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Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021

Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001

Three clear calls that every believer has to face.

A Call to Commitment Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

4 Truths About Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:3-8.

Romans Series # 48 July 24, 2002 Title: 4 Truths about Spiritual Gifts Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #48 of our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Measure Of Obedience

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 9, 2001

Discover how God measures our obedience, and discover what a compliment He gives to us.

First John was written to counter the lies that crept into the church by 90 AD. These lies, we saw, are still present and so the responses John wrote almost 2000 years ago are quite applicable to us today. The first lie John dealt with is the lie that a right and healthy relationship with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: *other

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon highlights the need to share our faith since many are searching for spiritual truth since the tragedy on September 11th.

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." --Matthew 9:37 You know I have a confession to make. I am somewhat of a Science Fiction nut. In fact, I am a die hard Trekkie. I even like to write Science Fiction. So I decided to write a little story that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001

When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

(Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Going On A Little Further

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Mar 16, 2002

Using Jesus Gethsemane experience of "going on a little further" He is seen as going further in compassion, commitment and courage.

Going on a Little Further Matthew 26:39 Introduction Illustration: Gordon MacDonald said, “You can tell whether you are becoming a servant by how you act when people treat you like one.” How do you react when you are treated like a servant? I must confess that my reaction isn’t always a prime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Saw The Light

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002

The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whenever You Sling Mud You Loose Ground

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Someone well said, "whenever you sling mud, you lose ground" You not only lose ground when you sling mud i.e. insult others, and fail to live in harmony and love as Christ loved, but as we will learn today you miss the favor and blessing of God!

" Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" 1st Peter 3:8-9 Introduction: In a Peanuts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Ever You Sling Mud, You Lose Ground

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

" Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble.

" Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" 1st Peter 3:8-9 Introduction: In a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

One Hundred Percent

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 7, 2004

Mary gave 100%. What she had she did. What she possessed she gave. Have you given Christ your all? What are you doing with what you have? Are you giving 100%?

100% MARK 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: On the evening prior to what is called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, our Lord Jesus Christ was a dinner guest in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany about two miles southeast of Jerusalem along with Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. At the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Satan Thwarts You

Contributed by Roy Halberg on May 18, 2004

Following Paul’s model for responding to the frustration of Satan’s interference in our lives give us hope in the task of "dealing with the devil"

May 16, 2004 1Thess#15-What To Do When Satan Thwarts You 0510604 GFC am SERIES: Making A Difference—Studies in 1 Thessalonians SUBJECT: "What To Do When Satan Thwarts You" SCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 2:14-20 MAIN POINT: every believer must realize he has an enemy that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

How To Hate Sin

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004

Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaped For Service Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Scrooge Could Change Than There Is Hope For You Too! Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in a series called "A Classic Christmas." Using a video clip from "A Christmas Carol" this message seeks to show that because of Jesus Christ anyone can change for Him.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: IF SCROOGE COULD CHANGE, THEN THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU TOO! 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: A. Once a Scrooge, always a Scrooge–right? 1. After all, An old dog cannot learn new tricks–or, at least that’s what we say a. I want to explore the question this morning: Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ