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The Dead Dog Syndrome - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2005

Shimei suffered from a spiritual illness that can plague even the most godly man or woman. He suffered from a "critical spirit." What can we do make sure we don’t fall prey to the same sickness in our lives?

OPEN: An older couple were on a trip across country and they stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. As they got up to leave, the woman forgot and left her glasses on the table. They were several miles down the road before she realized she didn’t have them and to make matters worse, her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To Witness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

We all need to be committed to witnessing for Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- You have perhaps heard the old story told about a pig and a chicken walking down the road together. As they walked along they read a sign advertising a breakfast to benefit the poor. The chicken said to the pig, “You and I should donate a ham and egg breakfast.” The pig replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Court With No Appeal Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006

This court didn’t have appeal; nothing attactive about it. Although Jesus was innocent of all their accusations, they fabricated a case against Him so they could put Him away.

THE COURT WITH NO APPEAL (John 18:19-24) The Sanhedrin that tried Jesus was one sided. In our court today, someone may appeal from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing if he was falsely accused. But the Sanhedrin was different. This council had no appeal, meaning, nothing attractive or ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Could Use A Good Friend Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Characterstics of a good friend as seen in the life of Joash

1. Title: You Could Use a Good Friend 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 22-24; 2 Kings 12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, June 18, 2006, Father’s Day, 5th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of having and being a good friend, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While Waiting To Be Crowned

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003

Since you and I can’t be Crowned “Till death shall set me free and then go home,” I thought it would be profitable and pertinent to probe this Interim Period of Delay. And so the Question is: WHAT MUST YOU AND I DO WHILE WAITING TO BE CROWNED? I wonder, a

“Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear till death shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear. For there’s a crown for me.” I feel led of God the Holy Spirit to address this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008

A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Are We God's Pets? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009

An outreach sermon contrasting the relationships humans have with pets to God’s desire for all his children to know him as Father.

PETS – are we God’s pets ? Bible vs – Matt 10:29-33 For those of you who know me you are probably wondering why I am talking about pets. Let me start by saying that I do know something about animals – I’ve eaten quite a considerable amount in my time. My favourite animal would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Tempting Proposition

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009

Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-20

Denomination: *other

Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 25, 2008

A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory & joy. Such news would be cause for the greatest joy & the greatest glory is for who causes it to become reality.

ISAIAH 52: 7-12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [Romans 10: 11- 17] A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory and joy. As marvelous as this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Premature Victory Dance

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Looking at Christ’s ultimate victory over Satan achieved at his death

“Satan’s Premature Victory Dance - Heb 1:10-11, 14-18” Gladstone Baptist Church – Good Friday 14/4/06 <View a clip from The Passion of Jesus’ Death and Satan’s victory cry.> When Jesus Died, Satan started his victory dance I wonder what went through Satan’s mind when Jesus breathed his last on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Can Change Anyone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2015

Power, Salvation, The Gospel, Righteousness

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – The Gospel Can Change Anyone Romans 1:16-17 (p. 782) January 25, 2015 Introduction: Life generally has a way of changing the way we think about people when we were younger, more innocent, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2012

Listen to Jesus' supernatural counsel which stands and saves forever.

Several years ago, Billie Burke, a famous actress, was on a transatlantic ocean liner, where she noticed a gentleman sitting at the next table suffering from a bad cold. She asked him sympathetically, “Are you uncomfortable?” The man nodded. Then she said, “I’ll tell ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Discover To Recover Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 20, 2010

Our God is a God of Recovery. He is interest in your restoration. He is not happy when His children are not where they should be in this life. When you are lower in the status that heaven has ordained for you, the heaven becomes concern and questions the

DISCOVER TO RECOVER Text: Daniel 4:34-37 INTRODUCTION: Perhaps you’re one of those who need to recover from a broken heart, a failed marriage, a financial disaster, a family heartache, an emotional meltdown, or a full-blown spiritual collapse. What I want you to hear is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Etre Dirigés Par Dieu Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Led by God

ECOUTER DIEU 4ème Partie : ETRE CONDUITS PAR LE SEIGNEUR Habacuc 2:1-2 Je vais me placer à mon poste de garde, je vais me tenir sur le rempart; je vais guetter pour voir ce qu’il me dira, et ce que je répondrai au sujet de mes doléances. Le Seigneur me répondit: Ecris la vision, ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Middle Aged Reason For Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 8, 2005

In this Psalm I examine the Psalm writer’s attitude to the future as he faces old age and how he deals with his enemies. This is during Advent and has a little reflective flavor of the season in it.

December 11, 2005 Psalm 71 What do you think about your future? Maybe you’re one of those people who’s done an overall road map of your life. Maybe in ten years you want to retire, or have your house paid off, or have enough money saved up to buy a car, or get married and have children. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran