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Raising Heroes For Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2007

Our children can be great heroes for Jesus Christ. Jesus can turn them into heroes, and we can help. Let’s look into the Word of God and see what to do.

Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007 *Last Thursday was George Washington’s birthday. What a hero he was! Historian James Flexner called Washington “the indispensable man.” And Richard Smith said, -“If George Washington had not ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Of Grace Series

Contributed by Stan Coleman on Jan 17, 2007

A sermon that launched an eight-part series on Grace. It paints the Big Picture and helps people view grace in a new way. After all, what you see is what you usually get!

The Eyes of Grace Thank you, thank you very much. Today I want to make a case. . . for 360 degree grace. What if you lived your life, what if I lived my life… with 360 degree grace, would it make any difference? What do you mean, Stan, by 360 degree grace? I am so glad you asked. By 360 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Usage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2015

Don't use your power to benefit yourself at others' expense; use it to benefit others at your expense.

Just a few years ago (2012), Paul Piff was researching the effect power had on people. So in one study, he had subjects play a two-person game of Monopoly in which power was intentionally skewed: one player was given a wad of cash and the use of both dice; while the other player received only half ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Tongue

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 16, 2015

I cannot count how many times the Spirit of God tried to get me to restrain my tongue from saying something, that I just felt I needed to get out.

A New Tongue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How often have we said things that we knew we should not have said with our mouths? Everything within us is saying, “STOP, DON’T SAY IT!” Yet, it is too late, the mouth train ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Generosity Principle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2015

Three principles that we discover about generosity in Paul's letter to the Corinthians

This is our last week of money month and for the past four weeks we have been parked in the generosity spot. Each year we take the month of April to explore the theology of money, giving and generosity. Not only within the church but in our lives in general. This idea is that if we have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom On God's Terms Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 26, 2015

When Moses met God at the burning bush he learned that Israel's freedom was to come on God's terms... not his, nor anyone elses. What were those terms and what do those terms tell us about our Freedom in Christ?

In March 2013 - in Texarkana, Texas - a woman and her son were cleaning up their yard when they came across a black snake. Now, I don’t know if the snake was poisonous… but I do know it frightened them. In their panic they doused the snake with gasoline and then they set it on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

National Security Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2015

For a strong nation, be faithful in the little things, fear God; and make sure you are in the family.

Charles Swindoll, in Growing Deep in the Christian Life, talks about a man who bought a bucket of fried chicken for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day's business – a bucket of money (much of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

message twenty in a series on the attributes of God with a continuing focus on God's faithfulness.

Knowing God Series #19 “Our Faithful God” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His relationships ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Antichrist Guard Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 11 from 1 John warning about the danger of antichrist philosophy.

Anti-antichrist Armor 1 John 2:18-24 Review/Introduction John wrote to the believers of His day in order to encourage them in their relationship with God. He spoke of a relationship that develops beyond initial faith. He referred to those who don’t really know God at all; unbelievers. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Amazing Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 16 from 1 John exploring God's love for us and through us.

“Amazing Love” 1John 4:7-21 REVIEW God is life – abide in Him. God is light – walk in the light. God is righteous – practice righteousness God is love – love one another. INTRODUCTION We will return to the instruction to love one another we started last week ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Trinity 13 - The Deity Of Christ 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on May 14, 2015

The Trinity 13 - The Deity of Christ 2

THE TRINITY 13 The Deity of Christ 2 “I AM” 2/3/13 One the things that amazes me about the Word of God is how powerful very short phrases can be. I while ago I did a series of sermons on the two words “But now…” I pointed out how the famous English preacher D. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Bible Church

La Mente De Cristo

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 21, 2015

La mente de Cristo es dado a todos los creyentes por medio del Espíritu de Dios. Pero para activar la mente de Cristo, debemos poner EN LA MENTE DE Cristo y creo como Jesús.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell and Heaven. The second in this three-part sermon series, this sermon explores what the Bible really says about Hell and final punishment.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015

Somewhere between quack and quisling is the remnant. Strive to be among that number.

Somewhere Between Quack and Quisling Ezra 9 and 10 Before we read Ezra 9 and 10 let's back up and get a broad overview of what happened to the Jews up to this point. I'm going to back up and then go slightly ahead because it will matter when we consider Ezra's response to God: 605 BC - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Grace-Filled Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2015

God wills that we are grace-filled people and God will help us to offer grace and forgiveness in marriage.

Introduction: A. Once upon a time there was a husband who sinned against his wife, but he apologized and she forgave him. 1. However, from time to time, the wife reminded the husband of his past indiscretion. 2. Finally, one day the husband asked his wife, “Honey, why do you keep bringing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ