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"Revival Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004

A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

“Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

From Lamb To Ham

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Fueled by Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace?, Jesus’resurrection showed that God opened the door for oddballs and misfits.

Acts 10:9-16 – From Lamb to Ham I’ve been wanting to preach this message for some time. And right after Easter is a good time to do it. Today I’m talking about one of the changes that Jesus made by His life and death. I’m talking about food. Now, our religion has very little to do with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes (Part 1 - "Blesed Are The Poor In Spirit")

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 7, 2004

This is the first message in my sermon series on the Beatitudes entitled, Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit. I explain first what poor in Spirit is not, then I define what it is and give 3 areas to see if the believer is living this truth.

Title: (Sermon Series) - The Beatitudes (Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit) Text: Matt 5:1-12 - (Key Verse 3) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We are starting a new and exciting sermon series on the Beatitudes contained in Jesus Sermon on the Mount. (Matt 5-7) - It was the beginning of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Indicators Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Hurts Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2007

This is the sixth sermon in this series from the 23rd Psalm that deals with stress in our lives. How to Deal with Pain.

Handling Hurts How to Deal With Pain Today we are continuing our series from the 23 Psalm called Stress Busters. We will be looking today at how to handle hurts. Because we live in a fallen world we get hurt. We get hurt physically by accidents and disease. We get hurt emotionally by other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Talk To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in this series. What should you talk to God about and how you should talk to Him?

Communicating With God: How To Talk To God Today we are continuing our series “Communicating With God.” Last week we looked at “How to Test the Voices You Hear” and we found that there are seven filters we can use to determine if the voices we hear are from God. Two weeks ago we looked at “How To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Chairs?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

The Lords Supper - As the church - a time of unity. Who is worthy? A priviledge and not a gift.

Where are the chairs? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 This morning I expanded to include a few more lines of scripture than I gave to Dorothy. I am guessing that having more scripture instead of less is not a problem. That doesn’t make the reading of scripture to be too long or anything does it? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Congregational

Going Away From God - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

People are not walking close to God anymore.

JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

In A Pit With A Lion

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 31, 2006

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. The

IN A PIT WITH A LION THEME: GOD ENABLES US TO CHASE OUR DREAMS. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 23:20-21 Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon deals with the realities of hell.

Reality of Hell Text: Luke 16:19-31 Reading this verse of scripture and this story from eternity I would like tonight and feel very strongly too tell you of the Realities of Hell. Although the preaching of Hell is not a popular message and is very seldom preached among the church world, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice! Seven Words To Live By

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 11, 2006

Message focuses on how we can be joyful in this world. (Thanksgiving Message)

Rejoice! Seven Words to Live By Philippians 4:4-9 Pastor Don Jones Introduction The last few weeks we have been looking at God’s Word concerning the abundant life. Stand on the solid rock Jesus Christ, love the Lord, love others, and today rejoice. Philippians 4:4 says, Rejoice in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 7th Sermon--"PAYING THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP"--3 qualities of a Biblical Leader: MUST BE CONVERTED, CONVICTED, COMMITTED

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 4 Acts 1:15-26 Time magazine medical section: a man went to psychiatrist/complaining of voices in his head/oh boy!/what kind of voices?/sound like radio broadcasts/how about right now?/clearly!/what’s on?/Rudy Valley broadcasting live from Atlantic City/that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Cant Fool God Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We think we are so smart, we think we are able to pull a fast one on God. No we cant, God will find out, and we will have to deal with the consequences

Acts 5:1-11 You Can’t Fool God Introduction A. Let me make a disclaimer here B. I do not like this passage C. Now John 3:16 – I like that, it make me feel good D. I like Romans 8:31-38 “What can separate me from the love of God?” E. Boy if that isn’t encouraging I don’t know what is F. Then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wake Up Sleepy Head Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The third message in a series on the Holy Spirit. It’s about waking up the church.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 3 “WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD” Text: Ephesians 5:14-21 Introduction: Over the past few weeks I’ve been preaching a series called, “We’ve Got The Power”. This morning, I want to continue with the third part of this series called, “Wake Up Sleepy Head”. But before moving on, let me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 17, 2002

I have this little quotation on my bulletin board in my office. It is entitled, “Life – But No Living”. It reads: First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: I have this little quotation on my bulletin board in my office. It is entitled, “Life – But No Living”. It reads: First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5