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"Holy And Blameless" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2002

Why He chose us, in Christ, before the foundation of the world. (#3 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve looked closely at the content of these opening verses of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and I can say here that we haven’t done more than scratch the surface of the volumes that could be said and written about them. But as much as we have discussed them, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Orthodox

A Pastor's Passion For America

Contributed by Steve Bain on Oct 18, 2000

The passage before us can only be understood if we back up and review its historical backdrop.

The passage before us can only be understood if we back up and review its historical backdrop. Isaiah was the prophet of the Lord to the nation Judah and her capital, Jerusalem, from 740 to 680 B.C. He was one of God's great voices during the reigns of four Kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-15

Barefoot & Pregnant

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Discover what can happen when you come before God transparent searching for intimacy with Him!

I. The Power of His Presence A. Text: Exodus 3:1-5 II. The Attempt to Annihilate A. Exodus 1:6-10, 15-22 B. This attempt to annihilate a coming deliverer was a shadow and type of an attempt to destroy another deliverer, which was to come. (Matthew 2:16-18) C. Satan realizes what is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Power For Pressures

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This Sermon Is An Easter Sermon Dealing With the Pressures We Face In Life As The Disciples Did Just Before Easter.

Power For Pressures Easter Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 28:1-20 There were pressures of all kinds hanging around after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary was dealing with the pressures of grief and anger over the death of her first born ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, Sex, And Marriage

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 5, 2005

What does God say about sex before marriage? What about sex outside of marriage?

God and the Marriage Bed (1 Cor. 7:1-9) Intro: A. When you look at our society today, we have seen many marriages that have ended in divorce. When you consider the statistics concerning sexuality and teens, you see that most people have some type of sexual activity before they marry. The term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Scripture's Illumination Of Information” Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 28, 2004

I believe that in these last days God is fulfilling this verse amazingly right before our very eyes!

I believe in these last days God is fulfilling this verse amazingly right before our very eyes! Daniel 12:4 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal up the book until the time of the end; many will go to and fro and knowledge will increase.” Isaiah 29:14 “…I will show that human wisdom is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Moments Of Decision - Part Two Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Paul always had to consider his commitment to Christ before he would make his decisions.

MOMENTS OF DECISION This morning I want us to consider how important it is for us to walk in the ways of the Lord. Sometimes, this is not easy to do. Especially when we consider our commitment to Christ when we have to say, or do, the right thing. We all have heard it said that, “One thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-21, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Glory

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 15, 2002

Moses had a need for the glory of God to go before him as he would then lead the people of God.

Introduction: After Moses had come down from the mountain having received the commandments of God for his people, he came upon that wicked scene of idolatry with the worship of the golden calf. About three thousand people were killed for their disobedience. The next day Moses returned up the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Who I Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Before we can do great things for God, we must discover who we are in God.

Psalm 8:3-8 “Discovering Who I Am” INTRODUCTION We have discovered that success is not a satisfactory goal—at least success in the world’s terms. We have ample demonstrations of how it is not only lonely at the time it is also empty. We want more for our lives. We want our lives to mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

My Memorial Day

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Hey, is the old man still living? You better kill him before he kills you.

MY MEMORIAL DAY I am here today to honor my death. You see, I passed away on Nov. 20, 1977. That’s when I gave my life to Jesus. Gal 2:20 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forty Days That Changed A Life 6.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 2, 2005

Jesus spent 40 days on the earth after His resurrection before He went back to heaven.

Forty days that changed a life 6. John 21: 07/03/05 We are continuing our study on the series forty days that changed a life. Forty days is mentioned in the Bible 22 times. We have had 5 messages already in our series. This morning is our 6th sermon in this series. You know the Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Down And Dirty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2005

Jacob wrestles with God in the dust before he returns to his homeland to face his brother Esau.

Down and Dirty – Genesis 32: 22 - 31 Intro: “The young man, Jacob was the kind of person that could enter a revolving door behind you and come out ahead of you.” --- Ever known anybody like that? --- If you don’t and everybody is looking at you, it’s probably you! I. Jacob – means trickster, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rejected Savior (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2008

Isaiah gives us some astonishing prophecies concerning Jesus over 700 years before the fact!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I wanted to take us to Isaiah because of the fact that Resurrection Sunday is coming in three weeks. The book of Isaiah is a great place to go as we close in on the most celebrated of holidays in the church. • The book of Isaiah contains the second most Messianic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Stones Throw Away

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008

My Wife sang the song "A Stones Throw Away" before I preached. It is about Stephen.

A Stones Throw Away Acts 7:54-60 Randall Road Baptist July 25, 1999 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown Wife sings the song A Stones Throw Away before I preach. Acts 7:54-60 When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. [55] But Stephen, full of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Paralyzed Diety

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Apr 4, 2008

Jesus was addicted to sinners, paralyzed to the cross, deaf to his critics, dumb as a lamb before his shearers

10-29-07 Jesus the paralyzed diety Isiah 53:7 Title: Paralyzed to the cross Before the sermon, if Christ were to speak directly to us, this might well be His very words: A bottom line conclusion message from Christ: - Your sins had me nailed there - my love for you had me out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God