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Seeing Higher Ground When The Ground Is Shaking

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

A look at the praise, precaution, & promise that will allow us to see the higher ground.

Seeing Higher Ground When the Ground is Shaking June 27, 2010 Introduction A (IL) B Chapter 146 is the first of 5 chapters called the “Hallelujah Psalms”. All start with “Hallelujah/Praise the Lord.” 1 The Psalms are songs written to be sung by God’s children, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

All That Jesus Began To Do Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Aug 12, 2013

The church and all the believers in it were commissioned by Jesus to complete his mission, in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations … NIV.

All that Jesus Began to Do Acts 1:1-11 Read Acts 1:1-11 In verse 1 Luke speaks of the first book he wrote to Theophilus, this was the Gospel of Luke. In that book he wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach. Notice the word began. Now in the book of Acts Luke writes, about all that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Angry With God????????

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 8, 2013

If you are willing to wait, He is willing to talk to you!

Angry with God? 1 Chronicles 13:11”And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.” “You have nothing to fear from ‘Dad’ if you haven’t done anything bad while ‘Dad’ was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Speak Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

More like a Bible study on 1, 2 Timothy and Titus on We Speak of the Gospel (Material adapted from J.K. Jones Jr. at North American Christian Convention)

HoHum: One day I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home. I was amazed to see how many different types of pills that were in there (remember to bring pills from home). I’ve brought a few examples to show you. Take a few samples and talk about them. As I looked at these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise For The Life To Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

Let's talk about how godliness holds promise for the life to come based loosely on 1 Timothy 4:8

HoHum: Harry C. Meserve- A Christian has been defined as one who makes it easier to believe in God. WBTU: Last Sunday we talked about how godliness holds promise for the present life. Mainly want us to remember that godliness brings peace and contentment in this life, godliness brings freedom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage In The Ot Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015

Discuss marriage in the OT (Introduction is refuting this chart: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QikkVCasr7U/TtmzyTVLoAI/AAAAAAAAFsg/pE-MGI0VWA8/s1600/biblical_marriage_chart.jpg and body of sermon adapted from book, God, Marriage, and Family pgs. 42- 48)

Introduction: In the recent debate over marriage, there are some who say that we need to get back to the biblical definition of marriage. When that is said others counter with saying that the bible definition of marriage is screwed up because of what we see in the OT. The Bible, especially the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Points Us To The Prophet

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 1, 2015

God Points Us to THE Prophet 1) Jesus gives the ultimate revelation 2) Jesus provides ultimate mediation 3) Jesus deserves our ultimate attention

“The Prophet.” If that’s all I say, who do you suppose I’m talking about? Millions in the world, particularly in Arab countries as well as in places like Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia, would say that I am talking about Muhammad, the founder of Islam. They claim that he is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

C.p.r. For The Soul

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Feb 16, 2015

Examining Psalm 51, we see the pattern of Confession, Pardon, and Re-Creation (CPR) at work in David's life, and still effective for us today through the work of Jesus Christ. Preached on Ash Wednesday as an introduction to the season of Lent

Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11-12 "C.P.R." Ash Wednesday INTRO: Today is Ash Wednesday, and throughout the world, Christians of many branches of Christ's church are observing this unique day in the Christian calendar. It is a day of penitence, and fasting. It is, quite frankly, a rather gloomy day. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fasting For Lent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015

In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Joy Is A Choice!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2015

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Happiness Joy is a Choice Philippians 1:12-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JoyChoice.html Yes, happiness/joy is a choice. It really has nothing to do with our circumstances, and everything to do with our perspective and priorities. If we choose to be miserable we will be, and so will those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love On The March

Contributed by Doug Silvers on Mar 24, 2015

In the story of the Palm Sunday, Jesus was unafraid to march into the lion's den and willfully take what the world would give him. Jesus' humility and selfless act is masked on this day. We see Palm fronds and sing "Hallelujahs", but Jesus saw us.

Love on the March Mathew 21: 1-11 & Isaiah 50:4-9 In a military setting, marching is done for a variety of reasons. It can be to get all of a platoon or squad from one place to another, Or, marching can be a way to show mastery of skill. It was in boot camp where we practiced the entire time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Off The Wall Or Out Of The Red Back ???

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him..

WORSHIIP John 4:23-24 (KJV) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. But Contemporary ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Defeating Depression

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Describes Depression causes and cures.

DEFEATING DEPRESSION Used book The Bumps are what you climb on by Warren W. Wiersbe pgs 33 – 36 Scripture: Psalms 42 & 43 Introduction: David wonders if and how he can shake depression. I. DEPRESSION A. Major Depression 1. Defined: A mood disorder in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plot And Prophecy Of A Pompous Priest Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016

The Promise and plot of Caiaphas shows his pompous character, and yet his words and actions are not outside of God's perfect providential plan of salvation.

The Plot and Prophecy of a Pompous Priest John 11:45-57 The Raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the grave for days demonstrated Jesus’ power over satan and over the curse of sin, which is death. The miracle also was a prelude of Jesus’ own death and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

America, God's Little Life Saving Station Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 1, 2010

(I heard the story told by my father, the late Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. However, you can blame me for the message. )

The little life saving station By the seashore of a small fishing village there once sat a small life saving station that one of the villagers decided to build after numerous lives were lost to the sea. Because of the rough currents and the jagged hidden rocks in the opening of the port, numerous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-36

Denomination: *other