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People Who Are Moth-Eaten

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 2, 2002

How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic?The damage a moth can do in your spiritual life.

People Who Are Moth-Eaten January 6, 2002 Intro: How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic? Hurry... kill it! It’s going to eat up all our cloths. “Get the broom, get the newspaper.” And begin to chase it around the house until you finally kill it. Probably none of us. To us, a moth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah: "God's Remedy For Depression” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 22, 2002

God had provided us with an answer to every problem we face in this life. In this story of Elijah God gives us His remedy for overcoming depression.

In our last message, we were forced to leave Elijah in the depths of despair. We last saw the prophet sitting under a juniper tree, asking God to take his life. The mighty prophet of God is discouraged and depressed. He has been used mightily of the Lord and he had expected a great revival to come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Gave Too Much??

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2001

Story of Exodus 36 when the people gave to much and Moses had to ask them to stop giving. When was the last time we heard something like this happening in the church?

Sermon for 7/29/2001 Exodus 36 They Gave Too Much? Introduction: Praise the Lord TV program. Also asking for more money. They had a mansion house and an air-conditioned doghouse. If always asking for money? WBTU: A. Missionary J. Hudson Taylor- When God’s work is done in God’s way for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-9, Exodus 36:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Baptism? Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon on the historiacl context of Baptism.

(Luke 3:1-3) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- {2} during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22, Leviticus 16:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials Of My Best Life Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 2, 2000

key essentials for living my best life

-Restigouche Valley Church NOTES - 10/22/2000 Living My Best Life - Part 1 Essentials of My Best Life Pastor Bill Jewett October 22,2000 Many of us don't live like we know how live: o We have to learn as we go o We pick up negative ways of coping with life o We get angry at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: *other

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Confusion keeps many people from the Abundant Life, we need to figure out Who doew What and When and we’re there!

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part II - The Greatest Life Introduction: Well, if you were living on "Depression Avenue," have you moved; have you moved to the "Abundant Acres of Jesus." John 10:10 invites all to come, the place is paid for, come on and see, what the Lord can do. A friend ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Your Equipment (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2004

This the second part of my message on the armor of God.

INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to finish our look at the full armor of God. Over the last couple of weeks we have seen who our enemy is and we started to look at some of the equipment that God has given to us so that we can win the battle we fight with the enemy each and every day. • The U.S. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put Me In Coach, I'm Ready To Play

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 19, 2003

This is a message designed to get your team off the bench (pew) and into the Game (ministry).

PUT ME IN COACH! 1 Samuel 17 Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; Anyone can understand the way I feel. CHORUS: Oh, PUT ME IN, COACH - I’m ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Keys To A Healthy Family

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 26, 2004

Ephesian 5 & 6 gives us 5 keys to ensuring our families stay healthy and productive.

INTRODUCTION: Attack on Marriage and Family - This is not a simple matter of rights and privileges. Insurance, parental controls, visitation rights, etc. The homosexual agenda has made startling ground in their attempt to dismantle the institution of marriage. How did we get to the point where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Devil Know Your Name?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

The devil still knows who the true belivers are.

Does The Devil Know Your Name? July 13, 2003 Acts 19:11-16 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A New York City businessman moved to the country and bought a piece of land. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the proprietor about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Father

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 17, 2004

A Great Father’s Day Message, I ask the question, what is God’s view of a blessed Father? This sermon shows what God is looking for in a father to call him blessed.

Title: The Blessed Father Text: Acts 13:32-33 and II Cor 6:18 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This morning it’s Father’s Day, a day in which we honor our fathers and show off what we are good at. Lets briefly show what we are good at: 1. We are good at redirection: Kids can sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man's Role In The Home Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

This message addresses how a godly man treats his wife. (Some of the material was taken from Jeffrey Anselmi’s sermon "The Roles of the Christian Husband."

HOME BUILDERS: THE MAN’S ROLE IN THE HOME Ephesians 5:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. This week I ran across a list of things you’ll never hear Dad say–Here are the top 4. ILL> Top 4 Things You’ll Never Hear Dad Say 4. Hey, kids, your mother and I are going away for a few days. You might ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Will Find A Way

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany The Leper being lowered through the roof

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 "Faith Will find A Way" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage - God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006

Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist