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We're Part Of The Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

What does it mean to be part of the family?

WHO IS YOUR FAMILY? YOUR SPOUSE, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR PARENTS, COUSINS, AUNTS, UNCLES, GRAND PARENTS. THE SCRIPTURE THAT WAS READ A LITTLE EARLIER THIS MORNING EXPANDS OUR FAMILY TREE A LITTLE BIT DOESN’T IT BECAUSE IT SAYS, Hebrews 2:11 Jesus and the people he makes holy all belong to the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

House Cleaning

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 29, 2002

7th sermon in a John series

Cleaning House John 2.12-25 What gets you worked up? What gets you excited? Some people get excited over ballgames. Some get worked up over political issues. Others are energized by work. I know some who get excited over things such as cars or trucks. Such individuals work diligently to keep ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Coals Of Fire On Difficult People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 1, 2005

This message tells us how to treat people who hurt you. Romans 12:14-21 describes how to deal with difficult people.

”Putting Coals of Fire on Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 When someone hurts you how are you to respond? With revenge or love? Before Christ the Old Testament law was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Jesus brought a new level of ethical law, the law of love. The word “revenge” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Believe In The Judgment Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 27, 2003

1. The judgment means that justice will be done. 2. The judgment means that all sentences will be final 3. We can face the judgment with confidence.

Why doesn’t God do something about the evil in the world?” How many times have you heard that question asked? But when you respond to that question by saying, “God will do something about the evil in the world; there will be a judgment when God will reward righteousness and punish evil,” people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Prayer – Part One

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2006

Prayer Is Where It Is At For The Real Child Of God

The Lord’s Prayer – Part One Sunday June 18, 2006 Matthew 6:5-13 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

God Answers To Job

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

La mort d’un jeune ami chrétien, Fabrice, nous a fait réflèchir sur la mort, comment Dieu parle

Dieu réponds à Job Lecture « L’Eternel répondit à Job du milieu de la tempête et dit:… » Job 38/1. « L’Eternel répondit à Job du milieu de la tempête et dit:… » Job 40/6 Mais pendant 34 chapitres, un certain temps Dieu ne parlera pas… Par contre, tout commence dans le ciel chapitre 1 et 2, il y a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Name Above Every Name

Contributed by Tony Fox on Nov 10, 2005

Paul exalts the name of the Lord Jesus Christ above every name on earth. This message is about the supremacy of Jesus Christ.

“A Name Above Every Name” October 16, 2005 (Philippians 2:9-11) Lighthouse Baptist Church There are some names that mean more to me than others. For example, the name Dawn is special to me. It means “sunshine.” I just happened to marry “Sunshine” 31 years ago. When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Not Spiritually Arrogant" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 27, 2006

Sermon 2 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” I recount below an overheard conversation. For reasons that will become apparent I have excluded names or any personal references. In this conversation one person asked another why it was that we, and by ‘we’ I mean here at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Grace Series

Contributed by Charles King on Mar 27, 2006

God reveals Himself in a progressive way through His everlasting covenant relationship.

Sermon: God’s Grace Prepared by: Rev Charles King, D.Min. Taken from a series about God’s Covenant relationship with mankind November 2005 Noah found grace in the eyes of God [1] At creation God initiated a covenant with all mankind. It includes every human including those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sinfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2006

An Ash Wednesday Sermon

Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-18 Sinfulness 51:1 ¶ To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love; according to thy abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Go Mentality #2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005

Jonah was a runner. He was one of a long list of people who tried to flee from God’s presence. What is the presence of God and why would we flee it? Eventually God sends a storm to get Jonahs attention. God is after us to!

Invest and Invite Jonah #2 “The Go Mentality” Read Jonah 1:1-3 What do Jonah, Moses, David in the OT, Jacob in the OT, the prophet Elijah, and Peter the number 1 disciple of Jesus have in common? They were all runners. They ran from responsibilities, they ran from duty, they ran from daring ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Repentance Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of repentance. Yet is a key to our eternal destiny and our every day walk with God.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com What Is Repentance? 2 Corinthians 7 Pastor Tom Fuller When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Praying When Prayer Is All That Is Left Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

The main points of the message are (1)Sometimes A Crisis Experience Is Exactly What We Need To Get Us To Pray (2) God can hear our Prayers from anywhere (3) There Is A Cost To Disobedience In the Life Of A Believer

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 3 “Praying When Prayer Is All That Is Left!” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 You may or may not remember our last lesson on Jonah in chapter 1 verse 4-16 which dealt with the “Cost and Consequences of Disobedience.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Court Press Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2007

When Jesus went to the Garden, He didn’t go alone. He took His friends with Him because this was a "full court press" kind of praying that He intended to do.

(We showed “full court press” schematics on the overhead. We found them at http://cldj.tripod.com/221fc.html) OPEN: Up on the screen you’re going to see a few basketball diagrams. Does anybody know what basketball strategy these diagrams are illustrating? (full court press) According to “Maven’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

The Lord’s prayer is our starting point in learning how to pray effectively. Many points are included in these few verses to help us see our prayers answered and our life protected from sin.

April, 2007 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Every Sunday a part of our worship includes praying, “The Lord’s Prayer.” We would feel that there was something missing in the prayer time if this part were omitted; but do we know what we are praying or are we merely repeating words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Methodist