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The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Praise is making much of what God has done, and isn’t always done with the heart. But worship is about who God is, and cannot be done without the heart.

Encountering God – Part IV: “The Power of Praise” Review What is worship? It is the meeting of God’s heart and ours. Worship is the response of all we are to who God is and what He has done. Last week I spoke about the “glory” of God, which is intrusion of God’s presence into our physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Conversion

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2007

In our text, let’s take a look at Saul, the kind of man he was and how he came to accept Christ. Saul was: 1- A mean man 2- A humbled man 3- A new man 4- A preaching man

INTRO.- Did ever have a conversion experience? That is, being converted from the Cubs to the Cardinals? Or from Ford to Chevrolet? Or from McDonald’s to Burger King? Etc. ILL.- After moving here over four years ago, I started visiting Brother Elmer Schilly, who at that time was in the nursing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

Psalm 32 speaks of the Blessedness of Forgiveness

This morning we will be looking at Psalm 32. Psalm 32, a psalm of David was originally written as a song in which many believe was to be sung on the Day of Atonement, (the day in which all Israel would gather for the sacrifice of sin). As David pens this psalm, he is instructing the readers of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments – The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Heart of the Matter The tenth commandment is the "inside-out" commandment. Seven steps from coveteousness to contentment.

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ten Commandments – Family Matters Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – Family Matters What is God’s purpose for the family? The Family Matters of Marriage: – the PURPOSE, Partnership  Pleasure  Procreation – the PRIORITY  Promise of Devotion  Persistent – PURIT

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ten Commandments – Only One God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – Only One God

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

A Revival Sermon for a congregation that needs to hear God cares about their joy. (And in the context of Israel’s first revival even!)

Title: The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength Text: Neh 8:9 – 12 Joy is P_ermissable___________ - Is Self-Control religious? - 1 John 1.4 Joy is D_esirable_____________ - 2 Cor 1.24 Joy is E_ssential_____________ - Heb 11.6 Question: Is joy a “nice-to-have,” or is it something more? ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

The practice of prayer helps us grow spiritually to know God better and become more like him.

[Background Image: Fresco of Michael Angelo on the Sistine Chapel, Imago Dei] Last week we looked at our need to grow spiritually, the Apostle Paul tells us in Col. 2:6-7, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Test 1: The Bible Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007

The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Saints Disagree Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 3, 2007

Disagreements among believers don’t have to wreak the church.

WHEN SAINTS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41, 28-30 (adapted from a message from Steven Shepherd Church of Christ (When Christians Disagree) This title came from a sermon booklet by Dr John R. Church.) INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be Right With God (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2007

In Romans 3:21-25a, Paul gives us seven elements of the righteousness that God divinely imputes to those who trust in his Son. This sermon looks at the last four elements.

Scripture A Sunday school teacher was testing the children in her kindergarten class to see if they understood the concept of getting in to heaven. She asked them, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?” “No!” the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accepting People Into The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007

When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become A Dynamic Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2007

Paul’s description of himself

How To Become A Dynamic Christian Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart unto the gospel of God, • Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ. To be the real thing instead of playing religious games? Years ago the Emperor of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

"Have This Attitude" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007

Sermon 3 in a study in Philippians

“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” I had the thought of opening this sermon with a great quote by a successful military leader from history, pertaining to the mindset of a well-trained soldier; or perhaps a political figure who had overcome great difficulties. So ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Without Good Works Your Faith Is Dead Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2007

#9 in the Book of James Series deals with faith versus works in obtaining salvation.

#9 Without Good Works Your Faith is Dead Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Tonight we are going to look at one of the oldest doctrinal battles to be found within the church. The battle to decide this issue has raged for centuries. It was an issue which brought turmoil and even dissention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible