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Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001

based on 105 ratings

| 10,348 views

How can you know for sure if you are a Christian? James has a pretty good idea . . .

Is Your Faith Alive or Dead? James 2:14-26 Suppose I were to stand before you today and hold up this object (in this case, a piece of chewing gum) and tell you that it is a piece of gum. How would you know that what I am saying is true? You could assume that I am telling the truth because you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Discernment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 8,141 views

This is and adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on leadership.

I. We have talked about character, commitment, communication, and competence, and there is no way that I can say how important those things are, but the list of things that we need to be concerned with about leadership does not stop there by any means. A. If we are going to lead in our family, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Samuel 17:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

Investments: A Good Thing?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,700 views

We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 6,663 views

Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Got Over The Swelling

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 26, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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About The Apostle Paul in how they were amazed when he shook off the creature and I can imagine that paul in his mind was saying I got Over The Swelling, when the Devil Desires to take us out we have to take responsibility for ourselves and shake it off

-------------------------The Acts of The Apostle-----------------------------------------------------Chapter 28 4-6 verse----------------------------- 4: And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murder, whom though he hath ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 7,108 views

Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Coming To Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 10,334 views

Psalm 95 gives us three summons to worship, which show us three moods in which we are to come to worship.

COMING TO WORSHIP Psalm 95 One Sunday, I arrived on time for the Sunday worship service, but the service did not start until a half hour late. During that time, some of the church leaders discussed how the service would be conducted. They had no hymnals and provided no words for their songs, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace: The Virtue Of Stability (4 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 17, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 6,667 views

We long for peace in our world, in our communities, in our families, and even in our churches. Real peace is a condition of the soul, not our outward circumstances.

We long for peace. We want peace in the Middle East, Europe, and in Korea. We want peace in our land. We are troubled by scenes of people buying gas masks, duct tape, and plastic. We are even more troubled at the sight of a toddler taking out her pacifier to put on a gas mask. We long for peace in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Made For An Unstoppable Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 20, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 11,843 views

Part 6 of this series looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message looks into the final purpose of your life, you were made for an unstoppable mission.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 6 (Made for an Unstoppable Mission) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Tonight we have come to the end of the 40 Days of Purpose… and it has been an amazing journey!!! For those of you who may not know we have taken the last 40 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, John 17:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Says "Go!” Don't Say "No!”

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 43,261 views

What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”?

What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”? What new territory is Christ calling this church to? The principle of “accelerated blessing.” = “The faster you trust and obey, the faster you will receive God’s blessing.” In ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Are The Meanings Of Signs?”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

based on 231 ratings

| 21,067 views

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?” In all three Synoptic gospels, just before the passion narrative, there is a “sermon” on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

based on 175 ratings

| 10,754 views

Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000

based on 137 ratings

| 8,350 views

Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Dying Words

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 139 ratings

| 8,053 views

Father’s Day

When I die, notice that I didn’t say if I die, when I die, if I could, I would love to leave behind words of wisdom for my children. You know in years to come they could tell people about the wisdom that I imparted on them with my dying words. Which even if they were no wiser then all my other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

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