Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:14:

Part 1 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ NEWS CNN - No matter where you live -- East Coast, West Coast, Hong Kong, China, or Ding Dong, Texas,-- when it’s 12:01 am in your time zone, the final Harry Potter book can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

this series focuses on how we are like the buzzard, bat, bumblebee and eagle. Part one focuses on the buzzard.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like A Buzzard? Scriptures: Matt. 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2; John 20:24-29 Introduction I get a lot of inspirational emails from relatives and friends. Some of these emails give me inspiration for sermons and Bible study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: Jesus Can Save Me! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 5, 2007

Over the next few weeks we are going to exalt Jesus by exploring some of the great things He can do in our lives. And today we will see that Jesus can save me!

Jesus Can 2007 Part 1: Jesus Can Save Me! John 3:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan 21, 2007 *Many of you know Andrew Whitworth, because he grew up here, and played football for West Monroe and LSU. Now Andrew is a 6’7”, 330 pound offensive lineman for the Cincinnati ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 1 - Favoritism) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2007

Showing favoritism in our parenting is a mistake we will want to avoid.

Introduction: A. I hope you are enjoying our series on Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes; I sure am! B. This Sunday and next Sunday, I want to address the subject – “Avoiding the Mistakes of Parenting.” 1. Today we are going to address the mistake of favoritism. 2. And, Lord willing, next week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Changes His Accent – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

There are a lot of areas of Bible knowledge where I am very settled in my views – perhaps too much so. It’s so easy to get comfortable with what I think I know about something or someone in the Bible. Once in a while, God brings me to the place where he s

Jesus Changes His Accent – Part 1 Four Calls Of Christ – Part 1 Matthew 11:16-30 There are a lot of areas of Bible knowledge where I am very settled in my views – perhaps too much so. It’s so easy to get comfortable with what I think I know about something or someone in the Bible. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: Finding Your Wall To Build

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2007

Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Everyone has a challenge. “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” –Bill Bright 2. Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God. The walls you are building could be a family, a child, a business, a ministry, a reputation, a person you are mentoring, a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

in God’s Kingdom, the powerful things come through what our world would describe as weakness.

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Philippians 2:5-8 December 4, 2005 Intro: Peter writes, in 1 Pet 2:9-12, “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007

James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 11, 2007

Discussion of the process of handling conflicts between believers.

Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 1) Matthew 18:15-20 June 24, 2007 I’m a conflict-avoider. I hate conflict more than just about anything – even canned spinach. When it looks like I’m going to have to face something I don’t want to do, I’m just like most of you, I’ll start looking for a way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mystery Of Emmanuel, God With Us. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Rekindling the passion and mystery of God coming to earth as a child.

The mystery of, Emmanuel, God with us I used approx. 14 minutes of the video, “The life of Jesus” DVD as the opening for my message. A. Have we lost the wonder, the mystery of it all? 1. When was the last time God mystified you? When was the last time you were lost in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

"Is Life Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

Solomon proposes some questions to us in Chapter one and he says, “Is everything meaningless? Is life one big bore! Can you agree with me that life can be boring and even senseless?” The answer to these questions is really dependent on your relationship w

Is Everything Meaningless? Ecclesiastes part 1 Hands on illustration: Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for many others. It ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Partial Kingdom 1 - Land Of Hope And Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s promise seems to have failed, but Moses is called to remind his people that he is God and he will save them and give them the land he promised to Abraham. God can be trusted.

Can you trust God’s promises? What do you do when nothing seems to come of what you thought God had said he’d do? What if you find yourself in a place that’s the exact opposite of what you were expecting? What if God has promised that he’ll look after you, that he’ll bless you and yet you feel like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Prophesied Kingdom 1 - Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s people Israel failed to keep God’s covenant, to obey him. As a result they were sent into exile for a short time to bring them to repentance, and then God brought them back again because he wasn’t finished with them yet.

How many of you are old enough to remember the music of the 50s and 60s. Do you remember how popular music changed from Doris Day and Perry Como to Elvis, Col Joye, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? But at the same time did you notice that although the music changed, the themes were fairly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Let’s open up the world of Mark and walk in to see the one he’s proclaiming! Jesus will surprise us if we honestly look at him and listen to him.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ