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Quit Kidding Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

Today as we look at James we will uncover 5 things that if we are not careful we can deceive ourselves about - and if we do , the end results can be deadly (Real faith For The Real World - part three)

"Quit Kidding Yourself" James 1:16-27 She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her 2 babies. The morning sun was just beginning to sneak over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Lordship Is Enough Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001

Today as we look at verses 13-29, we will see the great apostle Paul reminding us of who Christ is -- HE IS SAVIOR, CREATOR, GOD. And He is the CHURCH (Jesus Is Enough - part 2)

"His Lordship Is ENOUGH! HE"S Got It Covered..." JESUS IS Enough - Part Two Colossians 1:13-29 Question; How do you like going out to eat? I sure do? Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to eat at Checkers - not the hamburger stand; but the seafood restaurant...near Perimeter Mall.... ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Good Is Your Guide?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 15, 2001

With an abundance of "guides" to offer us their assistance in every imaginable area of life we need to know what guides are reliable and which are not. We must always weigh the validity of the advice we receive with God’s counsel found in His Word.

How Good Is Your Guide? Judges 2:6-15 My family and I returned this past week from spending two of the most awesome weeks of our lives in the mountains of Colorado. Instead of roasting throughout the day in the Oklahoma heat we wore long sleeved t-shirts. Instead of looking for miles over flat ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mark #7: Uncommon Worship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001

This sermon clarifies what real worship is, as was described by Jesus in John 4:23.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #7: Uncommon Worship Isaiah 6 August 5, 2001 Intro: A. [2 jokes] 1. An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, John 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Left Her Waterpot

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 4, 2001

She came looking for water and found eternal life!

Three guys were out having a relaxing day fishing. Out of the blue, they catch a mermaid who begs to be set free in return for granting each of them a wish. Now one of the guys just doesn’t believe it and says, “Okay, if you can really grant wishes, then double my IQ.” The mermaid says, “Done.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Titans!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001

I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

“Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Realization Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This is the second chapter.

The second step in breaking free from our addictions is Realization. This step is quite simple. Realization is simply taking a good hard look at ourselves as God really sees us. This chapter deals with the real reason for our sin and the consequences of our actions. It will help us to take ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christ's Style Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Christ’s Style of Counseling

Christ’s Style of Counseling John 15:1-7 Case Study - Recently, one of the students at our seminary asked me, "How should I counsel my Father who is about ready to take a second wife? He wants to have enough male children that he will be properly remembered and honored. My Mother is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An All-Seeing Eye

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

God knows all that we are doing, but that can be comforting as well as frightening.

Introduction: One of the key thoughts in all the Old Testament is the idea of knowing God. God said through Jeremiah, "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why?

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002

Illustrates from Habakkuk and the life of Joseph how God works in all of our lifes circumstances. Demonstrates how beautifully even the bad circumstances can be turned to good.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 1 This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the LORD in a vision. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Hebrews 10:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002

What it means for us to ’love God with all our heart soul, mind and strenght’

3.2.2002amlbc Loving God Mark12:29-31, Deut 6:4-9 Intro “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Familiar words? Hopefully! Hear them again – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

My "Other" Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Enemy & Walking Through Walls

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

Some people try to ignore the devil, hoping that if they refuse to acknowledge him he won’t acknowledge them. Hoping that if they ignore him he’ll just go away. That doesn’t help! That doesn’t work because that is a plan hatched by an imperfect being that

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* Knowing the Enemy & Walking Through Walls 1 Peter 5:8 ******************************************************* I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drop Forged Faith

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2003

God’s plan for dealing with times of distress.

Psalm 4:1-8 A Drop Forged Faith Woodlawn Baptist Church December 28, 2003 Introduction If you’ve paid much attention to your tools, you’ll notice a stamp on some of them that says they are drop forged. What’s the big deal with being drop forged? Did you ever wonder? When something has been drop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist