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Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

based on 98 ratings

| 9,751 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

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

based on 77 ratings

| 10,443 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

| 17,409 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

When You Can't Go Back To Eden

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 20, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 12,109 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

| 15,796 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

| 9,668 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

Love Enough To Give It All Series

Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 116 ratings

| 12,103 views

The first in a series which built on the "Interactions: Transformation" study book from Willow Creek Resources. Sermons follow study chapters.

Transformation Series, Week 1 Love Enough to Give It All Matthew 22:34-40 A massively built woman with wild hair came storming into the clerk’s office and slammed the door shut behind her. She thrust a piece of paper at the clerk, she said, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Pruebas Y Aflicciones: Aí Vamos Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 20, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 7,309 views

A believer coping with suffering

Pruebas y aflicciones: Razones y propósito Matthew 5:11-12 I. Introducción A. Hace casi 2000 años, Santiago le escribe a una comunidad desparramada entre todas las naciones (1:1). Un pueblo que pasaba por intensa prueba, tribulación y sufrimiento. Santiago escribe como un verdadero pastor: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Adventist

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

based on 85 ratings

| 7,108 views

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 3,543 views

Third message in a series called "What if They’re Wrong?" Describes how we misuse God’s name and addresses other names that reveal God’s character.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:7 "What’s In A Name?" We’re in the third week of a series entitled "What If They’re Wrong." In this series we’re looking at the Ten Commandments and comparing what God says with what our culture says. Our culture isn’t always completely truthful. For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 4, 2004

based on 134 ratings

| 8,266 views

Learn God’s reasons for the sufferings of Jesus christ

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 53:1-12 How many people have already seen The Passion of the Christ? I went to see the movie this past Thursday. I had one thought during the movie and one though after the movie. As tears filled my eyes, my first thought was, “I should be the one punished. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Be Enriched By God's Word

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 26, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 6,843 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

| 10,954 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

| 20,791 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

Is There No Balm In Gilead? By Shannon Daley-Harris, M.div.

Contributed by Kaia Lenhart on May 7, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 16,401 views

This sermon is basd on Jeremiah 8:18-22 and offers an example of sermon material that may be developed for Cover the Uninsured Week.

Scripture My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) “The harvest is past, the summer is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

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