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The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 14,696 views

What God can do with a heart full of hope!

Last week, we looked at how Ruth stepped forward and in a bold move, visited Boaz at the threshing floor in the middle of the night to propose marriage. Scene 1: Taking Care of Business (vv. 1-12) Boaz went to the city gates where the official business was taken care of. In the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of Our Forebears

Contributed by Peter Davis on Dec 28, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 4,367 views

As people of faith, we are not throwing away or shrinking back. But persevering and believing. For now the people of God will live by faith - trusting, hoping in that which is unseen; relying upon the one who made the promises.

Faith of Our Forebears Hebrews 11:1-40 Published in Pulpit Digest, Jan/Feb 1996. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the management I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Faith of Our Forebears Hall of Fame . We trust that you will enjoy your visit. If there is anything I can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign Of The Fish Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 7,000 views

A sermon on the letters of the Ick-Thoos, the Sign of the Fish

Sermon for 4/13/2003 Friend Day The Sign of the Fish Introduction: A. What do you think about fish? B. Are you taking us out to Libby Hill or Mayflower later? C. Are you talking about fishing? I love to fish. I hate to fish. The worms are slimy and the fish are slimy and wiggily. I took my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God First In The Home

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 7,102 views

Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

My Country 'tis Of Thee

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 5, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 5,052 views

There is a rumor going around our nation about something called the "separation of church and state." What does that phrase mean? Are we a nation whose God is the Lord?

Rumors can be devastating to people and their lives. I remember when I was a teenager. My father injured his foot. I don’t think he broke it, I think he just sprained it. But I do remember that he could not go into the office for several days, so instead, he just set up an office at our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003

based on 53 ratings

| 14,901 views

A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"showdown On The Mountain" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 16, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 11,556 views

This is the second sermon in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah.

Elijah Part II “Showdown on the Mountain” Let’s begin this morning by reviewing briefly our previous sermon in this series dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 5,768 views

Live up to the promise of your name

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Senior Saint Who Asked God For A Mountain

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 26, 2004

based on 127 ratings

| 19,379 views

AS WE LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF CALEB, WE SEE THAT HE WAS A FAVORED MAN, A FAITHFUL MAN, A FEARLESS MAN,A FOLLOWING MAN, A FRUITFUL MAN,AND A FIGHTING MAN.

THE SENIOR SAINT WHO ASKED GOD FOR A MOUNTAIN JOSHUA 14:1-3 J. Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. One day a man, attempting to find out the difficulties of missionary work, asked Hudson Taylor, what is the hardest mission in the world? Without any hesitation whatsoever, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Last Choice - God's First Choice: David The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

based on 150 ratings

| 42,293 views

Part 1 of a series on the Life of David.

Insights from the Life of David – Part 1: Our Last Choice – God’s First Choice: David the Shepherd Boy I Samuel 16:1-13 I’ll never forget the feeling. It haunts me to this day. I know that some of you can relate because you too where there. You’re standing on the sideline of the basketball court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 6,916 views

Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus--King Of Righteous Rule

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 6,090 views

Recognizing the Kingship of Jesus.

Last week began a series focused on the question: Who is Jesus? · Began with solidifying the basis that the Scriptures reveal the true nature of Christ to us… The testimony of Scripture is both historically grounded and living. We meet Christ both in fact and in mystery. To know him is both a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reckoning With Racial Division Part 1 - Healing The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 8,672 views

A look at being ministers of reconciliation with God’s help.

In an interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the world’s greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40-year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism…. the unhealed wounds of racial ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus With A Fallen Woman Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 9,644 views

How should we respond when we encounter Jesus

“Encounters with Jesus: A Fallen Woman” Introduction: A lot of times we picture Jesus as an emotionless man that walked on the Earth 2,000 years ago. The more I read about our Lord the more I see quite differently about him. We learn throughout the gospels that he was a man like we are. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generic Christianity

Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 17,262 views

The push is on for Christians to be less separated and more like everyone else. That’s a generic Christianity. God wants a separated people who let Him be their leader.

GENERIC CHRISTIANITY 1 Samuel 8:4-21 Generic – If you have ever had to purchase any type of medication, you certainly have heard of that word before. Generic means that there is no brand name, only a common content description used by every manufacturer. One generic is the same as the next and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-21, 1 Samuel 8:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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