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Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008

How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Revival Prayer

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 26, 2009

Let me ask – if we were to start this nation all over again today, do you think we would put “In God We Trust” on our currency? Are we a nation still under God?

Let me ask – if we were to start this nation all over again today, do you think we would put “In God We Trust” on our currency? Are we a nation still under God? It was a cold winter day on January 20, 1981, the clouds threatened to snow any minute. This was the day when Ronald Reagan was sworn in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Yourselves Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009

There are all kinds of reasons for giving or taking tests. The main reason is to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations. They go beyond the physical, psychological, or emotional, to the sp

Examine Yourselves 12/19/04 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION This past Friday was remarkable for many people in that marked the beginning of the traditional Holiday period. For many students, including myself, it was remarkable because it meant the end of taking Final exams. I’m not real ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Guys Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2009

There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. Which guy are you? "6 Things the Bible says to do to the Flesh." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

3 Guys 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Guys.html There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. The natural man is incomplete with a dead spirit. But when he gets saved he gets the Spirit of God, but does the Spirit have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Switched - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 10, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 25:21-26; 32:24, 27-28; 35:14-18 Gen. 25:21 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-5 Luke 1:39-56 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love” Based on a book by Mike Slaughter I think everyone wants to know that he or she is important to someone. Remember how kids used to pass notes back and forth in Middle School? “I like you. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011

A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Part 3

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series with part 3 on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph.

APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING Part 3 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Joseph

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 2, 2011

Out of all the men who God could have chosen to be His earthly father, why did He choose Joseph?

WHY JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: There’s a story of a poor family - hard-working parents with a large number of children - where the woman discovers that she has an incurable illness and will die within a year. Her husband is a good man, but obviously incapable of looking after the large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Expect God To Be God Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? [Gaining weight, speeding ticket, pregnancy examples.] Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? Especially when it comes to God-things. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

The Resurrection Of The Deaf: The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Victory, hope, the resurrection

THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD: The Last Enemy 1Cor. 15: 12-34 (p 815) April 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Anyone here today ever heard of a man named Charles Momsen…his friends called him "Swede"? Probably not, but Swede Momsen was responsible for one of the most remarkable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012

We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Unleashing The People Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2012

The Kingdom of god, radically living out our faith

Unleashing the People of God Matthew 6:33 Introduction: What do you think about more than anything else? What occupies more of your time, energy and emotions more than any other item? I’m serious! What do you daydream about? When you’re by yourself in the car and your mind drifts away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ