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The Master's Men: Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jul 15, 2010

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This sermon series looks at the apostles of Jesus; this particular sermon focuses on Peter.

The Apostle Peter Matthew 10:2a July 11th, 2010 If you’ve ever gone into a fancy church you’ve probably seen pictures or statues of the Apostles. Growing up in Germany there were beautiful cathedrals all over the place: you couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a huge, ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

based on 5 ratings

| 16,024 views

Part one of series on Ruth

GODS HAND IN OUR SUFFERING Redeeming Ruth, Part 1 Today we begin a six-week study in the Book of Ruth, If you’ve got a Bible, you can turn to Ruth, Chapter 1 [pew bible page 179] Many people believe Ruth is not only the finest short story in all of scripture, but one of the finest stories ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humility Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

based on 218 ratings

| 21,848 views

Christ’s humility, displayed in the incarnation, is an example for us as his disciples.

Well, after thirty-five days, we finally have a President-elect. How many watched the speeches on Wednesday night? How many can’t remember who won? How many don’t care who won? It’s definitely one for the history books. All during the last five weeks, we’ve been hearing that this is a great lesson ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 4,462 views

This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 26, 2007

based on 101 ratings

| 49,549 views

We run into many problems not only in Church but also in life in general when we never become comfortable with whom we are, and the great value we have to offer. We each have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t carefu

TITLE: BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27:19-24 / I SAMUEL 17:37-50 I want to spend a few minutes this morning building this message about the importance of being you. As we continue to grow this ministry and define various leadership roles, I believe that it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fisher Or Fishbait Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,588 views

We are either fishers of men or fishbait. God has called us for a purpose. We either fulfill that purpose his way or he will have his way with us. God can be convincing whether we like it or not.

Fishers of Men or Fish Bait Jonah 1, Matthew 12:39-41, Hebrews 11:36-38 Basically there are two things that Jesus wants us to do once we have accepted him as our Christ—once we have been born of the Spirit: First, Love one another as he has loved us… and Second, as we go about in this world we are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 8,090 views

A look at the law of the harvest or as it is sometimes called the law of sowing and reaping.

20, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Law of the Harvest Definition: Principle: A fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based. A principle is a rule of right conduct or the law of nature by which a thing operates. - God has established certain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Chain Of Command

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 8,007 views

Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Single Minded Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 4,916 views

Where are you putting your energy, your money, your time? Are you putting them into your own personal future, your own worldly security, or are you investing them in a future with God? Look to God’s future for security and hope.

Stop being so anxious! Don’t worry, just relax! Why are you so stressed? You’ve probably heard words like that fairly recently. It’s the nature of our age to be stressed isn’t it? In fact this passage from Matt 6 could have been written specifically for us, couldn’t it? We live in an age where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Anglican

What Will You Do With Jesus? Surrender To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,208 views

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be fully surrender?

What will you do with Jesus? Surrender to Him Romans 10:9-11 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be fully surrender? Function: To call hearers to hear the call to surrender and make Jesus Lord IN their lives. In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio stood on the bow of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Mar 5, 2003

based on 89 ratings

| 20,691 views

We will prevent conflicts from splintering the church, when we allow God to have the Last Word!

Out of the Box 2 March 2003 Acts 11:1-18 fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Comedian Emo Philips used to tell this story: In conversation with a person I had recently met, I asked, "Are you Protestant or Catholic?" My new acquaintance replied, "Protestant." I said, "Me too! What franchise?" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Brings Comfort, Peace And Hope

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 20, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 4,619 views

If Jesus is NOT the way, the Truth and the Life we are worse off then those who are enjoying the "good life."

After winning the Masters for his second consecutive year in 2002. A reporter asked Tiger Woods, “What would you say to Bobby Jones if you saw him right now?” (Bobby Jones helped to design the Augusta National Golf Club and passed away in 1971). Woods responded with something like this, “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn The Lost Art Of Obedience

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 7, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 10,388 views

how Christ obeyed and how we obey

April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:7-9 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Not What The Eye Sees Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2003

based on 185 ratings

| 18,396 views

We might say "The clothes make the man," but God is more interested in the heart, and so should we be.

James 2:1-13 January 26, 2003 Not What The Eye Sees They say “the clothes make the man.” It is probably not that the clothes make the man, but that the clothes make our opinion of the man, or the woman. When I was in university, I was heavily involved with a Christian group on campus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: *other

Why Did The Cheering Stop

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

based on 1,647 ratings

| 243,163 views

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, He received a hero’s welcome. People everywhere were cheering. But then something happened. The cheering stopped.

Gene A. Smith, an American historian, authored a book entitled, “When The Cheering Stopped.” The book told of Woodrow Wilson, and the events surrounding WW1. Upon the end of the war, people were optimistic. They believed that the last war had been fought. The dream was that the world had at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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