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Apostasy Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

This is another in this series on Apostasy or the falling away of believers.

Apostasy Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Introduction „« The Greek word for "apostasy" means a falling away, a withdrawal. „« The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Angels 'to-Do' List, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2006

Completion of message giving the angels’ job description. Link included to entire series in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoints.

The Angels ‘To-Do’ List, pt. 2 II Samuel 24 They don’t hang out in libraries, atop skyscrapers, or at the beach…they have a job to do! What’s an angel’s job? 1. To offer praise and worship to God Psalm 148:2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Hebrews 1:6 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me Lord? -Mary Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006

When God chooses a person to do his work, he does so with perfect insight and understanding of what kind of person he needs to get the job done. Our role is not to question his instructions but rather to submit and obey.

I love the movie “A Christmas Story”. You know – the one with the young boy who dreams of getting a b.b. gun for Christmas. It’s got schoolyard bullies and neighbors dogs roaming through the house, and childhood dreams and memories of the way life used to be all wrapped up in one. This year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Joy-- Thanksgiving 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Dec 2, 2005

Living with joy is not easy, but if we pursue joy as God instructs we we can live the joy filled life!

Bible verses mentioned in today’s message 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hebrews 13:15 Jeremiah 2:32 Acts2:1-4 Romans 12:2 Proverbs 14:12 Matthew 5:21-44 Philippians 4:4-7 1Th 5:16 Be joyful always; 1Th 5:17 pray continually; 1Th 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Hezekiah: Just A Little More Time Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 12, 2002

#4 in series "Revival in the Land" Here at the end of Hezekiah’s life are several lessons we would do well to learn if we hope to see the Lord move in revival power among us.

Introduction Titanic In 1912 the "unsinkable" Titanic was launched in Liverpool, England. So haughty was the hoopla surrounding the Titanic’s safety and structural integrity that it caused dismay among some of the God fearing public. Such pride it was felt was tempting God to show man his folly. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-19, 2 Chronicles 32:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coping With Grief

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Guidance for coping with times of grief.

COPING WITH GRIEF  1999 by Mark Beaird Text: 2 Samuel 12:16-23 Few stories of someone’s grief are as touching as that of Horatio C. Spafford, who lived from 1828-1888.  Spafford had known peaceful and happy days as a successful attorney in Chicago. He was the father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Be Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007

Be strong and work for the Lord, for He is with us and will help us. Do not be discouraged by the ’good old days’. Look at the need of the hour and do our best for His glory.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They started to rebuild the Temple but the Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged by the conflict that they stopped work after laying the foundation. • Nothing was done while the people busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Word? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 5, 2007

You might have a lot of questions about who Jesus Christ really is. John helps us understand the voice from the heavens. Are you ready to listen?

In the book and movie by Carl Sagan Contact a loner scientist hears a voice from the heavens, and then tries to convince others that in this voice is a message of great importance. Now Carl Sagan, while he was alive, did not believe in God. In fact the movie goes to great lengths to portray anyone ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jonah

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.

I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 22, 2004

Christ is coming when we least expect him. Be prepared.

Matthew 24:37-44 KEEP WATCH When is the proper time to start getting ready for Christmas? Is Thanksgiving weekend the time to start? Or is it earlier? I noticed that this year, the stores have decided that last weekend – the weekend before Thanksgiving – is the official beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Responding To The Call Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

The journey of following Jesus, who calls us...

Responding to the Call Epiphany 3 – January 22 Mark 1:14-20 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Call of Bishop Cowther That day, as the slaves were packed into the Portuguese slave ship, they probably did not know that they would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unmasking Of Halloween

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 18, 2005

An attempt to remind believers concerning the true nature of Halloween and some alternatives to celbrating this time of year.

One Halloween night, a little boy, dressed in a devil costume knocked on my door wanting candy. When I saw him, I thought to myself, ’how sad it is that our society encourages children to dress up as Satan and other evil personalities. Don’t parents realize that Satan is real and not some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Size Doesn't Matter

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 12, 2003

A sermon for Celebration of Small Church Ministry Sunday

Size Doesn’t Matter This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Foundation?

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 15, 2003

What can we do about folks who are shooting arrows at the foundations of our faith?

What Foundation? Psalm 11:1-7 Pastor Tom Doubt Four Mile Creek Baptist Church June 15, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. An old favorite hymn, How Firm A Foundation, has a 4th verse that goes like this: “The soul that hath leaned on Jesus for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; That soul, through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist