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When Faith Falters Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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David’s spiritual slump can be very helpful to us:encouraging to those of us who have fallen, to see that a great man like David wasn’t immune to failure and also a warning to us of the danger that comes from drifting away from God.

WHEN FAITH FALTERS 1 SAMUEL 27 INTRODUCTION: I remember the day my daughter, Marlo let me know what she thought of the ministry. She was 10 years old and talking to her Mom about school and Deb asked her if anything new was happening and she said with excitement, "Oh, we’re going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Essence Of Worship

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 10,710 views

What does it mean when we worship Him in spirit and in truth?

The Essence of Worship 9/12/99 Open your Bibles to John 4 where Jesus is talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. While you’re turning there I’ll tell you the subject of this morning’s message - The Essence of Worship. (John 4:21-24) Jesus said to her, “Woman believe Me, an hour is coming ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our Healer Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

based on 65 ratings

| 13,292 views

Part 3 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

Christ Our Healer (4FG-3) I. Why Do I Need a Healer? A. A universal need B. A result of the Fall C. The existence of the medical profession II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. OT record B. NT record C. A prior question III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Healer? A. Through the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Dec 29, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 26,362 views

I believe that we must be a church that has the courage and the heartbeat of God to reach people of every culture and situation, people who are lost and broken, people who are tattooed and pierced and in baggy clothes, people who are different from us in

BUILDERS MT 7:24-27 TEXT Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Letting God Be God In Waterless Places Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 16,981 views

The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! This fifth message deals with how we can allow God to eb God in the Difficult Places of Life.

The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! Because of the fact that at times, All of us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. For we Opt For Kadesh (the Sacrilegious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 7,052 views

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

Inviting People To The Party

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

based on 178 ratings

| 34,525 views

Imagine that your dad is rich, fabulously rich.

Imagine that your dad is rich, fabulously rich. He’s hosting a Superbowl party at his house. The food will be awesome. For example, the steak sandwiches are filets. He has a mega family room with two giant screen TVs - one on each end of the room. In case the game is boring, your dad’s pool, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

based on 308 ratings

| 57,348 views

The heart of our problems are deeper than superficial behaviors. Before we can change, we need our hearts to be changed.

Why do people treat each other so badly? Why do spouses break their wedding vows? Why do people act out in violence and hatred toward others? Why do racism and hate crimes still exist in our world? Why are people filled with greed? Why do we act with treachery and deception toward each other? The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosy Fathers, Choose Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

based on 588 ratings

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“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”

CHOOSY FATHERS, CHOOSE JESUS JOSHUA 24:14-18 Text: 24:15 (v. 15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Step From Zero To Hero

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 10,045 views

This is a topical message. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to hero” scenarios. The latter always contains a humble person trusting God and continuing on. Here are Eight Reasons why Christians should not quit.

November 25, 2001-- AM THE STEP FROM ZERO TO HERO James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: (1) Stories people who fall from success are instructive. Even more helpful are the accounts of people who overcome or capitalize on setbacks. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Contentment Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 18, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 18,681 views

How to find contentment when we’re dissatisfied with our job, our faith, and our income.

Have you ever really wanted something? I mean wanted something so badly that you could taste it, so bad that you thought your life would be empty and meaningless until you got it. Maybe it was a certain toy growing up, or a certain kind of car, or a relationship, maybe even a motorcycle. As you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

based on 68 ratings

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When I give, God’s approval is what counts.

June 10, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 1 INTRODUCTION In September of 1997 Ted Turner announced he was giving a billion dollars to the United Nations. The billion dollars was the amount his TimeWarner stock climbed in the last 9 months. He himself admitted he was giving away only a third of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Take Off The Masks And Let Our Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 11,648 views

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN Seldom are people willing to take off their masks of security without sufficient stimulus and reassurance. Many contextualizers have to come to a point of desperation, loneliness, or failure before they are willing to open their lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Will In Prayer" Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 10, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 18,044 views

Three affirmations we make to God when we pray for his Kingdom reign to come.

Back in 1994 Disney released a movie called "Iron Will." It’s the story about a teenager named Will Stoneman who enters a marathon dog-sled race from Winnipeg, Canada to St. Paul Minnesota. Since Will’s father just died leaving the family in financial straights, Will enters the race to save his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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