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The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,484 views

A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Satan: How To Resist The Devil In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 30, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 8,773 views

We are fighting against a defeated accuser who has nothing to lose.

Meet The Cast Of The Passion Series Meet Satan: How To Overcome The Devil In Times of Trouble 5 of 7 1 John 3.8 (NASB) March 28, 2004 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Picture of Satan on PowerPoint) A In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, Satan is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Into The Window

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 4,798 views

Jesus is the Light of the World. He is the open window to eternal life and light and there is no other way. This sermon is told in story format.

Looking into the Window By Pastor James May There it stood, in the side of the wall; it was just a window. But there was something different about this window that was different from most. Those on the inside could look through it to see the outside world, and those on the outside could look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10-13, James 1:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort Zone

Contributed by Timothy Spivey on Dec 24, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 5,143 views

This sermon talks about the incarnation of Christ and it as God’s move of intimacy toward the world.

This is the season to use T. S. Eliot’s masterful phrase about the Incarnation: "the intersection of the timeless with time." Before it was Eliot’s, that way of looking at the birth of Jesus into human form was captured by John: John 1:1-4, 14, 16-18: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plugging Into The Power Source

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 12,573 views

The power to change must possess the power to remove the old and bring in the new. This becomes even more difficult when it comes to personal change. The old has become engrained in us. Our past cannot be undone. We have essentially become a product of ev

Plugging Into the Power Source Text: II Corinthians 5:14-21 (NCV) Introduction: An old farmer decided it was finally time to take his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2006

based on 36 ratings

| 15,963 views

1 of 4 messages on making mighty men. This sermon and series is for the men of the church and encourages them to step up and become Godly men.

Mighty Men of God Making Mighty Men of God 22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave fighter from Kabzeel who did mighty things. He killed two of the best warriors from Moab. He also went down into a pit and killed a lion on a snowy day. 23 Benaiah killed an Egyptian who was about seven and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,600 views

Part 2 of 6 in a series of sermons on Psalm 23.

What Do You Want? Psalm 23:2 Intro: What do you want? How’s that for a question? Do I mean for lunch, or maybe Christmas? No, not really…what I mean is what do you want out of life? Is this a question you’ve asked yourself before? Maybe this is the first time you’ve thought of this, I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007

based on 40 ratings

| 14,198 views

The fellowship of the church is critical for our growth. Fellowship is all about relationships, not activity. God is in the fellowship. It is about the meeting of needs.

The moment we come to know Christ, we are connected. • We are members of God’s household. • Verse 21: “…the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” • Verse 22 “you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reality Of Higher Levels

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

based on 27 ratings

| 9,455 views

Jesus wants to take us into new and deeper dimensions of our walk with Him There are spiritual levels in the Lord Levels of Faith, Maturity, Obedience, Worship

The Reality of Higher Levels Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: • Jesus wants to take us into new and deeper dimensions of our walk with Him • There are spiritual levels in the Lord • Levels of Faith, Maturity, Obedience, Worship • Today we are going to look at the results and reality of higher ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church That Would Not Keep Quiet

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

based on 40 ratings

| 22,606 views

Why some people praise GOD? Then why some people just come to be praise police.

Text: LUKE 19: 37-40, “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Will Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 8,624 views

Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Some Word

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 16,814 views

It is the Word of God that keeps us and sustains us.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, Oklahoma Pastor@firstbaptist.org TITLE: GIVE ME SOME WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:1-5 St. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. The same was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Secret Service

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 6,821 views

Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Generic Prayer - Generic Results

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,693 views

Power of effective prayer

There were two women who lived in the same town. One woman lived on the East Side of town. In a brand new home. Two story Brick Victorian style house sitting on 5 acres of ground. Three car garage that housed a Lexus - a Mercedes coupe - and Cadillac SUV. She had two children and a husband. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Evangelistic Funeral Service

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Dec 11, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 42,583 views

This message addresses the fact that GOd loves all people and has a desire to forgive and restore in their life.

Funeral Message: Mr. Milton Earle Cooper December 9, 2004 @ 3pm 1. Pre-Service Music: 2. Greeting & Condolences to Family: We are here today to remember the life and the legacy of Milton Earle Cooper. Milton Cooper was born on July 23, 1944 here in Greenville County and passed away on Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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