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From Desperation To Deliverance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007

The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

What does it mean to be happy? What does Jesus intend for us to do and be according to His Sermon on the Mount?

This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5:1-12. If you do not have a Bible you can look inside your bulletin and the Scriptures are printed on the back of the insert. (ME) (INTRODUCTION) This morning we will begin a series of sermons focusing on the teaching of Christ found in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Things In Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

A thanksgiving sermon, good for any time, that gives thanks for the best things in life.

The BEST Things In Life James 1:17 This sermon comes largely from my son Reese. There is a saying, "Out of the mouth of babes". There must be an end to that statement but I don't know what it is. But I know that it means that sometimes the greatest truth comes from a child. We were walking up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Being Defined By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2012

The world tries to label you. Those labels will hold you back. Let yourself be defined by God's grace. It is liberated.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How do you define yourself? • Do you define yourself by your vocation (I am a teacher)? By your accomplishments (I am in the Hall of fame)? By a title (I am A CEO)? • How do you define yourself? • What kinds of labels do we use on one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As One Having Authority: Summing Up The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2014

Why did the common people perceive Jesus' authority as being greater than the Scribes and Pharisees?

As One Having Authority: Summing Up the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 7:28 What is authority? Or as some of the Postmoderns today ask: “Is there any authority?” Is authority the mere power to impose values on others by force? Is authority someone who is knowledgeable about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Enough To Pray

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011

Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reclaiming The Can Do Attitude

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 16, 2011

It’s time we take a stand and reclaim our country as a Christian Nation. We must Admit there is a problem, We must Submit to God and we must never Quit.

What ever happened to that Can Do Attitude, That confidence that American Spirit that we once had in our Great nation? Tomorrow is President’s Day and you know what? We have had some awesome presidents that have help mold this Country into what we are today. But what have we become? Have we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Other

The Master's Mark

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Feb 26, 2017

An Ash Wednesday sermon that seeks to remind us of what we signed up for when we said we would follow Jesus!

THE MASTER’S MARK ASH WEDNESDAY, YEAR A 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:10 MARCH 1, 2017 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Branding your animals to establish ownership can traced at least as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The practice of branding slaves goes at least to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Flee Baby Flee Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

When you learn to honor God with your body, the reward is that God will honor you with a relationship of intimacy the way he intended and designed it to be.

We’re in week three of this series, Guardrails, and we’re really excited about this. Just a heads up. Next week Sandra is going to come and we’re going to tag-team preach, so you won’t want to miss next week. Essentially, she’s going to correct everything I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment To Consider Our Place In The Body Of Chris

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2002

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3 As Americans we can be very competitive and outspoken about our success. One enduring characteristics about Americans is our freedom to speak our mind as given to us by the first amendment. We love our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares About Apathy?

Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004

Apathy is one of the biggest problems in the church today.

Satan has a tool in his arsenal of weapons and hes really been making good use of it here in America. The tool is the spirit of Apathy, and thats the subject of this article. Now, I realize that many people wont read this. They’ll see the title and decide that they aren’t interested. They’re not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2009

What is "faith" according to the Bible? Where does it come from and what does it look like? With sin as a backdrop, Romans reveals gospel saving faith. It looks a lot like Jesus.

What is Faith? Romans 1:8-17 Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6 Few words in scripture relate to our eternal destiny like the word: faith. Love, hope, repentance, obedience, confession, all are interconnected and related to the principle of this one expression: faith. Faith is a central word throughout ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Politics

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses freedom of religion, the separation of church and state, and the level of social and political responsibility a Christian has in the United States today.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "...Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s." Matthew 22:21 These are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Mind – A New Attitude!”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Rom 12:1-2 “1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but BE YE TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING

“A New Mind – A New Attitude!” 2/11/2007 – Marsing, ID; 5/28/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez - pastor_rr@yahoo.com Rom 12:1-2 “1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD, which is your reasonable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus: A Baptism That Was More Than An Example Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to us.

It had to be quite a sight, a man in a camel hair coat standing dripping wet in the middle of the Jordan River. More than that can you imagine the smell; dry camel hair does not smell the best, can you imagine the smell of wet camel hair? Besides dressing funny and smelling bad his behavior was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ