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  • It Ain't Over

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on May 6, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 54,756 views

    NO matter what life may deal out to us we can stand tall knowing that God has purposed our lives and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His word will not return back void.

    Scriptural Text: Psalms 118:17 -18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Sermonic Topic: It Ain’t Over There are no two ways about it, in the life of every person we sometimes find that the ...read more

  • A Tomb Tells All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

    In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

  • Devil, You Can't Have My Marriage!

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,126 views

    Our marriages are under attack. It’s time to take a stand for our marriages!

    “Devil, You Can’t Have My Marriage!” Ephesians 5: 25-33 INTRO: 1. There are certain things in our life that will never change, nor improve until we take a stand. a. There are certain things in life that will never be secure until we take a stand. b. It’s time to ...read more

  • The Shield Of Faith

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,693 views

    Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

    The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

  • The God Delusion?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    Jesus is Lord, not a legend, a liar or a lunatic.

    Since Christmas is in the air, we will resume our series on “Our Best Life Now” next year, which is just a month from now. Second, I will have a different preaching approach this morning. Instead of a verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible which I usually do, I would present a topical defense of ...read more

  • Beauty And The Beast Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    The myth we are going to look at today is "Giving Means Subtracting".

    INTRO: How many of us liked math when we were growing up? I remember in college, before being called into the ministry, I was going to get a math degree. But I realized I could not make it through Calculus 3. I just could not understand it. It’s like today living in a society that teaches us one ...read more

  • Trading Places

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Have you traded the real you -- your character -- for someone that really isn’t you? Trying desperately to please people just so you will be accepted? Knowin

    Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Paul addressed that with the Romans… The Romans were dedicated to serving and worshipping their gods, but Paul saw that they needed to Trade Places with the one true God. The Romans had “Traded ...read more

  • A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

    Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

  • A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,617 views

    Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

  • Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,563 views

    A look at the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Seven Deadly Sins Delivered on March 1, 2006 Ash Wednesday By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Daniel 9:3-5 So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the LORD ...read more

  • Jude: Now For The Bad News Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,717 views

    The little post-card falls into three sections: the purpose (3-4), the problem (5-19), the prescription or response to the problem (20-23). Vs 24-25 is an added postscript of praise that neatly ties the entire note together.

    Through the New Testament 06 Now for the Bad News Jude Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t always be upbeat, positive, and encouraging. The faith is about Good News. However, sometimes you have to talk about bad news. ...read more

  • Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,048 views

    This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

    Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

  • Lose Your Life And Win

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    The key to happiness is not to hold on, but to let go, of life and let Jesus take over.

    Lose your life and Win Cornwall/Montreal July 9, 2005 Can you hold on and lose what you’re trying to hold? Can it slip away from you, even while you hold on harder? Can you let go and win what it is you want to hold onto? According to Jesus, the answer is ‘yes’ to each of these questions, and ...read more

  • Creating Community In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

    The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

  • The Lord's Care For Jerusalem

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel.

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel. The burden of the word of the Lord is a prediction. It is like a weight that will be pressed upon the people, and will be very pressing to all the enemies of Israel, like the talent of lead in chapter five verses seven and eight. ...read more