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Never Powerless Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2002

We are powerless to change things only because we give power away and do not know how to reclaim it. We can do so first by affirming that change comes only through Jesus Christ, and then by believing that He partners with us when we pray. To do any less

We are never powerless. We think we are. We think we cannot change the things that trouble us. But in fact we are never powerless. We just give away our power. We give away our power and do not know how to claim it again. Those who have power over us have it only because we let them ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, John 14:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Visitor From A Strange Planet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2002

Why was Samson the only Nazirite to be born with superhuman strength. The answer may surprise you.

OPEN: (We played the opening to the original Superman series, as well as displaying a picture of George Reeves - which stayed on the overhead thru the first illustration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2l4bz1FT8U) "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

How It Should Be Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 2, 2002

This sermon contrasts what the first church did and what the modern church did when thier governments told them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. It also demonstrates what we need to do now.

How It Should Be Acts 4:23-31 March 3, 2002 Intro: A. I clipped this article out of The Banner-Graphic [Greencastle, IN] in August of 1999, and saved it just for this sermon today…[This really is a true story!] Gator halts couple’s midnight dip KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—A woman was nearly dragged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Creation

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

Sitting in her car - on a dark road just outside of town, a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Relationships

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 7, 2001

This sermon outlines how Christ should be exmeplified in our personal relationships.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Relationships Colossians 3:18-4:1 November 11, 2001 Intro: A. [Wife Taken for Granted Too Long, Citation: Robert Leslie Holmes, God’s Man (Kregel, 1998)] A man accompanied his friend home for dinner and was impressed by the way he entered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Lord?

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 13, 2002

Life’s greatest and most probing question is the same question that Pharaoh asked Moses and Aaron almost 3,500 years ago – “Who is God?”

WHO IS THE LORD Exodus 5:2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Life’s greatest and most probing question is the same question that Pharaoh asked Moses and Aaron almost 3,500 years ago – “Who is God?” 2. One’s view of God will determine the way he will think, the way he will act, the way he will respond to difficult ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is There (Jehovah Shammah) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

This name means, “God is there.”

My mind goes back to an experience I had when we served as missionaries in Mexico City. One day I took the Metro (subway) to the far southern part of the city to teach English to a couple businessmen. I had to make several transfers to different lines and finally arrived at my stop about an hour ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

The Apostle Paul gives us a "Real Life" view of the finish line-his finish line. Have we ever considered what our finish line will look like?

A View From the Finish Line Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 4 Introduction. In the last few years, Schools have made an effort to move the classroom out of the classroom. They have concluded that sometimes you’re better able to educate a student by moving them into different environments in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying, Proclaiming And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2006

In continuing our series in "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at three more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Did you know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006

An Overview of Hebrews Chapter 7

Hebrews 7 Outline Dickerson Road Baptist Church Nashville, TN. April 2, 2006 Perhaps the most mysterious figure in the entire Old Testament is Melchizedek, who met the conquering Abraham with bread and wine after he returned from battling four ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of The Lord

Contributed by Timothy Mize on Aug 11, 2002

This sermon’s aim is to lead the audience both to tremble and to exult at God, especially at his Voice (whenever & however heard), and above all at Christ Jesus, the Voice of God.

THE VOICE OF THE LORD Text: Psalm 29 Introduction One of our favorite hymns is, “How Great Thou Art.” In it we sing about some of the sublime features of God’s creation. We sing of worlds, of stars, and of rolling thunder; of woods and forest glades and the sweet singing of birds; of lofty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Style (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

If you are not confrontational, or struggle with the intellectual style, perhaps you are more comfortable giving your testimony or focusing on the friends God has placed in your life. When the blind man was asked who Jesus was, he simply gave a testimony

Discovering Your Style, Part 2 Rev. Brian Bill 3/4/01 Now that my 40th birthday is in my rear-view mirror, I’m starting to experience the joy of a marginal memory. I can’t seem to remember all the things I used to. Someone sent me an email recently about three sisters who were all in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Sign 1 - Turning The Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 1, 2003

A look at the first sign in the book of john and how Jesus can take useless rituals and replace them with His sacrifice and Spirit.

Water into Wine In the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John wrote the Gospel so that people may know who Jesus is, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal