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The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 4, 2008

A continuation of our examination of the manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit. The Origin, nature and characteristics of this Peace as well as what we a believers can do to insure its continuance in our lives.

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - PEACE INTRODUCTION Refer to: Wk 1 – Choose Freedom – Gal. 5 Wk 2 – Intro to Fruit of Spirit – contrast with works of flesh Wk 3 – Fruit – Love – its characteristics 1Cor 13 Wk 4 – Fruit – Joy – Untouched by our circumstances Humor Illustrations .My therapist told me the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 12, 2008

This is the 1st in a Lenten Series, and deals with ’preparation".

It was said that Martin Luther King never prepared, but always preached based on what the Holy Spirit gave him to say. One day upon walking in to a large Cathedral to preach for a crowd, he asked God what he was to preach on, the answer came "You should have prepared". John Wooden once said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Building The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

how the church must become a community of faith to reach the world for Jesus Christ

Intro: bowling, concerts, even movies, overall attendance is in steady decline. Up in attendance coffee houses, bars, hiking, biking and Rving. Evidently, closeness, community, personal interaction is becoming more important in our society. Church attendance, down. What is the key to survival, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Your Hair Down! Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 26, 2003

To let people know that praise is necessary in order to bless God for blessing us.

SUBJECT: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN! SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN: 12; 3 In this particular scripture we find where Jesus had one of his first after the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus, before the Passover came to Bethany after hearing about Lazarus being dead. The Bible says that he came and raised Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Go Fish

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

Lets Go Fishing! Fishing for Men

GO FISH Scripture: Matthew 4:18–22, especially vv. 18–20 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Wars

Contributed by Skip Alexander on May 9, 2008

the biblical elements of worship and not worship style is most important.

Worship Wars Matthew 17:1-13 I. Introduction story from Max Lucado: II. The Mount of Transfiguration was an authentic worship experience that include most of the biblical elements of worship. As we begin a time of evaluation of our six month worship format it is best that we consider what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Healed With His Stripes Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 3, 2011

Isaiah predicted it; the Ethiopian investigated it, but only Jesus could accomplish it: We are healed by His stripes!

Sermon Notes Healed With His Stripes Isaiah 53:4-6 (First in the series Power in the Blood) Introduction: What moves you? The sight of the American flag snapping in the breeze? A sad movie? A frightened child crying for his mother? There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Isaiah 53:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Can Learn From Stephen Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 26, 2015

Stephen's actions and attitudes in the time leading up to his martyrdom give us lessons to learn about the Christian life. This sermon examine 4 things we can learn from Stephen

What We Can Learn from Stephen Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 6:9-15 – “Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Tumbles In

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Job wanted to know: What is the benefit in being good? Where is God? What should my response to God be?

The most difficult part of being a pastor is regularly walking into situations which are filled with tragedy and brimming with raw emotion. The added pressure for a pastor is that there is a silent expectation in some people’s minds that you are supposed to have some answers — or at least some ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Methodist

The End Is Near

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

The end is near. What should we do?

INTRO.- ILL.- There was once an earthquake, which terrified residents. One couple sent their little boy to stay with an uncle in another town, explaining the reason for the nephew’s sudden visit. A day later the parents got an e-mail, which read, “AM RETURNING YOUR BOY. SEND THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience Forever Family

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

I think the term “forever family” is appropriate and attractive in putting together these two images: 1. the earthly family 2. the heavenly family or faith family or God’s family Focusing too narrowly on the first one can lead us to only think ab

9/11 Babies—5 years later. ABC News Diane Sawyer: Showed a gathering of women who found themselves both pregnant then widowed when 9/11 came crashing down Today, those babies look even more like the fathers they never met, but now they shoot questions like arrows: They want to know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devote Yourself To God's Unfailing Leadership

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

God will provide unfailing leadership for his devoted people. Here are 5 ways to keep our devotion alive. Restated: These 5 habits are essential for the Christian/church who wants to experience the blessings of God’s unfailing leadership

Title: Devote Yourself to God’s Unfailing Leadership Scripture: 1 Samuel 12 Theme: Devoting ourselves to God’s unfailing leadership Thesis: “God will provide unfailing leadership for his devoted people. Here are 5 ways to (habits that) keep our devotion alive. Restated: These 5 habits are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand And Fight: Don't Lose Your Head Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008

The helmet of salvation

Stand and Fight: Don’t Lose Your Head Sunday, August 5th, 2007 Beartown Road Alliance Church Now that summer is already half over, and softball season is done, I’ve begun to look forward to our basketball league that starts up every fall. We host the league out in our gym and have shown some very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Aspects Of Love Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Jan 21, 2005

Christians often wonder what God’s will for their life is. While we expend great effort in seeking God’s will, we often miss the obvious as contained in the Bible. This sermon looks at practical ways we can help fulfil God’s will for us to love our neig

What am I supposed to do? What is God’s will for my life? Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? Have you ever spoken with other Christians who say “I wish God would tell me what He wants me to do with my life, then I’ll do it!” Have you ever seen Christians paralysed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Focused Amid Challenges

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009

This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-31

Denomination: Baptist