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The Christmas Confrontation, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2005

Karl Marx said, "If I can steal their history I can steal their country." It is about time that Christians stop this theft and stand up for Christmas again!

Fought/ fight = agony. Literally – “I have agonized over a worthwhile struggle”. At the end of Paul’s life, he declared that as for his faith, it was strong because he fought to keep it that way! While in the Middle East, I saw the prison cell in Cesarea, which held Paul before Herod Agrippa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

#1 - Investigate The Claims Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

This series examines how Jesus interacted with his followers, and draws principles we can learn from. #1 - Investigate His Claims Honestly. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Follow Jesus - Sermon #1 The temptation is to think that we can’t follow Jesus, because there’s too much that we don’t understand. Too much ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-39

Denomination: Holiness

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

The first sermon of my 2005 Lenten series.

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?The Cross Carrier? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) What is the most unpleasant task you have ever been ordered to do? The property manager at an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Factor Miedo – Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Apr 1, 2005

Algunos de ustedes están experimentando temores significativos: ¿Qué pasa si pierdo mi trabajo? ¿Qué pasa si mi conyugue se quiere divorciar de mi? ¿Qué pasa si mi hijo(a) pierde la vida? ¿Qué pasa si mi salud se deteriora? Más sin embargo, antes de habl

Factor Miedo – Parte 1 Adán y Eva, temor a Dios Todas las semanas, millones de personas en Estados Unidos se sientan frente al televisor a ver un show que se llama “Factor Miedo” (en ingles “Fear Factor”). Los participantes de este show compiten por la oportunidad de poder ganar $50,000 dólares ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005

This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

Walking By Faith Part #1

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

The Need of Faith in our lives to serve God!!

WALKING BY FAITH PART ONE Do you want your life to be exciting? Do you want your life to be fulfilling? Do you want your life to have meaning? Do you want your life to have purpose? Do you want to experience Peace? Do you want to experience Security? Do you want to reach your fullest potential in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closeness With The Father - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005

This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

Our Key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Intimacy is a strange word. When you think of the word intimacy, what do you think? - Most people immediately associate the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Weak Strong Man. #1

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 24, 2005

Sampson was physically the strongest man who ever lived. Yet, he was also a very weak man, and his weakness overcame his strength.

The weak strong man. (1) The retrogression of Sampson. Judges 13: 1. 04/10/05 I want to start a series of sermons on the man Sampson. I am calling it the weak strong man. I believe we can learn a lot as we look into his life and see his ups and downs. I will start out by introducing Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 9, 2005

First in a series about prayer, based on Matthew 6:5-15. This message is from verses 5-8.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 May 8, 2005 Introduction Today’s message is a bit reflective of me: short. And it’s not because I’m not prepared, but because the verses we’re looking at today, are kind of a transition between what we discussed last week and what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Basics P1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We need to know what the basis of our walk in Jesus Christ is. Let’s examine over the next few weeks what our basics should be.

Christian Basics 1 The basic law (v.8). Love forbids adultery (v.9). Love forbids killing (v.9). In Discipleship Journal, Carole Mayhall tells of a woman who went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full-length mirror. On it he outlined a figure and told her, "This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Isra-'el. Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005

Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the facts concerning Her and Jesus rejection.

Isra-’el. Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

One God. Pt.1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006

It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how do we come to recognize whom that on

One God. It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Part 1

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 13, 2006

Looks at the challlange of legalism and grace.

"Great expectations." Introduction: A man once asked a friend why he never got married? "Looking for the perfect girl" was the reply. "Surely you’ve meet at least one girl that you wanted to marry?" "Yes once. She was the perfect girl in every way." "Well why didn’t you marry?" "Well she was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist