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Power Over Temptation

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2001

We can use the example of Jesus in His temptation in the wilderness as our methods of overcoming temptation.

POWER OVER TEMPTATION! Matthew 4:1-11 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handling God's Checkbook

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

In our finances, we must remember that God owns all that we have. That should change how we make our financial decisions.

March 11, 2001 Matthew 25 ¡§Handling God¡¦s checkbook¡¨ INTRODUCTION „h How would you react if you were handed Bill Gates¡¦ checkbook with permission from Bill Gates to do whatever you wanted with it? „h Would it change the way you responded to this opportunity if you knew that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Me

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 27, 2002

Watch out for false prophets

Trust Me (Read Ad pages from TV Guide on psychics.) Now, what I want to know is, if these people know, then why, when you call them, do they ask your name? Hey, you’re the psychic, you tell me. I mean, you’re the ones who can tell the future, who can read the tarot cards and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is It Right To Judge? Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 13, 2002

Are we permitted to judge others? In this 6th sermon of the series "Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World" we will examine what the Bible teaches on this. Bel Aire Baptist Church 2/17/02

Is it Right to Judge? 6th in series of "Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World" 2/17/02 The Holy Spirit has been convicting me to preach a sermon on what does it mean to judge and to rebuke. This has been a difficult sermon to prepare, because many may not agree with what I have to say, but I feel ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Eyewitness News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2002

An Easter sermon.

Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 “Eyewitness News” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The news department of almost every television station dubs itself: Eyewitness News. The apostles were also eyewitness reporters to the greatest news in the history ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

I Will Make Of My Church...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003

What can I do to make a differnce in the world? Only what God wants us to do.

Introduction: The world is in a mess. One shutters to think what the future holds in store. I really believe that things will get worse before they begin to get better. There are going to have to be great sacrifice made and great battles fought politically, judicially and on the battlefields of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Did He Say To Do Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Ongoing series answering questions from Christians

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #11 “What Did He Say to Do?” Text: Matthew 4:23-25 OPENING JOKE: “Bad News” A friend found his buddy sobbing on a park bench. He tried to console the old man by asking what was troubling him. The weeping man explained, “I just went to the doctor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misconceptions About Salvation

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 26, 2004

A study of three of the most common misconceptions about salvation.

Misconceptions about Salvation Scripture References: Philippians 3:2-4:1 Deuteronomy 30:6 2 Corinthians 5:10 Romans 16:18 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We each have made mistakes in our life. We probably continue to do so today. b. Some have little ...read more

The Love Of Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

"Thou Shalt Not Kill" and how it applies to issues such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and war.

INTRODUCTION Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He spoke to the graduating class of the University of South Carolina in 1992. His daughter, Zoe was a member of that class. He told a story about when Zoe was 3 years old. Sanders came home to find a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Prayer Choices--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with a spiritual choice about prayer and about life.

The Lord’s Prayer Choices Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 6, 2005

When Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on the Sunday prior to His crucifixion He was fulfilling the words of the prophet Zechariah. The passage announces two comings of the King – the first on Palm Sunday, the second yet in the future but drawing near.

THE KING IS COMING ZECHARIAH 9:9-10 INTRODUCTION: When Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on the Sunday prior to His crucifixion He was fulfilling the words of the prophet Zechariah. The passage actually announces two comings of the King – the first on Palm Sunday, the second yet in the future but ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Heart These Days Is Hard To Find Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in series on what Pentecost means. Instead of the Law written on tablets of stone, it’s now written on our hearts.

Acts 2:1-11 – A Good Heart is Hard to Find (Many of the conclusions, including the wording, set forth here flow from John Eldredge.) In his book The Moral Intelligence of Children, Harvard professor Robert Coles told a story about Marian, one of his students several years ago. She had arrived ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Jerusalem

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

The fact is that without God’s direction for our lives, we can easily find ourselves not going where Christ wants to take us. Let Jesus become your best friend and let Him show you where you need to go!

THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM ~ Part One ~ In the recent weeks, I have become excited with what God is doing in this family of believers. There is a remnant of people that is growing in number and in purpose for the future of Lighthouse Assembly of God. Many see the vision of what God has for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Symbol Of Hope: Plummet

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2005

We need hope. God gives us a symbol of hope, it is the plummet of Zechariah. God has a plan and in that plan there is great hope.

A SYMBOL OF HOPE: PLUMMET THE PLUMMET SHOWS GOD HAS A PLAN! HOW SHALL I APPROACH THE KING? HOW SHALL WE APPROACH THIS PROBLEM? OR ON BEHALF OF GOD’S CHILDREN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let we start by asking a question: (I go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a Plummet, or a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring The Foundations Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the family

Foundations of the Family: Restoring the Foundations Malachi 2:14-17 Over the next few Sunday evenings, I want to bring a series of messages on ’Restoring the Foundations’. The family is under attack from the enemy in every area. From this study I hope we will develop a biblical view of family ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational