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Old School: Hosea Series

Contributed by Lee Powell on Jul 2, 2009

A sermon on the book of Hosea in a series of messages focusing on the faith journeys of Old Testament characters.

We are in a throw back series, I mean you know the first clue, the disco ball, the platform shoes, the tie dye, the Cyndi Lauper song but really all of those things are just a throwback of the last 20-30 years. This series we are in, it’s really like a couple 1000+ throwback where we are looking at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Genuine Person Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

No one likes a fake. . . but how can I develop that integrity that makes me REAL? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Be a Genuine Person EVeryone who knows a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who likes a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who is sitting by a fake. . . NO, better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Rua Follower

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 17, 2003

What is it that Jesus would have me do? The answer is in Mark 8:31-38.

Unless noted otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a follower? I’ve pretty much given up on asking people if they are Christians. I mean, I don’t want to give the word up – Christian is a very good word to describe who we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: *other

Surviving Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

In order to survive your marriage, you need to: (1) seek to serve rather than be served, and (2) stop trying to change each other

When a man and woman are first married, they typically share a dream of having a wonderful, loving, life together. But too often, after a few years their marriage resembles a field of battle more than a field of dreams. It may not be all-out warfare; the combatants may be able to put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Gain Support From Christian Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Many churches have failed to grow due to poor communications. One man came from the U.S. to teach principles of communication in management to ECWA leaders, but he failed to communicate. He knew all the proper theories, but he failed to show understandi

How To Gain Support From Christian Leaders for Church Planting Projects Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to establish rapport with leaders. 2.The students will explain how to approach local leaders in seeking their support for planting and growing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Journey Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003

Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Or Not To Love?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Noah

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008

Noah’s life teaches three lessons concerning faith.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:7 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Noah Introduction Let’s play a game of word association. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to say aloud the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? The word is: Noah. It sounds like many of you responded by the word “ark.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Living With Love In Our Hearts"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2008

To really live is to love God, others and ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Psalm 40:1-11 “Living with Love in Our Hearts” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 25, 2008

Step 10 focuses on the maintenance phase of the program.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 10 Scripture: James 1:21-25; 2 Timothy 2:1-8; 1 John 1:8-10 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

review these seven ideas and see if we can’t boil them down into a workable game plan.

In the last seven weeks we’ve covered seven characteristics related to God’s purpose for your life. Understanding these characteristics will help you recognize and accept the purpose God has planned for you. They’re not strategies for spiritual success that I or anyone else have created. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Myths #3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 2, 2010

How do we love like Jesus? For love, to be true, has to hurt just as it hurt Jesus to love us.

The day is December 11, 1979: in Oslo, Norway, an Albanian nun named Teresa, who has dedicated her life to live a simple life of love among the world’s poorest and most desperate people, receives one of the world’s most significant awards – the Nobel Peace Prize. As part of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (Pogo)

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 22, 2009

Discovering and applying what Jesus taught about self.

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (POGO) Some of you will remember the cartoon strip named Pogo. About a half century ago, back in the fifties, a favorite comic strip of many people was about an assortment of animals living in Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp. The cartoonist, Walt Kelly, referred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Little Problem Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness