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Maradona Good, Pele Better And George Best!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 23, 2014

Connecting with craze of the media "Football World cup" to glean some spiritual lessons on the subjects of spiritual regeneration and spiritual enjoyment!!!

Maradona good, Pele Better and GEORGE Best!!! Action: Display of an animation of a drunkard... First things first. Alcoholism is a serious social threat capable of breaking down individuals and their families. Increase in domestic violence is directly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: *other

The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

.2Ki 6:17

We need to see the evil as it is. (vs.1-5) A. They had just seen James murdered. B. Herod was focusing on anyone in the church. C. It wasn’t just that Peter was in prison but that Herod had determined to kill him as he did James. C. We as Christians also get desensitized to things and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Every Sin Has Its Own Consequences. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 5, 2024

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal.

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal. Sin is a rebellion against God's laws and commandments, and it inevitably leads to separation from Him and harm to oneself and others. Sin has a way of leaving a lasting impact on our lives, even after we've turned away from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:31-32, Romans 1:24-27, Genesis 3:7-8

The Violent Battle Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 22, 2020

So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus.

The Last Word – Revelation 12 The Violent Battle of Christmas October 11, 2020 So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus. Revelation 12:1-6 NIV A great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, Matthew 2:13-16, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 17:14, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 29, 2021

When you count your blessings, it means you’re being grateful. It helps you recognise and admit God’s favour and mercies even over little things in life, that would’ve possibly been overlooked.

When you count your blessings, it means you’re being grateful. It helps you recognise and admit God’s favour and mercies even over little things in life, that would’ve possibly been overlooked. It makes you more and more positive and optimistic. Simply because, you can’t be pessimistic and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming Past Hurts

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

A sermon for the military community dealing with past personal pains and sufferings.

/*****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the US Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /*****************************************************/ Over Coming Past Hurts We all go though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Several advantages of growing up in all aspects into Christ

Advantages of Maturity (Acts 17:10-12) Illustration:God delights to increase the faith of His children...I say, and say it deliberately--trials, difficulties and sometimes defeat, are the very food of faith...We should take them out of His hands as evidences of His love and care for us in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Stable And Your Heart Have In Common

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Dec 16, 2001

It doesn’t matter where Christ was born if he has not been born in our hearts

Lk.2:1-7 To compare the birth of Christ at Bethlehem with his birth in our hearts "The birth of Christ means little or nothing to us if he has not been born in our heart" 1. God has not left this world without a yearly witness of the birth of his son 2. This time of year the witness that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Spy Story

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jul 31, 2002

To know that God is available to help you face your fears

A SPY STORY “And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Caanan” (Numbers 13: 17). I don’t mind a spy story do you? There is something about the mystery and intrigue that gathers around a good spy yarn that just gets you in. You might have read spy stories by Tom Clancy, Len Deighton, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Holiness

"Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 17, 2002

This sermon deals with how to have power in our messages, so as to convert lost sinners to Christ.

"Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Text: 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 Introduction- Let me begin by saying that what I am advocating in this sermon is not what I heard called by the term "masochistic preaching", which my seminary professor defined as "enjoying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The First Prayer Meeting Service Ever"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 29, 2003

God sanctified the seventh day, and nearly three hundred years passed before anyone thought of attendeding Church. Think about it! Then a weak and frail preacher named Enos came along...

Text: Gen. 4:25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room For God

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Sep 25, 2006

What Happened When We Make Room for God?

Three Reasons Why There Weren’t Room for Jesus 1. Too Crowded 2. Too Busy 3. Distractions How do we make room for God practically on a daily basis? Spend time alone with God. However, here are a few ideas: Talk to God - tell him how you feel and what you’re thinking about. Listen for his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Courage! Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

Used the call to courage in Haggai as a framework for calling believers to take courage rooted in Christ against the world’s intimidation and discouragement.

HOOK/WE Used a short "bully" video clip from Bridge to Terebithia to raise issue of intimidation we sometimes feel. Sometimes physical, financial, etc. Sometimes spiritual. YOU Ever been intimidated in expressing your belief? Acting on it? If you have, you’ve got something in common with some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2 Defining Moments - How To Put Your Design To Work

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Four things for the inlightened to know

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 2 Defining Moments How To Put Your Design To Work Having a computer Given programs but do not know how to run them 1) 4-7 - Satisfaction from the Father 2) 8-12 - Sufficiency through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist