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Christmas For Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter, And Jaws

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

The weaker defeats the stronger. The pure in heart defeats the corrupt. These popular stories all share this theme. Yet,they also suggest that "we can do it alone." "We don’t need anybody else." The story of our faith is very, very different fro

Loving, Wonderful, Holy God, In your Son was life, and His life was the light for all people. May His light be our light. This Christmas, may we rediscover anew the light of your Son, by these words and our meditations. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen. I want to talk about Christmas. But ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Kill A Giant

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems.

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems. Intro.: 1. The story of David & Goliath is perhaps one of the best-known stories in all the Bible. a. Everybody knows it! 1) Pagans: sort of folk tale reminding that underdogs occasionally win. 2) Christians: one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Save Before It Multiplies

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option.

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option. Intro.: 1. When God's people first approached the Promised Land after deliverance from Egypt they sent 12 men to spy out the land. a. Land of milk & honey, huge grapes; also giants & great walled cities. 1) 10 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Bon Appetit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: I want to center our thoughts today on the figure of speech, the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle Peter to use in referring to Satan.

Introduction: I want to center our thoughts today on the figure of speech, the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle Peter to use in referring to Satan. Our adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about seeking whom he may devour. He is looking for his next meal. He is hungry! Satan is devouring people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

The Winning Ways Of Worship

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Nov 22, 2005

Recently, a group now known as The Lucky 7 won 315,000,000 dollars in the Mega Lotto. Have you ever won a game of tic-tac-toe, monopoly, a foot race, if not . . . don’t worry,if you are a true worshipper, you are already a winner.

THE WINNING WAYS OF WORSHIP MATTHEW 15:21-28 ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2005 SEVEN EMPLOYEES OF KAISER ANAHEIM KNOWN NOW AS THE LUCKY SEVEN MILLIONAIRES WOKE UP WITH NEW FOUND RICHES, AS THEY WERE THE WINNERS OF THE 315 MILLION DOLLAR MEGA LOTTO. AFTER TAXES, A THREE DOLLAR INVESTMENT WILL NET THEM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures.

A. NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT 1. The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures. a. A new year is a chance to live better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pay The Toll In Order To Reach The Goal

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 3, 2002

What if Jesus had quit? What if Jesus had given in to the pressures of trying to please man instead of pleasing God.

Pay The Toll To Reach The Goal Matthew 26:36-46 My wife and I took a journey up north a few weeks ago, because we had decided to visit New York. As soon as we entered Richmond, we had to pay a toll fare. As soon as we reached D.C we had to pay a toll. From Maryland to New York we had to pay a toll ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 24, 2005

This is about where to save our treasure.

Regis is famous for asking, “Who wants to be a millionaire?” The better question is “Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?” Perhaps the only ones are the billionaires. We all think about it. Many preachers talk about a prosperity gospel. “Follow God and get rich” is their mantra. Usually it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prayer Of An Ambitious Mother

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 25, 2003

Mothers of today should be ambitious for their children to enter into fellowship with Jesus Christ.

Many have tended to join with the other ten apostles in an attitude of hostility toward Salome, the mother of James and John, because of her prayer for preferential consideration for her sons. It is significant to note that while Christ corrected her He did not berate, criticize or condemn her. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism And The Spirit Of Witchcraft (Part 1 And 2) Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006

God want’s us to walk in obedience but not blind obedience. That’s why He gives us a guide to follow.

Exposing the truth of legalism (Parts 1 and 2) Rev. Jose’ Gomez Sr. Walking in obedience and Exposing the spirit of witchcraft and legalism God want’s us to walk in obedience but not blind obedience. That’s why He gives us a guide to follow. *1 Samuel 15:22 "But Samuel replied, “What is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm And Standing Out

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Perfect Child [after Christmas Sermon] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006

Jesus grew in wisdom [MENTALLY], in stature [PHYSICALLY], and in favor with God [SPIRITUALLY] and with man [SOCIALLY]. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Jesus, The Perfect Child Luke 2:40-52 Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. There is a statement about His body, soul, and Spirit. Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Old Hardware, New Software Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

How the Word helps us live a life empowered by the Spirit

We are tripartite beings Body – “The Flesh, the Old Man” Soul – “Mind, Emotions, my will” Spirit The Soul (my mind) is the bridge between my body and my spirit In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had fellowship with God But even though they had intimate fellowship with God, they still had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manasseh: King Of Judah Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Describes the work and mistakes of King Manasseh and what we can learn from him.

Manasseh: King of Judah 2 Chronicles 33:1-8,11-17 Primary Purpose: To speak about the importance of repetance of sin and the forgiveness of God Background: Manasseh was the son of Hezekiah. He was 12 years old when he became king. He reigned 55 years. He was involved in the worship of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Real Prayer = Real Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2008

If you could pray only one prayer what would you pray?

Real Prayer = Real Revival Text: Luke 18:1-8 If you could pray only one prayer what prayer would you pray? Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal