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Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Plugged In To God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 12,690 views

When wegive our life to Christ, we no longer need to fear a purposeless existance. God gives us purpose for our lives.

When I was a little boy, I was much like other little boys, there were certain things that made me afraid. When my mom placed me in my room at night, I was sure that there were monsters on the back side of my bed. The way my room was configured, my bed was about 1-1/2 feet from the wall on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

George Or Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

based on 86 ratings

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Money is perhaps the most powerful tool, other than our tongue, that God has given to us to use for furthering His mission here on earth.

George or Jesus? Money – one of our greatest treasures. We can’t do with it and we can’t do without it. Money affects all sorts of things:It affects relations between countries for example: “A visiting American textile-buyer told a long but amusing story at a luncheon in Seoul, South ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:17-31, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Self Control Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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Self control a must in the christian life.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SELF CONTOL Gal. 5: 16-26 Today were looking at the fruit of the spirit—Self control Now who here today would not like- a little more Self control, or Self discipline in your life? How about you parents of small children How about you business managers with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

When 1+1=1

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 10,211 views

This message about the God-ordained marriage relationship between man and woman as the devil is prowling to and fro looking for marriages to devour and relationships to wreck. And the church is not immune. We can learn a few lessons from the Shunamite cou

Introduction From the title of this message, it is clear that this is an unusual formula. Yes, 1+1 = 1, not 2. Ordinarily, 1+1 equals 2, but there are many things in the word of God which are not ordinary, but extra-ordinary. When God parted the Red Sea for the people of Israel when they were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World's Greatest Book

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 1, 2008

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In this sermon you will examine your commitment to studying God’s word.

The past month we have celebrating the ministry of the Sunday school. The Sunday school ministry is focused on studying the greatest book in the world. I want to begin by giving you a test to determine the strength of your Bible knowledge. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Law & Order

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 4,096 views

This is part III in the series 24. It is a first person narrative taken from the perspective of Caiaphas. The preaching idea: you can’t be your own high priest!

Have you ever wished you could communicate with a loved one who has already passed on? Have you ever thought that perhaps that loved one wishes he or she could communicate with you as well? In 1999 a film was released that allowed us to imagine that communication across the great chasm that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Methodist

"Train Up: Parent Or Child

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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In raising children we soon come to realize each of our children are unique. We can’t raise our children with a cookie-cutter approach

Training Up: Parents or Children Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I’m sure there are some Christian parents who would like Proverbs 22:6 to read this way: “Rear your children as moral, upright, God-fearing, church going kids. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Persevere Under Hardship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 7,424 views

Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005

based on 66 ratings

| 16,102 views

The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31, Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is My Life A Parable? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

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to hear with ears that really hear, to prepare our “soil” for the seed of God’s Word

The Parable of the sower, is a very familiar portion of scripture. It can be very tempting to think to yourself, "I’ve heard this story, hundreds of times before, and there is nothing new here for me." Because we think that we know this story so well, we can close our ears to what the Lord wants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Super Bowl Sunday: God's First Half

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

based on 134 ratings

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This was designed to get people back Sunday night, and with enthusiasm. Powerpoint at website.

God’s First Half 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Philip. 3:12-14 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom. [Promo at end of AM Service, referring to this PM Sermon]: Tonite’s festivities will go on as usual, rain or shine. We’ll call it “God’s First Half,” and we’ll make Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Can We Trust The Bible?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 7, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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This message is an apologetic message unpacking the uniqueness of the Bible and it’s reliability.

2Timothy.3: 14—17. "Can we trust the Bible?" A number of years ago our family toured France in our old 2CV car, well before Sat Nav, after a few hundred miles it was clear we were lost, but I wasn’t about to let on. Danielle told me to look at the map or ask for directions, I refused to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race To Finish It

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 10, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 10,893 views

How we run the race will determine if we finish.

“Run the race to finish” “How we run the race will determine if we finish.” Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday Morning Sermon 06.10.07 Intro: (Start with Title and Text) If the Christian life is a race – my question this morning – are you running the race to finish it? Are you preparing yourself, your family, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 2,238 views

Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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