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The Man God Uses

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2008

based on 31 ratings

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“Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than others? Why

Subject: The Man God Uses Text: Genesis Introduction: “Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-43, Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Methodist

A Soft, Stone Pillow

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 9, 2007

based on 67 ratings

| 9,140 views

This one verse contains a very SURE promise, a very SWEEPING promise, and yet a very SELECTIVE promise. Only God could make a rock solid promise into such a soft pillow for tired hearts. Link included to formatted text, audio, video, PowerPoint.

A Soft Stone Pillow Romans 8:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoftStonePillow.html A man was asked, “What color are the Pastor’s eyes?” “I don’t know,” he replied, “when he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” There’s nothing that helps me sleep better than a soft ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 21, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,777 views

One of the major landmines to seeing your vision fulfilled is handling criticism. This sermon explores the types of criticism Nehemiah faced, and a few keys to moving forward in the face of criticism.

We have been working together on bringing into focus the vision that God has for your life, and for our church. For Nehemiah, it was represented by a wall to be built around the city of Jerusalem. Hopefully, through our first month of exploration you have been able to start to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responsive Heart Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 24, 2016

| 11,482 views

We cultivate a responsive heart to God by obeying the truth.

My first pastorate was a rural church in northwest Oklahoma. A young man in the church returned from military service overseas. He brought his new bride to meet me. She was Irish. It was her first time in the U.S. I asked what impressed her about Oklahoma. She said it was the dirt. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Danger And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,022 views

Philip’s story: persecution to opportunities for evangelism to building bridges to baptism and the Holy Spirit.

Danger and Opportunity: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:1-25 Intro: Do any of you read Chinese? I wonder if you can read the characters on the screen behind me and translate them for us. (Chinese word for crisis; two distinct characters, put together these = “crisis”) What is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab And The Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Oct 21, 2000

based on 145 ratings

| 15,796 views

What Kind of God do you believe in?

The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent: Several years ago while on routine patrol in a marked police squad car, I received a call to meet a woman on a theft. When I arrived at the address I meet a woman by the name of Rahab, a young nice ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Investing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 15,424 views

Where are you investing your life?

INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to look at a subject that most people start considering at some point in our lives. The subject is investing. • At some point most of us will consider taking some of the money that we have today and investing it so that it will grow for tomorrow. • There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Love Life?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002

based on 269 ratings

| 14,732 views

True love is a commitment that two people make to one another, not a hole in the ground into which they happen to fall.

Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He hardly knew her, since his only view of the singer was through binoculars—from the third balcony. But he was convinced he could live “happily ever after” married to a voice like that. He scarcely noticed she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

based on 119 ratings

| 47,359 views

We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 10,492 views

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Just Doing His Job

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 22, 2002

based on 134 ratings

| 17,757 views

In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose.

Satan is just doing his job! Subject: In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose. Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came along also to present ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2, Job 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Some Of Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008

based on 28 ratings

| 10,158 views

Preaching the truth seems to always cause trouble because some people don’t want to listen to it or believe it. Paul experienced two difficulties in this text. 1- The difficulty of being misunderstood 2- The difficulty of being hassled

INTRO.- Job 14:1 "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble." Eccl. 2:22-23 "What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless." WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bouts With Doubts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 30, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 7,718 views

I’m sure we’ve all used the phrase, “I doubt it” or, “I have my doubts”. To doubt something is to challenge its authenticity. Having doubts is normal when something is questionable or unproven. However, having doubts about God is not okay and is something

“BOUTS WITH DOUBTS” INTRODUCTION: I’m sure we’ve all used the phrase, “I doubt it” or, “I have my doubts”. To doubt something is to challenge its authenticity. It means I’m finding it very difficult to believe. It signifies skepticism or uncertainty; our suspicion over the unlikelihood of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King’s New Clothes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

| 4,517 views

If we clothe ourselves only in the name of Jesus, the world will see right through it - and through us. We have to put on his life, death and resurrection as well.

If you change the word “Gentiles” in the first verse of today’s passage to “Americans” the whole lesson moves right into our own situation. They are practically a mirror of contemporary society. Listen to this: “[Americans] are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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