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Eternal Focus Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2008

In order to fully follow the plan of God for our lives, we sometimes have to change our focus.

“Eternal Focus” April 6, 2008 Me: Sometimes we have to learn to see things in a different way. * Fed EX Logo We need to see beyond the obvious to the deeper level. You: Do you see things from a God perspective or from your perspective? God: Today we are going to look at an instance in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Silence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for September 2, 2007

(Slide 1) Around 40 years ago Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded a song entitled ‘The Sound of Silence.’ It contained a couple of memorable lines that some people have used over these four decades to describe themselves: ‘I am a rock, I am an island/And a rock feels no pain/and an island never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

After Christmas Let Down

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

Eating At Jesus' Table

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 31, 2004

Description of the Last Supper for celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

I. The Last Supper was a Passover meal. A. It was traditionally eaten in Jerusalem 1. After dark 2. Except the diaspora – they could eat where they were B. It was a family gathering 1. In a home – hence the need for Jesus to find a room 2. The elders (father or grandfather) usually lead the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Good/Godly Decisions

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 29, 2004

This sermon looks at the right questions to ask when trying to make Godly decisions.

Making Godly Decisions Colossians 3:1-17 Over the next 72 hours you who sit here will be making several crucial decisions. Decisions crucial to our nation who will be our next president. What will the character of our Supreme Court be what will the laws of the land be about religious liberty, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Don’t hold back from God

Acts 5:1-16 The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome - Howard Hughes having everything & having nothing - Believers can fall into the same trap - v. 1 Ananias means - “Jehovah has been gracious” Sapphira means “Beautiful” - Looks Good - Acts Good - v. 1 Acts 5:1 (KJV) But a certain man named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peace, He's Arrived!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 25, 2009

A look at why God chose shepherds to hear the news if the King of Kings birth.

When Jesus was born we read this in Luke’s gospel. (Luke 2:8-20). I don’t know about you, but one of the things I really enjoy and this may seem a little strange is a sudden change in the weather. It’s more fun if the wind changes and if the temperature drops all the better, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008

There are many things we need to watch in our walk of life. These are some of the things we need to be careful in our walk with Lord.

Seven traps need to avoid in spiritual walk. Luke 15: 11-32 God called us to walk with him and have the fellowship with him.In that great jopurney of victory there are traps placed by our enemy. We need to avoid these traps to become great people of God. These are some of those traps. Why it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Sombras Especiales

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 30, 2011

La influencia de una persona es poderosa. Todos somos afectados por otros. Haga lo posible que su sombra sea algo positivo en la vida de otro.

Sombras Especiales "shadow of thy wings" = Ps. 17:8, 36:7, 57:1, 63:7 Ps. 91:1 El que habita al abrigo del Altísimo morará bajo la sombra del Todopoderoso. Isa. 16:3, 25:4 --una sombra en el calor Dios no siempre va a quitar el desierto de tu vida, pero El proveerá una sombra para aguantar la ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Resurrection Means?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013

Resurrection means nothing to many, but to others it is everything.

Acts 23:6 I am on trial because of my hope in Resurrection. 1. The Resurrection means nothing To some people A. Resurrection means nothing To those who are craving for the ways of the world B. Resurrection means nothing To those who have their mind on earthly things and not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6

Denomination: Methodist

"Start Training Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 17, 2014

We need to train as if going to battle.Many of us are weak and fight only in the flesh.

The Ultimate Decision June 26, 2014 If I were to coach you in track for distance I would gather you together and find out your current level of fitness. We would find out how fast you could run a mile. If you could run a 5 minute mile that would be 75 second laps for 4 laps. To start training we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

In The Hinder Part

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 27, 2019

Storms are best to teach us something we could not learn any other way.

In the hinder part Mark 4:35-41 Anyone know what it’s like to be in a stuck in a storm??? ME: When I was a young boy I stayed with my granny, I’ll never forget certain things about my granny; She always cooked breakfast and supper for us She waited for the bus with us in the morning and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Other

Single Serving Seeking

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Do not be distracted in your spouse hunting. Seek Jesus and serve.

1 Corinthians 7:32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. 34 There is difference also between a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Habits Of A Blessed Believer

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

This message looks at the things that will most help us grow spiritually and fully experience God's rich blessings in our lives.

Healthy Habits of a Blessed Believer It is easy to become a Christian in our world. No persecution, no pressure. The enemy is not as concerned with people becoming Christians as with them letting it become real in their lives and leading to a full life of discipleship. The enemy would rather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ