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Stay The Course

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001

Attributes of people who finish what they start.

The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Discover How To Build Your Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 23, 2008

Instructions from Jesus on how to build your life - used on Sunday we honored our graduates

SPECIAL DAY: HONORING OF GRADUATES TEXT: MATTHEW 7:24-29 TITLE: “DISCOVER HOW TO BUILD YOUR LIFE” OPEN: A. In just a few short weeks, the Class of 2008 will be graduating --We’re glad that each of you are here this morning and that we get the opportunity to honor your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Successful Life

Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008

Jesus’ description of a successful life is different than that of most folks.

Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

2nd in Drifting Series. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. On the dash board of your Christian walk I want to point out some hazard lights. Though not an exhaustive list, these are some of the warning signsthat you are

Six Warning Signs of Drifting July 24, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 HEB 2:1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. “Warning comes before destruction.” Jonah / Nineveh I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

God blesses a life which is lived in pursuit of him.

What is God looking for in a person or a church he can use in a mighty way? Why does it seem that God blesses one person, or church more than another? When I refer to being blest I am not referring to financial or numerical blessing but to a spiritual blessing, an outpouring of God’s Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Methodist

Punishment, Peace Passion

Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005

“The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

PUNISHMENT, PEACE PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Not So Great Escape Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005

This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon deals with our tendency to sin and Jesus’ ability to free us from Sin and its control. It is patterned after a writing by Max Lucado

Beauty and the Beast Rom 7:15, Mat 27:26-31, Mat 25:40, Psa 51:5, Isa 53:6, Jer 17:9, Rom 3:10, 23, Heb 12:14 Pro 10:16, Isa 50:6, Gal 3:13, January 15, 2003 I. I am sure that most you know the story of the beauty and the beast. I know that since my kids got the animated video that I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

180 At The Big House Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2010

Christians are not immune to pain and disappointment and attempting to look on the bright side of life is not going to make the pain go away.

Olympic bronze medalists are happier then Olympic silver medalists….so says Dr. Vicki Medvec from the Kellogg School of Management, at Northwestern University. Medvec studied Olympic medalists and she discovered that bronze medalists were indeed happier than silver medalists. Here's what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 27, 2015

The final sermon in the series as Solomon reminds us to Remember our Creator.

Remembering God Ecclesiastes 12 August 30, 2015 Live in continual communication with God and with a constant awareness that He created you. I wonder how many times I have told people I will remember something and within 10 seconds I have already forgotten what I was supposed to remember. Does ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014

People who are going through difficult times are often told by others not to worry because, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The words are said with the best of intentions but unfortunately no such promise exists in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. I first introduced you to Saeed Abedini several months ago – many heard name on news 1. American citizen –Iranian descent – pastor – has been in Iranian prison since 2012 2. His crime – preaching about Jesus – for that -8 years –worst ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Stick With It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015

Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

“Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-39

Denomination: Apostolic

The Survivors

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022

Today I would like to preach a sermon about faith for the storms of life.

• If you would, please turn to the person beside you and tell that person, “I HAVE FAITH.” • If you can not say that, turn to that person and say, “I am going to listen real close to this sermon because I do not have any faith.” Life can be compared to the restless sea in many ways. How ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling, Will You Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

There are times when we know something is important.

For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, it is important because more than likely your wife was caught speeding again! - YOU KNOW WHEN the boss calls, more than likely it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Is Ticking

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 12, 2016

Gods help,is readily available for us all the time, however He expects us to use our time wisely! You know

The clock is Ticking Illus. Paul Humphrey A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time a person sins, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational