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Responding To God's Call Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we want to talk about being angry when bad things are being done which is right, but we will look at Moses who did the right thing but did it the wrong way.

Right thing the wrong way Pt. 5 Anger Management Moses correcting the complaining Israelites Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series, “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” A right thing done in a wrong way can be as disastrous as either not doing it at all or even doing a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Vineyard

Murder He Spoke Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 23, 2014

Jesus was well known for upsetting people's "apple carts." In this sermon He challenges us to go beyond the obvious sin of murder and to dwell on anger, judgment, and provoking others.

Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and “upsets the apple cart?” This saying originated sometime in the 1800’s. The idea behind it was that a farmer had carefully loaded his cart with apples to take and sell at the market place. However, some clumsy oaf would come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Foursquare

The Preacher Of Gergesa Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 15, 2013

The demon possessed man had another side we never view. Perhaps this will help.

June 23, 2013 The Preacher of Gergesa At the edge of town a huge pecan tree had grown next to the cemetery fence. One day, two boys picked up a bucketful of nuts and sat by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the haul. “One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me,” said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: *other

When God's Plan Involves Pain

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014

A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Moving Prayers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011

Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who By Faith - Samuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Who by Faith - Samuel (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 32. • Great leaders are rare to find. • Time will tell if David Cameron will fit that description or not. • As for Gordon Brown – well you can make your own mind up. Ill: • Gordon Brown in a restaurant with his cabinet. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Brethren

Falling Asleep At The Wheel

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 6, 2011

To encourage the listener to stay alert and focused serving Jesus at all times.

Over this Christmas break I did a good amount of traveling. I went to a small town called Arriba, CO. I went there to pick-up and drop off two of our sons for Christmas. From Leon to Arriba is 436.43 Miles and it takes about 6 hours and 37 minutes one way. So just driving time alone, not including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Other

How To Lose Friends And Anger People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 10, 2010

God prepares his people for persecution so that we will not fall away when proving that there are things in life worth dying for.

Scripture Introduction Dale Carnegie pioneered work in public speaking and was famous for helping others become successful. In 1936 he published How to Win Friends and Influence People; since then it has sold more than 15 million copies. Two of his most famous maxims are, “Believe that you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justification By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010

Since that time of Cain and Abel there has been two distinct lines of works and faith in man’s religious life. Whosoever follows the way of man (like Cain), whatever it is, follows Satan’s lie. The person who follows God’s way follows the way of Abel, t

Justification by Faith Alone Galatians 2:11-21 Introduction Guilt is a universal plague of sinful mankind. Every person feels guilty. Consequently every person tries in some way to alleviate their guilt. Primitive tribesmen sought to ease their guilt by appeasing the imagined gods who were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2010

True freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.

“Free At Last!” Exodus 1:8-2:10 It didn’t matter how diligently he worked – the slave driver would still crack the whip on his back. Under the pain, his muscles always stiffened, ready to rebel. But he never did – because he cherished life more than death, even harsh ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opposition: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 7 of the series. Ezra is very quick to remind us of the truth that ... 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. While Ezra is recording the opposition to the rebuilding of the temple, he adds materia

The Book of Ezra Study #9 (Ezra 4:6-23) Opposition: Part II INTRODUCTION: 1. In what ways does Christianity go against the flow of society today? 2. What sacrifices do you think Christians have to make for their faith today? 3. What would you do if it were illegal to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes God Says No

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010

In a world of greed and materialism it’s difficult for us to accept "no" from God. But sometimes God says no.

I made a statement last week in the message that I want to repeat this morning … “Sometimes, God says no.” And what I want to do this morning is give us a couple of the many examples of God saying no. Moses’… It was Moses hearts’ desire to go into the Promised Land but because he didn’t follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Rising Above

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Nov 2, 2010

This is an article of direction for the heart of torment

Rising above As the pastor of a church, I see many needy souls of varying degree. And as I ponder the overall condition of mankind it occurs to me that there are some basic ingredients that drastically change the inner character of a person. What baffles me is the reluctance I see in many people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Or Miscommunication Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

For thousands of years God has kept trying to communicate His love The sad thing is that many people do not understand the concept of His love, because we do not let Him get through to us.

2010 02 21 Ashingdon PM Communication Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to tell them to someone? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal