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What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004

Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

[I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Jezebel

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

When people are into control, power, prestige, and having it their way, they own ugly souls.

Jezebel (topical) 1. Sometimes information is hard to come by: A little woman called Mount Sinai Hospital. She said, "Mount Sinai Hospital? Hello. Darling, I’d like to talk with the person who gives the information about the patients. But I don’t want to know if the patient is better or doing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What On Earth Are We Here For? Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

The implications of the Great Commission

hat on Earth are we here for ? Rev 7:9-11 "After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Neglect Your Gift

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

The neglect of our ministry gift will stifle personal growth and cripple the ministry of the church.

Do Not Neglect Your Gift. 1 Timothy 4:14 Once we returned to campus and things began to settle down everyone began to look to our appointed day for morning focus. That is until the list was put up on the bulletin board and everyone saw that we had all been assigned topics. Standing in the hall of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Holiness

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

Your name and mine will not be remembered a hundred years from now but His Name shall be called Wonderful because...He was my ATONEMENT, He is my ADVOCATE and He will be my ADVENT

INTRODUCTION: · The Word of God repeatedly magnifies the precious Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: o Luke 1:31 “…and shalt call his name JESUS.” o Philippians 2:9-11 “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Life On A High Plain Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 29, 2005

We are reminded of what God told Joshua, "Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee."

The Victory side of Life#2 Life on A High Plain by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 1:10-18 We are reminded of what God told Joshua," Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee.” This promise set forth for them the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 3 - Judging Others Puts A Curse On Our Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. Wouldn’t it be great that if today, you could experience immediate change, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

02 Losing Despair Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008

❶ Tortured by Despair ❷ Tackling Despair 1. v. 2 - Enough is enough 2. v. 2 - Believe His Word 3. v. 1 - Live In the Spirit ❸ Trampling Despair

People tell me they don’t watch the TV news. It’s so depressing.” That’s one of the things that causes so much despair. Most of the TV news is either bad or sad. You don’t hear much good stuff that lifts you up. - Oil prices doubled in a year - Thousands of lightning strikes in Northern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2010

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken from a series by the same name by Craig Groes

Christmas is For-giving Part 1 Forgiving Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Three part series- finish Christmas Eve. Encourage people- invite friends- (Mtt 28:19-20, Eph 4:11-12). The Christmas Season The series is entitled- Christmas is For-giving. We think of Christmas as a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying For One Another

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2009

What Prayer Can Do For Others.

A. WHAT PRAYER CAN DO FOR OTHERS “Pray for one another” (James 5:16). 1. You can help people in trouble. “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1). “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

A People For God

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 17, 2010

As each of us are unique as individuals, so is each local body of believers. God has a purpose for His people gathered together. Together we can accomplish more than we can as individuals. (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane)

A People for God (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction/Review Last week- looked at how- initially/eternally- the call of God in our life is first a call into relationship. 1 Cor 1:9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

A Patriotic Revival

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010

America is in great need of Revival and needs some Nehemiahs who care enough to do something.

Intro. For the last few weeks, I have preached on Revival. We saw a woman who her barrenness drove her to her knees - God gave revival to a nation. We saw a woman whose need drove her to seek the Lord, and her faith struck oil, and brought revival to her home. Today, we see another one that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lord Is Doing Through His Vineyard In Afghanistan

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2012

I preached this at the Colorado Springs, CO Vineyard on July 18, 2010.

1. Jim B is a Vineyard missionary who has been in Afghanistan for more than a year. I was referred to him by Mark Fields, the Missions Coordinator for the Vineyard USA. Jim and I chatted a couple of times by phone when we were in the USA, and we keep in touch by email. He was recently able to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3-4

Denomination: Vineyard

How To Become Man / Woman Of Courage

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 17, 2012

If we are to claim our symbolical Promise Land, then we should be prepared for the spiritual battle and be the MEN AND WOMAN OF COURAGE in our own generation.

HOW TO BECOME THE MEN AND WOMEN OF COURAGE I don’t know what kind of challenging or discouraging situation you are facing today. But whatever it is, God’s message from scripture today is surely for you. He is telling you to BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! Our text is the Book of Joshua Chapter One. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015

Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Congregational