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Diagnosing Your Heartburn

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2009

All of us get "heartburn" feelings over the questions "What is our world coming to?" and "What do I do with my life?". The risen Lord gives us better answers than we are able to develop on our own.

"Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road?" Every now and then, when you’re tired, or you’ve worked too hard, or there’s been a lot of stress ... every now and then, do you get a strange, tight feeling in the chest? Do you sometimes feel peculiar, a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dads Keep Going

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 13, 2012

Dads, we need to keep being Dads even when we don’t feel like it.

In the June 1oth issue of The Christian Standard, Wayne Smith wrote an article entitled, “Playing Hurt”. It really was a great article that mirrored Professional Football players with the Christian about how we get hurt through the game of life but how we must keep going. Today, I want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Other

I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014

How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Stop Your Losing Streak?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 1, 2006

Hanah had problem: She needed a Son. God had a problem: He needed a Priest. When we pray, we need to make the solution to our problem, God’s solution to his problem...

Title: “How to Stop your Losing Streak?” Text: Please read 1 Samuel Chapter One. 1 Samuel 1:2 “…but Hannah had no children.” This is the story of a praying mother. Prayer changes things. At the beginning of this chapter, Hannah considers herself a loser. Before the chapter is over, she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Hope - A Good Friday! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2009

God, through Jesus Christ, has done everything for us to have peace, to be thankful, and to have joy; so always return to Jesus Christ!

The Bible is very clear and it is very important to note that history books affirm much about Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2012

id we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

If you love Jesus... 1. Take a close walk with the Lord. 2. Find the right work for the Lord. 3. Surrender your wants to the Lord.

Do You Love Jesus? John 21:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2008 *Do you love me? I suppose everybody has asked -- or at least thought about that question sometime in their life. Jesus asked Peter and He is asking us today, “Do you love me?” *Of course we have ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Godot

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001

How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:32-40, Luke 12:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Hero

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013

What makes a person a hero in God's eyes

“God’s Hero” July 28, 2012 Hebrews 11:32-39 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-39

Denomination: Holiness

He Came To Himself

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

We will never come to all that we can be until we come honestly to ourselves

We’ve gone to the moon without coming to ourselves We’ve broken the atom without being broken ourselves We’re explored the depths of the sea without ever examining our own heart You don’t have to be young to be a prodigal NOTICE ALL THAT THE SON CAME TO 1. He came to his FINANCES (12) a. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Heart

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Members Without Salvation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 17, 2008

There are so many churches today, that are filled without people, that don’t have salvation. The difference between the average Christian and average non-Christian is very little. Why what until you die and go to the Judgment seat to know for sure if yo

Members without Salvation 1 John 3:4-9 Intro Of all the without messages, I have brought to you this far, this one is the most troubling. So many churches today are filled with sinners and little salvation. The difference between the average church member and the average un-churched person is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Last Invitation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

An evangelistic message.

GOD’S LAST INVITATION Revelation 22:17 INTRO: God’s great purpose in redemption is very clear. Man is lost in sin. God gave His Son to redeem them, and now He invites everyone to come to Him through Christ and be saved. God used forty men to write the Bible. John, the beloved apostle, was last. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace That Teaches Us

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To examine how God’s love and grace draws us to Himself

A Grace that Teaches Us Titus 2:11-14 Primary Purpose: To speak about how God’s grace draws us to love God and respond to Him. This morning, I talked about how God’s love is so different from what you might expect or even deserve. We are following that same line of thought tonight as we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Running In The Valley

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012

Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal