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Three Battles You Have To Win

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2007

To be a winner you must win these three battles.

“Three Battles You Have to Win to Be a Winner” February 18, 2007 When I was a young man, every night you turned the TV on it was filled with the Viet Nam War. Wounded and bloody solders hobbled across the screen. Napalm tore a fiery trail over the green jungle. Sometimes you could hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Holiness

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Replace A Complaining Attitude With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

Our attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ. In Num. 12-15, we discover what happens to God’s people when they have a wrong attitude and how it can be corrected. This series ideas come from James MacDonald’s Book "Change my atti

Introduction: A Kentucky family took a vacation to New York City. The family arrived at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, there the father took his son into hotel in hopes of securing a room; they were amazed by everything they saw, from the rich interior to the bright chandeliers. At the far end of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Participating In Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Lessons Concerning Our Freedom

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I've Got To Be Free

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 3 - The Foundation Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 4, 2006

See how the Apostles and the Prophets are the foundation and Jesus Christ the Cornerstone, and everything is built upon this, including the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Grieving the Holy Spirit Part 3 – The Foundation of the Spirit Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan. We are glad you are here this beautiful morning, joining us in our worship and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Redemption's Result

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Oct 5, 2006

Every true born-again believer must naturally become more Christ-Like by following three steps found in I Peter 2:1-3.

"There is nothing new under the sun..." All of the ideas in this sermon are my own that have been arrived at from studying the text as well as consulting several commentaries and other resources including SermonCentral. PLEASE let me know if I owe you credit!!! “Redemption’s Result” – becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Amish Thinking?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 9, 2006

The Amish have demonstrated that faith and practice may be consistent in the face of horrific personal suffering and loss.

Title: What are the Amish thinking? Text: Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: The Amish believe that following Christ works as both faith and practice in the midst of very personal suffering. We were all stunned when we learned that Roger Morrison had taken hostages student hostages at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Coming: To Bring Good News Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming: To Bring Good News. Sunday, December 25th, 2005 Intro: Well, I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news, which do you want to hear first? Don’t you love being greeted with that line? News can change our day, it can change our lives. Most people when asked which news they want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Matters Most About God The Father Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 14, 2006

Third in series God in Five Weeks, Dave looks at characteristics of God the Father and his relationship to God the Son, closing with an invitation for people to come to know them both.

What Matters Most About God the Father God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church October 8, 2006 David Flowers Last week we defined “Trinity” and looked at the Biblical support for the idea of a Triune (3 in 1) God. Today I want to talk to you about the first person in the Trinity, God the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Your Divine Appointment

Contributed by James May on Oct 16, 2006

Every man has a divine appointment to keep. First, it is an appointment with Christ and the cross, then it is an appointment with the Judge.

Your Divine Appointment By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to draw your attention to some people in the Bible who had a choice to make. The choice that they would make would be influenced by so many things that it would be easy for them to make the wrong one. And the choices they would make, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remove The Veil Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 19, 2006

In order to be a committed follower of Christ, we must allow Him to "Remove The Veil" of our understanding.

Introduction I. This morning our “base” verse is 2 Corinthians 3:16 - “but whenever a man turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” A. 2nd Corinthians was written by the Apostle Paul, most believe around A.D. 55, approximately 25 years or so after the crucifixion of Christ. B. Many bible ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Opportunity Found Me Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 4

OPPORTUNITY FOUND ME (ESTHER 4) Peanuts’ Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking together: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible