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Lord, I Think I've Had Enough

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Sometimes we want to give up because we feel alone and abandoned.

LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH! 1 Kings 19:1-18 By Cleavon Matthews December 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION In this solemn Scripture our attention is seized by the shattered state of God’s messenger. This valiant and venturous prophet has been victimized by fear. At this point he is but a shadow of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Swallowed An Alligator Lately? Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2008

Pride makes it difficult to listen to wisdom, but humility and a heart prepared to seek the Lord can give us a second chance.

Have You Swallowed an Alligator Lately? A sermon on 2 Chronicles 10-12 Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. When they got to the top the man in front said to the ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Rest Of The Package

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008

Jesus as our Everlasting Father & Prince of Peace...

The Rest of the Package December 30th, 2007 Beartown Road Alliance Church We began our Christmas series three weeks ago as December was just beginning and Christmas still seemed like it was a good ways off in to the distance. Now, December has come and gone, Christmas has come and gone, and after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You've Got Mail

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 3, 2006

God has spoken to us through Jesus Christ. He has sent us mail through Jesus who is the message and the messenger rolled into one.

Did I get any mail? This is one of the most common questions we find ourselves asking. I suppose all of us like to receive mail. We all like someone say to us, “You’ve got mail.” There is something rewarding and exciting about receiving mail, even if it is junk mail. If nothing else it, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talk To Your Tears

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006

Tears have a great purpose in your life. Sometimes pain is a very valuable gift.

Psalms 126:5-6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. l. INTRODUCTION -- TEARS A. General -Even after having spent twenty years working in the medical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stabilizing Truths, Part 2

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2006

There are four different truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp about the “Greatness of God.” When the Lord is allowed to illuminate these truths into the child of God, He will declare the greatness of God, announcing Him as strong and stable, as

Turn Your Bibles to Deuteronomy 32:3-4 Title: Stabilizing Truths, Part 2 Theme: The Greatness of God Listen as I read Deuteronomy 32:3-4: “I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing God: Motives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

The motives of our heart are of extreme importance in getting guidance from God. Baalam was a spiritual man but the greed in his heart caused him to miss God’s will for his life.

Hearing God: Motives Series: Hearing God #2 Numbers 22:1-35[1] 8-28-05 Intro What does God want me to do? Have you ever wrestled with that question? Most of us have. Most of us will at some time in the future. It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Can You Take The Heat?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 9, 2006

We should be realistic about responses to our faith.

CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT? John 15.18-16.4 S: Persecution C: Witness Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD BE REALISTIC ABOUT RESPONSES TO OUR FAITH. ?: How? How should we live? KW: Messages TS: We will find in our study of John 15.18 – 16.4 three messages from Jesus that will enable us to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Transition

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.

Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Evasion: Pilate's Decision Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

4th in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE EVASION: Pilate’s Decision CSI: Murder of God - Week 5 MATT.27:11-26 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) So far in our investigation of the murder of Jesus Christ we’ve come across a number of suspects. We have looked at the religious leaders who, because of their envy, wanted to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayers That Received Amazing Answers From God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 9, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PRAYERS THAT RECEIVED AMAZING ANSWERS FROM GOD AND INCLUDES THE PRAYER OF 1.JABEZ 2.HANNAH 3.HAGAR 4.JACOB 5.HEZEKIAH 6.JEHOSHAPHAT 7. HABAKKUK

PRAYERS THAT RECEIVED AMAZING ANSWERS FROM GOD *********************************************** OUTLINE 1.THE PRAYER OF JABEZ 2.THE PRAYER OF HANNAH 3.THE PRAYER OF HAGAR 4.THE PRAYER OF JACOB 5.THE PRAYER OF HEZEKIAH 6.THE PRAYER OF JEHOSHAPHAT 7.THE PRAYER OF HABAKKUK THE MESSAGE PRAYERS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Question About Evangelism Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 26, 2006

This is part of the series Questions Jesus Asked in this message Jesus asks a question about the evangelism. Her we see the plan, the problem and the priority of sharing our faith.

Introduction: Video Clip – Evangelism Linebacker (Sermon Spice). That is one way to evangelize, but it may not be the best way to evangelize in our culture today. The Evangelism Linebacker had a simple message EVANGELIZE OF ELSE! Why is evangelism such a priority? SIMPLE lost people matter to God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

“Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Patience Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled."

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PATIENCE Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan