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Your Divine Appointment

Contributed by James May on Oct 16, 2006

Every man has a divine appointment to keep. First, it is an appointment with Christ and the cross, then it is an appointment with the Judge.

Your Divine Appointment By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to draw your attention to some people in the Bible who had a choice to make. The choice that they would make would be influenced by so many things that it would be easy for them to make the wrong one. And the choices they would make, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Exaltation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006

True worship draws people to Christ

(this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Adventure Begin

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 30, 2006

We need to encourage new believers.

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN Acts 9.19-31 S: Discipleship C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. TS: Our study today will focus on the new adventure that Saul begins as a new believer in Jesus. Type: Inductive I. CHANGE (19b-22) II. CONFLICT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Time For Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2006

What Jesus did called for change, not reform.

Luke 6:12-26 Time for Change Woodlawn Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For Creation… Without Worshipping It Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

To help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word.

We’re continuing this morning in our series entitled Holding Out Hope for a Wounded World. - In particular this morning I want to help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word. …The topic of environment may strike many of us in different ways. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Power Of The Potter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005

This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can You Rejoice When You're Sad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001

The Christian view & the world’s view of happiness are different, aren’t they? How can that be?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This Memorial Day will have a special meaning for veterans of WW 2, & indeed for our whole nation. As we all know, 1995 marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW 2. The loss of life was enormous, & the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Example Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the church in Antioch of Syria and what made it a great church

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-29; 12:25-13:3; 14:26-28; 15:1-3 TITLE: “AN EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CHURCH: 9 Marks of a Great Church as Exemplified in the Church at Antioch” INTRODUCTION: A. What does being “great” mean? 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Thankfui Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008

A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Benediction Of Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011

Semon on Hope. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The SIGHT of this Hope (vs 12b) (2). The SOURCE of this Hope (vs 13 a) (3). The SERENITY of this Hope (vs 13b) (4). The SUFFICIENCY of this Hope (vs 13c) (5). The SUPPLY of this Hope (vs 13d) SERMON BODY: Quote: Charles Swindoll: • Hope is a wonderful gift from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Brethren

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of Your Altars

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Abraham's altars hold great instruction for the modern Christian.

Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running God’s Race

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016

The Bible describes life like a race, not a hundred yard dash, mind you, but a marathon. And while everyone runs in this race, not everyone will finish well. This sermon looks at how we can finish this race well, even when we feel like giving up.

Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” (Updated) Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Temptation

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2016

DO YOU BELIEVE THE DEVIL HAD THE ADACITY TO TEMPT CHRIST? The devil came after Jesus. He had the Guts to come after Jesus – Emmanuel – God with Us. You better believe devil has no problem coming after us and Tempting us

This sermon is not an original thought for key points. Some points used from multiple sources found on Sermon Central. The points have been expanded upon and added too in this manuscript preached at First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK TITLE: TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:1 I recall hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Were You Thinking?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2016

Why didn’t Peter “snap” when he heard the rooster crow the first time? God gives us warnings, afterward we get consequences. Jesus' word always came to pass. Why didn't Peter get the hint? Do we?

WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Mk. 14:27-31,66-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A duck walked into Burger King and walked up to the counter. The crabby assistant manager said, “Can I help you?” The duck said, “Yeah, you got any duck food?” “No we don’t. This is Burger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Assembly Of God