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Playing For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Sixteen Bucks Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

As God has forgiven us, we must forgive, if we would pray God's way.

“Sixteen Bucks” Matthew 6:12 April 19, 2009 16 bucks. It’s the cost of a new CD—I’m sure the one pictured is in each of your libraries. Or, it’ll buy you and your spouse a combo lunch at Quizno’s Subs. It’s the cost of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 7

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Show your family you love them by doing estate planning.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching materials at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORSHOP Session 7 Developed from the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover. REVIEW - This is our last session today. - We started the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Holiness

More Stuff! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2014

When we are driven by the want of more we live contrary to a life of contentment and trust.

All American Idols Series Title: More Stuff! Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Thesis: When we are driven by the want of more we live contrary to a life of contentment and trust. Context When Paul wrote the Book of Philippians he was in prison in Rome awaiting trial… the end of which would result ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Heartache

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 22, 2005

- If you are struggling with an identity crisis - You are not sure just who you are - You need to know Ps 139

Overcoming Heartache ********************** - I’m going to give you an identity crisis. - With the question of ‘Who am I?’ - Especially when we discover that our earth is but a tiny speck in a vast universe - I’m within that speck on an obscure planet located in a second rate galaxy among ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Limits Of Your Finances

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

How to break the limitations on your finances

Breaking the limitation of your financial situation By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Newlifebronx.com for free audio/video sermons 1. Problem a. The saving rate in America is at the lowest level in 60 years b. 5.5 million addicted gamblers c. Over 1 million bankruptcies a year i. More people go bankrupt ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 17, 2008

A message encouraging believers to trust God to keep His Word

Standing on the Promises Dr. Russell K. Tardo Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, Ephesians 6:13, Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Growing Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 1, 2013

Are you simply a child of God, or are you a disciple of Jesus Christ? Did you know it has nothing to do with how long you have been saved? Let’s look at Jesus’ words and see the profile of a disciple.

Becoming A Growing Disciple Of Christ John 15:7-14 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Let’s all read verse 8. What a powerful verse. Jesus is speaking to His men on his way to the garden of Gethsemane right before His crucifixion. He says, “…so shall ye be my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Vision Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

A church without a vision is lost, that vision must come from God.

CHURCH OF EXCELLENCE: Vision! Proverbs 29:18; ; Nehemiah 2:1-18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) God makes it very clear that we are to have a vision of what He is doing in the world. He’s not just talking about setting goals and going after it, but he is wanting us to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Creativity And Innovation Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

Why we celebrate creativity and innovation

Word association: Think of a creative, innovative organization (pause). Now raise your hand if a church or church organization came to mind. * What adjectives to people usually associate with churches? Why is that? Is that the way it should be? Let me share with you a few of my least favorite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Loyalty And Steadfastness

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Too many church goers rely on the hype and excitement to determine the "Will of God" for their lives. Loyalty is lacking greatly.

Loyalty & Steadfastness James 1:8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Hebrews 10:24,25 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Confidence Of God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002

One of the ways that we live in the light of Easter is by living in the confidence of God.

1. Today, we continue our April series, Living In the Light of Easter,” by examining the second I am of our identity, as Neil T. Anderson says, in Christ, “ I am secure in Christ.” 2. Last week we looked at being accepted in Christ. And we are accepted on the basis of our faith and trust in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Desert Survival Tactics Series

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001

Following Christ’s example allows us to survive the attacks of the adversary.

Verse: Matthew 4: 1-10 Topic: Temptation Probing Question: How do we survive temptation? Key Word: ways Subject: Ways of Surviving Temptation Aim: To provide the congregation with three ways of surviving temptation. Title: Desert Survival Tactics INTRODUCTION Opening: Have you ever been on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist