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Who Is Leading You?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 21, 2013

Psalm 23:1- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Introduction Today's message is written for you to answer this very question: Who is leading you? Part one In the world today it is very easy for us to get off of track, and to lose focus of what God wants us to do. It is easy for us to get off of track because of all of the things that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

The Bislett Effect

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Today's New Journey

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you’re going.

Today’s New Journey Elmer L. Towns A. WE’RE ALL ON A JOURNEY 1. You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you are going. 2. Your future destination doesn’t need to be a carbon copy of your past, nor does God want it to be. 3. God wants to give you a new path and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your "rtgo" When Coping With A Loss

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

The death of a loved one or other disappointment in life can rob us of a reason to go on. This message is intended to encourage and to point out ways of recovering “RTGO".

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Several years ago I hired a young couple who were sure they could come in and successfully manage the restaurant at a resort hotel that I owned at the time. In the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

When There's Opposition, Overcome It Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2014

Whenever we attempt to live for God and accomplish God's purposes, we should expect opposition from God's enemies. In this lesson, we see how Nehemiah and God's people were able to overcome the opposition they faced.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a hunter who one day raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. 1. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tortoise And The Hare

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2005

Ecc 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong,...... How the tortoise beat the hare

In our text Paul was concerned that in the time frame and given the present circumstances that being married would be a distraction to their commitment and devotion to God. When the Children of Israel came out of Egypt Moses sent messengers to the King of Edom requesting passage through his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deal

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Follow up to deal or no deal sermon

DEAL! In our text Paul was concerned that in the time frame and given the present circumstances that being married would be a distraction to their commitment and devotion to God. When the Children of Israel came out of Egypt Moses sent messengers to the King of Edom requesting passage through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Endurance: Who Told You To Stop? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 26, 2009

Faith is not based upon success or failure. Success and failure have one thing in common, they allow us to become closer to Jesus Christ.

I ran track in High School and my thing was running the sprints, 100, 200, hurdles, relays and such. In my Junior year the School hired a new track coach. At every practice this coach would give a short talk on strategy and tactics for our next track meet. At first, we were all bored to tears with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to t

How to Avoid Burnout Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to try another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2018

The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?

OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"G" Whiz

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Aug 15, 2009

Examining where we are, where we have been and where we should be going in light of God’s word.

"G" Whiz What is the first question the Lord asked Adam? In Genesis 3:9 we see that question: “And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?” We would simply say, "Where are you?" It is not as if God did not know where Adam was. An omniscient God knows where we are. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

She Touched Me

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

You will remember last week that Jesus and his disciples had taken off from one shore of Lake Galilee and headed to the opposite side of the lake.

You will remember last week that Jesus and his disciples had taken off from one shore of Lake Galilee and headed to the opposite side of the lake. While they were in the middle of the lake, a storm came up and Jesus calmed the sea. In today's story, we have Jesus and his disciples on the other side ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

More Than A 'honey-Do'

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 14, 2010

Love is more than a feeling, it is an action undertaken for the well-being of someone else, no matter who, over and above our own needs!

Just a few years ago, an astonishing thing happened in New York City. A construction worker named Wesley Autrey was standing on a subway platform with his two young daughters waiting on a train. Suddenly another man on the platform, apparently suffering from a seizure, stumbled and fell off the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Climb A High Mountain

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 11, 2006

This text about the Mt. of transfiguration tells us how we can experience a greater spiritual high.

INTRO.- Mountain top experiences are rare but they do happen. ILL.- Carrie Underwood won the “American Idol” in 2005 and this year, Monday, Nov. 6th, she won the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Country Music awards. She also won the Horizon award, which the best new artist. She said was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Grow Up When You Treat Me Like A Little Kid?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Effective parenting allows children to grow up.

How can I grow up when you treat me like a little kid? Ephes. 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), [3] that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. [4] And, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist