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Finding Hope For The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 11, 2006

A message on how to find hope & God’s faithfulness.

FINDING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, WHEN THERE’S NO HOPE IN SIGHT Have you ever felt that the world was closing in on you? Have you ever felt that no matter what you did, no matter how much you tried and struggled to get ahead, or at least to keep your head above water, that it was hopeless? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity: Connecting Point

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Trinity. No one can ever fully explain it - I give it a go.

Our Spiritual Worldview will determine what we experience spiritually and will determine how we understand spiritual events. Last week, we saw from Scripture a man named Simon saw acts of the Holy Spirit before him and thought that it was some kind of spiritual use of power he could be trained ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adonai Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 30, 2006

God is the rightful ruler of the universe. This is revealed by one of the names God uses for Himself in Scripture: Adonai - Lord. It describes God as the Divine owner of all that exists, the master of Creation.

Title: Adonai Text: Genesis 15 Proposition: You must serve the Lord Interrogative: Why? He is Adonai Open Out of the night that covers me, black as the pit from Pole to Pole, I thank whatever god’s may be for my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced or cried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rophe Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 2, 2006

We all face disappointments, discouragements in life, even great tragedy. Why does God allow these things into our lives? There were times when Israel faced life threatening circumstances as well, and God’s dealings at these times provide insight for us.

Open I want you to think back to Saturday, May 20, 1978. What, you can’t remember that day? Most of us have no idea what we were doing that day. I was only 7 years old. Some of you were not even born yet. For millions of people it was just another day. But for John and Brnda Vaughn, it was a day ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Nissi Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 2, 2006

Certainly the Amalekites thought this would be an easy victory. They were battle tested, seasoned by experience. The Children of Israel were hardly worthy opponents. These recent slaves who wandered in the desert without adequate supplies were nothing but

Open If you ever have a chance to watch a re-enactment of a Civil War Battle, take the time to go. It is magnificent to watch the rows of charging foot soldiers, the feel the ground vibrate with the gallop of the cavalry and hear the thunder of the cannons as they bellow on the field. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

My God Of The Unlikely

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

If we had God figured out, he wouldn’t be God. If we had God figured out, we would not have to live by faith.

MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY I Kings 17:1-24 MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY God’s ways oftentimes seem strange to us. We do not always understand what He is doing. He does not do things the way that we think they should be done. Isaiah 55:8,9 declares "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Names Of God

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

The Names of God reveled in Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd – Jehovah Ra’ah (shepherd) “The Lord my Sheperd” Ra’ah – To pasture, tend, graze, feed.To see, consider, discern, gaze look on. Jehovah Ro’I (Ro’I is not the correct translation): “The Lord my Shepherd.” Portrays the Lord as the Shepherd who cares for His people as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most High Chooses

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 11, 2006

Could we RECOGNIZE those whom God has chosen?

“King David rose to his feet and said: ‘Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. But God said to me, “You are not to build a house for my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk In The Dark

Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 11, 2006

A camping trip opens up to me the powerful insight of the opening words of John.

A Walk in the Dark John 1:1-9 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That You May Know

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

One of the most common phrases found in the Bible is,“THEN THEY WILL KNOW…” Repeating this phrase over and over is God’s way of trying to get us to understand one of His greatest desires. I have chosen one of those great passages…

THAT YOU MAY KNOW Today I want to speak to you about knowing the Lord, and I will begin by having us to consider how well we know those who are closest to us. If you deeply love someone, such as a spouse, you make sure that you are genuine with that person so that they know beyond a shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007

The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Victorious Savior"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 30, 2007

Ask the question of the reader, "Who do you see sitting on that donkey? What kind of man was Jesus?"

“The Victorious Savior” April 1st, 2007 It was a glorious Sunday morning. Much like today, the skies were blue. The air was fresh. The birds were singing and the entire universe had an air of expectancy and joy and celebration. I think Jesus’ disciples were feeling pretty good about ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Holiness

Come- The Invitations Of God

Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Mar 31, 2007

God offers invitations to the Lost and His children. For the lost the invitation of Redemption. for the wayward Christian the invitation of restoration. check out the other 3 invtations of God.

Pastor Michael Church 2-1-04 Text: Revelation 22:17-20 The Invitations of God in the Bible Come—to approach; arrive Of Restoration Isaiah 1:18 for wayward Christian "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes The Gospel Good?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2007

Are we joyful and excited about the gospel? Do we really consider it “good”? Why?

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’" (Isaiah 52:7.) Are we joyful and excited about the gospel? Do we really consider it “good”? Why? “How beautiful on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 2, 2007

This is a sermon designed to help you in your devotional life—that time when we develop intimacy with the Savior. Today we are going to use numerous scriptural passages to help you look into the face of Jesus in an intimate way.

The Face of Jesus Introduction This is a sermon designed to help you in your devotional life—that time when we develop intimacy with the Savior. When I have a special time of closeness or intimacy with my wife or with my children, I usually am looking deeply into their eyes and we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Baptist