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Getting Good Grades On Life's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 3,813 views

A sermon I preached using an outline from Chuck Swindoll.

Intro: If you have ever been to a cardiologist, you probably know what a stress test is like. They hook you up to a monitor, then put you on a treadmill, turning up the speed until the monitor reveals the condition of your heart. And all the while, you’re walking your feet off trying to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 7,999 views

We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

“Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Awareness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 9,208 views

This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Cord Is Torn Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 4,921 views

A threefold cord expresses the truth about Biblical Relationships. What do you do when the cord is torn? 2nd in series on relationships

WHEN THE CORD IS TORN Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Joined basically means "cling to" or "stick to," the same word is used in Deuteronomy 11:22 when the Jews were commanded to "stick to" or "hold fast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 5,729 views

Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Find A Place To Land Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 19, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 5,959 views

This is the 2nd "F" in how to fly with spiritual engine failure; FIND a place to land means come to Jesus, He gives rest, take His yoke, learn from Him, and find rest.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church February 15, 2004 FIND A PLACE TO LAND BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: It was a long day in 1985, I had taken a night flight from Helsinki to Moscow. A colleague joked about hoping the old Russian jet make it all way. The flight was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 2,801 views

This sermon discusses the fact that Christ is the center of God’s plan for the world not us, and the need for Christians to accept their place in His plan.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Thanks For Deliverance

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 12, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 6,952 views

Keeping our minds fixed on God with thanksgiving

Giving Thanks for Deliverance Psalm 30:1-12 It was getting near the end for David. He had been a king for many years. He is tempted by Satan to number his fighting men of which David sends Joab to do. After this count David was convicted in his heart that he had displeased God. God gave David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing And Transformation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 8,543 views

In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the Super Bowl and is what most people rem

Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing and Transformation (Romans 12:2) Illustration: In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sack Of Silverware

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 3,006 views

Instead of living life by all the "rules" why not live life by the Spirit?

February 3, 2002 17You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. 18For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

based on 161 ratings

| 15,452 views

This bible study looks at how some of the issues of women in ministry can be discussed in a biblical framework supporting women.

Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Family Background!! Series

Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 6,091 views

The message deals with the context in which Joseph grew up.

Genesis 37 What a family background!! In Britain there are a couple of TV programs that are called this: One is called “holidays from hell” –explain-. The other is called “neighbors from hell”. I remember watching a program about a family that was described by their neighbors as a family from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity's 'missing Link'

Contributed by Gary Pace on Jun 17, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 4,915 views

Do you know that if you’re saved, blood bought, through faith in the finished work of Christ, you are a worshipper and priest, able to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord? There’s more....

Christianity’s ’MISSING LINK’ Do you know that if you’re saved, blood bought, through faith in the finished work of Christ, you are a worshipper and priest, able to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord? There’s more.... IS GOD RECEIVING THE WORSHIP DUE UNTO HIS NAME? PSALM 29 :2 ,"GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2-3, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Brethren

Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001

based on 325 ratings

| 29,990 views

Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 4, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 10,582 views

An inductive exploration of the unfairness of life and an elimination of inadequate answers to the question “Is God unfair?”

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as the latest news bulletin. Many people refuse to think about them. Others consider them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? The book of Job struggles with these ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:25-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

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