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Hellrazers

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 18, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Are you a HELLRAZER or a Hellraiser. Let’s tear the devil’s kingdom down.

“HellRazers” Matt. 16:18 & Daniel 7:18 God is looking for some Hellrazers. Hellraiser: - One that is hellish, extremely unpleasant, and causes great trouble. Many of us, if we are honest with ourselves, were hellraisers before we got saved. We were unpleasant to be around, people didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Daniel 7:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Handling Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 5,840 views

God is greater than any problem, failure or loss because He is sovereign in all situations

How to Handle Failure and Loss Rom. 8:26-38 Many people struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustomed to success. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set of circumstances often sink into depression, anger or isolation. Hopelessness often creeps in to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 3,109 views

Sharing your life and witness

Matt. 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Focused Life - Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 24, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 9,562 views

Focusing on being thankful - looking at the good instead of the bad - Paul

Living a focused life – Part 4 Today we will conclude the sermon series “living a focused life”. Over the past three weeks, we have talked about… · Keeping our focus, even when we fall. (Peter) · Staying focused when temptations come our way. (Joseph and David) · Focusing our time on what’s most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Sez

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 28, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 3,818 views

Why Jesus must asked Peter 3 times, just for the same question. It may not make sense to some of us...

Simon Sez John 21:15-19 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Walking Through The Door Of Faith

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002

based on 71 ratings

| 3,770 views

The process by which truth can become a life-transforming power.

(The Bible reading can include vv. 28-59) Introduction: A. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples. This calling includes a new commitment to the TRUTH. B. Three important questions: 1. What is the truth? 2. Where can I find the truth? 3. What do I do with it, once I find it? C. ILL: A ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think It Not Strange

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 14,053 views

James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12, Isaiah 54:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Wash And Receive

Contributed by Michael Davis on Oct 27, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 5,860 views

Come to God, wash away the doubt and unbelief and receive from Him.

GO WASH AND RECEIVE JOHN 9:1-12 This morning I believe God wants us to understand that He cares. No matter what the devil has been able to cause you to think, God really cares about you. He cares about your problem, He cares about your sickness, He cares about your disease, He cares about your ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Recognize God's Blessings

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,963 views

We all like blessings don’t we? And, certainly, we are a blessed people! But, we often view them in the wrong way. Physical and Material in nature. -Money in the bank and Bills are paid -Living in a nice home and driving a nice car However, -What h

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS Ephesians 1:3 INTRO: We all like blessings don’t we? And, certainly, we are a blessed people! But, we often view them in the wrong way. Physical and Material in nature. -Money in the bank and Bills are paid -Living in a nice home and driving a nice car However, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Priority Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,699 views

Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"As The Hart....so"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007

based on 20 ratings

| 11,008 views

The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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The idea comes from Max Lucado’s book 6 hours One Friday. Series deals with our sins and how Jesus is our Rock. The series leads us up to Easter. In the face of Life’s storms we have an anchor.

Anchors In the Navy we were taught the best way to fight a storm or hurricane was to move out to sea and anchor deep. There are times in our lives when we are caught in storms, maybe someone here is going through one right now. The best way to fight a storm is to anchor deep. A friend tells a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By Faith - Our Only Choice

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 18, 2007

| 2,319 views

There is so much that separates, so little that unites us...Living by faith is the key.

We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by doing the works of the law, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Get Ready For That Which Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

based on 13 ratings

| 5,432 views

Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to get our attention, but many are asleep in the land. Many do not have ears to hear the s ound of the alarm.

By: Donna Kazenske Joel 2:15 - Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babes..... Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:15

Denomination: *other

On The Job Training Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007

based on 49 ratings

| 10,885 views

We have much to learn about the nature of Christian missions, as we read about Jesus sending 72 followers out into the mission fields.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “On the Job Training” INTRODUCTION I have been told that baby eagles don’t necessarily want to learn how to fly. They are very content staying in the nest and dining on whatever mom or dad eagle brings back for them to eat. There comes a time, though, when mom eagle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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