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Not Done Yet

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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We need our older people.

NOT DONE YET Psalm 71:18 S: Discipleship—Mentoring Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE NEED OUR OLDER PEOPLE. ?: Why? For what? KW: Purposes TS: We will find in our study three purposes that demonstrate why we need our older people. The ____ purpose is that our older people are to be… I. PRIZED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18, Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Captivity Led Captive" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 12,421 views

Sin made us captives to Satan. Grace made us captives to Christ. (#13 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Therefore it says ‘When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men’. (Now this expression, ‘He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Only The Loved Can Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon preached to address atmosphere of crisis we experienced when our Assistant Pastor resigned after a short tenure. This sermon interprets the departure as a godsend, in that it stirs us to re-examine our stewardship, our faith, and our direction, an

Some things cannot be explained; they can only be experienced. Music, for example. How could I possibly do justice to music by talking to you about frequencies, rhythm patterns, tone qualities? I couldn’t. But I can play music for you, so that you can experience it. I can sit at the keyboard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not In Things

Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 5,997 views

Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Adventist

"Understanding The Love Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 17,140 views

Understanding the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ’s love only comes from the Holy Spirit (#5 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge...” That’s a pretty ambitious title for a sermon, isn’t it? Some might even say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Memorial Day - Will They Find Us Faithful?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2007

based on 62 ratings

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I believe we are surrounded by a greater cloud of witnesses than we will ever know ... We are the recipients of the faith, testimony & sacrifices made by unnumbered multitudes who have blazed the path before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND CCF, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in parks & cemeteries to commemorate what this day symbolizes. Bands will play, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jars Of Strength Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,741 views

Weare jaras of clay who serve out of weakness.

Title: Jars of Strength Text: II Corinthians 12:6-10 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” who thrive out of weakness. Series Review We are: • Jars of Treasure in whom and through whom Christ is seen. • Jars of Caring to whom and through whom God comforts and cares. • Jars of Generosity to whom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good And Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 11,464 views

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 8 (Final)

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good And Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 9,532 views

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 8

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Give Or Not To Give?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

based on 251 ratings

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Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Makes All Things New

Contributed by Jeff Foster on Feb 6, 2007

based on 29 ratings

| 23,191 views

This sermon explores how life can be transformed through faith in Jesus. It uses the examples of Zacchaeus, the woman at the well, the fishermen of Galilee, and the rich young man.

He Makes All Things New Learning about JESUS: the Way, the Truth and the Life A sermon by Jeff Foster preached to the Cortez Church of Christ January 14, 2007 When I was a child, the man who lived across the alleyway from my family was a rather strange man who had an extraordinary gift. We would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Different Men Who Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

based on 48 ratings

| 15,113 views

"Meet the Apostles"--unique message presented in first person. Each one was different, but each was used to make a difference! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Different Men Who Made a Difference Matthew 10:1-4 [To be delivered in 1st person, direct address] Hey you twelve. What a motley crew you were. Not the “Dirty Dozen” necessarily. Just ordinary people. Nothing special. Twelve different men you were…but Jesus chose you to make all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk (Crossing The Red Sea) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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2nd in 4 part series on God’s X-Files -"unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from it.

THE WALK EXODUS 14 INTRODUCTION: Woody Allen in addressing a Harvard graduation said, "You have entered a crossroads of life. Down one road is despondency and despair.. down the other road is total annihilation. I sure hope you make the right choice." Now, I’m confident that Woody Allen was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Work Of Your Own Hands Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 7,982 views

How we connect with God and the rest of creation through the works of our own hands.

RECONNECTING SERIES - Message #6 Reconnecting Through Work 11-27-11 SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1:20-31, 2:15-17 20 And God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens." 21 So God created the great sea creatures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: *other

Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 9,492 views

This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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