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The Strongman - Pt. 1 - Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Comic book character? Super human? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman Pt. 1- Fatal Flaws I. Introduction He has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. He comes off like a comic book hero and a superhuman. A real life Hercules whose strength is legendary. He was otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. His story ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Leadership = Overload Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the tenth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This examines how leaders can easily become overloaded.

Dave Stone in His book, “Keeping Your Head Above Water” provides the following insight into leadership overload. “It is possible to spread yourself so thin that within the church you are mediocre in four or five areas instead of excellent in one or two.” This is a common ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“in Times Of Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2013

God calls to us to guide us through times of change.

Our day is certainly a day of tumultuous change. We could describe the changing times we face today the same way Russian empress, Catherine the Great, described the changing times of the eighteenth century, said, “A great wind is blowing and that gives you either imagination or a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The End Of The Age, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 25, 2014

Jesus states clearly for us everything that we need to know about the end times for one reason: "So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time" (Mk 13:23). Honestly, what MORE could we need to know or to prepare for than what Jesus says?

Signs of the End of the Age, Part 1 Mark 13:1-23 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Today we begin to look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Observations For Change

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014

Change is hard, no one really likes to change. We have to decide if we want change and will take steps to accomplish the task.

Observations for Change John 5:1-5:9 Introduction- This sermon was gleaned from ideas from SermonCentral and the Bible This morning I want you to turn to John 5:1-5:8. As you are turning there, I want to tell you of a book I read about 10 years ago. It was called “Who moved my ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Pain Perspective - Pt. 3 - People, Permanent, And Perfected Pain Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 3 – People, Permanent, and Perfected Pain You will remember that there are only three things that are certain in life . . . death, taxes, and then we added pain to the list because we are told in Genesis 3:19 that because of our own fallenness we will be: “be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by Bob Scudieri on Dec 19, 2013

The Lord is THE Cheerful Giver - ready to bless us to be a blessing

THE CHEERFUL GIVER Introduction 1. This year our stewardship emphasis has been “Holy (H-O-L-Y) obligated.” We are focusing on what it means to be a Biblical – Chrsitian steward. A steward doesn’t own anything – a steward manages what belongs to someone else. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Live Above The Worldly Line

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 27, 2009

“SOAR” We weren’t raised with Christ and left in the graveyard, we weren’t raised with Christ to mire in muck...

Live Above the Worldly Line Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (ESV) It is obvious from the Scripture we just read ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God In Your Jungle

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 11, 2009

Life is a jungle and you’re up to your throat in quicksand...Before we can get on solid ground, we need to face the things that are pulling us under.

Survivor – reality T.V. show. Contestants are dropped in a jungle zone where two teams compete for money and prizes. Teams vote on the performance of other tribe members and through the process eliminates other contestants. It finally comes down to one person who wins the prize and stakes claim to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living Never Alone In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 27, 2010

In this installment, we look at Elijah's sin, not resting in God's provided sabbath

Concordia Lutheran Church 4th Week after Pentecost June 26, 2010 Living Never Alone…in Christ 1 Kings 19:9b-21 † In Jesus Name † Paul started the epistle to the church in Galatia with this greeting, which is for you, the people of Concordia as well! 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Redeem Your Suffering

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009

We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Dangers Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 5, 2009

Then Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he was asking his disciples, "Who do people say I am?" They answered him, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets." Then he

Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man would have to suffer a great deal and be rejected by the elders, the high priests, and the scribes. Then he would be killed, but after three days he would rise again. He was speaking about this matter quite openly. Peter took him aside and began to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how believers can effectively deal with depression

TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word To Singles Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009

Singles are a larging growing population in our country and a population that needs ministering too. Paul in our text today address this group specifically and gives them words of wisdom to take with them in life.

Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD TO SINGLES 1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 Intro Singles are a swiftly growing portion of our society. In fact, only 42% of all households in the US are headed by single adults. Nearly 20 % of the adult population of the United States have never been married. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-41

Denomination: Baptist