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The Games People Play: Monopoly Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on May 1, 2006

This is a message about serving in the church

Today we end our series on the games people play. Last week we looked at Solitaire. Solitaire is a great game to play, but it’s a terrible way to live. God’s intention for us is to “do life together”. Today we look at another popular game. Monopoly. Monopoly was introduced in 1934 during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Of Dwelling In God's Presence

Contributed by Israel Volau on Dec 30, 2000

This is an exposition of Psalms 84

PSALMS 84 THE BLESSINGS OF DWELLING IN GOD’S PRESENCE INTRO: (vs.1-3) Psalms 42, 63 Expressions revealed in this portion of scripture show us that his feelings were inexpressible, lovely to the memory, to the mind, to the heart, to the eye and to the whole soul. The tabernacles (outer court, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Stop, To Smell The Flowers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Joshua 5: 9-12

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Title: Joshua 5: 9-12 Title: “Stop, to smell the flowers” The first Passover in Canaan was a “memorial” of the night forty years earlier when God began to deliver the slaves, and so a memorial ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Whats Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Bob Hager on May 20, 2001

Love is primarily an action not a feeling

A man looked up from his hospital bed and said to his wife: "You’ve always been with me when I have had trouble. When I lost my shirt in a poor investment you were there. When I had the car accident you were with me. I got fired and you were there. I’ve come to the conclusion, that you’re bad ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:33-36

Denomination: Methodist

God Will Pay Your Biggest Debt

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 4, 2004

The believer who has the blood of Christ applied to their sins has no sin debt.

God Will Pay Your Biggest Debt Hebrews 9.26; 10.10 NASB October 3, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Have you ever wished that someone would pay off all your credit card debt? Zero balances—no payments! The Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 21, 2006

This sermon is taken from Jesus’ sermon on the mount. It asks us totake a good look at our priorities in life. Is Christ Jesus "REALLY" our number one priority?

WHERE DOES JESUS RANK IN YOUR LIST OF PRIORITIES? SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: MATTHEW 6:33 ’But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of Godand His Righteousness and All These Things Shall Be Added unto You.’ Introduction: I’d like to ask you a question this morning and I would like for you to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

"For” Life Changing Words

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

I. FORGIVE “If you want peace of heart” II. FORGET “If you want peace of mind” III. FORGO “If you want peace of the body” IV. FOR GOD “If you want peace for life”

“FOR” LIFE CHANGING WORDS Phil. 3:13-14 Story A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will God Use Me In 2006?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2006

God uses those who will to let Him use them.

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ups And Downs Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The fifth phrase of the Creed: "He descended into hell. On the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

UPS AND DOWNS TEXT: Luke 24:44-52; 1 Peter 3:18-22 We’re approaching the close of the first part of the Apostles’ Creed...the section that mostly deals with the nature of Jesus’ life and death. As I mentioned in the introductory sermon, there are several very old versions of the Creed, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

Confusion No More Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon attempt to clear up so confusion about what we should be worried about and what we do not need to worry about

Galatians 5:1-15 Confusion No More! Introduction A. It ain’t over till its over. You know who said that? B. Yogi Berra. That line makes sense. C. Most of the things he said, makes you scratch your head D. Yogi is know as the master of confusion and double speak like: a. This is like déjà vu all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Poor Lazaruses

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005

To motivate the hearers to use their personal finances to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate in this life) in order to ensure their HEAVENLY destiny hereafter.

Luke 16: 19-21(KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Church of God in Christ Spring Retreat 2005 Seoul, South Korea BIG IDEA: How we use our finances to care for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Movie: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2004

A message that deals with the emptiness which is experienced when we are trying to do what is right !

I’m Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ? 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Life Count: The Wisdom Of Godly Arithmetic

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jun 24, 2006

God gives every human being exactly 86,400 seconds every day. This message focuses on the importance of "Godly" as opposed to "human arithmetic" in numbering our days.

MAKING YOUR LIFE COUNT: THE WISDOM OF GODLY ARITHMETIC Psalm 90: 12 1. I received the most incredible news this past week – and I expect that each of you either has or will be receiving yours as well – that an account had been opened in my name at Life Bank with a daily deposit of $86,400. Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: United Methodist

"Go On"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 13, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to OVERCOME their fears and frustrations through their obedience, and faith in God’s WORD and God’s POWER.

14 August 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker’s Multicultural Gospel Service, Taegu Korea BIG IDEA: GOD HAS A WILL FULL OF BLESSINGS FOR EACH OF US THAT REQUIRES US TO STRUGGLE NOW - with fears, frustrations, and faith - IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

Commitment is the key to discovering the blessings of God

The Power of Commitment Luke 9:57-62 July 9, 2005 Introduction A certain man wanted to sell his house in Haiti for two thousand dollars and another man wanted badly to purchase the house. The problem was that the man who wanted to purchase the house could not come up with enough money to buy the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:57

Denomination: Church Of God