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Life's Goal

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 29, 2008

This message talks about the most important goal each human-being should strive to attain.

Text: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). What is a goal? A goal is something we work toward or an objective we have in our mind. For example, the objective in any type of race is to be the first to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

I Will Be Focused Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 11, 2009

Success is marked by different people at different times in your life, I received an article this week stating that a person making less then $25k a year believes that success is having an income of $100k, while those making $100k believe success is havin

Introduction: Have you ever won a prize? Maybe it was at a county fair or a sweepstakes. Maybe it was a door prize at a party, maybe it was a prize from McDonald’s monopoly or maybe you found a discarded lottery ticket – because after all Christians trust God not the Powerball! There is a thrill ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talk Right, Live Better Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 30, 2008

How God’s communication skills help us live better, happier lives.

[Part 1 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Proverbs 2:2-4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Call To Grow

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009

We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

A Driven Life! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 31, 2011

What is it to really want it, that right relationship with God? To hunger and thirst after it, what are teh consequences of attaining it?

A driven life: Matthew 5:6 Jesus, God’s righteousness revealed, The Son of Man, the Son of God, His Kingdom come. Jesus, redemption’s sacrifice, Now glorified, now testified His Kingdom come (http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/a/australiahillsongs8787/thiskingdom492891.html. Sighted 31/08/2011) In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Possessing The Land - Part 4: Remember Your Roots Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 4 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 4 Remember Your Roots - Read: Joshua 5:10-12 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, the whole ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Quiet Time With The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Shows why and how to have a meaningful Quiet Time or alone time with the Lord

Title: How to have a meaningful quiet time Them: To help the people the understand the importance of and how to have a quiet time. Why have a quiet time? A. We need fellowship with God. 1. We were created to have fellowship with God Genesis 2-3 2. Jesus died so that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Church Of God

A Price To Pay

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

When we take the time to read and meditate in the scriptures, it is very obvious that we are all called to gather, but the sad reality is that this alone does not necessarily mean that we are following and serving God.

There are many people in this world that wish to follow Christ, isn’t that true? How many people gathered here today wish to follow Christ? All of us here have the deep desire in our heart to follow our Lord and Savior. In fact, this desire was what motivated us to find a congregation where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Appearances can be deceiving, let’s be very careful that we may not be deceiving ourselves.

I would like to begin today’s service with a joke. On a dark night, in a small town, the industrial chemical plant caught fire. Not too much time went by before the place exploded with great flames, and the firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze. After watching the fireman fight what appeared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Any Good In This World?

Contributed by Davidson Goh on Aug 7, 2007

There is only one Good and he is God.

Is there any Good in this world? Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 Theme: Evangelistic – There is only one Good and he is God Prayer: Introduction: Today we are looking at the topic of “Is there any good in this world?” The assumption is that there is evil in this world – so there is a need for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Journey In Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 18, 2007

Examine the aspects of prayer found in the Lord’s prayer.

Beginning today we are asking you to join us in 40 days of focused prayer. This prayer focus will lead up to our capital funds campaign. In preparation for this time of prayer I want to share a message entitled “A Journey in Prayer.” The material I share today could be taught over a period of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 14, 2008

Waiting is probably not one of our favorite things to do. But in our times of waiting, Spiritual growth can take place! And when we wait on the Lord, we will experience His full blessing!

TEXT: Psalm 31, 62 TITLE: The Growing Church: GROWING PAIN #2: Growing through Waiting TOPIC: Spiritual Growth - Part One OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 13th, 2008 PROP.: Waiting is probably not one of our favorite things to do. But in our times of waiting, Spiritual growth ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix Your Eyes

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 28, 2012

To run the race of faith you need to fix your eyes on Jesus and remember that He is our AUTHOR, our PERFECTOR and our ENCOURAGER.

FIX YOUR EYES Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But he hadn't slept much the night before. So as his plane left the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013

One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

"But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30

Denomination: Baptist