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Embracing God's Hope At Hard Times

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Sep 28, 2015

At hard times, you need to cling on to hope that wouldn’t disappoint. In Christ, you have endless hope. Don’t give up. God needn’t open heavens for a miracle to take place in your life. A wave of His hand or a mere whi

2 Kings 7:2 – “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” These are the words of the officer to prophet Elisha. What was the officer actually trying to mean? He was trying to say to Elisha, it is impossible. What you are saying is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:2-20, 2 Kings 7:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Temptation Island Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How A Christian Responds To A Attack

Contributed by Phillip Swindall on Sep 14, 2001

In response to the events of 9/11/2001, I wanted to help my church see that Every Christian Should Demonstrate the Love of Christ

Every Christian Should Demonstrate the Love of Christ INTRODUCTION: Over the past five days, we have watched the skyline of New York City change drastically, And, just as drastically, we have watched our nation, our world, our families, and our neighborhoods change. Our concept of security, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon's Gaffe Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2010

Gideon (Inadvertenly) Makes An Idol

Almost a year has gone by since Tiger Woods admitted sharing a bed with women who were not his wife. Since then he’s lost his marriage, millions of dollars in endorsements, and his golf game has been off. What prompted Tiger to make such a gaffe? Let him tell you in his own words: “I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Lutheran

David's Prayer Life

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006

Sometimes we need to pattern ourselves after other great men. What made David great was not his warrior tactics, his position or his name. It was his prayer life.

David’s Prayer Life Acts 1:13-14 When people refer to Pentecost and the first church, many times they get so tangled up with the results instead of focusing on the actual application that it took to get to the results of Pentecost. Never forget, verse 14 tells you why they were able to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

And Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

In Jesus the kingdom of God arrived on earth. The world and the lives of people (like Peter, Andrew, James and John) have never been the same. They have received a new purpose and started to follow a different path.

Mark 1:14-20 “And Heaven Came Down” INTRODUCTION What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world? What do you think--what would prompt you to take off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

And Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

In Jesus the kingdom of God arrived on earth. The world and the lives of people liek Peter, Andrew, James, and John have never been the same. They hav received a new purpose and started to follow a different path.

Mark 1:14-20 “And Heaven Came Down” INTRODUCTION What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world? What do you think--what would prompt you to take off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Trip To Rome

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jun 30, 2002

This sermon introduces a new sermon series exploring the Roman Road of Salvation and the purpose of Paul’s writing.

Last Wednesday, I took my last final exam of the semester. The public schools’ last day of classes is a week from tomorrow. Mother’s Day has gone, Memorial Day is just around the corner. The weather is warmer and the days grow increasingly longer. Summer is upon us. And that means vacations, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 24, 2016

EVER GRIN AT SIN! Maintaining purity means maintaining the capacity to be shocked by sin. Joseph did not say, well let’s talk about this for a while. He did not say, well Potiphers wife, I am really not in the mood. He said, How can I do this wicked thing and sin against my God.

HOW TO AFFAIR PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE! We are bombarded with the subtle attempts of our culture to get you to soften your guard. •Just go to your local theater and watch the silver screen and all you have to do is cut away at the heart pounding music and the suave acting along with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:32

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Inclusive

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2012

Jesus claims in this reading that to be a disciple one needs to be inclusive to all. Jesus was inclusive and calls us to be inclusive. The sermons teaches us the dangers of not being inclusive.

"Jesus is Inclusive" Mark 9:38-50 1. Our text starts out with the idea of who is included and those excluded • Our text says Mark 9:38"Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

If One, All Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

spiritual gifts - used as a whole

If One, All Epiphany 3rd - Jan 21 1 Cor. 12:12-31a † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, is given to you all, His People. Members of one choir..one symphony One of my favorite novels, tells of a series of contests, where the winner of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Fruitful Follower Series

Contributed by Ian Robinson on Nov 9, 2000

Parables to help you live the Christian life

A. God expects His followers to be fruitful 1. It is the reason He chose us John 15:16 2. It is how we recognize Christians Galatians 5:22 3. It glorifies God John 15:8 B. God is looking for the fruit of repentance 1. Turning from your sins and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Goals Of The Local Church

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist