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  • The Cross Is Our Place Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    Around the cross we see the worst of Mankind but the best of God.As we study the words of Christ on the Cross let them minister to us.

    Text: Luke 23:32-39 Title: The Cross is our place of forgiveness. Introduction I think we can all agree that we see Mankind at his worst at the Cross. We see the worst of mankind in four ways in our text. a.We see Jesus led out with the worst kind of people. “Two other men, both criminals, ...read more

  • The Importance Of The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

    The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

  • Splash Of Colour -A Night To Remember Christmas Eve...2

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2015
     | 3,501 views

    2nd sermon of this title by me ten years apart. This one is for Christmas 2015 - uses a metaphor that Christmas eve is a splash of colour on a black backdrop of history. I will probably do a painting as I preach it.

    Christmas eve. A night to remember LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

  • Are You Just A Fan Or A Follower?

    Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014
     | 6,561 views

    Are you just a fan of Jesus, as a good teacher? Or are you a committed disciple of Christ.

    Are you Just a Fan or a Follower? Matt.4:18-22 Most common answer when I ask people, “How do you know you are a Christian? “Because I believe in Jesus!” • Hindu’s believe in Jesus + 330 million other gods! • Muslims believe Jesus was a ...read more

  • Joy Unspeakable And Full Of Glory

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 30, 2013
     | 7,461 views

    A topical sermon loosely based on 1 Peter 1:8 on joy (Outline and material adapted from a sermon by R.A. Torrey; opening from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/heart_full_of_joy.htm)

    HoHum: Have the children come up and do a Children’s Minute with them. What kind of day are we having today? Are we happy, (Show the smiley face.) or are we sad? (Show the sad face.) What are some of the things that make us happy? Here are some things: A sunny day A party A new toy A ...read more

  • "From Road Rage To Praise--Revised"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2013
     | 8,423 views

    A sermon about the Emmaus Road.

    Luke 24:13-35 "From Road Rage to Praise" Mary had thought Jesus was a gardener, and now two other disciples think He is a stranger. As these two people--one was named Cleopas and he may have been Jesus' uncle--set out on the Road to Emmaus they were joined by Jesus. In his translation of the ...read more

  • The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 6,603 views

    To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

    [S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

  • Heir Conditioned Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    God makes promises to us that we can count on. However, there are conditions attached to promises. This lesson deals with some of God's promises to be present with us -- including our part of the process.

    1. Parental Love After a divorce, a mom was left to bring up her teenage daughter. She was becoming increasingly rebellious. One night the police called to ask her to get her daughter from the police station, because she’d been arrested for drunk driving. Not a word was spoken between them ...read more

  • "What Is Threatening To Choke You?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,609 views

    A sermon about perseverance in the face of suffering.

    James 5:7-11 “What is Threatening to Choke You?” BY: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Take a moment and think about what lays heavy on your heart. For many of us, this won’t even take a moment. For many of us, ...read more

  • Finding Your Identity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it... from God.

    Title: Finding Your Identity Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Thesis: It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it… from God. Introduction: Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France has proposed a decree that would ban anyone from wearing religious symbols of any kind. The ...read more

  • Who Do You See Around The Table?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,536 views

    Maundy Thursday communion meditation

    MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE March 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Opening Prayer Congregational song, Near the Cross (240,3 verses) Scripture Reading, Luke 22:14-23 With Christ at the Last Supper Sermon WHO DO YOU SEE AROUND THE TABLE? 1. Communion helps us see ourselves • "In August of 1900 more ...read more

  • Adopted

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,659 views

    A sermon on being adopted into God’s family based on Ephesians 1:4-5! (taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

    Sermon for 3/1/2009 Ephesians 1:3-5 Adopted Introduction: A. Some other friends of ours, Matt and Jenny Moser, who have adopted 3 children. They were not able to have children of their own so they got involved in foster care. Through foster care, they have adopted Zi, Luke and Abbey. Luke is ...read more

  • Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
     | 3,242 views

    Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

    The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

  • The Church That Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    The 7th church of Revelation

    INTRO: Imagine yourself going to a doctor’s office for a check-up and you ask the doctor, "What can I do about my hair falling?" and he says to get out of the way. Another occasion you ask doctor what would you give me for this cold and he replies, "I don’t know. What would you take?" or "Doctor, ...read more

  • Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,036 views

    There’s plenty of room for us so let us follow Jesus who is the way, the truth, and the life.

    Introduction: This passage is near the beginning of Jesus’ farewell address to the disciples. As scholar William Barclay writes: “In a very short time life for the disciples was going to fall in. Their world was going to collapse in chaos around them. At such a time there was only one thing to ...read more