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"Finding The Promised Land"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 7, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 5,801 views

The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, & Future not only enlighten Scrooge, but they prove helpfulf to the ISraelites and us as well

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which tells us of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit, is a wonderful story. Scrooge is the tight-fisted, hard-nosed, “never give anyone a break,” work-aholic, whose chief goal in life is to make as much money as he can with little or no regard for anyone else. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

2 Timothy 3:16 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 7,806 views

The Bible is full of inspiration, information, and instruction.

Sermon for 1/6/2001 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: A. Whatever you do, be sure to read this year’s runaway bestseller. No, you don’t have to wait until December to learn which book will sell more copies than any other will in the year 2002. We already know which one it will be. It’s the same book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Off The Wall

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 28, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 6,883 views

If God wants to change your Life hes got to change your mind and how he changes your mind is to get you to think about things you’ve never thought about before. so a true Life changing Ministry will always be just little bit out of the norm. a little bit

Off the wall John the Baptist is a child of promise born to an old man that had never seen God Move and an old woman who had never had hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Can't Go Back To Eden

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 20, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 12,076 views

When you can’t go back to Eden head instead for Zion.

When You Can’t Go Back to Eden (Genesis 3; Micah 4:1-4) Thirty years ago (Jan. 1972) there was an unusual news story about a Japanese soldier found in the jungles of Guam who had been in hiding for the past 28 years. His name was Shoichi Yokoi, he was 56 years old, a sergeant in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-51, Micah 4:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Build Upon The Rock

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 3, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 15,773 views

In a life filled with trials and storms, we must be certain we build upon the Rock. How can we be sure of our foundation?

“Build Upon the Rock” As you may know, hurricane season is fast approaching, in fact it officially begins for us on June 1st. And I’m sure that because of names like Hazel, Fran, and Floyd, none of us here need be reminded that hurricanes are one of nature’s most destructive and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Key To Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003

based on 79 ratings

| 9,644 views

Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Enriched By God's Word

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 26, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 6,825 views

Too few people experience the fullness of God’s enrichment from the word of God. His word is life, empowerment and enabler to please the Lord in all respects filling us with the knowledge of His will. Let us examine a few of the benefits of God’s word a

Be Enriched by God’s Word (2 Tim 3:16,17) Too few people experience the fullness of God’s enrichment from the word of God. His word is life, empowerment and enabler to please the Lord in all respects filling us with the knowledge of His will. Let us examine a few of the benefits of God’s word as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God's Time

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 10,925 views

God makes the decisions

In God’s Time We all have dreams. I’m not talking about the kind of dreams you have when you’re sleeping. I’m thinking more along the lines of the kind that kids have. Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. You know, things like being a singer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Stuck In The Past? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 20,750 views

Part one in a two part series on a vision for the future for the church. This particular sermon deals with those who long for the "good old days" for some reason or another.

I hope that all of you have had a happy new year. And I hope that you’ve all made your New Year’s Resolutions, and that you’ve all kept them up to this point. She may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

based on 98 ratings

| 9,707 views

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Based On Creation Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 4,260 views

God cares, deeply, for His Creation. Christians should, too. A New Creation is the goal of salvation - not escape from it.

The Big Picture - Based On Creation Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 1 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If I wanted to get under your skin, If I wanted to see blood pressure rise in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

based on 77 ratings

| 10,408 views

Good things happen only when we are intentional about it, including our spiritual growth.

"HOW INTENTIONAL ARE YOU?" Luke 6:46-49 John Tung, 11-12-00 I. Introduction Things do not just happen. Ask Al Gore and George W. Bush. They do not get votes just by placing their names on the ballots for the Presidency. They have to work hard, very hard, spend money, lots of money, and energy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000

based on 108 ratings

| 17,378 views

How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 4,940 views

Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year's Revolution Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Feb 27, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 8,060 views

God went to any means necessary to show us His love, now He has called us to go to use any means necessary to show that love to our community.

New Year’s Revolution (By Any Means Necessary, part 2) (This sermon is my own adaptation of John Wesley’s "Almost Christian" sermon) Intro I have often wondered why Christianity has ceased to be popular. Why are all of our denominations in decline? Why is it that 95% of all churches in America ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

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