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Honey From A Lion

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

based on 75 ratings

| 14,630 views

We overwhelmingly conquer, through Him who loved us.

Most of us have heard stories of Samson; the superhero of the Bible, who accomplished great feats of strength and prowess in battle. Then of course, there is the account of Samson and Delilah. Movies have been made of them; they are often portrayed as one of the great romantic couples of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus' Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 19, 2000

based on 128 ratings

| 8,315 views

An exposition of Isaiah 7

Islington Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Isaiah 7 Scriptures: II Chronicles 28, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 Last week I began a series that is focused upon various Messianic prophecies of the OT scriptures. Old Testament words from God regarding the future Savior and what he would be like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Trapped

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

based on 104 ratings

| 10,397 views

When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

based on 179 ratings

| 21,468 views

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2002

based on 144 ratings

| 21,321 views

Truth is: 1. A person 2. Real 3. Eternal

Truth has fallen on hard times. In a Barna research poll that was just completed this month, several troubling facts came to light about where the American public is intellectually and spiritually. The poll examined several different beliefs and found that, “most adults reject the notions of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom, It Comes Apart From Law (Part One) Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 15, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 3,197 views

Paul now begins to unpack his Grand Proposition (2:15-21). In 3:1-18, Paul supports the first part of his proposition: legalism is not the SOURCE of human justification.

Freedom, It Comes Apart from Law (Part One) (Galatians 3:1-5) Theme: As faith justifies a human being, justification morally obligates that human being. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feed My Sheep

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 44,246 views

It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

God Reconciles The World To Himself Through Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 28, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 8,523 views

PENTECOST 5(B) - June 23, 2002 - As God is reconciling the world to himself through Christ: This is God’s message to the world and our ministry into the world.

GOD WAS RECONCILING THE WORLD TO HIMSELF THROUGH CHRIST 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 - June 23, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-21 14For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15And he died for all, that those who live should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Giant Problems In Our Familiy Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 13,150 views

This message instructs believers to biblically deal with the problems they consider to be "GIANTS" in their home.

“HAPPILY EVERY AFTER…” – PART FIVE JACK & THE BEANSTALK –- FIGHTING THE GIANT PROBLEMS FACING OUR FAMILIES 1 Samuel 17 • Larry L. Thompson (June, 2002) Introduction: There are many people these days that live in a family full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple In Me

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 12, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 9,201 views

Travel virtually to Athens, Ephesus, Beth Shean, Corinth and Jerusalem to understand Propitiation through the mind of a Greek man. "The Temple in Me" is the fruit of four trips overseas and months of rewriting.

After reading this sermon you can view pictures of these temples at http://pastorpeter.com. Under SELECTED TOPICS, click on the "The Temple in Me" The Temple in Me By Peter Marshall McLewin Everyday people cross our path, who know nothing of God’s love. They live with an inner rage because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Love

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 23, 2004

based on 76 ratings

| 7,367 views

An expository message on Isaiah 53. No other passage sets out the heart of love of the Lord seen in the Suffering Servant, the Messiah Jesus, more than this one.

AMAZING LOVE Isaiah 52:13-53:12 No other passage sets out the heart of love of the Lord seen in the Suffering Servant, the Messiah – Jesus – more than this one. And all this some 700 years before Christ lived on earth. The N.T. quotes more from Isaiah than all the other prophets combined, with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Full Armor" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 5, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 4,385 views

There is a reason we’re exhorted to put on the FULL armor. Satan has more than one attack plan. (#15 in The Christian Victor series)

“Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” There are a number of stories through history, that impress upon the hearer the importance of full protection in a time of battle. Most of us know the story of the mythical Achilles; the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Orthodox

I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 8,715 views

A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

based on 91 ratings

| 13,888 views

When we encounter difficult situations or giants they try to discourage, defeat, and steal the joy out out of our living. There are four principles that we can gain from the story in I Samuel 17 that can help tame the many giants in our lives.

INTRO.Don’t you just love to hear a good story? I think everyone loves a good story. Where is the best place to go to get a good story?? Movies or TV! Name some of your favorite movies or TV shows. There are a couple big differences between these movies and tv shows and the stories we find in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

L Decree

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 18, 2005

based on 196 ratings

| 142,840 views

Christians’ kingship is not by selection nor by election nor by inheritance so we can not be voted out of power.

This power-packed message and the prayer points that accompanied it were specially released by the Holy Spirit to confront and surmount stubborn problems in your life. They are God’s lethal weapons at your disposal. Smite the enemy of your soul with them, he will flee and you will have your ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28, Job 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

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