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The Mark Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 1, 2007

What do we do when life treats us unfairly? This look at the trial of Jesus shows us trust life’s inequities to God’s sovereignty.

“The Mark of Contentment” Luke 23:1-25 Think with me for a moment about your greatest injustice. When did everything that was right seem to be turned upside down? What happened that made you really question the fairness of life, others, America…even God? I’m sure many of you have stories ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections

Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2007

We use a lot of mirrors to examine and determine the kind of person we are, but the only true mirror is God’s Word. Every other mirror will leave us with a warped view of ourselves. We must be transformed into the image of Christ.

Reflections By Pastor Jim May (This sermon was presented using projected pictures of people standing in front of different carnival mirrors that distorted their true appearance) How we see ourselves will always determine how far we go in life, and how far we go with God. If we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Uniqueness Of The Messiah

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 10, 2007

The uniqueness of the Messiah is that He did not come in the fashion that man had conceived Him to be . . .

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE MESSIAH (Genesis 3:15) IN THE MIND OF A JEW, THE PROMISED MESSIAH was going to rule the nation Israel as a mighty king who will come from the lineage of king David. He will be the Jewish hero who will restore the kingdom to Israel and destroy evil and will make everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Running After What? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

what it is that is really worth running after?

Running After What? Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:14-17 Mar 18, 2007 (4th week of Lent) Intro: I am not a morning person. In fact, I describe myself as an “anti-morning” person. Ask any of the other members of the team that went to Bolivia with me in January, they’ll tell you: “Steve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Values Of The Person God Prospers Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

Observations of the kind of values that Jesus outlines in the Beatitudes. (Heavily in debt to Dallas Willard for seminal thoughts!)

Last week, I talked about the need for a transformed heart, made alive by God’s Spirit. If our desire is to please God and enjoy His blessings, our heart must be renewed daily, and we must discipline our hearts so they are undivided! We need not be ‘miserable Christians’ frustrated by the gap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pastoring

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 19, 2007

Sermon preached at a pastor’s & missionaries meeting.

2 Timothy 4:1-5 Pastoring Central Texas Mission Council Meeting May 19, 2007 Introduction Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5, What a charge! The words the aged Apostle Paul penned to Pastor Timothy have been inspiring men for hundreds of years. The force and power with which he gave that charge hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What A Way To Start The Day!

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 20, 2007

We have all we need in Jesus.

WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY! John 21.1-14 S: Jesus C: Resurrection appearance Pr: WE HAVE ALL WE NEED IN JESUS. TS: We will find in our study of John 21.1-14 Jesus once again revealing Himself to His disciples. Type: Narrative I. GET BUSY! (1-3) II. FISH STORIES! (4-6) III. HE’S BACK! ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can You Compel? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2007

Second message for revival, Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA; done in costume as if Paul were the preacher. How can you compel others to live as you would want? You cannot; you can, however, love them and lead them toward the new creation.

This is astonishing! This is absolutely, totally astonishing! That you – YOU – in whom I invested so much and to whom I taught the Way so diligently, would turn away. It is just incredible. Do you not care about how hard I worked with you? Did you not think twice before you listened to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorable Reminder

Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007

As we celebrate Memorial Day, let us pause to remember the help that God has provided for us in the past. This sermon uses stones as a visual reminder of God’s help

A Memorable Reminder: Memorial Day 2007 Joshua 4:1-9; 21-24 CBC May 26, 2007 Opening Worship Joke: A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and advised him that all was well. However, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Don't Experience True Revival

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

Also titled "The 7 ’uns’ of Revival"

Introduction 1. A Montana cowboy was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture. Suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a designer suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and fancy tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Pharisee And The Publican

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jun 3, 2007

Jesus Teaches in Parables and Contrasts about the Pharisee and the Publican

(Luke 18:9-14) "Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican." Through the New Testament Jesus taught in parables. A parable is a story that teaches a truth or moral. And, one of His methods of teaching a parable was to use contrasts. When we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

# 25 in Series. Jesus proclaims himself to be the light of the world.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 25 “Jesus the Light of the World” John 8:12, 24-30 (v. 12 key verse) The Feast of the Tabernacles is the last of the seven annual feasts of Israel commanded by God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Defined By Love

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 18, 2007

The family relationships we have should be defined by Love.

“Defined by Love” “The family relationships we have should be defined by Love.” Luke 15:11-32 Sunday Morning Sermon – Father’s day 06.17.07 Intro: (Start with Text and title) Good morning. Mother’s day – the church is filled with people – everyone smiling, roses are passed out – kids are happy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

There is something in us that drives us to search for the ultimate purpose or significance with which to live for. This drive to search is not simply a choice we make…but rather a necessity which drives us. The purpose for which we were created is to par

Discovering the Kingdom of God Message #1 Pastor Chuck Hill – Trinity Fellowship Church Sunday, October 08, 2006 I know you like to laugh…and so this morning I thought I would share a few funny episodes that happened with Children. Listen to these: A father was at the beach with his children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God