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Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 16, 2004

What we need to overcome fear

Overcoming fear What is your greatest fear? For our grandson Colton he told me that he was very fearful of thunder while we were at camp. Later on, he said he needed to be a big boy and not be afraid. What is you biggest fear? I want us to look at Psalm 34 to see what it says about fear and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Experiencing Eternal Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

The reality of the Resurrection has deep transforming impact on our lives.

Max Lucado, in his book, “Six Hours One Friday,” tells the story of a missionary in Brazil who discovered a tribe of Indians in a remote part of the jungle. They lived near a large river. The tribe was in need of medical attention. A contagious disease was ravaging the population. People were dying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Test Of Will Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004

Jonah exibits free will when he runs from God. God will not make you do anything, but he will encourage you.

A Test of Will For the past couple of weeks we have been taking some of the Bible stories that we normally think of as children’s stories. We looking are at them from an adult point of view. Today we are picking up with Jonah. What do we know about Jonah from this scripture? From all we can ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

Skin Deep Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004

Jonah depended on family and nationality as the basis of his Spirituality. His relationship does not go to the heart.

Last week we talked about free will. How Jonah was exercising his free will when he went and caught a boat going the opposite direction from where God send him. We looked over the scripture to determine Jonah’s qualifications. If he was being called for the first time as a Prophet. From the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Top Ten Rules Of Love Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

It worked for David Letterman so let me give it a try, the top ten rules for love

Romans 12:9-21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the top ten Rules of Love Introduction A. David Letterman has made a career out of his top 10 list B. You have to admit some of his list have been really funny C. Today we have a top ten list, however, these are not humor, these are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Wayfaring Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

This sermon illustrates that those involved in adultery will always destroy many things in their lives.

The Wayfaring Man 2 Samuel 12:1-6 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. 2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: 3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

House Of 1,000 Corpses

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 7, 2004

The necessity of keeping your relationship with God fresh and alive.

HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES I’ve always been facinated by outer space. As a little kid my favorite movies were about outer space. My favorite TV shows were about outer space. My favorite games were about outer space. In school I suffered a major let down when I discovered that outer space ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gump's Gospel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2002

Entertainment it is; Gospel it aint! Forrest Gump was fun to watch, heartwarming and had a lovely moral...it just isn’t true!

June 25, 1995 The greatest ever recorded revival of spiritual obedience took place in Nineveh. Jonah took a submarine ride to get there. You might recall that Nineveh was a wicked place that got God’s attention. He commissioned Jonah to go and preach to those folks. Jonah rebelled --tried to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 16, 2006

God still uses the “manifestation gifts” to build up his church. Every Christian should be aware and desirous of these gifts from God.

We’re going to spend some time today talking about 9 of those gifts and how God wants to use them in the body – but I was reminded by my “mouse problem” that we must be connected to the giver of the gifts – the Holy Spirit – in order to be able to make use of his gifts. God wants to use each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meanwhile…. Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

The story of Acts is like an old westerns whrer several stories are happening at the same time. Peter, is suddenly back in the story.

Meanwhile…. Acts 9:32-43 So in today’s reading we are suddenly back at what is going on with Peter. It is like one of the old westerns…Meanwhile back at the ranch… In chapter 8 we have all the things that were happening with Philip. We have the trip to Samaria with the sorcerer Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Congregational

The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005

What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Effective Evangelism - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2005

The Right PASSION, The Right PRIORITY, & The Right PRESENTATION. Link included to formatted text version and Powerpoint Presentation.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 See entire series--"Acts: The Church Handbook" at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon in formatted text and PowerPoint: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EffectiveEvangelism.html ------------------------------------ Do you know anyone who cannot sit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Sensible Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This message is a continued thought of the previous message -- Faithfulness is Diligence, not Indulgence

A SENSIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 10:14 – 11:1 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the sobering thought of our own relationship with Christ. We saw how passionate Paul was regarding his walk with Christ. Paul, the greatest missionary of all time was concerned that he might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Unwanted Gift: When God Messes Up Your Plans Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 15, 2005

Chrismtas Realities - Part 4. What happens when God interrupts your plans and your world gets turned upside down?

AN UNWANTED GIFT: WHEN GOD MESSES UP YOUR PLANS Christmas Realities – Part 4 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2005 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: As the Baby Boomers begin to move into retirement age starting next year we are no longer talking about a baby boom, but about a baby bust. In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Royalty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2005

The KJV tells us in Revelation 1:6 that we are "Kings", but the NIV says we’re only a "kingdom". Why the difference?

OPEN: Possessions of the powerful or famous - no matter how common - can become extremely valuable. Even priceless. Some years back, Napoleon’s toothbrush sold for $21,000. This was an old USED toothbrush! I seriously doubt you or I could get 10 cents for one of ours! Hitler’s car sold for over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ