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The Secret To Christian Success

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

To help believers to understand and live a successful life for God.

DATE THE SECRET TO CHRISTIAN SUCCESS Mark 4:34. Mr 4:34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: I recently preached this sermon at the church I pastor and I presented to them as a matter of desparation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

Annas, Herod, And Pilate Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 10, 2006

This message is on three men who condemned Jesus to death. Annas, Herod and Pilate were all driven by different demons.

Annas, Herod, & Pilate Billy Graham was invited to be honored at a luncheon in January 2000 in Charlotte, NC. He was in his 80’s with Parkinson’s disease at the time so he initially hesitated to accept the invitation. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Godly Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006

God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah Found Grace

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 26, 2006

What was God looking for when He called Noah? He was not looking for perfection, intelligence, or strength; He was looking for faithfulness. And in being faithful, Noah found that one person can make a difference.

As you look around at the world in which we live, it is easy to see lots of problems. There is corruption in the government, obvious moral decline, and an almost total disregard for others. We see a growing lack of respect in our youth toward their elders, and this is encouraged in most of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: *other

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

When You Pray

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Command With A Promise

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message to the family using Exocus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother..."

A Command With A Promise Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Introduction Last Sunday evening we had a helpful video and lively discussion on the topic: "How to Really Love Your Child." Tonight the video and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

"By A Man Came Life"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2005

Death came by one. Life came by one.

“But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive.” This letter of Paul’s to the church in Corinth is full ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

Denomination: Orthodox

I Pledge Allegiance Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

“I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Bare: Does God Care What I Wear?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 15, 2005

The clothes you wear communicate a message. What message are you communicating?

TRUTH OR BARE: DOES GOD CARE WHAT I WEAR? 1 Tim. 2:9-10, And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Show Me

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005

Doubting Thomas (Judas Thomas) and dealing with doubt

A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Positive Mothers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2005

This message gives four common qualities of positive mothers.

The Power of a Positive Mother Proverbs 14:1 “The wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.” (NLT) Proverbs 31:25-26, 28 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

The End Is Near

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2005

Every sign, both in the heavens and the earth, point to the soon return of Christ.

THE END IS NEAR By Pastor Jim May I want to speak to you this morning concerning a message that God has given in His Word for all who are called by His name. God has a Word for you and I and it’s a word of encouragement and strength for those who will hear what He has to say. God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Assurance: The High Cost/ The Premium Series

Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006

Salvation is a need we all have, and Jesus guarantees it--forever--if we trust in His payment for our sin.

Life Assurance The High Cost—the Premium You never know what will happen next. Since our lives are full of the unexpected, one of the keys to a successful and fulfilling life is being as prepared as possible. Most of our vehicles come with a spare tire—just in case. We try to sock away money ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

On-Star -Navigating In Our Culture Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

This is the initial message in the On-Star sermon series. Teaching Christian to navigate the difficult issues that face us in the 21st Century. This series explores; Immigration; MySpace.com; the Marriage Ammendment and more...

“ON-STAR” – PART ONE Teaching Christians to Navigate in this Culture John 10:10 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: Some time ago a member from another church said, "Our church looking for a really great year…and it appears the year we’re looking for is 1961. If it ever comes back, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist