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Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002

Pentecost: the people, the phenomena, the power (for praise and proclamation)

Pentecost WBC 19/5/2 am Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is the middle of 3 annual Jewish ‘Harvest Festivals’ = the ‘grain harvest’ - called ‘Pentecost’ as is 7 weeks (or 50 days… hence ‘Pente’) after Passover - the previous Jewish Festival which commemorates their Exodus from Egypt, and the Passover lamb ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Family Unit

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

In housing plans we talk about family units, in churches we no longer want to add people we want to add family units. God has a plan and purpose for His family unit

1 John 3:1-10 God’s Family Unit Introduction A. We love to Talk about the family Units. That is a big word in politics, real estate and so on B. The Lighthouse is building 6 family units of housing this summer (in August if you can clear your schedules) C. The Question is what does a Family ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Love

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider how we display the fruit of love.

Introductory Considerations 1. As my children grow older, I notice a ceratin thing, sometimes to my dismay and especially to their dismay. The attitudes they have in life are not that different from mine- towards God, themselves, and others. The Dutch have saying - "he apple does not fall very far ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18, Leviticus 19:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sign Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2004

God renews His covenant with Abram in 2 ways--a name change, and a mark of ownership. Circumcision becomes Abraham’s signature on his new pact with God.

The Sign of the Covenant” Genesis 17:1-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we consider our needs and wants, we work out various ways to achieve them. Facing a new year, many of us will make resolutions. Abram had an understandable yearning for a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Faith, Don't Leave Earth Without It.

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 1, 2007

This passage will reveal to us that faith in Jesus is something that we cannot afford to pass on.

Faith, Don’t Leave Earth Without It! Am service December 2nd 2007 1 John 5:1-12 Introduction American Express credit card has an advertising slogan, called American Express, Don’t leave home without it. Meaning this card is accepted and can be used in so many places you really don’t want to live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On Of A Legacy

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2010

An up-lifting message for our dad's

The Passing On Of A Legacy I Kings 2:1-12 KJV (Thanks to my dear friend, Missionary Billy Sampson (GPA) for this thought) Introduction: The word ‘legacy’ in the Webster’s Dictionary means something inherited. Today we are going to look at a few points in the bible related to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shsa Commencement Speech 2008

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 29, 2008

A challenge to live this life we’ve been given making the difference God put us here to make.

I want to talk today about the reality of the world you are entering and your place in it. In perilous times, God always raises up men and women who will fight for what is right. During the infancy of our nation God established our Founding Fathers who crafted the most successful democracy in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Faith Working??

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Charismatic

A Magnificent Concerto! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Conflict In Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Healthy familial relationships are more likely to happen when people are in a healthy relationship with Jesus.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 2 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict in Your Tribe Col. 3:1-10, 12-13, 18-21, 25 Sept. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Survivor is all about building ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Keys To A Godly Legacy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 16, 2014

In this message you will see 5 keys the scripture gives us to build and leave a legacy that natters that others will want to follow.

“Keys to a Godly Legacy” 2nd Timothy 2:1-7; 4:6-8 There is a book that I read that made the NY Times bestseller list that is titled “Tuesdays with Morrie.” It is the story of a man named Mitch and his former teacher whose name was Morrie. Mitch was a good student when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Godly Legacy

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 19, 2014

I preached this message on fathers day but used to speak to everyone about the importance of leaving a solid legacy.

“Keys to a Godly Legacy” 2nd Timothy 2:1-13 There is a book that I read that made the NY Times bestseller list that is titled “Tuesdays with Morrie.” It is the story of a man named Mitch and his former teacher whose name was Morrie. Mitch was a good student when he was in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Bang Religion

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Is the Big Bang a theory or a fact. Find out as we continue to explore what the Bible says about our origins.

The Big Bang ‘Something From Nothing?’ Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Vineyard

It Is Time

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon I delivered on the urgency of the call of God based on Acts 1.

It is time By pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 1. To Make God’s agenda, your agenda ("Holy Spirit given orders" v.2b) a. What is God’s agenda? What is the heartbeat of the Father? What moves the Father? What is God seeking after? i. “to seek and save the Lost” 1. We cannot understand the upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational