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Knowing The Will Of God #5 - Through Council Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008

Be caerful where you turn to for advice concerning God’s will for your life.

Knowing the Will of God #5 – Through Council 17th February 2008 am Proverbs 24:6 a. Council should come from a godly source – Proverbs 25:19 When seeking God’s will for your life who do you turn to? I can tell you that there are certain people you should avoid like the plague. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:6

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room For The Glory!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Many are asking for the Glory of God (manifested presence of God in our services and lives). We are asking for better marriages, families, ministries and more of God. Have we properly prepared for what God is about to do on the earth realm? Are we read

Turn with me to Exodus 33:18. Glory - Hebrew Word – Kabowd (kaw bode’) Vine’s Word – Honor In KJV: Glory Honour Glorious Abundance Reputation Revenue Dignity Splendor Hab. 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God as the waters cover the earth. God wants women ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 2, 2008

The cry of the inner child remains the same. We desperately want someone to love us. Love me for me. Charles Spurgeon (English preacher of the 19th century) said, “God chose me before I was born; for he never would have chosen me afterwards!”

The childish art of love – pulling the petals from a flower and reciting, “(s)he loves me, (s)he loves me not” – left love to chance. Even rigged it because if you start a certain way you end up where you want to – “(s)he love me!” Prance off feeling hopeful that love has a chance! The cry of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Superiority Of Christ Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 10, 2008

The first two verses of Hebrews as you start to study the book, immediately share with you the preeminence and superiority of Jesus Christ over everyone and everything that we know.

The Superiority of Christ Hebrews 1:1-2 Intro As we begin our study of the book of Hebrews tonight, I feel that is important for us to take a look at the background of the book to give us a strong foothold for the rest of our study. The book of Hebrews has one main theme throughout its text: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

A Christmas themed message about living in peace during a season that can be very hectic if we allow it.

Dakota Community Church December 17, 2006 Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth; peace to men on whom his favor rests." Well we all know that this is the announcement that kicked it all off – peace to men. How would you say that is playing out in your life this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

The Spirit Of R.i.p.p.e.r. Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jan 4, 2007

The Spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R. is in many of our churches and needs to be cast out.

The spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R Mark 16:17-16:18 R.I.P.P.E.R. Mark 16:17-16:18 The Spirit of R I P P E R ... acronym ... Religion = Luke 18:9-10, Mark 7:13, Matthew 23:4 Ignorance = Hebrews 10:26, John 5:3 Poverty = Deut. 8:18, 3 John 1:2 Prejudice = James 2:9, Mathew 27:21, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Substance Of Substance Abuse

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007

“John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twin Pillars Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 12, 2007

This sermon is the third in a series of five on The Church Health Review which deals with the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Well, what can I say about our “Church Health Review”? For one thing, it was an eye opening event, wouldn’t you say? You can look around the walls at the “Post-it” charts and see for yourself some of the things that surfaced as we discovered and discussed together the data gathered from the CHR. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Lift up the name of Jesus everywhere!

THE NAME OF JESUS! "Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, Leaders of the people and elders: If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved, then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Faith For Miracles

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

IT IS TIME TO DOUBT OUR DOUBTS

Faith For Miracles "Fear is useless, what is needed is trust" Mk 5:36 Jesus was always exhorting his disciples and everybody he met to have faith and trust in him. Faith needed to be present in order for Jesus to heal and for miracles to occur. Some of the exhortations he made to those he met ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Catholic

Salvation From Sin's Effects

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: Jesus sets people free from sin, and that freedom has an effect on your mind and body.

Salvation from Sin’s Effects Rev. Sean Lester September 7, 2003 Isaiah 35:3-7, Mark 7:24-37, Isaiah 25: 8-10 Introduction: A. Let me tell you about my Jesus. He saves people, me and you. 1. Isaiah spoke of what the Messiah was to do, and God commanded him to say it. 2. In fact, Isaiah has long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Doing Here? Attitudes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2007

God asked Elijah, what are you doing here? God was not in the wind, the eartquake, or the fire, but rather a still small voice.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? THE ATTITUDE BATTLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WILL I ACT BY FAITH? FAITH MUST BECOME AN AUTOMATIC LANGUAGE! THE BIBLE IS FULL OF PEOPLE WAITING WITH EMPTY ARMS? WAITING FOR THE PROMISE! DO I SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF FAITH? HOW WILL I REACT TO THE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Motivaiton For Obedience Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:17-21

Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21, Title: The Ultimate Motivation for Obedience, Date/Place: LSCC, 6/12/05, AM A. Opening illustration: the moor played by Morgan Freeman in the Costner Robin Hood film. Or the black brigades in the Civil War giving absolute loyalty to the nation vying for their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist