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Genesis 4 - How To Stop Playing The Anger Game Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009

In Genesis 4 Cain kills his brother Abel. It didn’t take long for the first murder to happen, only one generation away from Adam and Eve.

Genesis 4 – How to Stop Playing the Anger Game 1. The Game – “I don’t care and you can’t make me!” I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I have come was in a classroom. Teaching in a highschool can be very stressful, and I had put some guys on detention and was supervising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Around Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 19, 2010

Did you know that Jesus is a bricklayer? He is the best bricklayer ever! And has chosen never to work alone; he wants your help!

Look Around I Peter 2:4-10 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does God Require Of Me Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

Some have gotten so wrapped up in religion that they have forgotten what is important (even having the right intent). Paul said it best in challenging us to be a “living sacrifice” to God. It’s a matter of the heart – WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009

A life of faith will set you apart in this life, from this message I hope to understand, what that life looks like.

Life is a Matter of Faith September 6th 2009 2 Chronicles 27:1-6 Introduction Eugene Peterson in A Long Obedience in the Same Direction writes, “It is not difficult in our world to get a person interested in the message of the Gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Absolutely Free!

Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 8, 2009

That the Gospel’s offer of free grace is never qualified by the demands to keep the Law.

“Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, 2008 Text: Galatians 3: 16-22 The Rev. Jerry D. Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “Absolutely Free!” “Brothers, let me give you an illustration from ordinary life: Even though it is only a man’s will and testament, when it has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-22

Denomination: Anglican

"What The World Needs Now--Contentment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 9, 2009

A stewarship Sermon.

Matthew 6:24-34 Philippians 4:12-13 “What the World Needs Now—Contentment” By: Rev, Ken Sauer, Pastor, East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Paul, a human being just like you and I, found the secret of contentment, but I am afraid that there are very few of us who make it to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Prime Your Pump

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 11, 2009

Can you just see a farmer staying in the middle of his field in October saying: “Oh Lord, I did not plant a thing this year, but if you give me a big crop this year, I’ll plant more than anybody next year"! Is not going to work. It’s the rule of sowing an

The Widow at Zarephath 1 Kings 17:10-16 (NIV) 10 So he (Elijah) went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, "Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?" 11. As she was going to get it, he called, "And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 30, 2009

Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Found In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 1, 2009

A sermon about the grace of God and what we are called to do.

“Found in the Marketplace” Matthew 20:1-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN This parable has a lot to teach us… …much more than I could possibly cover in a single sermon. But in order to try and get at the heart of it, the best thing to do is to look at its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Oct 18, 2009

In this sermon the emphasis is on God’s goodness and mercy as key reasons for thankfulness.

Thanksgiving TEXT: Psalms 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. (1Chronicles 16:34, Psalms 105:1, 106:1, 107:1, 118:1,29, 136:1) In the year 588 BC the Babylonians (today called the Iraqis) invaded Jerusalem, destroyed the walls of the city and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Church Of God

A Change Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

How can a Christian walk as the Lord has commanded us?

A Change Is Coming Text: Ephesians 4:20-24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you remember; last time we talked about growing up, today we are going to be talking about the changes that take place when you do. If you’ve ever been a parent then I’m sure you remember when your child first rolled over, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Strong In The Face Of Change Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Jun 11, 2009

For almost 30 years after the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel is faced with much change. In order to cope with this change Daniel had to learn the biblical characteristic of steadfastness.

How Many Christians to Change a Light bulb? CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the air. PENTECOSTALS: 10 - One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. PRESBYTERIANS: None - Lights will go on and off at predestined times. ROMAN CATHOLICS: None, they only use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From Prison-To Those On The Inside

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 15, 2009

Jeremiah’s call to God for great and mighty revelation from the inside of the King’s prison, discussing the prisons we see in our lives and God’s ability and willingness to set us free.

A Prison Sermon-To Those On The Inside Jeremiah 33: 1-3 1 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time: 2 "This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: 3 ’Call ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:1-3, Isaiah 33:1

Denomination: Methodist

Our Faithful God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2009

In the midst of hardship, remember to call to mind the goodness and faithfulness of God. Ponder what God has done for you and can do for you. He has not changed. Trust Him.

Jeremiah penned down his grief after his nation and city Jerusalem fell to Babylon in 586 BC. • He expresses his sorrows over 5 laments in this book. The people suffered because they have sinned against God and rejected Him. • God is faithful. If the people would learn their lesson, repent and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thinking God's Thoughts

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 8, 2009

We will see victory in the Christian life to the extent that we embrace God’s thoughts and abandon worldly patterns of thought.

Thinking God’s Thoughts, Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:17-20 Introduction In the Christian life there is perhaps no other doctrine which is more directly applicable or important than that of the renewal of the mind. Indeed, is it not the continual and ongoing process of the changing of the thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church