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What A Friend

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 4,280 views

This was my message for our annual Friend Day about the friendship we can have with God through Christ.

What A Friend John 15:9-17 May 18, 2003 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Story of Rudy II. What is a friend? A. Definitions 1. Friendship definitions a.) One who multiplies joy and divides grief b.) One who understands our silence c.) A volume of sympathy bound in cloth d.) A watch that beats ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 20,107 views

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love, The Guiding Light Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 20, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 4,548 views

John calls "love one another" a command old and new. Love turns on the light. It is imperative for Christians to walk in the light of love.

Love, the Guiding Light I John 2:7-11 INTRO.: Love is a very popular idea in today’s world. We distort and misinterpret it, but it is on everyone’s lips. Many of our most popular songs, books, and movies are about love. There are enough to fill a library. We often forget love is a truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Warrior

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 28, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 5,052 views

Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else have that problem? Can I get a witness? So tell your neighbor, “You need to remember the right thing

Memorial Day is a day of remembering. We should remember those who have gone to be with the Lord. Tell your neighbor, “You need to remember!” Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Heroes

Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 4,229 views

we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, Hebrews 11:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Perfect Love

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 2, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 8,070 views

The foundation of Christian doctrine is laid in the word of God. The confirmation of a doctrine is found in our own experience.

The text has two words in it that make up all there is of religion, love and fear. All pagan religions of the world are founded on fear of their gods. Christianity is the only religion in the world whose substance is love. There are scholars who claim the love spoken of in verse seventeen is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

I, Witness

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,996 views

God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A City On A Hill

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 10,309 views

God has indeed spoken to our nation, but are we listening?

This week America buried our 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. For many of us, Friday, June 11th was an ordinary day. Although the day was set aside as a national day of mourning, life went on as usual. Perhaps the only interruption of our day was the trip to an empty mail box, or closed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 7,406 views

A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 5 covers the word of wisdom, word of knowledge and discerning of spirits.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Part V  This is the conclusion to this study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  The intention of this series is to have an accurate understanding of the gifts 1 Cor 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Faith?—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 3,514 views

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus, But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH-I?—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. Where does Christian faith take us? 1—Christian Faith takes us to THOSE IN NEED(:22) —Explanation:(:22) The Other Side :22—“Now it came about on one of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Proactive Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 1, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 16,269 views

1 or 7 in series on Personal Change

Be Proactive Proverbs 29:18 In most dictionaries you won’t find our word of emphasis though it is used in most management literature. It means more than merely taking initiative. It means that we are responsible for our own individual lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Of Human Qualities # 1 Series

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jan 3, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 5,362 views

Love --- The Only Quality That Will Last

THE MOST IMPORTANT OF HUMAN QUALITIES # 1 1 Corinthians 13 Intro:A. The word used in this passage is charity 1. However the original Greek word used here is "agape" 2. That is not to say that the scripture has been misinterpreted (a) In that day the word charity and the word love were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 3,545 views

We must use what we’ve been given.

Walking on Water Part 2 - Investing in the Kingdom Matthew 25:14-30 1. The Gift It was the Master’s property to give. “To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability.” We are given life, we are blessed with every spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Silly Putty Christian

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 10,486 views

Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Pay The Price To Be A Great Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 54 ratings

| 5,939 views

The Holy Spirit guides you to Godly leaders who will serve as great examples for you. David wrote, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." (Psa. 32:8)

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Pay the Price to be a Great Leader (Psa. 32:8) Illustration;Matthew Henry went to London, met a young lady of the nobility, who was also wealthy, and they fell in love. She went to ask her father if she could marry him and he said, "He’s got no background, you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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