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Maintaining Courage

Contributed by Robin Fletcher on May 30, 2004

Useful sermon for patriotic holidays that discusses how Christians can maintain courage (like soldiers).

Maintaining Courage Note: Much of the information in this sermon was taken verbatim, from sermons on the www.sermoncentral.com Web site as follows: A Call to Courage (David DeWitt), Be Strong and Courageous (James Galbraith), Turning Chains into Courage (Dana Chau), Valuable Lessons for the Day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

This is a message from Father’s Day 2004 that uses a video clip (PowerPoint available upon request).

Who’s Your Daddy? Preached 06-24-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB (begin with a David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Free But Constrained Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 20, 2003

1 Corinthians 8 Living in the Light doesn’t mean that we all agree on every little thing. There is a lot of room for differences - as long as we follow some basic guidelines for treating one another rightly.

Free But Constrained "You take a dog, in the city perhaps, but anywhere, and you fence him in a small yard and he barks and barks, pacing back and forth. He jumps at the gate begging to get out. When by chance he gets someone inadvertently lets him out or he escapes, he runs through the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 21, 2003

We’ve all been in a place where the "brook" dried up and God moved us on to another place. There are many lessons to be learned beside the brook.

A. INTRODUCTION “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, ‘As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.’ And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, ‘Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9, 1 Kings 17:24

Denomination: Baptist

And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 21, 2003

Have you ever desired God’s hand upon your life and ministry? Do you want to know the fullness of God’s power in winning souls? This message can show you how the early Christians were so powerful.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them (Preached at Fellowship Baptist Church Manchester, Ga - 1990) Acts 11:19-21, "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Truth

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus is true, and he is THE TRUTH - the ressurection proves it!

Jesus is the truth - John 14:6 Millgrove United Church, April 6 2003 John 14:1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christ Returns

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 23, 2003

Sunday of the Fulfillment: What is the healthy attitude toward ’end-times’ Bible prophecy. This message looks at two common errors and what The Lord teaches about the end-time.

This is the last Sunday in the church year. Today, throughout the whole Christian Church on earth, believers are contemplating the return of Jesus Christ. Today, the Church looks toward the future – to the consummation of the age. On this Sunday, the Christian Church talks about preparation – about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 30, 2005

One of a series in the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with the phrase, "Thy Kingdom Come."

It is a common plot for television and movies for a man to take a woman to a restaurant on a date. It is a French restaurant, and the menu is printed in French. The woman, fluent in the French language, orders something that only she and the waiter understand. The man, not wanting to appear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is In The Finances Of Families

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

The second of a four part series on family life.

It is a scenario common to the college years. It involves discouragement, pain, social issues, and the very nature of existence itself. Played out in a letter, phone call, or e-mail, the voice, whether printed, audio, or electronic, is the same: panicked and discouraged. Both sexes are not exempt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Recognizing Our Needs Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 19, 2004

Recognizing our needs

Matthew 5:3: "God blesses those who realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them." Recognizing our need is the first key to a fruitful relationship with our Father. The very act of recognition elicits the need to recognize the heart. The Beatitudes demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Benefits Of Giving God Your Best

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 2, 2004

The benefits of giving God your best.

*Genesis 22:1-22:19 *Hebrews 11:17, ?By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son?. -What if you gave to God only tenth of the time you devote to your own house? -What if you gave to God the same way that you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conversion Of Saul, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 13, 2004

Includes hilarious "10 reasons I’m never again taking a bath"...Powerpoint at website.

The Conversion of Saul, pt. 2 Acts 9:1-22 And as we study about Paul we study the soul-saving power of the true gospel of Christ, who enables each of us to see the light! If you were among the early Christians, just after Christ’s crucifixion & resurrection, the name "Saul" would bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Our Duty, Winning Souls

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

We have a duty as Christians to win people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.

LUKE 17:7-10 “DOING OUR DUTY: WINNING PEOPLE TO JESUS” A) Last week I preached a message on “Jesus’ prayer request,” Remember? * It was out of Matt. 9:35-38 “...The harvest ... Pray ye therefore the Lord ... send forth ...” * “Harvest,” is the crop ... v.35-36 “He saw the multitudes, He was moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Bodyguard

Contributed by Michael Brothen on Jan 1, 2005

This sermon focusses on how the Lord protects, guards, and truly loves the ones who call upon Him.

“The Ultimate Bodyguard” Psalm 91:1-4 & 9-16 Some of you may know from either reading my personal testimony or just talking with me, that I had a rough upbringing. My parents divorced when I was very young. This shocked my sister and I both because we never saw it coming. Not more than a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist