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Preparation Principle

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Dec 14, 2005

based on 54 ratings

| 14,633 views

God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?

Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

A Living Expression Of Helping People Meet Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 27, 2011

| 3,754 views

Explaning evangelism

The Dummies Guide To Christianity - Part 2 A living expression of helping people meet Jesus March 13, 2011 The Christianity Quiz – (please mark true or false) Christians are supposed to save the world – T/F The birth of the church happened at Pentecost – T/F The word gospel means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Thirst"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 12,201 views

A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

“Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To School 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

| 8,815 views

This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. Saul was saved instantly, but his journey to becoming the Apostle Paul took some time.This is a passage about Saul going back to school.

Back to School August 12, 2012 Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. a This is a passage about Saul going back to school. b Just like many of us or our kids, grandkids, people we love. B Saul was saved instantly, but his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2019

based on 1 rating

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After the difficulties of the past and the drudgery of the present, God calls on Israel to embrace their future. For each of us embracing the future can be a great challenge, a new thing is on the way!.

Subject: Embracing the Future Text: Isaiah 43: 14-21 “Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Rsvp

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 28, 2023

| 876 views

The Lord of the dance invites us all - but we have to let him lead.

You’d think John would know. After all, when Jesus came down to the Jordan to be baptized, John had just finished saying, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Longing For The Food In Egypt

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 30, 2023

| 1,679 views

When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history.

When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history. It has been a symbol of hope and resilience, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Spending Time Alone With God

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 14,747 views

In the words of Bill Hybels, we are too busy NOT to spend time alone with God. It speaks to those who may have found their prayer time empty and why that may be.

Bibliography: Craig Miller, Postmoderns; Bill Hybels, Too Busy Not To Pray; Louise Perrotta, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer You Can Learn From The Poor; Pierre Wolff, Questions On How To Pray In her book (I believe) The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank, Erma Bombeck talked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 10,075 views

There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Starting Fresh

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 8,122 views

In a time of New Year’s resolutions and promises, which often fail, there is a new day approaching - a day to experience "Starting Fresh" through the power of God!

GIVE HIM ALL YOU’VE GOT! Starting Fresh Isaiah 43:14-21 Any number of us here today would have resolved for 2005 to GIVE HIM (the Lord Jesus Christ) ALL WE’VE GOT! Resolutions were made. Maybe a Bible verse was adopted as the theme for the year. We may have resolved to get more in touch with God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Committed To Christian Friendship

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 10,024 views

In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core Value 1:- Keep The Word Central Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 21, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 6,367 views

In a world where there are many different "Gospel’s" preached we need to make sure that we are not distracted from bringing the true Gospel. It is not the task of the church to be popular. It is the task of the church to be faithful.

At school in science we did an experiment called a litmus test. Basically you would put a piece of special paper into water and see if it changes colour. Blue litmus paper turns red when the water is acidic. Red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. The litmus test gave you an idea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Beckoned To The Other Side* Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 5,383 views

Have you ever dreamed of more? Jesus said: LET US GO TO THE OTHER SIDE... The storms rage high, but there is more on the OTHER SIDE...

#2 BECKONED TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is lesson #2 of a two part lesson... Fodder for this sermons was adapted from a lesson by: Zollie L. Smith, Jr., Executive Director of Assemblies of God US Missions TEXT: Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness And Daily Bread

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

based on 1 rating

| 5,734 views

Series B, Proper 13 Preached in the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish 8/5/2012

I have to admit, every time I read through this part of the book of Exodus, I am just amazed at the behavior of the Israelites. If there was ever a group of people who should know from first hand experience that when God promises to do something, He will do it, it should be the Israelites. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing Is Believing, Isn't It?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 9, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 9,239 views

Jesus wants us to declare Him before others. He said that if we don’t do that, He will not declare us to His Father. Where are you in that process?

May 21, 2006 Seeing Is Believing, Isn't It? John 20:24-20:29 (GNB) Introduction In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

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