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Jump-Starting Jabez

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 13, 2001

based on 105 ratings

| 3,888 views

We have learned, thanks to Bruce Wilkinson’s writings, to treasure the prayer of Jabez; but what can we intuit that Jabez’ mother did for him: she honored his uniqueness, she owned her own pain and shared it with her son, and she move him toward faithful prayer.

You know how they say that behind every good man there is a good woman? Well, they used to say that. That is a pre-feminist proverb. Now they say that alongside every good man there is a good woman, like Newton’s Law, equal in force but opposite in direction! But I certainly find it true that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: God's Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 13,264 views

Gideon was an unlikely hero. But God used him in a powerful way, just as He uses all who will believe Him and obey.

"Gideon: God’s Reluctant Hero" Judges 6:1-40 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik June 6, 1999 Today is a very famous day in history, called D-Day. On June 6th 1944, during WW II, thousands of allied troops landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to begin the liberation of Europe from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 4,501 views

Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 9,067 views

Learn about the first step to promotion in this enlightening sermon about humility.

How Low Can You Go? Humility: The First Step to Promotion “Attitude” Series I. Introduction (The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2003

based on 139 ratings

| 20,691 views

This sermon is a call to Prayer. As a church we get busy doing many things, but we must not leave our source of effectiveness.

MK 11:15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christmas Collision Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

based on 224 ratings

| 21,359 views

I don’t know what kind of calamity you’ve experienced but I do know the words “Christmas” and “collision” go together.

The Christmas Collision During the summer of 1977 I was in the front seat of my friend’s car as we were out for a drive, listening to some music at a pretty high volume. My job was to keep the tunes coming and his job was to drive. As I was bending over to search for another 8-track tape (I told ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

based on 154 ratings

| 23,658 views

Asserting the mission of a new church

The Main Thing Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-21 It was early on the morning of the sabbath. Bearded men in long robes passed behind and between rows of pillars as they took their seats in the room, which was lit by a clutter of low-hanging lamps. In the center of the room was an angled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad's Tool Box

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

based on 104 ratings

| 18,775 views

The most important job/project you will ever have is being a good father to your children.

INTRODUCTION: “Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say” I loved to play with my dad’s tools when I was a boy. Anyone else like to do that? They were greasy and dirty and well, they were just cool because they were dads. Now my sons love to play with their dad’s tools. Illustr. – Travis wanting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Psalm 127:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You Going To Believe?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 8,168 views

Jesus is worth trusting.

WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BELIEVE? John 3:22-36 S: Trusting Jesus Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS IS WORTH TRUSTING. ?: Why? KW: Testimonies TS: In John 3:22-36, we will consider three testimonies that demonstrate that Jesus is worth trusting. Inductive The ____ testimony is that… I. JESUS IS ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Time Out, Time In Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 9,787 views

After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Hospitality

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 9,919 views

Titus 1:8

HOLY HOSPITALITY TITUS 1:8 PART 1 There is a story of a pastor who made it a habit of being hospitable and visiting his church members on Saturday morning. He came upon one house were it was obvious that someone was home. Lights we on, the car sat in the drive way. The pastor knocked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

A Religious Hell

Contributed by Levi Wright on Dec 30, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 18,446 views

Hell will be a religious place because of the great number of religious people who will go there.

Evangelist Cry Teaching Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "A Religious Hell" Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Detectors 1.3: The Truth About God Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,812 views

This is the third message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of God. (05-02-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 3 “The Truth About God” Psalm 139:7-10 Opening Illustration A young woman brought her fiancé home to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Status Quo Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 6,681 views

The third in a five part series on healing, focusing on spiritual deliverance, physical healing and relational restoration. This week’s message centers on the status quo that exists in society regarding God’s ability to heal.

If you were to go to a leadership seminar. One of those all day events, where you fill in all the blanks on pages filling a professionally done binder. An event where struggling people from all walks of life and professions come hoping that they are just 8 hours away from greatness. If you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

based on 2 ratings

| 3,678 views

Joshua, Final Part

ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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