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Watching What We Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Waffle House Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006

The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another Kind Of Grief

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why Christians can face the grief of death differently than those who have no hope.

Another Way to Grieve 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Note how this little verse tells us something we already know, something we all ought to know, and something we all can know. First, we all know grief. If we haven’t, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know God's Will In Minstry Or Establish A Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005

As we seek to do the Lord’s will as a church we need to be sure we are doing His will. God gives us the directions we need in our passage this morning.

HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL IN MINISTRY OR ESTABLISH A MINISTRY Acts 1:12-14 INTRODUCTION: A. Today we have so many programs to “establish” ministries 1. In Evangelism: GROW, Faith, Share Jesus Without Fear 2. Sunday School: The Winning Spirit 3. Stewardship: Encouraging the Heart 4. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lives That Sing; The Song Of Tradition Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 30, 2008

What does it mean to have a life that ’sings’ for God? How does one sing for God through the song of Tradition?

LIVES THAT SING; THE SONG OF TRADITION Part 3 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 27, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drowning In The Grace Of God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

Baptism and becoming new.

Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Equal Opportunity Savior Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 12, 2008

Exposition of the story in Acts 10 of Cornelius’ conversion and its ramifications of that upon the church as a whole

Text: Acts 10:1-48, Title: An Equal Opportunity Savior, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: A local business puts a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah The Man

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 16, 2008

Elijah the Man- The Model - The Method. What an example and challenge for us. In a time when our nation seems to be so far away from God, here is a call to return to Biblcal standards.

Elijah The Man James 5:16b-18. 16b. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 17. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First False Believer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Worship

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Did You Know?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for December 30, 2007

(Slide 1) I begin this morning with the reading of several passages out of the books of Luke and John and as I do so, I invite you to find a common link to the passages: First Luke 2:15 – 19 ‘When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on, let’s go to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Deuteronomy 34 (The Death Of Moses )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

The Death of Moses ...

“There has never arisen another prophet in Israel like Moses - one whom the LORD knew face to face.” (Deuteronomy 34:10) So read the concluding verses of the book of Deuteronomy, bringing to a close the saga of one of the Bible’s greatest heroes. I know that all of us want to be more like Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Faith does not wish, hope, or desire--faith believes & receives, because we know Christ personally.

A Matter of Faith Mark 9:23 Faith does not wish, hope, or desire--faith believes & receives, because we know Christ personally. Some Christians fear they are the only believers who wrestle with doubts. Consequently they build façades of spiritual confidence, but feel like fakes. Fortunately, God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Godly parenting doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. Part 3 in the series

FAMILY Part 3-Famous Last Words Ephesians 6:1-4 Sunday, June 3 & 10, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee *This message was delivered over 2 consecutive Sundays. Introduction • A little girl chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Her father thought he’d test her. “Did you know Adam ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan