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Hands On! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 22, 2009

When we do our best, we will enjoy God’s best.

Last week we studied Ecclesiastes 9:10. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might”.[1] We saw what is required of us. We are to do our best with what we can while we can. Now, as we continue our “Hands On!” series, we will see what our reward is when we do with all our might ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Gives The Christian Comfort In Troublesome Times?

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2009

There are a lot of uncertainties in life, but for those who know Jesus, there are a lot of things that are certain.

What Gives the Christian Comfort in Troublesome Times? By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with uncertainties. You never know what the next minute will hold, or what tomorrow may hold for your life. Of course we all know that God has every moment of our lives in his hand, and yet, even with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father Of Lies Fell Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FINAL IN A FOUR PART SERIES ON THE LIFE AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATE. THE FATHER OF LIES FELL! When Jesus saw Satan fall, he saw the undoing of Satan’s kingdom of lies, for the TRUTH was now penetrating that kingdom on a grander scale! Soon,

I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. The Accuser/Adversary Fell 2. The Pride Example Fell 3. The Ruler of Darkness Fell 4. The Father of Lies Fell, John 8:44 Lies are a big problem these days. Statistics are showing that more and more youth think it is okay if you lie, and if you get caught it just means ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-44

Denomination: Methodist

Take Advantage

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2007

Can you believe it? God wants us to take advantage of Him and His Church! Usually when we think of ‘taking advantage’ it’s a bad thing, but not necessarily w/ the Lord. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Take Advantage Ecc. 2:24, 3:13, 5:18-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeAdvantage.html Can you believe it? God wants to be taken advantage of! Usually when we think of ‘taking advantage’ of someone it’s a bad thing, but not necessarily w/ the Lord. The book of Acts shows God moving among the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of A Conscience Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 2, 2009

Herod Antipas provides proof that death is not always physical. Life ends in death twice without Christ.

Mark 6:14-29 The Death of a Conscience And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, that John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Phones Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 23, 2007

What you need or want just be patient and wait on God to call you.

You remember last lesson we talked about David and how he defeated Goliath. David helped us learn how to defeat our giants. You remember? - Face them head on - Get to the head of the problem - Be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Do not be scared - Keep your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection: Power For A Life A Significance

Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 9, 2009

But then the power of the resurrection touched them. And the disciples went from a lack of trust to becoming trusting of God for all things. They went from trying to save their life to giving it away. They went from having little faith to believing all th

It had started so benignly and yet it was the watershed event of their lives. When they woke up that day, it was like any other….but that would soon change. They were going about their every day activities. Some were fishing, some were repairing their nets, and one was sitting at his desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Crosses Your Path

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2010

There are many times when we feel like outcasts - on those occasions Jesus, who is also an outcast, crosses our path and brings us hope.

What happens when Jesus crosses your path? Well anything can happen can’t it. When Jesus crossed Peter’s path Peter went from an unschooled fisherman to a disciple. When Jesus crossed Matthew’s path Matthew went from hated tax collector to well-loved Gospel writer. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010

I doubt there’s a person here who hasn't had a dark night experience when God didn’t seem to hear your desperate cry for help or answers. Worse than that it seemed he broke contact with you and you felt dreadfully alone.

“When God Seems Silent” Exodus 32:1-7 (The Message) The story is told of six WWII Navy pilots who left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain ordered a blackout of all lights on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Only The Message Of Christ Saves

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 9, 2010

The Good News of Jesus has saved us. How precious it is! Now we can continue the chain and pass it on to others. Parts: A. Cherish it in faith. B. Share it with others.

Text: Romans 10:13-17 Theme: Only the Message of Christ Saves A. Cherish it in faith B. Share it with others Season: Epiphany 5c Date: February 7, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Only-the-Message-of-Christ-Saves-Romans10_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Driver's Start Your Engines

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 18, 2010

A sermon that uses a NASCAR theme so we can all run the race.

There are many forms of racing in our world today. Right now the Winter Olympics are happening and there are many different racing venues there. You have races for people who walk, run, swim, bike skate, snow board, snow ski, water ski. There are races for people who like snowmobiles, water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study In Revelation 27 The Judgment Of Babylon Begins Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide

STUDY IN REVELATION 27 Vision 3 Rev. 17: 1-6 The Judgment of Religious and Political Babylon Part I In the first six verses of chapter 17 we are given the description of religious Babylon or false religion. If anything is false we consider it a lie, which is the opposite of the truth. False ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Now Living

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 15, 2009

living our lives too far in the future can lead us to neglect life in the now.

Is it just me, or have you also noticed a preoccupation lately with the Biblical Prophesy and Armageddon? Some say it’s because we feel so unsettled during times of war that we can’t resist the temptation to speculate about the end of the age. But I believe that’s been true of Christians for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Said, "I Saw You”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 29, 2009

Jesus sees us for what we are in Him

Jesus said, “I saw you” An elderly Christian lady, who was crippled with arthritis, used to hobble to the services of the church on crutches. It was a great ordeal and required of her a considerable amount of toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regular and faithful attendance and asked, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-51

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 7, 2009

A Lord’s Supper message from Isaiah 25.

Let’s stand together and read aloud the first nine verses from Isaiah 25. We’ll be reading from the ESV version, so you can either use your Bible if you have that version or there are some extra Bibles in the chair backs. The verses will also be up on the screen as well: 1 O Lord, you are my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist