I just read ¡V is it a suggestion or a command? [command] What do we call it when we refuse to obey one of God¡¦s commands? [sin] What happens to the individual or the church that is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Upward Look

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004

LOOK AT THE PERSON WHO DRAWS,THE POWER WITH WHICH HE DRAWS,THE PEOPLE HE DRAWS,AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE DRAWS.

THE UPWARD LOOK Hebrews 12:2-Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. I heard the story about a man in New York city who one day begin to look ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year old brother this week

September 19, 2004 PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse At A Glorious Crowd

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

This passage portrays a glorious multitude of people from all nations and peoples. We can play a part in adding to that crowd!

A GLIMPSE AT A GLORIOUS CROWD! Revelation 7:9-12 Have you ever been in a large crowd, I mean, a really large crowd? Although I have been in some pretty big crowds, when I think about the giant crowd mentioned here in Revelation 7, I simply cannot fathom it! I can’t imagine seeing a crowd ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

On A Mission Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on May 17, 2004

In this message you will see how our mission is much the same as the mission of the disciples. 1. The Mission’s Purpose 2. The Mission’s Problems 3. The Mission’s Promises

On A Mission Matthew 10:1-42 May 16, 2004 Mission! When I say that word, what is the first thought that comes to mind. For most of us it is probably the idea of going to some foreign land to preach the Gospel. Yet there are many different missions that we can be a part of. For those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 10:20-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just As They Are

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jan 27, 2006

A call to all Christians to exercise the privilege of winning souls for Christ.

Luke 5:27 - 32 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Who Will Go For Us

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 19, 2002

Calling and motivating people to serve God where He is directing them

Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Ministry

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005

Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist