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God's View Of Economics

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 26, 2009

Looks at biblical principals as applied to economics, capitialism and socialism. Expanded outline

Genesis 2 - Genesis 2:1-3, 15 There has been a great deal of discussion in our country, during the past 8 months especially, about work, capitalism, socialism, and the ownership of private property. We are having some difficult times, and people are struggling, but there are some things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing The Race

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 22, 2007

Endurance and encouragement are needed to end well in the race of the Christian life

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:12-19 Finishing The Race Introduction [Show newspaper.] I enjoy reading the column entitled “History Lesson” in the Press Enterprise. It appears on page 2 of the paper and it lists several events of interest that happened in the past on that particular day. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission: Possible

Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007

Being open to God’s calling

Sermon Body Outline Opening Illustration: [use natural gestures] Last night I took a journey to a land far ’cross the seas; I didn’t go by boat or plane, I trusted on my knees. I saw so many people there in deepest depths of sin, and Jesus told me I should go that there were souls to win. But I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 7, 2007

This is about making excuses.

Have you ever noticed that everyone has an excuse? Take this story for example. Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first didn’t arrive until 7 PM. The Commanding Officer confronted him and yelled, “Where have you been, soldier?” The soldier explained. He said, “Sir, I had a date ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007

Part 4 of a Series based on Isa. 9:6

Jesus, Prince of Peace Isa. 9:6 Illus. Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running frantically from store to store. Suddenly she realized her three year old son was no longer holding her hand. In a panic she retraced her steps and found him standing near a frosty window, gazing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 9, 2007

Examining the reality of life on a fallen planet, waking up to the realization that we are living in a war zone - behind enemy lines.

Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Behind Enemy Lines When I started announcing that I was going to teach on Spiritual Warfare what came to mind for you? Was it prayer, fasting, or maybe worship or some other church type of discipline? Those things are a part of spiritual warfare but they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Social Justice Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Jesus as a social revolutionary.

The Social Justice Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 19, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? Over the past 6 weeks, we have looked at the Evangelical stream, which calls us to know God through His Word. We have looked at the Charismatic stream, which calls us to live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua: The Posture Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Oct 30, 2007

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Joshua: The posture of prayer Joshua 5:13-5:15 When we think of the name & the man Joshua, our mind may go back to the song “Joshua fought the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling’ down”. Joshua’s place in history was much greater than that one episode. He was the son of noble ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

No, Never Alone

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 3, 2007

This sermon is designed to reassure believers that God will never forsake them and will see them through their hard times.

Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Title: No, Never Alone INTRODUCTION In Matthew 28:20, Jesus the savior of the world promised that He would be with us always until the end of time. Jesus made this promise to the disciples because He realized they were scared and confused and needed comfort in their moment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Making Positive Changes In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

A contemporary message on how we can change our lives from negative to the positive by grasping hold of the truth that we are a "new creation" in Christ!

Making a Fresh Start Series Making Positive Changes in Our Lives (I am a big John Maxwell fan. His books and seminars have provided me with a lot of the philosophies contained in this message along with inspiration from successful people that have mentored me in life. I have tried to give proper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-17

Persevere To Victory

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 15, 2007

To help people persevere through the difficulties of discipleship to the victories it provides.

PERSEVERE TO VICTORY Exodus 5:1-10, 20-21 As if by enchantment Moses materialized from Egypt’s shimmering sands: from a forty year exile; resolute in a God-given commission to liberate Israel; performing signs that convinced their elders and the people. Eye-blinding lightning and ear-splitting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Outside Your Box

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 16, 2007

This sermon challenges us to stop worshipping the god in our box, and instead worship the one the who cannot be contained by the entire universe.

The God Outside Your Box Rom. 11:33-36 PSCOC 2/18/07 Intro: God in a box. We like boxes. When we move, we put everything neatly in box, and neatly label it. We use file boxes. We eat boxed lunches. We receive and ship packages in boxes. We wrap presents in boxes. We organize our shelves by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007

Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

"Behold Thy Son . . . Behold Thy Mother" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon on the third of our Savior’s sayings from the cross.

If you and I had been in Jerusalem that Passover afternoon when Jesus was crucified, I wonder how near the cross we would have stood. It is one thing to sing, "Jesus, keep me near the cross," and it is quite another thing to actually stay near the cross. Roman soldiers were there because of duty. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 12, 2007

We are saved by God’s amazing grace.

Amazing Grace: How Sweet the Sound! Ephesians 2:1-10 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound! That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see. There are no better known or more powerful words in all of Christian hymnody. Wherever the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist