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Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 3,227 views

REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN MALACHI 3: 6-18 OCTOBER 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Price Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 17,640 views

This passage is perhaps one of the greatest texts on giving known to preachers... but it is also one of the most difficult, raising questions many of us would just as soon avoid.

OPEN: Back in 1995 (“Bits & Pieces” pamphlet) I read the following story: Every February on George Washington’s birthday, the late newspaper columnist, Frederick C. Othman, used to visit the West Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, look at a certain statue there among the antique printing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Make A Road In Your Desert

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 13,261 views

God provides a way out of the desert for His own.

"God Will Make A Road In Your Desert" Isaiah 43:19 * November 9, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois * Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 14,407 views

Lessons from the life of Caleb.

Give Me This Mountain Mark Christian This morning we talked about God sending people for a particular mission. Tonight we are going to examine Caleb, one of the spies sent into the Promised Land to scout it out. We will read from Deuteronomy 1:19-33. In this passage, the Israelites are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14, Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Holds On To The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 26, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 7,950 views

Just as the Lord trained Naaman, so also he trains us to hold on to his promises by faith alone, so that we shine out with Christian love and Christ-centered confidence like the little Israelite slave girl did.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning is recorded in 2 Kings 5:1-14 Dear friends who hold on to Jesus, Cartoons at times will have a scene where someone, let’s says Wild E. Coyote in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Struggle Inside The Wall Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003

based on 144 ratings

| 17,829 views

The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.

The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scapegoat: A Communion Celebratioin

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 29, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 14,688 views

The Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin by using goats, one to be a sacrifice and one to be sent away carrying the sins of the nation.

“THE SCAPEGOAT: A COMMUNION CELEBRATION” OCTOBER 2, 2005 Intro: Today, we are going to celebrate the communion of our Lord. We are going to look at the way the Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin as we prepare ourselves for the celebration. The Day of Atonement was the High Holy Day ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:3-34

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 12,066 views

Part 2 of Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit. This is about how to find God’s will, comparing OT ways, with our modern ways, with the NT ways.

Psalm 25:1-5 – Listen Up The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who came down the line ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of First Fruits Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 16,105 views

First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.

First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership 101 Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 8,738 views

10th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of his listening to the Lord’s leadership in all he did. What does it take to hear the voice of the Lord?

Joshua 5:13-15 – Leadership 101 In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Some of you may know that name – Huxley promoted Darwinism and Humanism as he attacked the Christian faith. Now, Huxley ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rophe - The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 12,909 views

A message on teh name Jehovah Rophe - the God Who Heals.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Rophe – The God Who Heals – Ex. 15 Insert: Embarrassing Moments Trans: We’ve all had embarrassing moments, but today we find the nation of Israel red-faced b/c of their response to the greatness of God. Note: Isn’t funny in a sad kind of way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Delivered

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 13, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 14,635 views

A sermon which takes a look at why the children of Israel were delivered from Egypt.

Delivered Exodus 12:40-41 I. Delivered From Slavery 12:40-41 After 430 years in Egypt, God sent Moses to demand their freedom. When Pharaoh wouldn’t listen to what God had to say, the Lord sent plagues upon them..... The plague of blood, the frogs, lice, flies, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Sojourners Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 21, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 6,471 views

27th and final in series on Joshua: Taking New Territory. This sermon is about the journey we are on, and some advice for the road.

Joshua 24:1-27 – Sojourners And now, here we are. We have reached the end of Joshua. Congratulate yourselves for surviving over 2 dozen sermons from one book. In truth, actually, I hope you have gained insight and wisdom on how to apply what you believe to how to behave. I hope that you have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 25, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 22,689 views

It is time for the church to be a redeeming factor in the world.

“What Time is It” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Chronicles 12:32 “And of the children of Issachar, [which were men] that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them [were] two hundred; and all their brethren [were] at their commandment.” Today I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Apostolic

Flames That Threaten America

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 29, 2006

based on 108 ratings

| 35,772 views

This sermon considers some of the conditions that are threatening America’s future.

How many of you have ever been near a fire that was raging uncontrollably? This is a scary sight. I can recall at least two such occasions in my life. One occurred when I was a boy. A fire burned about 20 acres of pasture land on our family farm. We had to fight that fire. It was a scary scene. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

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