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A Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-32, 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoicing Brings Joy Into Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 18, 2008

How to have joy in your life

This comes from the writing of John Maxwell. “After a major earthquake occurs, they begin reporting on all the aftershocks. Even though the earth has stopped moving, there are always a few more trembles after the major quake. Changes we have come to in the past few years We went from humanism, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008

Developing the fruit of faithfulness

What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Supersize Me!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006

In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010

The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Ark Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 18, 2010

There are significant lessons to learn by studying Noah's Ark. Jesus Christ is our Ark of Safety from the coming wrath of God.

Lessons from the Ark Genesis 7:17 – 8:4 17 The flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth. 18 The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. 19 And the waters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between receiving grace and embracing it.

EMBRACING GRACE – Part One – Introduction to Grace Introduction This morning I am beginning a sermon series entitled Embracing Grace. I have given it that title because most of us in this room have a mental comprehension of what grace is. We understand we would be nothing without grace. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessings Of Obedience

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Kids may disagree with their parents, but if we can teach them to trust us and obey, we help them set a pattern to listen and respond to the heavenly Father. Our complete obedience to the Lord allows Him to accomplish His purposes in and through us.

Blessings of Obedience Text: Acts 16:9-40 Intro: Paul, Silas, Timothy, and probably Luke worked as a team to share the good news about Jesus in several different cities. God gave purpose and direction to this missionary team; they obeyed God and traveled to Philippi where God had prepared the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Stand Redeemed Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2015

Examining the redemption that is possible through Christ

I Stand Redeemed I Peter 1:18-23 - A gathering of friends at an English estate nearly turned to tragedy when one of the children strayed into deep water. The gardener heard the cries for help, plunged in, and rescued the drowning child. That youngster's name was Winston Churchill. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Still Struggle With Sin Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2013

Death, Sin, Rescue, Victory

WHY DO WE STILL STRUGGLE WITH SIN? Romans 7: 14-25 (p786) March 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I think I’ve been fairly clear on the point that when you give your life to Christ and ask for Salvation…it’s a commitment to follow him…you’re not getting your ticket punched to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage In The Palm Of Your Hands - Palm Sunday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 8, 2017

A sermon that explores Jesus Courage exemplified on Palm Sunday and the events following

Courage and destiny The courage of easter. This week we celebrate a man about 33 years of age – not just a good man but a great man – Jesus – son of God – Young man with an extraordinary reach. His reputation had stretched wide and far. Politicians – Kings and other powerful rulers heard of him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapters 4-22 Intro Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 27, 2016

This study looks at New Testament scriptures that deal with the last days. It is used to introduce chapters 4-22 of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 4-22 Intro Up to this point we have at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 This section is chapter one in which John receives his vision of Jesus Christ and instructions to write the book. We then moved on to the second section of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Must Submit To Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2014

Paul speaks about authorities in this world. 1- Authorities are established by God 2- Authorities punish the wrongdoers 3- Authorities must be respected by all

INTRO.- We have authorities or authority figures throughout all our lives. ILL.- Little Johnny was going to a public school and he was doing very badly in math. So his mother decided to put him into a Catholic school. When she got his report card at the end of the term, his marks in math had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Miss The Wedding Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2021

If you want to participate in the great wedding feast to come, bring your lamp and join the bridal party; bring some oil, inviting God’s Spirit to dwell within; then watch for your Bridegroom to come at any time.

Several years ago, Dave Best and his fiancée planned more than a year in advance their wedding in Wales on July 6, 2008. They wanted to give their family and friends plenty of time to prepare, but they worried that even with all that lead time, some of them would not be able to attend. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 19:6-8, Romans 8:9-11, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free