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Second Chances

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Grace so amazing that it offers second chances. Learn about the unfairness of God’s grace and get some relief!

Second Chances The Unfairness of Grace 12/03/03 I. Introduction In Medieval Persia, Earth’s mightiest and most mysterious kingdom, a king and his son defeat the powerful Maharajah, looting his palace of priceless treasure, including an extravagant hourglass and a mysterious dagger. What the Prince ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temple Of Power - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2005

When we meet together in worship of Jesus, this passage tells us we are a temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in our presence. How do we take hold of that power and how do we avoid damaging it?

OPEN: A man was stranded on a deserted Pacific island for years. But one day he saw a boat coming into sight, and he waved frantically … eventually he caught the skipper’s attention. The boat came near the island and the sailor got out and greeted the stranded man. They talked for a bit… and as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Evangelism - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2005

The Right PASSION, The Right PRIORITY, & The Right PRESENTATION. Link included to formatted text version and Powerpoint Presentation.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 See entire series--"Acts: The Church Handbook" at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon in formatted text and PowerPoint: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EffectiveEvangelism.html ------------------------------------ Do you know anyone who cannot sit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#10divine Possibilities: Cheese With Your Whine? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2005

Do you want cheese with your whine? Let us study the role of Determination, Importunity, and Persistence in are Christian walk.

#10 --- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: DO YOU WANT CHEESE WITH YOUR WHINE? DETERMINATION/ IMPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Your Role Model?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about being a spiritual example.

I remember when Mark McGwire broke into Major League Baseball in 1987. I was 13 when that happened. And I was enamored with his power at the plate. He was only a rookie then, and he hit some mammoth home runs. My dad used to pitch to me in the backyard, and I would imitate Mark McGwire’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Peace Rule

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

1) A new sense of well-being and peace 2) A guiding line for life’s sporadic moments 3) new life means a centered life 4) Truly developing world peace, starting with our own homes

Would anyone else here define the current state of the world as insane? Take a good look at the state of the world right now. The Middle East is still at war all over the place and America is just standing in the center this time. Korea wants massive nuclear devices. The United Nations keeps trying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greater Than The Greatest

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus is greater than Moses in three ways.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:1-6 Greater Than The Greatest Introduction Great … greater … greatest. We often use these terms when we make comparisons. For example, in baseball we say that Mickey Mantle was a great homerun hitter, and that Babe Ruth was greater, but that Hank Aaron was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (Mythbusters Version) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What does it take to make the Kingdom of God work? it takes you, and me.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (MythBusters Version) 1 Pet 4:8-11 Feb 11, 2007 Intro: What does it take to make a Kingdom work? Let me sum up last week’s sermon in one sentence: God’s Kingdom really does work! I believe it, I’ve seen it very recently. It really works, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Agenda For Kingdom Men Series

Contributed by Phillip M Davis on Jun 5, 2007

When men know and understand the Kingdom of God they become a mighty and powerful force in the world - they become The Father Force!

THEME: “KINGDOM PEOPLE LIVING BY THE BOOK” TEXT: Malachi 4:5-6; Acts 6:5 – 8 TITLE: “A KINGDOM AGENDA FOR A KINGDOM MAN” Introduction: 1. God has called and is calling fathers and men from the church, into the community and into our homes! However, before we can become the kind of man that God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Big Is Your Vision

Contributed by Robert Donato on Jun 7, 2007

God has a purpose and a plan for each church and we need to be devoted to accomplishing it.

How Big Is Your Vision? 2 Kings 4:1-7 What is your singular, most passionate desire? The greatest achievements in life are usually accomplished by this intense focus. Do you have a ruling passion? If so, what is it? Bob Feller was a great major leaguer, one of the very best. As a child, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Everlasting Arms Of God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007

Whose hands do we commit ourselves into? Are we inclined to trust the human hands more? Do we really understand the might of the arms of God and surrender ourselves to Him?

Everlasting Arms of God • What’s the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117 (2 verses) • What’s the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 (176 verses) • Which is the central chapter of the Bible? Psalm 118! There’s 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and there’s 594 chapters after Psalm 118. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Enjoy Life More

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon examines how we can enjoy life more.

Introduction: Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” KJV How many of you can honestly say that you are glad to be in the house of the Lord this morning, as opposed to the finest hospital in America? Let me ask you another question this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 24, 2007

The importance of the belt of truth (Bible) in the Christian life.

The Believers Boot Camp Series The Armor Explained: The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6: 13-14a Illustration: Do you know and love the author? The story was told about a young college woman who read a book that she found to be extremely boring. Reading each page of the book was cumbersome and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Reflections On Being A Christian Man

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Calling men to holiness and engagement with our children

Reflections On Being a Christian Man Men’s Breakfast, LHBC, June 3, 1995 I want to accomplish two things here this morning: 1. challenge you to pursue holiness 2. challenge you to invest your lives in the children of your church I want to begin by sharing with you a tiny portion of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 18, 2006

This sermon examines how we can sincerely receive the ultimate gift from God and have our lives reflect that truth.

Date: December 17th 2006 Title: Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Bible Text: Various Subject: How do we truly unwrap and appreciate/use/enjoy/embrace/participate in/demonstrate the real gift for all humankind so as to embody Christ’s holiness during the holiday? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist