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Comparing Prophecy And Tongues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2012

In today's lesson, we learn that spiritual gifts build up the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Comparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Psalm For Giving Thanks!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2012

A Psalm For Giving Thanks. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A call to worship (vs 1-3) • Shout (vs 1) • Sing (vs 2) • Remember (vs 3) A call to thanksgiving (vs 4-5) • Be full of awe (vs 4a) • Be full of Gratitude (vs 4b) • Be full of praise (vs 5) SERMON BODY: • This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 21, 2012

The belt, breastplate & shoes of the armour of God. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Belt of truth (vs 14a) • (2). The Breastplate of Righteousness (vs 14b) • (3). The shoes of peace (vs 15) SERMON BODY: Ill: English prisoner of war joke. • An English prisoner of war was held by the Germans. • The Englishman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Does God Really Care About Everyone? Do We?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 23, 2012

God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people.

Recap the story of Jonah for those who may not know the story… Title: Does God Really Care About Everyone? Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Slide 3 Thesis: God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people. Introduction Westboro Baptist is a church in Topeka, Kansas whose ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Beatitudes Of Revelation (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 5, 2012

Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness.

THE SEVEN BEATITUDES OF REVELATION (Rev. 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14) Big Idea: Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness. INTRO We are all familiar with the beatitudes of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5). But did you ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Snap Shot Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 11, 2012

What a beautiful picture of the love between God the Father and God the Son.

Intro: 1. In World magazine, interviewer Larry King said: "Faith is a wonderful thing. I envy people who have it. I just can't make the leap.I remember as a kid, my father died when I was young, and that was unexplainable to me. The God of the Old Testament, I didn't like things he did. "Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Rape? By: William R. Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012

How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com

How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com Genesis 34:1-2: (Contemporary English Version) Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, went to visit some of the women who lived there. She was seen by Hamor's son Shechem, the leader of the Hivites, and he grabbed her and raped her. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare - It Is Our Battle

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 16, 2012

Satan knows that the time he has left is short and he is determined to destroy as many human lives as he can. But, we must not fear Satan; we must stand and face his attacks by relying on the power of God.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE ILLUSTRATION Facebook can be an excellent way for family members, especially extended family members, to maintain a daily communication link. People with a warm sharing personality can find a great deal of support and comfort in having a family member, or a friend, who has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Remembering The Blessings

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 22, 2012

How do you encourage yourself when times get tough? You remember the blessings.

REMEMBERING THE BLESSINGS Those of you who know me know that I love fishing. I do not however like hunting. For some reason the thought of shooting an animal is just not appealing to me. That does not mean I do not know how to shoot. When I was a kid I was in a gun club. I competed in target ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Think Before You Speak Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 23, 2012

We have the glorious privilege to choose our words. This privilege is one of the main reasons we are to gain wisdom. The righteous speak wise words. Thus they are fitting or appropriate & give life to people & situations.

PROVERBS 10: 11-14, 18-21, 31-32 THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK These verses address the subject of talking. Speech is one of the most distinguishing gifts of man. The faculty of speech offers immense influence either for good or evil. It is the principle channel by which we will affect people and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Finish Well Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 26, 2012

We need to be pursuing Life’s Journey with an eye to the finish. We are successful in our journey not by finishing first, but by finishing well. So many times we see people who don’t finish well and it hinders them from leaving a legacy of faith to futu

Steps along Life’s Journey Steps to Finishing Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Hebrews 12:1-3 What are the steps that lead us to Finishing Well? Finishing well requires… Fighting the Good Fight (2 Timothy 4:7a; Hebrews 12:1b) Finishing your work (2 Timothy 4:7b) Faithfulness to Christ (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Mad

Contributed by Reverend Michael L. Collins on Mar 17, 2012

Luke 6:6-11

Luke 6:6-11 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 8 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Brown Bagging It Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 21, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 10 – 17

Luke 9: 10 – 17 Brown Bagging It 10 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mail Call - Smyrna Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012

A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches of Revelation.

February 26, 2012 Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna Have you ever felt that life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths; or children who don’t do what is right. I’m talking about a time when you stood up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist