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All Bark And No Bite Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

God has the power and Satan is powerless against Him

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 4 All Bark and No Bite! Sunday, October 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last week’s Fighter Verse—Proverbs 3:7, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” While visiting Loretta’s parents in Indiana last summer I spent each morning walking several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Suit Up! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2009

Every believer is called to be engagedas Christian soldiers. No soldier would go into battle without his equipment. It’s time we suit up with God’s armor!

Suit Up – Part 1 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: We have discussed the fact that every believer is called to be engaged as we are confronted with the spiritual war that is being waged about us. No soldier would be foolish enough to go into battle without making sure that he was properly prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Passion: The Match For Your Fuse

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 27, 2008

Hear a passionate testimony from KAY WARREN. What good is a fuse without the match? What good is the engine without the fuel? Learn how to be passionate for God!

What good is a fuse without the match? What good is the engine without the fuel? What good is life without the passion that motivates it? 3 Truths About Passion: • Nothing significant is ever done in life without passion. • Most winners in life are just ex-losers who finally got passionate. • ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Looking Up At Hell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010

In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Real Revival?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009

We need a real revival in our day and time, this message will point what needs to happen if we will experience a true Holy Spirit revival.

What is Real Revival? June 28th 2009 Malachi 3:6-16 Introduction I have been pondering on this question for some time now, what is real revival, now I have been a Baptist for all of my Christian life, and I have been apart of many revival services where an evangelist comes along with a music ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Questions Job About Animal Behavior - Job Chapter Thrity Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 19, 2008

A study into Job chapter thrity nine.

Job 39 could be outlined - God Questions Job About Several Animals The Wild Goats and Deer (Job 39:1-4) The Wild Donkey (Job 39:5-8) The Wild Ox (Unicorn) (Job 39:9-12) The Ostrich (Job 39:13-18) The Horse (Job 39:19-25) The Hawk (Job 39:26) The Eagle (Job 39:27-30) In ...read more

Scripture: Job 39:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Holiday Season Stress Factor”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 19, 2001

Martha is a classic example of how we undertake projects for God with good intentions and blow them all out of proportion. Sometimes the things we set out to honor God with we end up dishonoring God with.

“The Holiday Season Stress Factor” Luke 10:38-42 Intro: I was reading this past week an article titled, "Christmas Pressures." In it they gave these statistics. · 80% of the families interviewed (80 families in all) experienced stress at Christmas. · 83% of those interviewed experienced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Build Stronger Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2006

This sermon talks about buildning stronger relationships with your Father (Heavenly) and your Family.

How to Build Stronger Relationships TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 “Then He said: ‘A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005

Significance of the ressurection

On the road to Emmaus Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction • Illustration I recently read the legend of the king who decided to set aside a special day to honour his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. Four finalists were brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Joy For You Part 2

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Feb 25, 2007

A new found joy that can and will change your life.

The Elements of Joy—Part 2 by Rev. Irvin Mizell Philippians 1:3-5 This morning it’s our privilege again to return to a new study for us, The study of Joy in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Open your Bible, if you will, to Philippians chapter 1. Philippians 1:1 Php 1:1 Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dead, Buried And Free

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Paul teaches that we can not continue in sin because we are dead to it, we have buried the old self and are free from the power of sin.

DEAD, BURIED, AND FREE Romans 5:20-6:14 INTRODUCTION: Mother and baby skunk walking close to paper mill. Baby asks, “Mom, what it that smell?” Mother takes deep smell and says, “I don’t know but we’ve got to get some of that.” That could be an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The World To Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To show that we need to practice here on earth our rulership so we become experts ruling and reigning in New Earth with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for New Heavens and New Earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to practice here on earth our rulership so we become experts ruling and reigning in New Earth with GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:5 (Amplified Bible) 2:5 For it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running Into Jesus

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 21, 2020

The two folks on the Emmaus Walk point to our own relationship with God: sometimes we grow disappointed with him. Then we need to re-orient our life on his word, and discover a whole new joy as we walk again in concert with him and his plans.

Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers Part 12- " Husbands Honoring Wives" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 5, 2018

Part 12 of our study of 1 Peter

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 12 “ Husbands honoring wives” 1 Peter 3:7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep It Simple When Answering Critics Of Our Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught a simple solution to convoluted criticisms hurled at Christians. Instead of getting bogged down in futile, endless arguments, why not implement His Formula which works so effectively! Stay tuned!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34