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Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- Our beliefs are very important. What we believe controls our lives and our destines. ILL.- Here is what little Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, believes about God. His third grade homework assignment was to "Explain God." "One of God’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conditions Of Blessing Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on May 13, 2001

Further conditions upon which God’s people may expect blessing (Part 2)

Studies in Joshua Study 3 Introduction Last Lord’s day evening we were looking at chapter 1 of the book of Joshua. This book which records for us how God’s people took possession of the land of Canaan, that glorious inheritance which God had promised to them, that blessing that he wanted them to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much

Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001

We can preach til we’re blue in the face but words alone can only do so much.

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much Jer. 17:19-23 (The word “hear” literally means “to understand”) How many times have you offered advice, made a suggestion or recommendation, or even told of your own past experience, only to feel as if you have been ignored completely? There are instances where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

The Harvest What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-44, John 4:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

9 Out Of 10 Ain't Bad

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on Jan 9, 2002

This message encourages those who hear it to take time to "rest" and seek God. If we don’t take time to know God, we can never love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

“Nine Out of Ten Ain’t Bad…” By: Pastor Wade Hatfield Today, we are going to begin by looking at the Ten Commandments. How many think they could stand up and recite all ten? Maybe not many, but I’m sure that we all know them…listen as I go over them, and it will refresh your memory. The Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Works Of A Sower

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002

A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Am

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

When you are walking with God, you will still be asked to sacrafice

Here I am Genesis 22:1-11 All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did. Later God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Are You A Happy Christian?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Do You Have A Hold On Your Calling??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005

Seeking your calling from God!!

DO YOU HAVE A HOLD ON YOUR CALLING?? Phillipians 3:8 - 12 Tonight the greatest thing that could happen to us as Christians, is to be Heavenly Minded!!! AMEN If we are gonna be heavenly minded we have to live every part of our lives with the goal of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Does The Lord Require Of You?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

The prophet Micah calls us to "do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with our God."

God’s Requirements This morning I want to invite you to look with me at what the prophet Micah understood to be “God’s requirements.” And I want to help you memorize this verse so that God’s might write those requirements in each of our hearts. So when I ask “What does the Lord require of you?” ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Micah 6:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

If / Then Series

Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Aug 30, 2005

God uses the if/then parenting technique to encourage us to have Good character so we can possess the rewards He has for us.

Building good character Proverbs 3:1-10 · IF/Then o 2 Thes 3:10 o Gal 6 § What you sow / what you reap § Where you sow / where you reap § How you sow / how you reap o Spit in one hand want in the other see which one fills up fastest Long Life · If verse one then verse two o More days o Not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Is God not talking, or are we not listening? Here are some practical ways to hear the voice of God.

Hearing The Voice Of God Open: I want you to picture this…I’m out in the yard working in my shorts and T-shirt, when the Holy Spirit speaks to me and says “Put your goggles on!” Now it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when you are working with certain pieces of machinery you should ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuse Abuse Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 12, 2002

A look at Moses’ Humble beginnings of a Super life.

Excuse Abuse Exodus 3:1-4:17 Excuses are like belly buttons, everybody has one! I. A Holy Encounter (3:1-10) A. The Life 1. The Castaway (2:1-4) 2. The Adopted, part I (2:5-10) 3. The Defender, part I (2:11-14) 4. The Fugitive (2:15) 5. The Defender, part II (2:16-17) 6. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist