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What Is The Center Of Your Universe

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

Our society says that we should focus on our self. Reaching our highest potential, getting all we can out of life. Paul however tells us that life should be Son centered. 3 types of people with 3 different Goals only one fufills lifes purpose centering

Intro: Something about Copernicus and goals. Aristotle and Ptolemy among others (including the RCC) adhered to the Earth centered model of our galaxy However when someone gets comfortable there is always called in (it seems) an agent of change. Along comes Copernicus he was not willing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Seasoning Your Giving Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Advent week 2 in which changing the way we give has the power to impact ourselves and others for the sake of Jesus

The last time I preached this series I told you about a pair of guys who had exchanged the same pair of moleskin pants for over a decade. Each year they tried to outdo one another with the only rules being they couldn’t damage the pants and they had to use scrap material. I’d left the story with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Be Honest To God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009

A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Bruised But Not Broken

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench...

Bruised but not Broken Matthew 12:10-21 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Failing Forward Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 5, 2016

Turning failures into a stepping stones for success

FAILING FORWARD* (FROM THE PIT TO PRISON TO PALACE) Genesis 37, 39, 40-14 Goals: To know: • What is means to Fail forward? • Why do we have to fail forward? • Why is failure important factor in our success? To do: • Do not fear failure but Take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually Bombed? Heavy!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2023

What is the motivation behind a HEAVY SPIRIT? WHY? WHY? Why God do I have to go through this mess? WHY?

SPIRITUALLY BOMBED? HEAVY? HEAVY? WHY GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) The news has revealed this dangerous weapon called CLUSTER BOMBS. Weapons that contain multiple explosives. They can be air dropped or ground launched. Cluster bombs eject ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:22-28, John 16:33, Luke 18:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Esther - Unlikely Heroine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The book of Esther in one sermon

Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. Captive Israel in Sackcloth and ashes Key verses Esther 4:4-16 - esp. Vs 14 -end of 16 "If I die..." Unpack meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covered Shame Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 21, 2007

This was part of a series helping people find identity in God. God covers our shame. (This outline was for a seminary class. If you want the actual message, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net)

Covered Shame Intro: Have you ever been embarrassed or ashamed? 1. Why are so many people wearing less clothes today? 2. What are you ashamed of? Explanation: 1. Nakedness brought shame to Adam and Eve 2. God covered their nakedness 3. Today many people are “naked” both spiritually and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Of God We Serve

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 26, 2013

The only way to Heaven is through Jesus.

THE SON OF GOD WE SERVE 1. He is our only source of hope. 1st Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men And Their Destination Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here are three who either began bad or ended bad

Three men, their interaction and their end 1 Kings 13 Three men were hard at work on a construction job and a man walking by stopped to ask them what they were doing. The first guy mumbled, "I'm laying brick," the second guy said, "I'm making $12 an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 3: The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 10, 2004

We are Christ’s body here on earth to continue His work. You have been prepared and specially crafted to be part of that body. (Sermon also has a slight diagression into when Gifts might be given)

Gifts of the Spirit 2: the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 12/9/4am THE HAND Illustr: On Alice¡¦s (& Charlie¡¦s) birth Pam and I both spent time just gazing at them- and at their hands and feet! - hand (PPT): perfectly formed, in every way. Just smaller - ready & perfectly formed for action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Workmanship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2005

An encouraging, uplifting sermon lifting up acongregation who may have found the going a bit tough;

Feel the excitement? Express excitement. He is hear King of kings and Lord of Lords Read Jerimiah 18:1-6 Read verse 6 again He is working on us – we are His workmanship. ACTIVITY: “Neighbor are you aware that you are Gods workmanship?” Our lives = Gods workmanship. As much as I enjoy ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Is God's Hand Shortened?

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 11, 2003

Urges believers to focus on God’s provisions rather than human complaints.

Is the Lord’s power limited? Numbers 11:16-23 On Ash Wednesday we began our 40-day journey toward the cross and the resurrection. We were reminded of God’s amazing grace on the one hand and of our own sin on the other. We nailed our sins to the cross. We admonished each other to turn away from ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Dragon Slayers (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2011

Through Jesus Christ we have victory over sin and evil; this sermon describes the nature and sources of that victory.

DRAGON-SLAYERS! Rev. 12: 10-11, 17 Sermon Objective: Through Jesus Christ we have victory over sin and evil; this sermon describes the nature and sources of that victory. Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 24:16; Luke 22:31-32; Romans 8:31-39; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 10Then I heard a loud voice in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Tower Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2011

New York has built a beautiful building to replace the fallen Twin Towers. It’s a beautiful memorial to those who have died. And then Gov. George Pataki named it "The Freedom Tower". This sermon examines the symbolism of that tower and it’s application fo

OPEN: Chuck (our worship leader) just sang Alan Jackson’s song which asked where were you when the “world stopped turning”, when the Twin Towers fell 10 years ago. Several of our people were visiting New York City and were trapped at Central Park, unable to tell quite what had happened, or knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ