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Mighty Motifs Motivates Magnificent Mannerisms Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus tells His listeners some very important motifs to living a successful life for Him. He tells us to, "watch" and to "pray" and by doing as he says, our life will reflect the proper mannerisms of a dedicated Christian as we go about our daily living.

MARK 13:32-37 MIGHTY MOTIFS MOTAVATES MAGNIFICENT MANNERISMS I. THE MESSAGE: A. Mystery. B. Mandate. C. Motivation. II. THE MASTER: A, Mission. B. Method. C. Monitoring. III. THE MAJESTY: A. Multiformity. B. Momentarily. C. Momentousness. In chapter 12 of Mark, Jesus teaches ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel For (Computer) Geeks

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 26, 2006

God can speak to us about spiritual health through our computers.

The Gospel for (computer) Geeks Occasionally I preach a message that is best understood by a limited target audience, such as Nascar Sunday, Sports Sunday, etc. This is one of those. So if you don’t understand all the lingo don’t worry you will understand the spiritual application. I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Straight Living In A Crooked World Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROOKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Last week we began our look at the subject of Holiness. This was another one of these topics that was simply to large for me to fully preach in just one message so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

Going Through A Long Dark Tunnel

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2006

It takes faith to keep trying... to keep believing God is active in yourlife.

20061015 19th Sunday after Pentecost B Slide 1 Title: Going Through a Long, Dark Tunnel Text: Job 23:1-10 Slide 2 Thesis: It takes faith to keep trying… to keep believing God is active in our lives. Introduction Tunnels… The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel is located on the Continental ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Age Is Just A Number Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 6

YOUNG AT HEART (JOSH. 14:6-15) Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things. One lady says, “You know, I’m getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn’t remember whether I had just come up or was about to go down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not In Polite Company! Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Jan 21, 2006

A sermon in a series on 2 Corinthians, on principles of giving.

Not in Polite Company! – 2 Corinthians 9 There are some things you just don’t talk about in our culture. At least not in polite company. Picture yourself at a party or in a gathering of folks who you don’t know well. What kinds of things do folks chat about? You can talk about the weather, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Committed To Doing Something Part Ii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2006

1- Committed to encouraging 2- Committed to contributing 3- Committed to leading 4- Committed to demonstrating mercy

INTRO.- ILL.- Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, who was to be absent from the home, left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. But on his return he found the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, Romans 12:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Mar 6, 2006

Sermon deals with what God’s word has to say about love for our fellow man

Love your Neighbor John 13:34-35 (KJV) February is the month of Valentines, a month that is dedicated to love. As such, it should be no surprise that I have devoted the entire month’s sermons to the subject of love. There are certainly enough types of love to go around. There is brotherly love, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The 1 Essential Thing Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

We have questions. God has answers. It is what we do with the answers God gives that makes the difference in our lives. Genesis 15 is effectively one extended, spirited conversation between God and Abram, punctuated by one crucial conclusion that forms one of the lynchpins of Bible theology when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church At Philippi Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Lessons taken from the church at Philippi.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church at Philippi Philippians 2:12 – 16 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed – not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence – continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Apr 30, 2007

A sermon about love-God’s Way

Intro: In many work places the customer services are very poor. It is sometimes very difficult to get through to someone without having to call back once or twice. Yet most of the staffs are educated and experience-but it seems like they lack something .Many Christians /churches are like that also, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

End Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

This is the final sermon in a series entitled life.com, the focus of this message is preparation for death

When I was in Bible College I worked two years at a local funeral home. To say the least is was a different experience – my job was a simple one, I was to greet the grieving family and friends when they came to the funeral home to pay their last respects. My first week was one of training, I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 6, Phillip And Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 5, 2006

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for?

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for? Jobs, mortgages, credit cards, athletic competitions, schools, benefits, loans, health plans, tax credits, insurance, participation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience In Suffering Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Days There Are No Second Chances

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2006

If you are "Left Behind" you will be lost. Don’t believe the lie.

Some Days There’s No Second Chance With the popularity of the “Left Behind” series, there is a prevalent doctrine that after the Rapture folks who were nominal believers or heard the Gospel but either rejected it or just put off being saved will get another chance. This is a very desirable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist