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God's Got The Power

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 6, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage people who are being tested and tempted.

This morning I want to speak to you about a very familiar person in the Bible, Job. Most people think about patience and suffering when they hear the name Job. Today I want you to clear your mind and think about the conversation that took place in heaven. The conversation between God and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Call Waiting

Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 18, 2003

There is a "call waiting" for you at the depths of your being from God.

Thirty years ago this past summer, full-time ministry began for me as a hospital chaplain at Kenmore Mercy Hospital outside Buffalo, NY. One of the most striking memories of that summer was being called on a Code Red—cardiac arrest for a patient. I found myself being swept along the corridor as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:2-7, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

You Look Like Your Daddy Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 22, 2003

An in-depth look at being made in God’s image.

Who’s Your Daddy Series You Look Like Your Daddy I. Who’s Your Daddy? Romans 8:15-17 “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003

Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are Angels, A Study Guide

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2003

A guide to angelic beings that will be helpful in getting young christians to read.

What or who are Angels? A study guide. The unseen forces of God that live to do His will. The Strongs Dictionary says that angels are the messangers of God. But there is more. The Bible tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming (Or "2006- The End Of The World?") Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 5, 2003

A sermon with a Mission application to the question "when will the end of the world be?"

The Second coming (or “2006- the end of the world? “) Matt 24:1-44 WBC 7/12/03pm BBC Two, Thursday 20 November 2003, 9pm- Horizon In November of 2003, the BBC carried this report on it’s science show called Horizons: “Michael Drosnin is an American journalist and best selling author. He has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Positive Self Image

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Catch

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

BEING ABLE TO SEE BY FAITH THE SOULS WE CAN REACH

THE GREAT CATCH Luke 5:1-6 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Am The Light Of The World" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 1, 2002

A message on the meaning of Jesus’ declaration of Him being the Light of the World.

September 22, 2002 “I am the light of the world” John 8:12 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The prologue to John’s Gospel begins with this staggering revelation: In the beginning awas the Word, and the bWord was cwith God, and the Word was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Exalting Satan Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

What does the Bible mean by Satan being the god of this world?

False Teaching about Satan What does scripture mean by the statement that Satan is the god of this world? The Word-Faith movement defines this radically different than Historic Christianity. Word- Faith doctrine defines Satan as the possessor and god of this earth. Word-Faith teaches that God is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-21, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Raise Your Sights

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 30, 2002

What God intends us to be. A Sermon for the Day of Pentecost

When I was in the Army in the 1950’s, our whole platoon was taken out on to the Rifle range for the first time. The idea was that you laid on the ground with your rifle. Pointed it at the target, and pulled the trigger - and bang and away would go the bullet right to the very centre of the target - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wholeness Is Holiness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2002

JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE HUMAN BEINGS - BODY AND SOUL.

THE CHURCH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL WHERE YOU CAN GO IN SICK AND COME OUT THE DOCTOR! JESUS DID NOT HEAL PEOPLE TO PROVE THAT HE WAS GOD. JESUS HEALED PEOPLE BECAUSE HE IS GOD! WE, AS A CHURCH, HAVE A CRUCIAL NEED TO RETURN TO THE VISION OF THE GOD REVEALED IN AND BY JESUS CHRIST. PEOPLE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Be A Great Friend

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at how to be the kind of friend we want others to be!

How to be a Great Friend Various Scriptures May 5, 2002 Introduction It’s been said that a dog is man’s best friend. And depending on who he hangs out with, that might be true for some men. Groucho Marx once said that outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too dark ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Just Plain Crazy

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Being authentic in describing the Gospel and it's impact on our lives.

"Just Plain Crazy" Matthew 16:21-28 Let me check the mike, because you know I need all the help I can get. It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn't working so the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message compares the lifelessness of religion to the power of being in a relationship with God.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal