Sermons on Crippled Woman:

Pour Out, Step Out And Break Out…have You Got The "Out's”?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 26, 2002

God POURS OUT out His Spirit into our hearts. As ambassadors we STEP OUT out into ministry and witness. Then we see the sovereignty of God BREAK OUT among us.

INTRO Let me take you back to when George Bush, Sr, was president. When he and his military advisors decided to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces, what was the first thing they did? They poured all the military strength of the United States onto the Saudi Arabian peninsula. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Resurrection Peace Makes

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 2, 2002

The words "Peace be with you" explored and applied to everday life. This Easter Sunday message will not only challenge the seeker, but encourage the believer. Written invitation offered at the close.

"The difference Resurrection Peace makes" Easter Sunday 2002 (Recommended Drama: "These Parts" by Judson Poling 1991 Willowcreek.com) Today I want to talk to you about this! Something of what you just saw acted out. No surprise, today we’re dealing with the topic of the Resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Encouragement Of Discipline

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 21, 2002

The training, correcting, and molding of our character by the Lord is one of His greatest blessings in life.

The Encouragement of Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 For the past two weeks we have been studying the twelfth chapter of Hebrews and learning how we can run the race of faith. The writer of Hebrews has used the illustration of a runner to teach us that we should cast aside everything that would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

It's Time To G.r.o.w. Up!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 26, 2002

This is a practical message about growth and maturity in Christ, and how to begin to grow in God.

Stand & Read - 1 Peter 2:1-3 “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, [2] like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, [3] if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” “It’s Time To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Other

What My Father Taught Me

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002

We need to learn from our fathers.

WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20:12 S: Father’s Day Th: Learning from Dad Pr: We need to learn from our fathers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my father taught me. The _____ principle for life that my father taught me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

5 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. One of the incredible abilities Jesus had was to stay on target. His life never got off track - He kept His life on course. His ability to focus is a strong characteristic of His life and it can be a ch

FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS Ephesians 1:17-18; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:2 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-18, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dreaming A God Sized Dream Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - PETER Don’t let yourself get penned in by the fences of your mind. Let God set you free to dream His divine daring dream!

In the movie, Chicken Run, dozens of chickens are held captive in the prisoner-of-war-like camp at Tweedy Farms. Ginger is the chicken mastermind who keeps devising new plans to help her fellow chickens escape. Ginger knows that when a chicken’s egg production is down they will face the chopping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Seekers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Surely one of the great stories of Christmas is the account of the visit of the Wise Men from the East. This delightful tale of strange men from some faraway land who brought Christmas presents to the baby Jesus is filled with mystery and intrigue.

The Three Seekers In our series that we’re calling Christmas Characters, we looked at Herod two weeks ago: - Herod was preoccupied with power. - Herod was preoccupied with possessions. - Herod was preoccupied with prestige. - Herod was preoccupied with paranoia. Last week we focused on Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making Investments That Last Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

This morning we’re going to learn about 4 vows, or promises, that the people of God made in Nehemiah 10.

Making Investments That Last I heard about this man who bought a parrot. It was a beautiful parrot but he had a really bad mouth. He could swear for five minutes straight without repeating himself. The man was embarrassed because the bird was driving him crazy in front of people. He tried to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39, Nehemiah 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"That You May Know"

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 22, 2003

Paul answers his critics by detailing his conversion and his faithfulness to God’s call upon His life.

“I Want You To Know…” Galatians 1:11-24 Our society has perfected the art of destroying people’s character, questioning their intentions, and planting seeds of doubt in the minds of inquiring minds. We see it everyday. Someone rises to fame, the adoring crowds stand and applaud their latest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Tall Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots

Contributed by Mark Jones on May 29, 2003

Psalm 1 Gives God’s plan for success and happiness; the growing Christian is a happy Christian.

Tall, Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots! Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Like an unwelcome intruder, death has made a rude entrance into many of our lives. When someone close to us dies, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to us when we stop breathing. Jesus told a story one day to help illustrate the suddenness of dea

What Happens When I Die? Rev. Brian Bill 6/3/01 A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with her so he asked her, “Do you really believe that Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

7 Keys To A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2002

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

Keys To A Healthy Family? Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; I Corinthians 13 Introduction: Good News for the family shared by Gary Collins in Family Shock: Ø Despite all the change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational