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Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be First

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Sermon teaching people that in all things we should put God first.

Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Col 3:24; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Let God be First. We as a people have not taken this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed - Oh Yes! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2009

Our text gives us the lowdown on what it means to be redeemed by God. 1- Redeemed with money - oh no! 2- Redeemed with blood - oh wow! 3- Redeemed from sin - oh wonderful!

INTRO.- Redeemed - Oh yes! Don’t you just love this title? ILL.- A little boy had made a little boat, all painted and fixed up beautifully. One day someone stole his boat, and he was distressed. In passing a pawnshop one day he saw his boat. Happily he ran in to the pawnbroker and said, "That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Too Late For Sarah Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 4, 2009

This is sermon 4 in the series: IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This message deals with SARAH & how that at 90 years of age she believes GOD for a son.

Sermon for August 09, 2009: Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon # 04: It’s Not Too Late For SARAH: Scripture Ref: Genesis 11:30 Introduction: This morning I want us to look at ONE of the GREATEST WOMEN found in the BIBLE, her name is SARAH. The BIBLE INTRODUCES us to SARAH with this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:30

Precious In His Sight

Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 24, 2010

We are people who are special to God.

What it means to be “precious in His sight.” I Peter 2:4-10 A guy had been feeling down for so long that he finally decided to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. He went there, lay on the couch, spilled his guts then waited for the profound wisdom of the psychiatrist to make him feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Isaiah 43:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Christian Humility

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 25, 2010

An exposition of I Peter 5:5-7 about what true humility means.

True Christian Humility I Peter 5:5-7 You Tube Video of Mac Davis singing “Oh Lord Its Hard to Be Humble…” You have probably heard about the guy who won an award for humility, but had it taken away because he displayed the award in his office? I heard about a preacher who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Great Is The Love Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- How great - we shall be called children 2- How great - we shall see Him as He is 3- How great - we shall be like Him

INTRO.- How great is the love. ILL.- An old man and woman were married for many years even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screams and yelling could be heard deep into the night. A constant statement was heard by the neighbors who feared the man the most. He said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 30, 2010

The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.

“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 Gods Great Wrath Pours Out Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

“the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus Christ as He defeats His enemies at the battle of Armageddon.

Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 GODS GREAT WRATH POURS OUT 5-8-10 Today we’ll continue here in chapter 16: talking about “the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, We Mean Well!

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The Christian life is the best possible life anyone could ever live...but it's not an easy road.

OH, WE MEAN WELL! LUKE 14:25 35 Read Luke 14:25 35...............PRAY There is a story about 2 men from New York who had never been out of the city. And they got so fed up with city life that they bought a ranch down in Texas so they could live off the land like their ancestors had done. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Perceptions

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 7, 2011

God sees our lives with His unlimited perspective. We are so valuable and loved by our Father.

Today for our message, we are going to play a short game called, “What is it?” The drawing that is being passed out to you is a view of a part of an item here within our Sanctuary. This past week I came in here and spent many, many hours perfecting my drawing for you. I know what you are thinking, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Other

Power Over Sickness Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus heals a woman with a bloody problem

12. Who is Jesus? November 07th, 2010 Power over Sickness The more we look at Jesus life the better we understand how amazing He really is. Jesus has had large crowds coming to Him. He has been traveling all around Galilee, He has been teaching, healing, and performing miracles. He is so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: *other

You Want A Hoping Heart: God Has Other Plans Pt4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

How many of you have ever said, “I never want to go through what I had to go through but I am glad I went through it”? For the hoping heart, God ALWAYS has another plan! It was that way for Jesus on the cross and it is that way for you if you have a hopin

Title: YOU WANT A HOPING HEART Text: Luke 22:14-18 Before my wife and I were ever married we had discussed wanting four children. After having our first two, we entered negotiations, rethought our journey in life and wondered if we were called to have any more. That lasted four years when enough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-18

Denomination: *other

Targeting God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 30, 2010

People often ask the question - "How can I know God's will for my life?" This message addresses the key elements to understanding and discovering God's will.

Targeting God’s Will October 10, 2010 Romans 12:1-2 Sunday AM Intro: Good AM. Well here we are. It’s hard to believe this day has arrived, and my family is thrilled to be here to meet you. I want to talk to you this AM about an appropriate topic in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Nov 2, 2010

This is an article of direction for the heart of torment

Rising above As the pastor of a church, I see many needy souls of varying degree. And as I ponder the overall condition of mankind it occurs to me that there are some basic ingredients that drastically change the inner character of a person. What baffles me is the reluctance I see in many people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist