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Sow What!

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 5,844 views

We use this text to describe the process of sowing and reaping, investing and return on investment, deposits and withdrawals. And in addition to that it contains some great insight to how to get the most out of life; not just here but in the hereafter as

Picture in your mind if you would this image…Jesus, crowded by many seeking his wisdom, stepping into a boat and sitting down to teach while the many stood on the bank in anticipation. Why didn’t he just have the disciples push the crowd back, why the boat? Was Jesus claustrophobic? Did he need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Our Authority Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jul 22, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 6,142 views

When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights coming up fast from behind you.

"Knowing Our Authority!" "Knowing" series part 3 of 4 Text: Eph. 1:17-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - July 22, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Bible Church

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 6,303 views

A look at a calling of God’s people back to godly ways.

Introduction: Names illustration Background: Security established, responsibility delegated, daily schedule delegated. Purpose Statement: If you are a child of God then… I. Get Organized for God (vs. 5-60, 66-69) A. Nehemiah performing triage 1. Explaining triage illustration 2. Walls were just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:5-73

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do With What You've Got Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 10,555 views

Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In Matthew Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 10, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 6,383 views

Why do churches practise Baptism? From where does it come?

Eighteen months after Leni and I were married we went on a bit of a world tour. We visited places that were important in our development as people. Leni took me to Greece, to see the places where we parents came from. I took Leni to South Africa, where my mother was from and the place where I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your Family For The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 30, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 7,626 views

Helping our homes through the difficult times.

MAKING YOUR HOME OPERATE SMOOTHER! SERMON #4 DATE 9-25-04 PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE! Genesis 2:20-25 Ge 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 6,374 views

A sermon I delivered on the urgency of the call of God based on Acts 1.

It is time By pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 1. To Make God’s agenda, your agenda ("Holy Spirit given orders" v.2b) a. What is God’s agenda? What is the heartbeat of the Father? What moves the Father? What is God seeking after? i. “to seek and save the Lost” 1. We cannot understand the upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time To Grow Up

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 30, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 10,839 views

There are people today who just like to remain young or just like to be babies, and just do not want to grow up; they just like to eat, play and sleep and have nothing to worry about, but it is time to grow up.

January 25th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and the word glory means to give glory, honor or high praise to, exalt. To give glory especially through worship. Our key verse for the year is taken from Matthew 5 verse 16.....Let’s say it together, "Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

"To God Be The Glory"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 24, 2004

based on 204 ratings

| 67,284 views

Based on Max Lucado’s book, "It’s Not About Me", this message deals with God’s passion to receive glory in EVERYTHING that He does.

“To God Be The Glory” (based on Lucado’s book – “It’s Not About Me”) INTRODUCTION: We live in a “me-centric” world. i.e., everything revolves around ME … my happiness … my wants … my pleasure … ME! Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

How About Them Camels

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 12,640 views

An interesting study about camels and how they are in comparison to us and the grace of God.

GEN 24:62-67 “HOW ABOUT THEM CAMELS” A) This scripture passage is given in the context of Abraham sending his servant out to find a bride for Isaac! * This is one of the most beautiful Old Testament pictures of God sending the Holy Ghost out to bring in a bride for His Son, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-67

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, In Our Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 5,638 views

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#2] JESUS, IN OUR CHURCH Mark 11:15-19 Preparation Needed Before Sermon: 1. On the order of service page of the bulletin do not list any songs, Scripture, etc¡K Only have the sermon title and text at the top of the page with blank lines going down the page. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Entropy Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 11,473 views

Faith is reversing the irreversible.

The Physics of Faith: Reversing the Irreversible 03.27.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes The Physics of Faith series. To check out old evotionals, visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. Next week we’ll begin a new series of evotional, God @ the Box Office, exploring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 107. Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 6,283 views

A comparison of the suffering of godly and ungodly people. A new and distinctive translation of Psalm 107 as a psalm of general truth.

PSALM 107 PART 1 NEW FORMAT REVISED 10-27-2004 Do you have friends and relatives who have little time for Jesus Christ? Do you have friends and relatives, both men and women, who think that they are macho, and who think that Christianity is for sissies, and not for macho men and women such as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Steward Who?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 31, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 9,093 views

The first in a series on Stewardship.

What is Stewardship or what is a Steward? Stew•ard n. (SLIDE-silent read) 1. One who manages another’s property, finances, or other affairs (correlates with NT definition) 2. One who is in charge of the household affairs of a large estate, club, hotel, or resort. Brian Kluth, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do You Really Believe?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006

based on 140 ratings

| 124,026 views

A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:9-12

Denomination: *other

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