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Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2001

based on 166 ratings

| 63,006 views

A message on settling the issue of an authentic relationship with God.

"Wrestling With God" Genesis 32.27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, trying to grow physically. We all struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:27, Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

I Never Thought It Would Be Like This!"

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 59 ratings

| 5,114 views

What do you do when life disappoints you?

"I never thought it would be like this!" What do you do when life disappoints you Romans 12:1-2 Have you ever played Bible Trivia? I've played it twice--the first and the last time. My father and I, both pastors, were on a team against my sister and my mother. Our team took a real drumming. I'm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciples Perspective

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

based on 107 ratings

| 3,448 views

A First-Person Narrative (Judas) emphasizing the need to serve, instead of being served.

This has been the longest night of my life! Let me tell you all about it, but before I do, I need to start from the beginning. Really, it all started when Jesus called me about 3 years ago. I must admit, I was quite honored to be called by Jesus. I didn't really understand what he was all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If Moslems Ruled America? Series

Contributed by Kamil Solomon on Sep 9, 2001

based on 49 ratings

| 3,866 views

Dear Americans, Moslems of America must not deceive us if they act nicely. They cannot fight the Americans right now. They are now a minority and lack power. So, until they have enough power, they as a whole and in part decided to use cunning methods comp

KIMO Kamil International Missions Organization (Missions for Jesus) (Nonprofit Organization) PO Box 58112 * Raleigh, NC 27658-8112 USA ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-16, John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did They Call Them Christians? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 22, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 13,183 views

This is the third sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

Ever wonder why the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch? We’ve already learned in the first two sermons in this series that Antioch was a Spirit-filled, praying, good news-sharing, missions-minded body of believers displaying evidence of God’s power and grace in their midst. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Where You Started Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 2, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 8,699 views

God has given us a safety net to work over as we cross the bridge of life. That safety net is God’s grace.

"But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Found Power In The Praise Of The Father

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 104 ratings

| 15,271 views

How Jesus Found Power In the Praise of the Father - Matt. 6:9-13 - There is great power found for those who will praise, honor and worship the Lord

How Jesus Found Power In the Praise of the Father - Matt 6:9-13 Illustration:What is worship? Worship is to feel in your heart and express in some appropriate manner a humbling but delightful sense of admiring awe and astonished wonder and overpowering love in the presence of that most ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Relate Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 5,462 views

Peter gives guidelines for relationships with Saints, Sinners & the Savior.

I Can Relate Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Introduction I have different kinds of relationships with different people in my life--and that’s appropriate. Proposition: In the same way as Christians we should relate diferently to different people. Interrogative: This morning as we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaders Leading The Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 4,264 views

Using the method that Jethro gave to Moses, we can learn the steps it takes to become an obedient and fruitful church through competent leadership.

WHEN IT COMES TO SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHURCH IT CAN BE SAID WITH ASSURANCE THAT MORE FAILURE COMES FROM AN EXCESS OF CAUTION THAN FROM THE BOLD EXPERIMENTS WITH NEW IDEAS. WE NEED BOLD AND DARING LEADERS TO HELP GUIDE CHRIST’S CHURCH UNASHAMEDLY INTO THE UNCHARTED AREAS OF GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:19-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Stopped The Rain

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 7,221 views

Who, more importantly what stagnated the Holy Spirit rain of Jesus Christ in churches across the world today?

Who Stopped the Rain? If we take this title literally into consideration, we are talking about the rain of the Holy Spirit. We are going to be taking a look at tonight, an inward display of our lives and the church across America as a whole and we are going to find out, who stopped the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 2, 2003

based on 129 ratings

| 17,686 views

Paul teaches us how to be strong in Lord in this lesson on taking up the full armor of God. Too many Christians are defensive minded when Paul lists armor that is completely used for soldiers who are in forward motion in the good fight of faith. There is

The Armor of God, My Protection from Satan and His Demons – Eph. 6:10-18 Illustration: Today I learned that my Mother has a deadly form of c-121 ovarian cancer. More than ever I need to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. But I need something more. I need to continue to march forward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 13,166 views

Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,412 views

A study on the importance of this event in the life of Christ

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wed. Evening, 1/15/03 Title: Events from Jesus Life: Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Introduction 1. We have established Christ 1st as our vision for 2003. A. If we put Christ 1st in our lives... B. in our families C. and in our church D. then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

What Would Jesus Do ... About Enemies

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 10, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 13,699 views

This sermon aims to help Christian teenagers (and adults) consider how they might respond to people who apparently take a disliking to them.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about enemies? I wonder if you have ever had, or even have now, someone who just doesn’t seem to like you and who would apparently do anything to get at you? We probably don’t want to have enemies, but they’re there anyway, so what do we do about them? Well, first, ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want Me To Do? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

based on 76 ratings

| 28,021 views

What is necessary in your life before Jesus will perform a miracle for you? We examine some seemingly silly questions that Jesus asked people just before performing miracles in their lives, and discover the principles for seeing his power in our lives.

Series: Your Miracle is Coming Sermon: “What Do You Want Me To Do For You?” The first silly question Jesus asked. Lu 18:35 ¶ Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Holiness

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