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Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004

We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Do You Like Your Word?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 12, 2007

Everyone is looking to be entertained and discover the answers to lifes questions in the most unrealistic ways. From movies, books, tv, psychics we wants answers. What we don’t realize is that the answers to all questions is already on everyone’s shelf co

How Do You Like Your Word? Pastor Ryan Akers Part 1- January 7, 2007 Some of the historical research and quotes from this message were borrowed from Pastor David Washburn. I want to thank him and i gave him full credit for the way he spoke of the history of this passage very clearly. (VIDEO- ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rahab And The Spies

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Rahab and the Spies. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Joshua chapter 2 verse 1-24: Quote: • A pastor was speaking to his people on the relationship between fact and faith. • He said, "That you are sitting before me in this church--is fact. • That I am standing here, speaking from this pulpit--is fact. • That I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

How God Talks To You

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 21, 2008

Sermon looks at four ways God speaks to us: Through the Bible, church, impressions, and circumstances

How to hear God’s Voice HOW GOD TALKS TO YOU - Part 2 of 4 - Job 33:14 Acknowledgement Rick Warren o Today, we’re continuing our series on How to hear God’s Voice. Were looking specifically at how God talks to us. o When I was a teenager, in April 1966 Time magazine came out with a cover story ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14-18, Job 33:14

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

Judas, The Betrayer

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007

The point of Judas’ life is , that each and every one of us , has choices to make.

Judas, The Betrayer The point of Judas’ life is that each and every one of us does have choices to make. It’s always been a popular idea to give your child a biblical name. Some of the most popular biblical names are those of the disciples. Think about: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Phillip, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ballistic Christianity

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

If God ever truly begins to do things we’re not used to, the world as we know it will be turned upside down.

Ballistic Christianity Matthew 9:35-38 It must have been about twenty-two years ago that our family attended a week-long Bible conference at a Christian conference center near North Platte, Nebraska. A family in the church I pastored in Garland, Texas paid for all our expenses so we could make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2008

1) Thankfulness through Constant Rejoicing 2) Thankfulness through Constant Prayer 3) Consistent Thankfulness in all Circumstances

The International Monetary Fund warned yesterday that the global financial system is on the brink of meltdown. "Intensifying solvency concerns about a number of the largest U.S.-based and European financial institutions have pushed the global financial system to the brink of systemic meltdown," IMF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

Good Grief

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

Based on the book of Lamentations, this sermon deals with how to handle grief

Good Grief? Pastor Jeff Williams 3-16-08 In the Twinkling of an Eye I heard the sirens as I ate my lunch. The racket seemed to be coming from north of town and I almost drove out there but I had a full afternoon schedule. I sat down at my desk and my secretary told me I had a phone call from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Of Gospel Conversion Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2008

Paul shows how certain events before he was saved, when he was saved, and after he was saved all prove his message was received from God and how we can testify to God’s radically changing grace.

Recently, Liberal leader Stéphane Dion — sat down with Michael Coren for a one-hour interview on his TV program, The Michael Coren Show. Within the first 10 minutes of the discussion he made several mentions of God. Coren noted: “These weren’t passing phrases or clumsy slang but obvious, absolute ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Other

The Triumph Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2009

1)The Triumph through His Ancestry. 2)The Triumph through His Anointing. 3)The Triumph through His Administration. 4)The Triumph through His Accomplishments.

Hamas is an organization that has been quoted as saying it would ultimately triumph over Israel because, "We love death more than the Jews love life." It is with this kind of adversary that Israel is now negotiating a deal for the release of a single Israeli soldier. If it happens, the deal will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Other

Sent And Went Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010

A bible study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 10

Ezekiel 2: 1 – 10 ‘Sent and Went’ “So when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking. 1 And He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.” 2 Then the Spirit entered me when He spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard Him who spoke to me. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Enjoy Him As Jehovah-Jireh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 2, 2009

The Lord is as much involved in our lives in practical ways on this earth as He is involved in our spiritual hearts as it pertains to eternity.

Turn your Bibles to Genesis 22:13-14 Title: Enjoy Him As Jehovah-jireh Theme: Grasping His Provision in Everyday Life Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Genesis 22:13-14, “Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer + Faith = Healing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

When should we pray for health? When should we confess our sins? James compels his readers to think about their relationship to one another as a cause of their discomfort.

JAMES 5:13-16a PRAYER + FAITH = HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient! The Master Will Soon Be Here!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James teaches Christians to be patient, because they know that Jesus is coming soon.

JAMES 5:7-11 BE PATIENT! THE MASTER WILL SOON BE HERE! “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist