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A Motherly Model

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

Mary, an example of motherhood.

A Motherly Model John 2:1-11 May 14, 2006 As a male Pastor, I am always intimidated by this day we call Mother’s day. And as a husband, I am a bit intimidated by this day. This day we call Mother’s Day intimidates me as a male Pastor and as a husband because nothing that I can say, do, write or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Parables Reveal About You

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Treasury Of Wrath

Contributed by Ronnie Brown on Jun 9, 2006

For the hardened and haughty heart of the unrepentent sinner, God is heaping up a treasury of wrath to be poured out on the Day of Judgment.

Treasury of Wrath (Romans 2:1-11) When I say the word “treasure” or “treasury” what is the image that comes to your mind? Do you picture a newly discovered ancient seaman’s chest filled with gold coins, priceless gems, and gaudy pearls? Maybe you think of a heavily protected national bank and its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer – Part One

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2006

Prayer Is Where It Is At For The Real Child Of God

The Lord’s Prayer – Part One Sunday June 18, 2006 Matthew 6:5-13 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

"Releasing Your Faith"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jun 24, 2006

This is a powerful exposition of what happens when a person releases or acts upon their faith.

Releasing your Faith By Bishop Dr. Perry Edison Newton Sr Word of Faith Tabernacle Nassau, Bahamas Hebrew 11: 1-11; James 2:14-26 Introduction This morning we are gathered here to perform an act of worship. We could worship God any where, but if we wanted to worship at this place we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born Like Him (The Savior) Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

Jesus was born perfect, innocent, pure. Despite your past, you too can be born like Him: Reborn perfect, innocent & pure!

This Sunday the sanctuary was set up with tables. Punch and cake are served in honor of Christ’s birthday. Just as we have celebrated the births of our latest additions: Ashley and Austin, so the angels and heavenly hosts celebrated the birth of the Lord Jesus. There was much celebration and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Of God Abides In You, And You Have Overcome The Evil One

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In the Bible, God speaks to us, and in prayer, we speak to him. And the two are interdependent in their effectiveness. The Scripture teaches us to pray and shows us what to pray and how to pray and tells us the basis for prayer and fills us with encourage

This is the last Sunday of Prayer Week. The reason we sandwich Prayer Week with a sermon on prayer and a sermon on the word of God is that these are the two great means of grace that God uses to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:10). The Interdependence of Prayer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Court Press Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2007

When Jesus went to the Garden, He didn’t go alone. He took His friends with Him because this was a "full court press" kind of praying that He intended to do.

(We showed “full court press” schematics on the overhead. We found them at http://cldj.tripod.com/221fc.html) OPEN: Up on the screen you’re going to see a few basketball diagrams. Does anybody know what basketball strategy these diagrams are illustrating? (full court press) According to “Maven’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your Calling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Building Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

What are the indications of strong, healthy friendships?

Shera and I watched on Thursday evening as Christie voted out of the Amazon on Survivor. Her mistake? She refused to join a solid alliance. She had the opportunity, but she simply wouldn’t commit herself. As a result, people thought she was flip-flopping and not to be trusted, so they voted her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divine Delivererance Defeats Deafness/Dumbness Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 17, 2007

A man is brought to Jesus who cannot hear nor speak and Jesus begins a healing process, which serves as a type of sinners needing a Divine touch of the Master’s hands

MARK 7:31, 32 DIVINE DELIVERERANCE DEFEATS DEAFNESS/DUMBNESS I. THE SUFFERER: * A. Sources. B. Stymied. C. Sustained. II. THE SYMPATHIZERS: ** A. Selective. B. Surety. C. Supplications. III. THE SINNER: *** A. Separation. B. Solitude. C. Speechless. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007

There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Because if you follow God’s way you will live.

What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Why does God spend so much space in his written word on encouraging us to be wise? Well today’s passage goes some way in answering those sorts of questions. In fact what we find here is first a warning, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-36

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 22, 2007

1. Faith is born from doubt. 2. Faith brings a reward.

A recent headline in the Sacramento Bee read: “Ignorance of the Good Book Reaches Biblical Proportions.” You can say that pun again! The other day I read about a chain of supermarkets in the U.K. which decided to lecture shoppers about Easter. In a press release sent to the London Times ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Benefits Of Trusting God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

There are curses for trusting ourselves and blessings for trusting God. In which will you trust?

a. As I read the bible, I find that God often pronounces blessings upon His people, but He also tells about curses that go along with the blessings as well. I believe that there is a reason for this. i. The warnings, the curses highlight the blessings by the power of contrast. ii. If you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-11

Denomination: Baptist