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A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2016

The angel said that Jesus had come to forgive us of our sins... but why would the story of a baby be important to the Gospel message. What is there about a baby that would figure into God offering us forgiveness?

OPEN: Here it is the first week of December and people are already getting into the Christmas spirit. They’re decorating their homes, putting up Christmas trees and mistletoe and holly… and Christmas lights all over the place. We Americans are so used to our traditions of the season ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outcast To Acceptance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

WHEN TRANSFORMATION MOVES US FROM OUTCASTS TO ACCEPTANCE.

Outcast to Acceptance John 4:4-42 March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION Transformation Stories. People have been posting their transformation stories on line and some this week shared forward to me a transformation stories. Each Friday night after work, Ole would fire up his outdoor grill on the shore of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Drawn Upward: Embracing The Pleasures Of This World Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009

THE PLEASURES AND GOOD THINGS OR THIS WORLD ARE INTENDED TO DRAW US UPWARD RATHER THAN DISTRACT US.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/22 Drawn Upward--Embracing the Pleasures of this world INTRODUCTION John and Cathy Skip Church (drama) subject: Seeking Heaven on Earth Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy Skip church for a ski trip John and Cathy on a ski ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Eve The Stories Behind The Carols

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 25, 2010

A Christmas Eve Serivce with a message on Jesus as the light of the World

Christmas Eve The Stories Behind the Carols P. Bruce: Welcome & introduction Carols: Getting it Right Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Stephanie: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol which first appeared in Hymns and Sacred Poems in 1739. having been written by Charles Wesley . A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lost Obsession Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 4, 2009

OBSESSING FOR THE KINGDOM IS THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING BEING BORED IN THE PEWS.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God The Lost Obsession 3/1/09 Introduction: theater piece John and Cathy Go to Church Subject: Distracted and Bored at Church Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy in church on a typical Sunday John and Cathy are standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Imagination Gone Wild Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 17, 2009

THE TRUTHS OF HEAVEN ARE INTENDED TO STIMULATE A WILD AND EXCITING HOPE.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God Imagination Gone Wild: Opening the Eyes of our Heart--Hope 3/8/09 John and Cathy going back to Church subject: discovering the hope that Heaven is Bruce D. Rzengota john and cathy preparing for church John is struggling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Story: What We Want Most At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Learning from Ralphie what we want most at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Getting what we Want Most at Christmas A Christmas Story INTRODUCTION The only thing nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. Mom won’t even consider it. "You’ll shoot your eye out!" she proclaims, thus ending the argument before it gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Charlie Brown: What Christmas Means Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

What Christmas Means from Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown-- What Christmas Means The first of nearly 50 Peanuts television movies, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the longest-running cartoon special in history, airing every year since its debut in 1965. Whimsical, melancholy, and ultimately full of wonder, it is a holiday favorite for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Little Drummer Boy: The Heart Of Christmas Worship Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Discovering a renewed heart for worship at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas The Heart of Christmas Worship The Little Drummer Boy INTRODUCTION In the Classic TV Christmas Special, the Little Drummer Boy, Aaron, is a wandering orphan who harbors an intense hatred for people because of the hurt inflicted upon him. He has seen his mother and father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Frosty The Snowman ; Making The Most Of Your New Gift Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO BE WASTED.

Classic TV Christmas Frosty the Snowman: Making the most of Your New Gift Ps 90:1 INTRODUCTION Frosty The Snowman, our final Classic TV Christmas Special has a reminder for us as we start the New Year. It will help us make the most of this gift of a new year which we are receiving It’s the day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Season For Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Christmas is the season for change

Classic TV Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas Christmas is the Season of Change INTRODUCTION Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: Discoverign Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Discovering your purpose at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Discovering Your Purpose This Christmas Season Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION We all know the story of the misfit reindeer, Rudolph. Born with a bulbous bright nose Rudolph’s parents are worried that their son will be ridiculed by other reindeer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eye On The Horizon Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 30, 2007

LIVING AS A LIGHTHOUSE ENTAILS KEEPING AN EYE ON THE HORIZON

Living as a Lighthouse February 18th, 2007 1 Thess 4:13-5:11 An Eye on the Horizon In 1879 The greatest annual loss of life in the New England fisheries occurred, with 29 vessels and 249 fishermen lost at sea. During that year many women found themselves on lonely widow walks with and eye on ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance