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Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems And Solutions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions The encouraging leader needs a stable organization with which he can do his best in keeping people harmoniously relating to one another. He fears any feelings of disunity in his congregation since it might indicate conflict. which he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Rest For God's People”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

God has promised a rest for His people

“REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressing On To The Goal Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Oct 22, 2011

A sermon about perseverance and the trials we endure.

As we get started today, I wanted to speak about finishing the race. Not so much about the end, but about the trials and issues we all have on the way. I will be spending a lot of time in Philippians chapter 3 if you’d like to follow along in your Bibles. We heard a few minutes ago about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Body 1 Corinthians 15 Sept 2014 Sermon

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 21, 2014

But, for the ones who belong to Jesus …God promised us a new body….and calls it glorified. One that will always keep its beauty and strength and last forever.

New Body 1 Corinthians 15 Sept 21 Hollywood tries to preserve the body and its beauty by facelifts…tummy tucks….sewed in hair…filled in lips…taking out veins….putting teeth in…reconstructing everything but, in the end….the results is all the same from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-57

Denomination: Baptist

Running Or Stumbling: How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2004

Are you running or stumbling? What can throw you off course or cause you to stumble? I believe there are at least three areas that will hinder, check, or retard your ability to run the race and finish well: Lack of Compulsion, Lack of Concentration, and L

RUNNING OR STUMBLING: HOW WILL YOU FINISH? GALATIANS 5:7-9 INTRODUCTION: In his writings, Paul often uses analogies from the Olympic Games to teach spiritual truths. He makes reference to Christians being like athletes in training, to shadow boxing, wrestling, and racers. The swift runner was the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Strong

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

Finishing strong is what counts most. It is good to start strong but unless you finish strong it is of no value.

Finishing Strong ”A good start isn’t enough” 1 Kings 3:10-13, I Kings 11:3-6 & 9-11, I Cor 9:24-27 Introduction A.With the New Year approaching, people often make some resolutions that they want to accomplish for the next year. Usually before the month is over they have already given up on ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

There’s More With Us, Than With Them

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2021

God people often look weak and vulnerable when compared to the great powers and institutions of the world, but that's not true! The greatest power lies with the Church! God has an invisible army around us.

THERE’S MORE WITH US, THAN WITH THEM 2 Kgs. 6:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow Me (Love Does)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019

Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 2:13-14, Luke 18:22-23, Luke 9:59-60, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 5:8, Colossians 3:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Evil Forces

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021

There is always this inquisitiveness even among the Christians to know about ghost and also watch ghost movies. Caveat!

Vampires Ephesians 6:12”…the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” I am sure this title of mine would be an instant hit because people may want to read it out of: curiosity, fear or nosiness… whatever….they would read. There is always this inquisitiveness even among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proof Of Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018

Paul declares that the proof of his ministry is the changed lives of the Corinthians. Do we focus on that today?

THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY: The goal is not empire building, but changed lives. - 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. - v. 1 – they were the letters of recommendation. - v. 2 – “You yourselves are our letter . . .” - v. 3 – “. . . you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry . . . ” - v. 3 – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When The Goalkeeper Scores A Goal !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 11, 2014

A message on "God's unlimited prowess in accepting a rueful sinner" wrapping up the same around a red hot current topic "Football World Cup, 2014 in Brazil (from June 12th to July 13th)" to ensure better connectivity with the man in the pew.

WHEN THE GOALKEEPER SCORES A GOAL… Action: Presentation of a video clip on a goalkeeper scoring a goal... Needless to say, this kind of title is bound to raise many eye-brows & any media mogul with a nose for sensationalism is bound to capitalize on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Lost And Lonely Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 7, 2006

If you are lonely, Elijah discovered that there are resources to be found in the presence of God.

Lost and Lonely I Kings 19:1-14 June 4, 2006 Awhile back, I got hooked on the television series “LOST.” For those of you who don’t watch it, the show is about the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 which crashed on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. They run into all sorts of surprises and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Words Every Christian Should Know! Hesed-Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2017

Understanding the word Hesed from the Old Testament will help us to better grasp the New Testament concept of love that God shows us.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP Les Mis. • SLIDE #1 • We spend a great deal of time in the New Testament, as we should. In the New Testament, we learn a great deal about Jesus. • In the Old Testament, we can learn a great deal about the character of God as well as gaining a deeper understanding of what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Gifts Wrapped In Jesus' Genealogy

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A closer look at Jesus’ genealogy reveals God’s gifts of faith, hope and love.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 26, 2004 God’s Gifts Wrapped in Jesus’ Genealogy Matthew 1 & 2, 1 Corinthians 13:13 [TITLE SLIDE] Back in High School I was fascinated when we began to do three dimensional equations in calculus. I thought wearing goggles and cooking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ