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Don't Beat Up On Yourself

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2006

Even Great men of God like Elijah fail - take heart - and find your Mount Horeb quickly

NR 13-05-08 2 Ki 19:1-18 This evening’s OT lesson is one of those special Words of Holy Encouragement that God gives us from time to time. If a great man of God like Elijah can fail – then we can give ourselves permission to fail too. Elijah, the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006

it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Set Us Up For The Victory

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 12, 2006

When we do things the Lord’s way, relying on His strength, we can be assured of the victory in our lives.

GOD SET US UP FOR THE VICTORY JUDGES 4:4-16 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr. DECLARATION I am a child of God, born of the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit of God, and led by the Spirit of God. I listen to my heart as I look to my spirit inside me. I will educate, train, and develop my human ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Up When You Are Down

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2006

Jesus’ counsel to the troubled disciples in John 14 provides the answer to discouragement. We need to (1) trust God fully, and (2) recall what He has said.

John 14:1-4 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Over Your Hang-Ups Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Getting Over Your Hang-ups Series: Letting God Guide You May 1, 2005 Recently the news media has been having a heyday reporting the questionable (and usually illegal) behavior of well-known people, (professional athletes, politicians, preachers, presidents, even royalty). From Martha Stewart to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:9-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breaking Bread: A Spiritual Tune Up

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 7, 2006

A Communion Meditation Breaking Bread Tunes the Mind, Attitudes, & the Heart

A tune up is done to your car to replace and maintain parts that wear out through usage. Tune ups will insure that your car will continue to run smoothly, continue getting it’s normal gas mileage and prevent severe damage the engine and other major components. All cars need regular tune-ups about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Let's Go Up To The Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009

A call to know God in an intimate way -- to know Him for who He is and not just for what He is or isn’t doing.

Come, Let’s Go Up to the Mountain Micah 4:1-2  Everyone who professes to know Christ should be driven by desire into His presence.  As the bride of Christ, it is our privilege to get to know Christ in a real, intimate way.  We must daily spend time in His presence, and make ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Measure Up?

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Is it really the good works of the "sheep" that will secure their salvation?

How do I measure up? I don’t think I can be accused of exaggerating if I say that this is one of the most difficult passages of scripture in the entire Bible (Matthew 25: 31-46). It’s what teenagers today might call “in your face”. It confronts and challenges us at the very core of our being; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Risen! Up Where I Belong

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008

Four levels of faith regarding Easter. Risen? -Risen! Up Where HE Belongs! - Risen! Up Where WE Belong! - Risen! Up Where I Belong!

1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come Out With Your Hands Up

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Everyone loves a good pursuit. Like in an old western - God pursues us. It’s about time we surrendered!

7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Up To The Place Of God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

I’m glad to report to you that no failure need be permanent in the walk of faith. God does not want His children to live away from His plan. So He is working to draw them back.

Theme: GOING UP TO THE PLACE OF GOD’S BLESSING Genesis 13: 1-4 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned about the saddest event of the entire pilgrimage life of Abraham. It was when he left Canaan, the place where God called him to be, the land of victory and God’s blessings, and went down to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arise, Get Up & Go Hear Series

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 2, 2007

Arise, Get up, & Go Hear to the Lord

Jeremiah 18: 1-4 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying, 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. 4 But the vessel that he was making of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007

Approaching Christmas is often a difficult time to love the people around us. Sometimes we need a little encouragment to do so.

Mitch had worked hard all week on his studies. He wrote papers, studied for tests, took exams all week and finally it was Friday. It was time to pick up his friends and go home to visit his family for the weekend. Since it had been such a difficult week, he was exhausted. He decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Will The Real Solomon Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message gives a realistic picture of who Solomon really was.

Hollywood is famous for typecasting certain actors. Typecasting is the process by which a film, TV, or stage actor is strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters with the same traits or ethnic grouping. There have been instances in which an actor has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ