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Encourager Or Discourager

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

How do we encourage brothers and sisters in Christ

The two men stood on the wharf, looking across the shimmering water, seeing their final destination only in their hearts. They were about to begin a journey that would not only change them, but would change the world. One was known throughout the church, the other, some people knew his name. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Timothy Series

Contributed by Wayne Clarke on Nov 20, 2001

Profile of Timothy, co-worker with Paul, based on his family background and ministry.

Timothy Series on Paul’s Partners Bible passages Acts 15:39-16:5, Phil 2:19-24, Tim 1:3-8 Tim – one of the most important and most interesting characters in the NT – story hard to piece together. Acts… in Paul’s letters, writer with Paul of 6 of them… 2 books letters written to him in Ephesus… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003

Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Have?

Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2004

God takes what you have, who you are, and what you can do, no matter how small it may seem and then multiplies it to create miracles.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Mark 6:34-43 Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. 6:35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-43, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Just Wanna Be A Sheep Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 3, 2004

A look at the 23rd Psalm and how the Shepherd cares for us and what the condition is.

It is probably the best known psalm in the western world and possibly the best known scripture period. It has been quoted and misquoted, it’s on plaques and mugs and posters, T-shirts and tomb stones.. It’s featured in the sacred and the profane. Most of us can quote at least a portion of it from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's "Son"

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

Sermon on Timothy

PAUL’S "SON" PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24 04/19/95 A reporter in San Bernardino California arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. Hundreds of people passed by, but not one showed any sympathy. A few years back you may recall an article in the newspaper that told how thirty-eight people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

"No Worries."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

We shouldn’t have to worry about anything in life because God will take care of us, as evident in this particular text.

I. Introduction: -We as a people worry too much in today’s society about too many things that we really don’t need worry about. - Worry is defined by Webster’s as "Any amount of excess energy spent stressing on things." - We stress out to the max worrying abou too many minor things, things we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declare Your Dependence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

As Christians we should not seek to find personal independence but rather we should live with a radical dependence on God

Declare Your Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 2004 Introduction Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Guides And Protects. Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

Third in a series of the names of God. Jehovah Roi. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Who is God? The God who Guides and Protects. Psalm 23 “Put your trust in God because His is the Good Shepherd.” Intro: Changing gears: from eternal, almighty God to the shepherd God. Israel: “God, Yahweh as a shepherd? No way!” - David was a shepherd, understood the role he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: Boldly Going...

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

Another from a series on the book of Acts.

Stephen: Boldly Going... Acts 6:7-15 Over the last month, we have looked at a variety of people from the book of Acts. We looked Ananias and his wife Sapphira, who blasphemed the Holy Spirit and were killed, we have looked at Peter and John, who were arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Mennonite

To Boldly Go Where No Christian Had Gone Before

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 12, 2002

Stephen was the first Martyr. He perservered in his character, speach, and his death. This sermon looks at the life of Stephen

Stephen: Willing To Go Were No Christian Had Gone Before Acts 6:1-8:1 Introduction A. One of my favorite expressions to make fun of is “it is to die for” B. The old cook at the Lighthouse loved to use this one C. These cookies are to die for D. This quiche is to die for E. (Some how it always ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002

A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Be A Barnabas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 3, 2002

Barnabas was a encourager. There are many good things we can learn from his life. Be a Barnabas

Acts 4:32-11:25 Be A Barnabas Introduction A. I’m sure you all remember my Roommate Barnabas B. I had so much fun getting to know him while we shared an apartment C. One night we were talking about his name D. Actually he has about 20 names. E. I asked him one night to tell me all his names It ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Importance Of Knowing History

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006

We must not be set in opposition to God.

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HISTORY Acts 7.1-53 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MUST NOT BE SET IN OPPOSITION TO GOD. We must not set ourselves in opposition to God. KW: Pleas TS: Since Stephen stands accused of blasphemy, we will find four pleas he makes in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist