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My Peace I Give Unto You Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 15, 2004

The third fruit of the Spirit, peace.

Introduction: 1. Open your Bibles to Galatians 5:22. The Great Chicago Fire occurred in 1871. Over 300 people died & another 100,000 were left homeless. Tragedies like this one, always bring out hero is some people. One of the heroes of the Great Chicago Fire was Horatio Gates Spafford. Spafford ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Zechariah 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Going Of The Servant

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003

The Psalmist tells us how to evangelize.

INTRO.- ILL.- The preacher was called to hear the reading of the will of a wealthy member of his church who had died. The preacher and the man’s family members were all very disappointed to hear the will which read, "BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON MYSELF." ILL.- A man and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

In order to reach your destiny,your mind must be focused on were are going.

YOUR EYES ARE ON CANAAN, BUT YOUR MIND IS IN EGYPT! EXODUS 16:1-3 (ROMANS 8:1-5) As I continue to grow and mature in life, and in the Lord, I have discovered that in order to achieve success, or attain a goal, you must have a fixed mind... In planning a brighter tomorrow you must anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3, Romans 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Expectantly For Christmas

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006

Looking through the eyes of 3 who waited for the first Christmas, we see how the Birth of Jesus Christ meets the "hopes and fears of all the years."

The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Day Waiting Expectantly for Christmas Luke 2:22-38 12/25/2005 Christ is Born. Good morning time travelers. At not quite 5am I awoke thinking of another Christmas at another time, another place. Whether you gathered with others at a creche, or visited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Enjoying Your Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Second in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Position in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-22   Michael Dell. Sanford Weill. Gerald Levin. John Chambers. Henry Silverman. Ever heard of those people? Do any of those names ring a bell? They’re all millionaires. And they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 4

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) A young communist wrote a letter to his fiancée to break off their engagement. The girl’s pastor sent the letter to Billy Graham. The communist student wrote: “We Communists have a high casualty rate. We are the ones who get shot and hung and ridiculed and fired from our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuilding: A Family Affair

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

One of the closest things to the heart of God is the family. God created the family to be in relationship with him. God created the family to be in service of him. God created the family to mentor future generations of followers. It’s a family affair. In

Rebuilding: A Family Affair Nehemiah 3:3,10-12,23 It’s the most powerful institution on earth! No, it’s not the United State Congress or the Supreme Court for that matter. And it isn’t the Presidency, the World Court or the United Nations. Although such institutions are singularly powerful and no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Mercy In The Midst Of Madness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007

Just like stubborn and rebellious Israel of old, we do not deserve God’s grace and mercy. But in spite of ourselves, God is always ready to extend His mercy to us; especially in the midst of life’s increasing madness.

Mercy In The Midst Of Madness Text: Ps.61: 3-4; Ps.103: 2, 4-5; Isa.41: 13 Intro: Last night, as I bowed my head in prayer to God, I began to share with the Lord the burdens that were weighing heavily upon my heart. It was not long before hot tears began to flow down my face, as I poured out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, You Aren't Who You Were

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 23, 2007

God makes it possible for us to know and do His will.

Title: In Christ, You Aren’t Who You Were… Text: Colossians 1:9-14 (19-22) Thesis: God makes it possible for us to know and do the will of God. Introduction: On Monday evening, November 19th at about 8 p.m., a grain bin measuring 100 feet in diameter and standing 90 feet high collapsed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fight Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 2, 2008

It’s the fight from finding out God’s purpose in your life to fulfilling God’s purpose, as illustrated through David’s journey (anointed - King). Also helps to define purpose in life.

The Fight of your Life Grant van Boeschoten March 30, 2008 PAST WEEKS TOPICS -Sanctify Yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you. -Strong & Courageous - The Christian life is not an easy life, but it is the BEST Life. -The Purpose in Easter, which is that through Jesus life and ...read more

A Look At Poverty Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

The two things that break God’s heart are people in need and people in greed. God’s people must be those who minister to those in need and never tainted by greed.

1. Review and Overview a. We have been talking about letting God turn us inside out and change the focus of our lives from being self-centered, self-interested, and self-absorbed to that of a God centered, Kingdom minded, outward focused people of God. b. This transformation will not come about as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

You Have No Excuse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 3

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was finally seized by the Nazi raiders? Indiana Jones struggled in vain to free himself and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 4

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was finally seized by the Nazi raiders? Indiana Jones struggled in vain to free himself and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help@home Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 9, 2005

The Bible word for helping is serving.

Does anything like this ever happen at your house? Anybody there ever start throwing a pity-party? “I’m the only one doing anything around here. No one really appreciates me.” The attitude has kicked in. Someone finally notices that you aren’t very happy. “Hey! What’s wrong with you?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Framing Values Into Our Kids Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 18, 2005

Sermon 3 of 4: Four principles from framing applied to raising our children.

Extreme Home Makeovers Framing Values Into Our Kids Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 18, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) Imagine the scene with me. You’ve decided to build your own home; found the right place to build, chosen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist