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When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2008

The Gold in life’s marathon is pleasing God. Too often we burden ourselves with a different focus which asks, "What’s in it for me?¨ Sometimes it’s not even about that but focuses on what everyone else expects or how he or she believes I should perfor

“When the odds are stacked against you” Scripture reading/text: Hebrews 12:1-3 VIDEO CLIP - ALIEN Last week Glenys spoke on “Clearing the Hurdles” - Perdita Felician: “I won’t quit until the final hour.” - Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs medalist raised by a single mom (two Olympians in this story) We learned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord Delivered His People But....

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008

The Lord delivers people from their bondage, but sometimes people fall back into bondage. We’ve all probably done this but Jude lists some who did it and were punished. 1- Angels who left home behind 2- People who left morality behind

INTRO.- We all know the story of the crossing of the Red Sea, or do we? Here’s another version of that story. ILL.- It seems that Moses had led the children of Israel out of Egypt—and they now had Pharaoh and his armies in hot pursuit behind them and the Red Sea in front of them. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How A Runaway Prays Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

2nd Message in a series from the book of Jonah.

Series: Jonah, God’s Runaway How a Runaway Prays Jonah 1:17--2:10 Dennis the Menace was always one of my favorite cartoon characters. Of course, I was never like him!! One classic cartoon showed him sitting in his little rocker, facing the corner, his usual place of punishment. He says over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Future Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 26, 2009

In examining the past graces of God we remember His Provision, Providence, and Plan for today and tomorrow!

Future Grace, Genesis 9:8-17 Introduction Some years ago several congressmen, who were devout Christians, were taking a walk one evening. Their conversation drifted to the subject of religion and the state of the world. They were not enthusiastic about the outlook and were just about to agree that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Communion Pics

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A communion message remembering Jesus using 4 "pics" from His life and ministry...

Dakota Community Church February 8, 2009 Communion Pics I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Mennonite

The Blessed List:: Cravings Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 20, 2008

2nd in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Cravings of the Heart Luke 6 17-20a; 21a; 25a Dr. Michael Snow August 17, 2008 I want to begin this morning with a little quiz. I want to see if all of our contemporary advertising really works. See if you can identify the following products by their advertising slogans. Easy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Passionate Worship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2007

People are searching for worship that is authentic, alive, creative, and where they experience the life-changing presence of God.

“Passionate Worship” Psalm 84 Luke 18:9-14 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our finitude, and a subconscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

#6: We Reap The Full Harvest Of The Good Only If We Persevere Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

We have several people here today that have set aside a piece of acreage that sits next to their house for a special purpose. It’s better known as "The Garden." In the summer it supports row after row of vegetation: Let’s take a poll of what is planted….N

What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. “You reap what you sow” There are universal laws of sowing and reaping: They are seven in number, with each stemming from God’s eternal Word. • Law 1 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Empty Frame

Contributed by Donald Tabberer on Jul 10, 2007

Christians must display a frame filled God if we are to prperly influence the world with God’s love.

"An Empty Frame" – Exodus 20:1-20 Sunday, July 8, 2007 In the lobby of the courthouse in Pulaski County, Kentucky there hangs a large Empty Frame… It isn’t there as a joke…It’s not a mistake either… It’s a testimony to what used to hang on this wall… The frame used to contain the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Caught In The Storm

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jul 16, 2007

No one will ever go through life without experiencing a storm! No one gets through life without experiencing the storm!

Sermon: Caught In A Storm Jennifer Mears 3/27/2007 Texts: John 6: 14 - 21. Mark 5:45 - 52; Matthew 14:22 - 33 No one will ever go through life without experiencing a storm! No one gets through life without experiencing the storm! You’ve noticed that, haven’t you? In fact, during most of our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: *other

Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's 401(K)ingdom

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Mar 9, 2008

Worry is a natural part of our lives. We all do it. But what does the Bible say about worrying? It is time to put our worries into God’s 401(k) account.

401(K)ingdom Matthew 6:31-34 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “what shall we drink?” or “what shall we wear?” For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

#2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007

Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

*#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This? Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 31, 2007

There is an age old question that has been with us nearly from the beginning of time...It is a question about Jesus. The question is, “Who is this?”

TRIVIAL PURSUIT has become one of the most popular board games of all times. It was created in 1981 by Scott Abbott and Chris Hanley, after realizing that they were missing some pieces of their Scrabble game. As of 2004, according to one source, the game has sold 88 million copies in 26 countries ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Experience Grace Giving 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007

How to experience the grace of giving to the Lord.

I confess that there are some pastors who are afraid to talk about money to their churches. Their motives are right. They are not just comfortable with the topic. So, they would rather invite a guest speaker to talk about giving. However, as your pastor, I believe if I can’t talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist