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Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

7th in First John Series

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES? 1 John 2:18-27 INTRO: John teaches us in these verses that we can either ground ourselves in the truth or suffer the consequences. It is important for us to understand the days we live in. ILLUS: I heard about an old farmer that had a grandfather clock that went haywire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

#1spin A Web For The Lost Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2002

Soul winning must become a high priority of all believers and all churches.

#1 Spinning a web to catch the lost By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We must develop a system to bring others to the Lord. This is part #1 of 3. This is a form that goes with the lessons: SPINNING A WEB FOR LOST SOULS. The answers are found in the lessons. I print out this handout ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obtaining Your Destiny Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley.

Title: Obtaining Your Destiny III (Developing a Purpose) Text: I Samuel 17:24 Intro: If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley. You must move from your place of safety and comfort; walk into that valley; and face the giants of your life before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Discouragement

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 29, 2008

If were to tell me that you’ve never been really discouraged, I would have difficulty believing that you were being totally honest. So many of the great Bible characters, people that God used in a mighty way, became discouraged at times.

If were to tell me that you’ve never been really discouraged, I would have difficulty believing that you were being totally honest. So many of the great Bible characters, people that God used in a mighty way, became discouraged at times. Some people become discouraged and spring back rather ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Really The Prince Of Peace?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2010

While Jesus came to bring peace between God and sinners he wants us to know that our life in this world as his followers won't be peaceful.

A couple of years ago a number of Circuit City electronic stores in the States were going out of business and some of them hired a liquidator to sell off their remaining inventory. Customers lined up to purchase TVs that were supposedly discounted by as much as 75%. Some savvy shoppers, however, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Lutheran

But I Still Don't Feel Forgiven

Contributed by Garrick Ace on Jan 25, 2010

What do you do when you say all the right things to God, but you still don't feel forgiven?

I Still Don't Feel Forgiven 2 Chr 34:23-31 23 She said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Tell the man who sent you to me, 24 'This is what the LORD says: I am going to bring disaster on this place and its people— all the curses written in the book that has been read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you ever trusted someone with your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what it means to trust the LORD and what are the rewards of trusting the LORD IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 17:7-8 (New Living T

I. EXORDIUM: Have you ever trusted someone with your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what it means to trust the LORD and what are the rewards of trusting the LORD IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 17:7-8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “But blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Colliding With Our Destiny

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Mar 24, 2011

Discover How to align ourselves with our destiny, in order to collide.

COLLIDING WITH OUR DESTINY Intro: What Should We Be Doing to align ourselves for a head on collision w/our destiny? When Out Of Alignment - we drift/hit something on the side (of life) rather than a head on collision Other Wrd's 4 Collide: Hit, meet head-on, plow into Text. Ecc 10:7 This ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Heart Beats With Glory For Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

JESUS’ HEART BEATS WITH GLORY FOR US!

Jesus Heart beats with Glory for us John 17 INTRODUCTION Shane Falco Glory Quote Shane Falco: I wish I could say something classy and inspirational, but that just wouldn’t be our style. [pause while everybody is in the huddle] Shane Falco: Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Something Worse Than Going To Hell

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2002

There is something worse than going to hell and something better than going to heaven.

SOMETHING WORSE THAN GOING TO HELL This message is based in part on a sermon I heard several years ago. The preachers name has long since slipped my mind, but the echo of the living coal I was touched with through that message continues to resonate in my soul. This message is about something ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

As Abraham Was

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006

~ POWER POINT IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INQUIRE AT jyeargin@comcast.net ~ . Perhaps, we all can grow tired of praying the same prayer for our loved ones, but we should know that time is running out.

AS ABRAHAM WAS Introduction: Most of us have been Christians for a long time, and we are thankful for what God has done to save us from sin and the life we used to live. Most of us (unfortunately) have unsaved loved ones and friends we are concerned for, and want to see them come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brides - Wicked And Righteous

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 22, 2010

Who is this Prostitute riding the beast from Hell? A close look at the Old Testament prophets reveals a surprising possibility! Who is this new bride of the Lamb? Is it not the church?

What do you think about weddings? Timothy was our first child to get married. When I performed the wedding for my son and his bride, weddings took on a whole new meaning to me. There I stood, a father joining his only son and his son’s beautiful bride in marriage. I knew it before, but at that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

If you haven’t placed your complete trust in Christ, Then You will truly never fully experience the joy of belonging to God’s family.

I would like to take a little time this morning and talk about our goals for the future. • Not our futures as in ourselves but the future of our church. • And we have to understand that this is a very serious topic. • We have to concentrate on growth for two reasons. 1 If we don’t grow we will ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Choice We Make Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 29, 2017

We make choices that often affects us our entire lives; whether good or bad.

Introduction. The strongest principle of life and blessings lies in our choice. Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make, both consciously and unconsciously. If we can control the process of choosing, we can take control of all aspects of our life. We can find the freedom that comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14, Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

What are we projecting to other people about our service to the Lord if we are complaining about it instead of having fun while we are doing it? We get hung up when people in the world try to trip us up and slow down our walk to a crawl.

Take Up your cross Matthew 16:24-27 Years ago I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson from Focus on the Family. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed