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Don’t Forget The Mystery Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

In this second message in the series How to Listen to a Sermon, Dave focuses in on the importance mystery.

Don’t Forget the Mystery How to Listen to a Sermon, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 23, 2011 Nice to be back with you this week. Of course two weeks ago we watched a preview for Financial Peace University, and last week I was out of town with my daughter Brittany. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gluttony, Sloth, And Anger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

“Dirt” Part 3 – Gluttony, Sloth, and Anger I. Introduction How did your homework go? Did you count your blessings? Did you build safeguards for lust? We have been discussing the fact that we don’t like to have our dirt exposed. Now, I must admit that we don’t mind everyone else’s dirt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Soul-Searching Inventory

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 19, 2008

Sermon Objective: Loving God with our soul means turning our life and will towards Him.

A SOUL-SEARCHING INVENTORY Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our soul means turning our life and will towards Him. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 2:7; Psalm 42:1-2;Psalm 84:2; Matthew 10:28; Mark 8:36-37; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Revelation 6:9-11 Mark 12:28-34 28One of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Iworship Part 3: How Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

A lifestyle of worship always results in relationship, repentance, rulership, and renewal.

iWorship Part 3: How iWorship Icebreaker: Quick. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Worship?” Probably “music,” right? But you know, music is just one method we’re supposed to use to worship God. But since last week we focused so extensively on music, I want to share some pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Right Shoe Completes The Outfit Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 9, 2009

God redeems the life of Naomi. The answer to her cry was right in front of her, every morning, every afternoon, every night.

I worked as a salesman in a clothing store for a while, and I found that working woman’s clothes was much different than than working men’s clothes. Men, they want to get in the store - make the purchase and get out as soon as possible. All I needed to do with men to make a sale, was ask the men ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2009

Praying for one another fervently and faithfully is our privilege and responsibility.

A. The story is told about three men were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging, violent river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anticipating Advent: A Winning Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2009

In these difficult days, when many are predicting the end of the world, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth of God’s Word and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? Barium – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The River Of Healing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Jun 4, 2009

Examination of the river vision from Ezekiel 47

THE RIVER OF HEALING EZEKIEL 47:1-12 TREY HARRIS Rivers have always been places of interest to me. Recently, I heard the Chalmette (LA) ferry horn blow and I realized how much I missed living two blocks from the Mississippi River. I used to take long walks along the levee watching the ships ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Identity Theft - Mugged By The Mirror Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about how a Christian can be mugged by the mirror, and have an inaccurate assessment of their worth.

Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall from last week… the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Green Grass Of Home

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009

The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want but wanting what you have!

The Pearl of Psalms (POP 02) Psalm 23:2 The Green, Green Grass of Home The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. If you understand that, you are ahead of most people in this generation because the average person does not understand that, As a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: *other

Conversion And Commitment Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Mar 4, 2010

There is a difference when a believers makes a decision for Jesus Christ opposed to making a commitment to Christ.

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene February 28, 2010 Conversion and Commitment Acts 9:1-6 Introduction: I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of The Cross - Number 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2012

The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

The Power of the Cross - Number 1 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 (Revised March 21, 2024) Note: This sermon was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. Lord willing, I also will submit a very similar sermon for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013

The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sex, Lies And Videotape: The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

No Christian is immune to the LIES of the Evil One. Seduction is all around us. Yet through prayer, fellowship and a spirit of brotherly/sisterly love we can check in on ourselves and one another.

Sermon by Adam Cetrangolo [Begin with latest Crown Casino Advertisement, http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/22809362] What you have just seen is the most recent television advertisement for Crown Casino. It is the only one I could get a hold of for today and in some ways it is tamer than some of its ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Fresh Model Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 9, 2012

Prayer seems to be a struggle for many people. It can seem stale and lifeless. But is also seems that Jesus KNEW how to pray. So what can we learn from his teaching to his disicles about refreshing our prayer life?

Series Introduction There’s a well known hymn that starts off with these words. Sweet Hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care…. It is a well known hymn for many people. The idea of the hymn is that prayer is sweet. And the words encourage us to spend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church