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Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The two witnesses

Revelation 11:1-14, is one of the hardest chapters in the whole of the Bible. It uses imagery and symbolism to draw its point and conclusions but also draws from historical perspective as well. I will attempt to offer some suggestions as to understand this chapter but in reality the opinion ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To A World Of Despair

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004

1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run To The Battle Line!

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

Preach this one with GUSTO! What is the proper response when faced with a battle? Run To The Battle line with Faith & Run to the Battle line with Action..

Run To The Battle line 1 Samuel 17:1-51 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Introduction … we are all in a battle! All throughout God’s word we see evidence that God knows we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Back To God

Contributed by Patrick Morley on Jan 21, 2002

I want to show you or, at least to begin to demonstrate to you, that it is not unreasonable to believe that Christianity is true, that you don’t have to trick yourself into becoming a Christian, that Christianity perfectly explains what we see going on in

Some of you will find the material that we’re going to cover this morning much of it to be a review if you’ve been with us here for any length of time. These are very serious days and many men, many people are re-evaluating their relationship with God, and they are considering coming back to God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:20-21, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall America Do?

Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 24, 2002

A positive reaction for us after the September 11th horrific events. Please read and pass this on!

We have just seen one of the greatest unbelievable things happen to America. I want to make some very strong statements that will be a test of my own strength as a born again, Bible believing Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have now seen the horrific events that has touched ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing Struggles Openly Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 25, 2002

To experience authentic biblical community, I must let people reach the deepest places in my heart; places not often or easily reached.

The Safest Place on Earth – Part 3 February 24, 2002 Big Idea: To experience authentic biblical community, I must let people reach the deepest places in my heart; places not often or easily reached. INTRODUCTION ILLUS – Henri Nouwen, the widely read Christian author, was a professor at Yale ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of Power Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 13, 2002

how Jesus where real power comes from and what it does

The Revelation of Power John 19: Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3 and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him in the face. 4 Once ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

I Know Where I Need To Be Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2002

We neither know where we are in our lives, nor where we need to be. But, like Job, we want to break out of the limits, we must take risks, and we learn to locate in trust of God and there to find that where are now is indeed where we need to be!

“Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I help with the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out winter’s debris, the dead leaves and old twigs. I am to open up the flower beds for spring. To do that I have to step into the ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:1-27, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

"Ananias: Vessel Of Courage"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2004

No one can predict what great things God will accomplish through even your smallest steps of obedience, courage and grace.

There was, in Damascus, a certain disciple named Ananias. I think he was a young man. Because in Joel 2:28 God said through the prophet that after He poured out His Spirit on all mankind, their old men would dream dreams and their young men would see visions. And here, in Acts 9:10, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 31, 2004

The party’s over, the year 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

The party’s over in 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go together. Here ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed