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Job's Condemnation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 13, 2002

Job’s defense of himself and his disturbing questions about God’s justice upset his friends. In their eyes such impious thoughts proved that Job must be numbered with the wicked.

JOB’S CONDEMNATION JOB 22–27 “Is not your wickedness great? Are not your sins endless?” (Job 22:5) Job’s defense of himself and his disturbing questions about God’s justice upset his friends. In their eyes such impious thoughts proved that Job must be numbered with the wicked. Overview Eliphaz was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Choose Your Chums And Comrades Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Oct 17, 2003

Help your kids learn how to choose the right kinds of friends.

How to Choose Chums and Comrades doing math with friendships gregg barbour. JAM. 8/10/03 Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: *other

Christ's Final Week: Hosanna!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

As Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, there were a number of different people with different views and reactions as to what was taking place. Look at who was there.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: HOSANNA! MARK 11:1-11 Introduction: Someone has said that everyone loves a parade. Parades and Processions draw crowds. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006

by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005

Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Cry For Me Jerusalem”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

A call to discipleship

“Don’t Cry For Me Jerusalem” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Those who rejected and condemned Jesus showed that they preferred darkness to light. Those who cried for our Lord to be crucified revealed their inner darkness, their desperate need for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Congregational

"Childless On Mother's Day"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

A different slant on Mother’s Day

“Childless on Mother’s Day”, I Samuel 1:1-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Mother’s Day isn’t a very happy day for women who are unable to have children. Occasionally they have to deal with thoughtless comments like, “How long have you been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Trainer Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009

True life in the Holy Spirit means a life that is supernaturally empowered to live in this sin-infected world as weak people of flesh and yet victorious through the Spirit!

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Source of Spiritual Gifts) “THE TRAINER” (1 Cor. 12:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 21, 2009 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast And The Prayer-Ous

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

Fasting is not required in the New Testament, neither is it condemned. When used properly it can help us have a closer relationship with God

THE FAST AND THE PRAYER-OUS Text: Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION: 1. When I let my wife know that I was thinking about preaching on fasting, she said, "You’ve probably never fasted in your life." a. That’s not true (when I was younger, fasted with aunt and uncle) b. So I have fasted (just not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Is A Family Value

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 12, 2008

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, [Proper 19]Series A

18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 19] September 14, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son, Jesus the Christ, taught us to pray and to ask you to forgive our sins, as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Tales From The Crip

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

How do you deal with hurt? How do your respond to being mishandled? This powerful message will help you get back into the King’s presence.

“Tales From The Crip” Text: I Samuel 20:42; II Samuel 4:4, 9:1-13 I. Introduction This is a very familiar portion of Scripture. You have probably read it and heard it preached on numerous occasions. We have all been exposed to this story as a great story and example of Grace. David, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009

When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008

These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Satanic Embargoes Be Lifted

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 8, 2008

PRAYER COUNSELLING ON LIFTING DIFFERENT TYPES OF EMBARGOES

1 Kings 17: 1-7 Elijah Proclaims a Drought 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 3 “Get away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal