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5 Blessings Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2007

The one who had opened blind eyes, made the lame to walk again, and the deaf to hear. The one who could raise the dead-was dead Himself! They placed Him in a tomb, sealed the door, and placed guards at the door. At that moment the devil rejoiced; he thoug

5 Blessings of the Resurrection Text: Matthew 28:1-8 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon deals with some of the common excuses we have for not obeying God.

Excuses John 5:1-9 (KJV) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

The Best And Worst Of Times

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

For the unfaithful it is the worst of times. For the faitfhul it is the best of tiems.

LIVING IN THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful paragraphs in all of literature is found in the Dickens masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities. Surely, you’ve heard it before, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006

The definition, preparation and application of the church that Jesus built.

The Church That Jesus Built Matt. 16:18 October 3, 1999 Mt. Bethel MBC Introduction Up to this pint we’ve looked at why we should study the Lord’s church, Satan’s agenda for the church and the reasons for the church. It’s been said before, that when a person goes wrong on the church, he’ll soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

To Be...or Not To Be

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Jun 27, 2006

A short devotional that was written for our Father/Son cookout.

INTRODUCTION: Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Good Intentions

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006

We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spunky Woman

Contributed by James Pless on May 13, 2006

God needs good women today that has spunk to serve Him.

A Spunky Woman Genesis 24:12 (KJV) 12 And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. Genesis 24:13 (KJV) 13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006

Christians need to be revived in their passion for witnessing.

Introduction: Our theme for this year is “God will revive in 2005”. What does revival imply? The danger for every local congregation of the Lord’s Church is the tendency to become a religious club, run for the benefit of the members, rather than for the purpose of winning the world to Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Vacancy

Contributed by Steve Ownby on Dec 13, 2000

Making Room for Jesus in a crowded world.

INTRODUCTION: We live in a place where there are over 12 million visitors each year. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Every year from Memorial Day until Labor Day people come to see the magnificent beauty of the mountains. Many Christians come to see and appreciate the majestic glory of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Communication Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Does God still speak to His people? (The Holy Spirit speaks to us on a continual basis.)

March 28, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit - Part II The Communication of The Holy Spirit 1) The witness of the Holy Spirit. Rom 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, A witness is a ‘knowing’ or a ‘spirit connection’ that God is confirming an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, 1 John 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loaded Wagon

Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 9, 2003

The sad result of our sin as seen by God.

Introduction: When you think of a loaded wagon in scripture, what text do you think of? Personally, I can not help but to think of the David in Psalms 68:19 (Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.) Without a doubt we have a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Measuring Device You Use Can Become A Boomerang.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 28, 2004

Jesus warns us to be very careful about judging people, because the standard you use to judge others will be the standard God uses to judge you.

The measuring devise you use can become a boomerang. Matthew 7:1 -- 6. 02/29/04 Probably everyone has his own measuring devise that he uses to judge others. It is just human nature to judge other people. It seems natural to look at another and make a decision about his character. But Jesus warns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Your Heart, For Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 22, 2002

As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives

Prepare your heart, For Worthy is the Lamb HHM 12-22-02 Pastor Jim Parisi As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives Luke 2: 1-12 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a godly example throughout her life. Notice the characteristics of a true woman of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? "My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY WOMAN 1. Mary was living a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Jesus Christ The Only Way Of Salvation?

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 24, 2003

In a world that tells you there are so many differant ways to get to heaven, how can we know that Jesus is the only way to heaven?

Why Is Jesus Christ the Only Way of Salvation? Galatians 1:6-9 The first attack on this subject will usually be the Holy Scriptures. People will tell you that it is old and out dated and it cant apply to our lives today. If you destroy the Holy Scriptures or even if you say that one thing is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist