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My Daddy Is Stronger Than Superman Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003

Learn about how to hold tight to your Father’s strength and lean hard on his right hand.

Who’s Your Daddy Series My Daddy is Stronger Than Superman 8/21/02 Recap: Romans 8:15 “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” 1 John 3:1 “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Deuteronomy 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Offense!

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2005

Are you easily offended or do you know someone that is? Who is responsible for working out the little differences? What happens if we just ignore them?

27, November 2005 Dakota Community Church No Offense Are you easily offended or do you have someone in your life that is? You know what I mean, one of those people who get all bent out of shape because you haven’t called them, as though their phone doesn’t have buttons. What are we supposed do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Where Have All The Heros Gone

Contributed by Brandon Searles on Mar 2, 2005

This nation is in need of Heroes. We must resurrect the dream within our children to believe in heros. Perhaps not Superman or Spiderman but the hero of a loving father.

(Read Malachi 4:5-6) ¡§Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD. And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.¡¨ Intro: As ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2004

Our country is slowly haveing every vestige of in God we trust removed. We must stand and dare to be a daniel so that our children, and grandchildren can come to know the one true living God.

INTRO: What do we know about Daniel?? He lived in a time much like our own. How you say. He was of course taken from His home in Israel at a young age or in his youth we find out in Daniel 1.4-6. You say how on earth then is his time like our own. I am so glad you asked. Along with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Elihu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 29, 2006

Many people are hurt by modern day Elihus who freely offer others their mis-guided advice. Elihu accused Job of not listening to God but he was wrong. Elihu wrongly assumed that a right response to suffering always brings immediate deliverance.

What to Do With Your Elihu (Job 33:1-33) Many people are hurt by modern day Elihus who freely offer others their mis-guided advice. Elihu accused Job of not listening to God but he was wrong. Elihu wrongly assumed that a right response to suffering always brings immediate deliverance. Even ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community Identity Markers Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How we are meant to be as a family together.

Community identity markers – define acceptable behaviour Key verses to whole book 2:12-13 – as often the case in Paul they mark the transition between doctrine and practical instruction. Love- commanded in every NT book bar Acts (although Paul does command the elders to CARE and speaks eloquently ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlimited Interpersonal Forgiveness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006

Believers should understand the reasons for practicing unlimited forgiveness.

UNLIMITED INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION SOURCE: Philip Yancey in What’s So Amazing About Grace Butt-prints in the Sand, One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

En Theos [enthusiasm]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A simple formula for a more exciting, energizing existence...In God = En Theos = Enthusiasm. Several Biblical reasons to be enthused about being ’en Theos’. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

En Theos [Enthusiasm] Ps. 122:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Enthusiasm.html Introduction: Webster’s Dictionary says the meaning of enthusiasm / excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Some would say they have enthusiasm at times, it depends on what they are doing...what they are ‘into’ at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Jumping The Gun" Series

Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Mar 29, 2006

This is a sermon on Joshua 22, when Israel jumps the gun on their Eastern tribes and assumes something by mere appearance.

“Jumping the Gun” Joshua 22 Pastor Ryan Welsh 3/26/06 • Intro. o “Cookie Thief” by Valerie Cox  Have we ever done something stupid like this?  I know I have o Today we are going to take a look at a wrong assumption that Israel made about their own people in Joshua 22. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Legacy - A Memorial Day Observance Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 22, 2007

This is a Memorial Day Sermon. We will remember 1. Soldiers 2. Christians 3. Our Lord. We conclude by observing the Lord’s Supper in a unique fashion.

Living A Legacy A Memorial Day Celebration In a Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Riley, KS, on 2 June 2006, LTC Eric Wesley included these words in his speech. [“…allow me to tell you about these men and the families of the men standing in front of you. And I would start by telling you what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting Our Sins Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

You can sin and think God has forgotten all about it, but someday you’ll be forced to “meet them again” and pay the price He demands.

MEETING OUR SINS AGAIN Genesis 42:21 INTRO: Many people today have reversed their thinking about God. Once they thought of Him as almighty and just, a God who punished sin. But not all people feel that way today. God is looked upon as a soft and sentimental old grandfather, a Santa Claus ready to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:21

Denomination: Baptist

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2007

Learn the story behind the writing of the famous carol and the points of application from the message of the carol

Everyone loves the Christmas carols! Today I am starting a series of messages based on the stories behind the writing of the carols, and the message in the carols themselves. Take your hymnal and turn to hymn 98. The first carol we shall study is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”. Look down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Could I Be A Pharisee?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2008

A sermon about learning to be authentic Chrisitians.

Matthew 23:1-6, 13-15, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church in Rome: “You yourselves are our letter…known and read by everybody.” Today he might drop the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23