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Rocky Revelations - Part 2 - Knock Down Vs. Knockout Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 16, 2009

The "Italian Stallion" faced some serious opponents. He squared off with the "Master of Disaster", "The Southside Slugger", and "The Siberian Express" just to name a few. Each time Rocky shocked the world! He won our hearts. He can also teach a thing o

Rocky Revelations Part 2 – Knockdown vs. Knockout I. Introduction In part one of this series we talked about pain. Pain is inevitable. Pain is impartial. Pain has a purpose. Pain purifies us. Pain speaks to us. Pain pushes us. Pain positions and prepares us. Pain makes us rely on God. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic - Being The Real Deal! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005

The importance of being real as means of creating ’value,’ and building credibility

In his book, "Growing Deep in the Christian Life" Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who when into a fast food place and ordered a couple of chicken dinners. Somehow the person who waited on him grabbed the wrong bag for the order and when the guy got to his picnic and pulled out the dinners, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Altitude Of Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 31, 2005

When God examines your attitude, is He pleased? Are you sinning against God – not by what you do – but by your bad attitude?

What do… Ricky Davis, Milton Bradley, and Kevin Johnson … have in common? Well, they are all great athletes who have played for Cleveland teams. But the phrase that comes to my mind is “bad attitude.” I, for sure, don’t know the details of the stories with these men and you certainly can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010

God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Really Take?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow.

What Does It Really Take? Scripture: Acts 14: 19–28 Date: 17 January 2010 Purpose: To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow. Illustration: I love animals. In fact, growing up I had many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Other

Do You Need An Attitude Adjustment?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 11, 2010

How often do you struggle with having a bad attitude? How often do you spend your time moping around or angry at the world? Do we go around, thinking everything around us stinks when in fact it’s not everything around us, but our attitude that stinks? Som

DO YOU NEED AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT? INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever say that to you? “You need an attitude adjustment!” How often do you struggle with having a bad attitude? How often do you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace: God The Father’s Offer You Can’t Refuse (Or At Least Shouldn’t)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 23, 2011

God’s saving grace is so sufficient and inviting that we are compelled to experience it and be transformed by it.

GRACE: GOD THE FATHER’S OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE (OR AT LEAST SHOULDN’T) Revelation 5:9 & Ephesians 2:4-10 Big Idea: God’s saving grace is so sufficient and inviting that we are compelled to experience it and be transformed by it. Supporting Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Enthusiasm Dies Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2010

What do we do when our enthusiasm comes to a screeching halt?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: When the Enthusiasm Dies” Exodus 5:1-6:1 The team has prepared all season for this game. In fact, the season all boils down to this moment. Win and you’re the champions – lose and you go home. You’re confident, because you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Four “a’s” ---- Anger

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2012

Different types of anger and how to let the Lord deliver us from them

The Four “A’s” ----ANGER Proverbs 19:1111—All Scripture is NKJV ILL. Ever heard of air rage?... -As a passenger boarded the Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrected Disciples Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 14, 2014

A sermon adressing the fact that you can be restored.

Resurrection Series: “Redeemed” Resurrected Disciples Mark 16:7 A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt's famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it repeatedly before he could be stopped. A short ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Greed And Contentment Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing God In Modern Times, Part 2

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 31, 2015

God's Word is were truth is found. Seeking His truth, obeying His Word and following His precepts will set us right in the center of His perfect will.

Title: Hearing God in Modern Times, Part 2 Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Introduction: I have already covered part one of this message theme. We looked at a Biblical perspective of the foundation of hearing from God, Knowing Jesus' Voice, Being Born Again, and Seeking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Halting Between Two Opinions Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015

This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not The Brightest Bulb In The Room?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2015

The people God chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God's power.

Title: Not the Smartest Bulb in the Room? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (I Corinthians 1:24-31) Thesis: The people Jesus chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God’s power. Introduction… This morning we read from Mark 1:16-20 about how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational