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They Shall See God (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007

Our failure to “see God” is not a matter of His invisibility or unavailability.

THE WAY OF THE KING A Heart That Sees God "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Your God-lifed heart has the ability to • show great mercy, • see great value, • extend extreme forgiveness, • believe for the impossible, • endure the unbearable, • love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is To Soon To Quit So We Need To Add To Our Faith Perseverance

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008

Add on to Faith

IT IS TO SOON TO QUIT SO WE NEED TO ADD TO OUR FAITH PERSEVERANCE 2 PT 1:5-7 Maybe not many of us here remember Gracie Allen. She was a comedian with her husband George in early TV land. There is true story about her that I would like for us to hear that leads us into our next add to faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven

Contributed by Joseph Phillips on Mar 1, 2008

Sermon about heaven created for a memorial service

“Heaven” Memorial Service – March 1, 2008 Pastor Joseph C. Phillips, Jr., How do you describe the indescribable, give one a glimpse into glory…a taste of heaven? There is not enough ink in a pen or in a cartridge, nor do we have the time to do justice ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2008

What is a "counselor"? And what difference is Jesus as our "wonderful counselor" from the many good "counselors" listen to every day?

OPEN: The year was 1809. The world was in an upheaval. Napoleon was sweeping through Austria and soldiers from many countries were dying on the battlefield. The fate of entire kingdoms and nations hung in the balance and the world seemed on the very edge of collapse It was 1809... And in that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Behavior In This World

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Whatever Happened To Hell?”

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2008

Whatever happened to hell? Is an evangelistic message on the serious doctrine of hell, what ever happened to it?

Luke 16:19-31. “What ever happened to Hell?”# • Set off a smoke alarm using test button. The sound you just heard is unpleasant. It is loud, it is annoying, and you probably rather not hear it. Nevertheless, this noise can actually save your life. • Listening and acting on this little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The - First Light - Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008

To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

(Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Do You Seek

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 17, 2009

He asks usto follow Him

A man said today at church during worship, I was standing next to two 7 year old girls that were worshipping God with me. One of the songs that was played had no instruments, so it was just the congregation singing to God. But I noticed something: A lot of people stopped singing right when the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Signs Of New Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 14, 2014

what does a disciple who is living worthy of his calling do?

EPHESIANS # 9 TEXT - Ephesians 5: 3-20 Signs of the NEW Life, Part 2 Sigmund Freud wrote in the introduction of his work- A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis- that each of us has areas in our lives are like nature parks of big cities. Parks are separate from the urban landscape, with trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh Glorious Day - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 21, 2014

The second part of the lyrics in "Oh Glorious Day" is "Dying He Saved Me." The crucifixion and death of Jesus is an essential element in the redemption of mankind. Here He made our atonement.

Dying He Saved Me Romans 5:1-11 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Today we come to our second in a series titled Oh, Glorious Day! Each of these messages is built around the theology ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of A World Class Runner

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2012

Milton Berle, David Letterman, & Chuck Norris on running. A World Class Runner gives us the secrets of running our Christian race at peak performance to a photo-flash finish befitting the accolades of heaven!

THE SECRETS OF A WORLD CLASS RUNNER Heb. 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Comedian MILTON BERLE said, “My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I tried it. He’s right! I feel ten years older already.” 2. David Letterman said, "I pulled a hamstring during the New York ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Catalyst For Cleansing

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2013

A sermon that describes the importance of the blood in cleansing us from our sins.

"The Catalyst for Cleansing" I John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." INTRODUCTION: Let me start this morning with the definition of the word catalyst. Encarta ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Persecuted Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why am I persecuted?

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing Through Adversity Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Where and how can we rejoice through adverstity

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Labor Pains Of Christmas

Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Dec 21, 2010

Consider the spiritual struggle of Joseph in his dream as spiritual labor pains we all go through as God leads us.

The Labor Pains of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 12, 2010 When a woman gives natural birth to a child there is immense pain. Comedian Carol Burnett said the pain was like imagining what we would feel if someone pulled your eye lid back over your head. But ultimately out of the pain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist