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#11divine Possibilities: Kill The Sacred Cow? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2005

We study Divine Possibilities, are we willing to kill our sacred cows as a sacrifice to release the move of God? We can stay the same and expect things differently?

#11--- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: KILL THE SACRED COW? LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring God's Name Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

This is the introductory sermon in a series on the names of God.

Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Psalm 145 Intro: Do you remember the struggle to name your children? Meg and I spent hours praying and considering the names we wanted for our children. We looked through name books, websites, and family trees. Did we want to use family names, Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

A Study of the most famous of all the "I am" statements of Jesus.

The Great I Am – The Good Shepherd June 6, 2004 John 10:11-18 Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. These 7 statements help us to realize that Jesus was the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Game Shows: Some Questions Aren't So Trivial

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

Jesus asks 3 questions that we all must answer. 1. What do you want? 2. What will you give in exchange for your soul? 3. Are you able to drink the cup I drink?

Sermon written by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield; preached on 7/11/04 Title: Game Shows: Some Questions aren’t so trivial Text: Mark 10:35-39a; Mark 8:37 Introduction 1. I used to love to watch game shows (back when I watched more tv). • Jeopardy • Wheel of Fortune • Hollywood Squares • Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Keeping Our Souls Before God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Breaking out of the routine to experience the presence of God

A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and doing a word "search and replace", had the computer put in the name of the newly deceased, "Edna", as a replacement for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hunger For Approval Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 12, 2004

2nd sermon in series on John 1&2. We want to be noticed, appreciated, respected, and loved. We want it from our peers and our parents. We especially want this approval from our father.

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without A Trace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 18, 2004

Funeral sermon for Paul Quick, member of the cleaning crew. A gentle spirit without a trace of negatives help others, labors in the house of God, and has received gentle treatment from a Christ who understands our weaknesses.

Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom ... the wisdom from above is ... gentle ... without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. He is able to deal gently with the ... wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness. In this noisy world, it is easy to miss ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Hebrews 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Preachers

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

Does God still call men and women to full time ministry? What does it mean to be "called"?

The Highest Call or Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Preachers Acts 26:19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” (NIV) What does it mean to be “called”? Today, we are celebrating God’s call upon the live of Pastor Randy Tingle. Today, the Church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19

Denomination: Church Of God

God Uses Reverse Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on what Pentecost means. Here Babel is contrasted with Pentecost, from judgement to mercy

Acts 2:1-36; Genesis 11:1-11 – God Uses Reverse A few years before John Newton, the writer of the song “Amazing Grace”, died, a friend was having breakfast with him. Their custom was to read from the Bible after the meal. Because old John’s eyes were growing dim, his friend would read, then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005

The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Joy-- Thanksgiving 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Dec 2, 2005

Living with joy is not easy, but if we pursue joy as God instructs we we can live the joy filled life!

Bible verses mentioned in today’s message 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hebrews 13:15 Jeremiah 2:32 Acts2:1-4 Romans 12:2 Proverbs 14:12 Matthew 5:21-44 Philippians 4:4-7 1Th 5:16 Be joyful always; 1Th 5:17 pray continually; 1Th 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Much Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

First, Jesus is alive. Really alive. Abundantly alive. Second, because Jesus is alive, a new community of people is formed-—people who demonstrate the reality and power of the risen Christ in their life together. Real life. Abundant life.

When Jesus walked the earth—teaching, and preaching, and healing—-strange things happened. Not strange as in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. More like strange as in counter-intuitive. Strange as in turning upside-down what everyone knew to be true about how the world worked—what was important and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

This is the second of three in a family growth series.

Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 2 Three Part Series (2 of 3) February 17, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Is has been said that "Marriage is made in heaven." So is thunder and lighting! a Marriage is tough! *If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 1- The Place And Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 3, 2003

Prayers: 1)Relationship 2)Rewards 3)Right place

The place and priority of prayer Mt 6:1-8 WBC 5.1.02 am Baptismal Service of Timmy Hayward An elderly gentleman passed his granddaughter’s room one night and overheard her repeating the alphabet in an oddly reverent way. "What on earth are you up to?" he asked. "I’m saying my prayers," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Legacy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

Every believer needs to look at the impact of how they are living and what they will leave behind when they pass from this life to the next

Living a Life of Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 January 19, 2003 Morning Message Introduction Just before the National Championship game; Jim Tressel gave a speech to encourage the players and raise them to another level. In that speech he asked the players a very powerful question: What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God