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"It It Time To Mount The Mountain!:

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 30, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The children wanted "more." Joshua saw right past their complaint. There is a difference between getting a hand out and a hand up!

Introduction: The children from the tribe of Ephraim had a complaint. They brought their concern to Joshua. They said, "We need more room. Our inheritance is not enough. We are a great people (numerically) and need a larger portion than the other tribes of Israel!" Joshua saw right past their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Eat Your Seed

Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.

BEHIND THE SCENES Isaiah 1 “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption” (Isa. 1:4).In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening. Background Isaiah’s life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises And Prisoners Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002

based on 90 ratings

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Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Have Doubts And Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2002

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When it comes to doubt, we need to see that: 1. Doubts can build faith. 2. We will never have all the answers. 3. A cynical spirit leads us away from God.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002

based on 71 ratings

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Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: *other

Our Fiery Furnace Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on May 28, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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Standing for truth when it is not popular

Title: “Our Fiery Furnace” Text: Daniel 3 King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue 90 feet high & 9 feet wide. He set it up on the Plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. Then he sent messages to all of the Satraps, Administrators, Governors, Counselors, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

#7fruit Of The Spirit Faitfulness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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We continue studying the Fruit of the Spirit, this one studies FAITHFULNESS.

#7 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Faithfulness/Faith By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin's Seductive Power

Contributed by James May on May 29, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Like a harlot attracting her victim, Sin draws us away from faithfulness to God!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Step To Making Biblical Decisions

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on May 30, 2002

based on 109 ratings

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In Making decisions we need to ask ourselves 5 questions before we decide

FIVE BIBLICAL STEPS WHEN MAKING A DECISION THAT WILL PLEASE THE LORD ASK YOURSELF 1. DOES IT VIOLATE CLEAR TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE? (2 TIM3:16,17) A. The Bible is Inspired. B. The Bible is Instructive. C. The Bible is Intrusive. 2. DOES IT CAUSE MY BROTHER TO STUMBLE IN HIS FAITH? (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

We Gather Together To Seek The Lord's Blessing

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

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Jesus as His custom was, went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is. But let us gather together to seek the Lord’s blessing in worship and fellowship.

We Gather Together to Seek the Lord’s Blessing Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 Text: Luke 4:16, “As His custom was He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day.” Introduction: Jesus spent His Sabbaths in two ways. When there was a public service in the synagogue He attended and took part in it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

An Attitude Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

based on 108 ratings

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What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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What is the difference between a living church and a dead church? This message examines a person’s commitment to church.

SOWING AND REAPING Galatians 6:7 INTRO: C. S. Lewis’, “The Great Divorce,” is a fantasy on heaven and hell. In this fantasy, a chilling discovery is made. A thriving congregation exists in hell. The church is busy. It makes the same sounds and goes through the same motions as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Look For The "Real” Seal! Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002

based on 100 ratings

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The Bible tells us that there will be those that depart from the faith. This is not just a problem for the last days but has been a problem throughout Christian History and prior. Dig into God’s Word and dig in for battle.

Sermon Title: Look for the “REAL” seal! Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 2, 2002 Scripture Introduction: When we go into the grocery store to purchase various items of nutritional value for our families, we purchase based on some sort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

What Jesus Hates Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

based on 23 ratings

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This message was designed to direct the audience’s attention to one of the things Jesus hates most in man’s character - hypocrisy

What Jesus Hates? Part 2 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 17, 2002 Last week we discussed “Who Matters To Jesus”. Despite how the world gives value to the attractive, outspoken & impressive people, Jesus seemed to have a different value system. As we watched Him move throughout Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-54, Matthew 23:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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