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The High Calling Of Work Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

What woulf happen if we made Philippians 4:8 our job description?

The High Calling of Work Philippians 4:8 An employee bulletin board contained the following memo: “In case of fire, flee the building with the same reckless abandon that occurs each day at quitting time!” From Marketing Daily 5/7/07: 64% of U.S. workers enjoy their work a great deal, and 29% ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 18, 2007

A discovery of the 4 life strategies towards a whole, complete life with Christ.

Has anyone ever heard of “The Game of Life” by Milton Bradley? The Game of Life is a board game that takes you on the journey of life - you can be the rich man, the poor man, or even the beggar. In this game you learn that life is full of surprises. You can risk everything for BIG gains or you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Method Of A Historian Series

Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007

This sermon serves as introduction to Luke-Acts. It is an expository treatment of Luke 1.1-4 and addresses the reliability of the gospel.

The Method of a Historian Luke 1.1-4 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) In the Alamo hangs a portrait of a man who had not even been born when the battle of the Alamo was fought. This inscription is posted under the portrait: "James Butler BonhamCno portrait of him exists. This portrait is of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Magnitude Of God's Call Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 16, 2008

The gifts and callings of God are beyond our wildest capacity to understand.

The Magnitude of God’s Call Jonah 3:3-5 * The New Testament tells us in Romans 11 that both the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable and/or without repentance. This literally means that God didn’t make a mistake, He doesn’t regret, and He is not saddened by the gifts and callings He has given ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Deliver You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 14, 2008

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego display their faithfulness to God - in turn, God shows His faithfulness to them.

God Will Deliver You – If You Choose Him Daniel 3 February 3, 2008 AM Sermon “Eye Openers for God” Theologian Warren Wiersbe makes the following statement: The Devil Tempts to Destroy our Faith God tests us to Develop our Faith Deliverance comes when we are Faithful to God There are some in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Another Sunday Part 4: Word, Words, And The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007

How powerful is the Word and the words we use to explain it! We continue in our series as we examine the power of words in the life of our Sunday fellowship.

For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about how to breath life into the Sunday morning worship experience, so that it’s “not just another Sunday morning” that we feel like we just “have to” come to, but a place that we “want to” come attend. We’ve talked about prayer and its importance, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004

Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

When James comes to talk about the Word of God in our text, he leaves us in no doubt about what we need to do to put the wonder to work in our lives.

I invite you to turn with me today to the book of James. While you’re finding your place let me give a few preliminary points (or thoughts) concerning this book and biblical hermeneutics in general. Every verse in the bible has three applications: historical, doctrinal, and spiritual. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are acts of God, but it’s amazing how much mankind is capable of interfering with them. As with most of God’s works among us, He allows us to actively cooperate with Him or become obstacles—consciously or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Really Got Our Bible Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007

It is a continuation of the groundwork for an indepth study of the Da Vinci Code.

HOW WE REALLY GOT OUR BIBLE The Da Vinci Code Part II July 2, 2006 p.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Introduction: The book and the movie The Da Vinci Code contain several errors. Some of these errors deal with art, something of which I know little. I will try to deal only with a few of them that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Exists- Absolutely!

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

“That’s true for you, but not for me… Truth means different things to different people… there’s no one absolute truth for everybody…” Ever had your Christian perspective rebutted by statements like these? You may not walk around thinking about the nature

“That’s true for you, but not for me… Truth means different things to different people… there’s no one absolute truth for everybody…” Ever had your Christian perspective rebutted by statements like these? You may not walk around thinking about the nature of truth or routinely use words like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wherever He Wants Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

R - Ecognize My Net-Worth (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

Experience a faith that is confident of my God-given value.

Recognize My Net-Worth Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 4 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 10, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Experience a faith that is confident of my God-given ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting The Dots

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005

IN this short but effective first Christian sermon, Peter connected the dots to a series of puzzling Old Testament prophecies. Connected, the revealed image was Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Intro: The 1st recorded sermon delivered by a Christian preacher lasted 3 minutes and 3 seconds. 1. the altar call lasted longer, but the sermon itself was simple, short, to the point, and tremendously effective. 2. it was delivered to a group of people to whom God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

Corporate Spiritual Discipline: Worship

• Worship is not a human invention. Rather, it is a divine offering. • Worth + ship = worthy of reverence and honor • When we worship, we declaring God’s worth. (Rev 5: 12-14) • Worship is an act of honoring God because of His great worthiness to be honored. C. Why Do We Need To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal