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Alone With God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2010

God wants us to learn how to pray. To get alone in the secret place until we’re not alone anymore. To learn how to hear His voice, and enjoy fellowship with Him.

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: ALONE WITH GOD THE SUMMER OF SEEKING: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13). • Starting tonight and every Sunday from 6-7 pm this summer. Come and join us. • Prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-9

Denomination: *other

Why Should We Be Thankful

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

As Christians, in spite of the outlook of our personal lives or the world around us, there are always these constants we can be thankful for and rejoice in.

WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL? INTRO: We Christians are a weird lot! A. The world does not understand us…sometimes we don’t even understand us! 1. We live our lives (or we should) swimming upstream. a. We live in direct opposition of how most people think we should live. b. We do the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Is Like A Alarm Clock - Salvation Is Near Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Do we realize how close it is?

Concordia Lutheran Church 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29,2009 Advent is like a….Alarm Clock? Salvation is Near! Romans 13:11-14 † In Immanu-El’s Name † To all here today, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace!!, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When It Comes To My Technique Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

Some people are too pushy with their faith while others never even share it... where’s the balance!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: TECHNIQUE Colossians 3:23 - 25 Video Clip: “Evangelism Linebacker” Colossians 3:23 - 25 (KJV) 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Now You Hear It, Now You Don't Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

Now you hear it, now you don’t is selective hearing and if we heard at all, before long it is gone away. What we really need is “Now I hear it… Yeah I still hear it.” Then the seeds of faith are growing in the richest soil of our lives.

Most of you know, we spent Fourth of July weekend with my parents. My father has some hearing difficulty, but his greatest hearing difficulty is convenient hearing and not paying attention to what is being said around him. That can be said of many of us. Sunday afternoon he and I were watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Or Celebrity? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007

What were the disciples arguing about? Who would get to wash the others feet? Who would clean the ancient toilets? No, they were arguing over who would be the greatest. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Servant or Celebrity? Matthew 18:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org.sermons/ServantCelebrity.html The church is people, and so it is natural that most problems in the church are between people. And most problems involving people are the result of one of these 3 things: miscommunication, wounded pride, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2008

There is power in the Name of Jesus, and as Christians we are to live victorious and evangelize the world.

THE NAME OF JESUS ACTS 4:1-13 INTRO- ***I WANT TO TALK TO YOU THIS MORNING ABOUT JESUS, I HOPE THAT WOULD BE OKAY WITH EVERYONE I THINK THERE ARE 3 KINDS OF CHURCHES: 1. DEAD AND DRIED UP, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Effective Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Legacy Worth Remembering

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 24, 2008

Over the past 3 weeks we have traced Joseph’s life through the valley of abandonment, to the mountain of achievement, through a pitiful pit, to a palacious palace. Through the shores of shame, to the path of prosperity. If there was one person who was lea

Over the past 3 weeks we have traced Joseph’s life through the valley of abandonment, to the mountain of achievement, through a pitiful pit, to a palacious palace. Through the shores of shame, to the path of prosperity. If there was one person who was least to achieve in life and leave a lasting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Thankful?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007

Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

An Inside Job

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Show the importance of looking on the inside.

An Inside Job Theme: Show the importance of looking on the inside. Text: Romans 12:2 with help from "Ordering Your Private World" by Gordon McDonald Rom 12:2 NKJV And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Church Of God

End Times

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 1, 2007

We live in the End Times - so what should we do? So what are we to do about the End Times? We need to remember 1. He is coming again 2. God has work for us to do on earth 3. He calls us to be alert – to be watchful

Rotherby and Gaddesby 02-12-07 When I looked at the Lectionary reading for today I wondered what on earth does a passage - that majors on the Second Coming of Christ - have to do with Advent!!! For popularly, Advent is a time when we look forward to the Birth of Jesus two thousand years ago in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-43

Denomination: Anglican

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 3, 2007

As we look at chapters 3-4 in First Timothy, we will see the importance of godly Leadership.

1 Timothy: From the Preacher to the Christian. . Godly Leadership requires: A. Godly Elders. (Slide #2, Click 1) Being an overseer: A noble task, it’s not for everyone. Deserves respect (verse 1) Demands desire. “Sets his heart on” (verse 2) The only reason to want to be an ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon The Sorcerer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 23, 2003

The Spirit isn’t a commodity we command but a Person Who commands us.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Simon the Sorcerer” Acts 8:9-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People are attracted to entertainment with dazzling special effects. Simon the Sorcerer amazed the people of Samaria with his impressive tricks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Congregational