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  • The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

  • The Christian And War

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,861 views

    A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

    Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

  • I Think I Will; But Maybe Not

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,755 views

    Indecision is a stressful state of mind. Decisive people solve problems and get things done. This message takes lessons from Nazis Germany and Israel’s history to examine the perils of indecision.

    1 Kings 18:21 7/10/16 On April 9, 1945 seven conspirators against Hitler were marched to the gallows and hung. It was just one month before Germany surrendered. One of the men hung that day was a pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Some of you have probably read his book, The Cost of ...read more

  • "Freedom For Prisoners"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,371 views

    As we envision the Nativity-—the baby Jesus surrounded by his parents, shepherds and wise men—-let’s remind ourselves that our Lord came to suffer and set captives free.

    "Freedom for Prisoners" Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s also be aware of how He began His ministry. Jesus read these words from Isaiah, and applied them to Himself: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, ...read more

  • Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 21, 2011
     | 6,094 views

    We are not saved by works but this does mean there is no place for good works. Those saved by grace and justified by faith should do everything they can for the extension of the kingom of God and should, with the help of the Holy Spirit 'kill' those thing

    Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON - Living sacrifices We know what it means to be alive and to live; what does ‘sacrifice’ mean? My dictionary defines a sacrifice as ‘a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable’; and as a ‘ritual’; ...read more

  • The Point Of No Return

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 6, 2021
     | 2,805 views

    Many Christians believe that they are disciples of Jesus when, in fact, they are not. In this message, we see that there is a cost to being a disciple of Jesus and it’s a decision that we must make.

    Good morning. I pray that this Sunday morning finds you in good health and looking forward to this morning’s message. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I have a title on my bookshelf that is going to be pulled and read this year. The Cost of Discipleship, written in 1937 by Lutheran pastor and ...read more

  • Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,517 views

    Fan the flame of faith so you remain faithful when tough times come.

    Fan the Flame 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill June 3-4, 2023 As we kick off the summer, I want to share how God led me to our new series called, “Standing Firm” from the book of 2 Timothy. Initially, I planned to preach through Colossians but as I followed the readings from the Edgewood Bible ...read more

  • Stand Up And Be Counted Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,318 views

    Esther, Pt. 5

    STAND UP AND BE COUNTED (ESTHER 5) This year (Feb., 2006), PBS aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Episcopal Church in America commemorate him on April 9, the date on which he was hanged in 1945. Who was this man who had inspired ...read more

  • Christian Civics 101 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,291 views

    The most important principle about our relationship to our government.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with the song "Fellow Prisoners" by Michael Card from the Soul Anchor CD and a slide show about persecution of Christians in the world). It’s sobering to realize that so many people who confess the name of Jesus in the world today are being persecuted for their ...read more

  • Costly Grace

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 18,256 views

    A sermon for the 15 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 A sermon about Jesus telling Peter to get behind me Satan

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 16:21-28 "Costly Grace’’   Today’s gospel lesson follows on the heels of last week’s lesson were we saw Peter make his confession. Remember last week, Peter was the hero of our lesson because he confessed that Jesus was the Christ, the son of the living God. ...read more

  • 15 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    Jesus invites us to take up our cross and it sticks in our throat.

    15 Pentecost A Matthew 16:21-28 1 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Ammon Hennacy was a protester against the arms race in the United States during the 60’s. One cold winter day found him at a missile silo in South Dakota. There were very few people, a handful of protesters, two soldiers behind ...read more

  • "Blessed Are They"

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    This sermon looks at the Beatitudes as a group of challenges Jesus gave the disciples and the crowd in order to deepen their discipleship.

    “Blessed are they…” ~ The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 (quotes taken from the NKJV unless noted) Wakelee Church ~ January 30, 2005 Theme: When we are willing to love humanity as God does, then we do things differently in spite of the persecution, knowing that true happiness is our ...read more

  • The Promise Of Life

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 3, 2021
     | 1,743 views

    The Gospel is the Good News that through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus we have the assurance of eternal life.

    The Promise of Life 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Introduction The Gospel is the Good News that through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus we have the assurance of eternal life. This is not just to get us to the Christian life. It is the sustaining power of the Christian life. The Gospel-powered ...read more

  • Communion And Its Commitment

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,324 views

    This sermon addresses how we are united by One and also how we are one for all.

    COMMUNION AND ITS COMMITMENT Text: First Corinthians 10:16-17 "According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and ...read more

  • Follow Me!

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,616 views

    Call for men and women to follow Christ

    Text Please turn in your Bible to Matthew 4:18-22 18While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he [Jesus] saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” ...read more