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Life Walks In

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000

Jairus’ daughter

This account from the synoptics of the raising of the twelve year old daughter of Jairus, teaches us lessons on the compassion, the wisdom and the power of our Lord. Among commentators there are differing opinions concerning the actual physical state of the girl previous to her visit from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A False Sense Of Security

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 20, 2002

We have gotten to a place we even believe our front yards are safe , Havens of solitude… because we control the gates to enter and exit.

A False Sense of Security HHM July 21, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi This week’s message is a hard one for me to deliver It is on a subject that touches me to the core You say pastor what could move you so. There is a place in my heart… that this subject just hits at the core of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Responsibility

Contributed by Wes Bell on Apr 8, 2002

God Can Heal

God’s Responsibility (Luke 5:12-16 NIV) While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." {13} Jesus reached out his hand and touched the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don'tllisten To The Devil

Contributed by Tylor Cates on Apr 8, 2002

Today in our lives we let the Devil convince us God is a harsh God when really if any one’s trying to keep us from having fun it’s the Devil.

Don’t Listen to the Devil By Tylor Cates: Intro: (Gen. 2:16-17) " And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Perfect Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 15, 2002

Jesus Christ was the perfect sacrifice, because: 1. He was one of us. 2. He was sinless. 3. He was deathless.

I have just returned from a trip to England where a friend and I walked part of the Pilgrim Way. The Pilgrim Way is one of the many footpaths throughout England, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a pilgrimage. For some it was a way to do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Revival Series

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001

There is a great need for revival; learn what we must do to prepare for God’s great outpouring.

I don’t think there’s a question in anyone’s mind that our nation, our city, and our church needs revival. There’s a darkness that’s settling over our cities and our churches. It’s the encroachment of satanic influence. It’s driving families to turn against each other. Matthew 10:21-22 “And the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God

I Have Sinned And I Am Sorry

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2001

Only true repentance leads to true God given forgiveness!

I HAVE SINNED AND I AM SORRY PSALM 51:1-19 APRIL 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: John Killinger tells about the manager of a minor league baseball team who was so disgusted with his center fielder’s performance that he ordered him to the dugout and assumed the position himself. The first ball that came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Godly Thinking

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 9, 2001

Seeing God as He truly is helps us to discover His place in our lives and our need of Him.

The Power of Godly Thinking Isaiah 6:1-8 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing The Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. A Dutch theologian, Johannes Halkendijk, tells this story that took place World War 2. During the Nazi occupation of Holland, the Nazis planned to deport Jewish children to concentration camps. A Dutch resistant group had been formed and one arm of this resistance ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith, Hope And Love

Contributed by Francis Neil Jalando-On on Nov 3, 2000

Theme: Jesus, Friend of the Weary

Title: Faith, Hope and Love Text: 1 Corinthians 13 Theme: Jesus, Friend of the weary Place: La Carlota Evangelical Church Time: 9:30 am, September 10, 2000 Introduction: Good morning! Thank you for your prayers while I was in Bangkok. It was a great learning experience for me as a Filipino ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overflowing In Hope

Contributed by John Herrmann on Dec 7, 2001

This message offers the source and necessity of hope in Christ contrasted with the hope the world may give us

Overflowing in Hope Romans 15:4-13 A city slicker moved to a farm and bought a cow. Shortly after, the cow went dry. A farmer, who got word of this, expressed surprise. The city man said he was surprised too. “I can’t understand it, for if a person ever was considerate of an animal, I was of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

He's Not A Baby Anymore!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2001

The manger is empty as well as the grave. We are not dealing with a child.

He’s Not A Baby Anymore! We are in the season where everybody gets all mushy. Maybe it is because a baby in a manger brings out the paternal instincts in people. Maybe it is because a baby is not threatening. There is something about the Christ child that gets more attention than the day we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Things

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001

Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist