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People Jesus Commended For Their Giving Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2008

Most people think it’s rude to talk about other people’s giving but Jesus didn’t have any qualms about it.

Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why God Heals In Answer To Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 1

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 1 Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 28, 2005 *Today we will start looking at why God (sometimes) heals in answer to prayer, so let’s read Phil 2:25-30... 25. Yet I considered it necessary to send to you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Look Like What You Been Through

Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008

Triumph in tough times victory from defeat

James A. Thomas Jr. 1970 Parker Road House Of Judah Ministries Sunday Jan, 2008 You don’t look like what you been through Gen 42:1-8 Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? 2 And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Difference In Thinking, Doing, And Doctrine

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008

In this message, we need to consider two areas of doctrine: 1- Whom we believe 2- What we believe

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy told his mother one day that he was 7 feet tall. She questioned him, saying, "You know better than that! You shouldn’t fib!" He said, "I am 7 feet tall because I just measured myself with this little ruler that I made!" Any time we measure ourselves with our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28, Acts 18:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Firewalkers Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2008

Boldly choose God over all competitors.

FIREWALKERS Daniel 3.1-30 S: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BOLDLY CHOOSE GOD OVER ALL COMPETITORS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 3 three reasons why we are to choose God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is for… I. CONSCIENCE’S SAKE II. TESTIMONY’S ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 20, 2008

Jesus teaches us about peace, a perfect place he has prepared for us, and promises he will return so that we spend eternity with him.

Text: “Let not your heart be troubled…” (John 14:1). What kind of life do you think Jesus wants us to live? Does He want us to be worried and uptight? Does He want us to dwell on things that will probably never come about? Does He want us to waste our time feeling sorry for ourselves? Does He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Give Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 26, 2008

Forgiveness is a gift we receive and a gift we give to others.

Title: Give Forgiveness Text: Ephesians 4:30-32 Thesis: Forgiveness is a gift we give to others… Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a fatal disease ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008

This is part of a series in Philippians I began January 2008 and am still working through.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE Sunday January 6, 2008 Introductory Sermon Pt.1 Scripture Reference: John 10:10 Intro. A. You have heard me say on a number of occasions that I feel one of the reasons people avoid church and Christianity is that they feel these limit life rather ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Holiness

What Kind Of Christian Are You? Dws#1 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Apr 26, 2008

We go back to the greek and learn more about the carnal Christians of Paul’s day.

What Kind of Christian Are You?... I. Carnal Christians... a) Different Levels of Maturity... 1Co 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Powerful Witness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

The presence of the temple and the work the remnant did to built it stood as a testimony and a powerful witness for God. What stands as a powerful witness to our age? The Word of God sent out from the Church of God proclaimed by the people of God.

1. The first effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the created 2. The second effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the called 3. The third effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the comfortable Tonight’s passage is 31 verses long. It runs all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Manifestation Of Grace

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 3, 2008

If we are to glorify God, then we should practice justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. In so doing, we can be a manifestation of grace, in Christ Jesus.

A Manifestation of Grace Scripture Text: Micah 6:8 (Read) Introduction: Do we sometimes take advantage of the things that mean the most to us? Are we honest about what is right, and true? Do we sometimes fail to treat others as we would be treated? Do we make an honest effort to move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Whois to blame for the death of Jesus? Was it the Jews, the Romans or Pilate? The answer may shock you.

Who Killed Jesus Introduction: In the early hours of the morning in Chicago, Illinois, way back in 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hiller were lying in bed when Mrs. Hiller sensed something was wrong. She awoke to see that the gas light outside their bedroom door was out. She woke her husband and asked ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If There Was No Resurrection?

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

What are the implications of denying the resurrection? That will be examined in this message.

What If There Was No Resurrection? Introduction: To most fair historians there is little question as to the existence of Jesus. In fact many historians will even admit that he was put to death on a Roman cross, however the most disputed point of all is the resurrection of Jesus. The reason why is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2008

For Mother’s Day and Pentecost: We cannot shake off our mother’s voice. That voice needs to be one of faith, not just admonition. Yet we need to grow our own faith. The Spirit’s voice overrides all negatives.

Can you, in your own mind, hear your mother’s voice? Can you remember not only what she says or used to say, but how she says it? Many of us can remember those things. Even people whose mothers died young can remember distinctive things. It seems we can’t quite shake off Mom’s voice. It stays ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on May 11, 2008

How to get back to a sure faith.

Our text this evening is the second half of Psalm 73:17-28 if you would like to find your place there… Illustration: (From Speaker’s Sourcebook II by Glenn Ven Eckeren) Perhaps you heard about the church that planned to have the “No Excuse” Sunday Service…. Their advertisement for their “No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:17-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible