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A Submissive Spirit Will Draw Others To God

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 27, 2005

Scripture shows how the quiet submissive attitude can be used to lead others to Christ.

Introduction: This morning we are going to look at Peter’s comments concerning submissiveness. Several months we looked at Ephesians 5 and the phrase said “Wives submit to your own husband.” I told you then that the word “submit” was not there in the Greek. Well it is present in Peter’s writing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Life In A Dying World (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

Sometimes it is in the most peculiar places that God chooses to reveal His plan for our lives to us. It is through His calling that we find life in a dying world.

How To Find Life in a Dying World (Part 1, The Call) Text: Exodus 3:1-10 We find life when… 1. God reveals Himself to us It often takes the most peculiar things for God to draw our attention away from the daily grind. Have you ever been told something three of four times before you understood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Been Blessed To Invest Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 24, 2001

Realizing that what we have has been given to us by God to invest back into His Kingdom.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up With Faith, Down With Walls Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

TRUSTING THE LORD HELPS PEOPLE OVERCOME OBSTACLES. Here are two sets of consideration about the correlation between people, walls, and faith.

November 27,1994 --PM UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Hebrews 11:30-31 INTRO: Jericho was a city which had been promised to Israel by God Himself. Joshua¡¦s job was to take the city, but a large, imposing wall hindered progress. So many would face the wall and believe it impossible to conquer. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Highest Form Of Faith

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Learning to "stand on the Word" can be a hard thing, but when our total confidence is in the Word of God nothing can stop us

Introduction: >Grew up in church since I was 4 >Always heard: Apple of His eye, Chosen people, Blessed and highly favored What does that really mean? 1 Pet 2:9 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Not Overcomplicate The Gospel's Message – Rom. 10:5-13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13

How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Falling At Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

How do you react when you see someone great? We are going to look at the reactions of two people when they recognised Jesus for who he is. Mark 5v 21 onwards.

How do you react when you recognise someone great? Not everyone recognises a great person. We are going to look at the reactions of two people when they recognised Jesus for who he is. Lets read Mark 5 v 21 onward. They recognised Jesus for who he is. They both came in faith and both fell at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: A Man Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2006

Joseph sets an example of someone who is committed to living a morally upright life in an immoral world. As we look at Joseph ask yourself if those positive qualities which he demonstrated are seen in your life.

Joseph: A Man of God Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: We need men and women who can be identified by their lives that they are children of God. While what we know about Joseph is contained in only a few verses of Scripture, the verses we have identify him as a man of God. Joseph sets an example of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1:18-32 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 21, 2006

Romans 1:18-32

18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For since the creation of the world God’s invisible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Bible Church

Romans 3:1-20 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 26, 2006

Romans 3:1-20

Romans 3:1-20 (1)What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? (2)Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. (3)What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? (4)Not at all! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Good Form Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

The presence of Christ

† In the name of Jesus Christ † 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Philippians 1:2 (NLT) Form ensures action It was the reason that I would never make the gymnastics team, or if there was one, a diving team. It was the reason that I would never be able to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Truth Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This sermon is the first in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to introduce persons to the importance of the idea of identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life."

Today I want to share with you “A New Truth” that God began teaching me in 2003 about living the Christian life after 26 years of trying to live it with God’s help. Of course, I have come to realize that trying to live the Christian life even with God’s help is doing it in the flesh. God never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evolution

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Jun 1, 2002

Study of theory of evolution.

Evolution (1) Other Evidences of Change Anatomy refers to the structure of living things and to the branch of biology that studies this structure. From the forelimbs of vertebrate animals Weinberg draws resemblances from bone structures, comparison of brains and eyes, hearts and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist