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Do You Need A Faith-Lift? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

If I could ask you what you believe about salvation, you may not have a clear answer. But in Romans 10, we have the clearest explanation of what salvation is. A discussion about the two keystone ideas about salvation, the grace of God and our faith.

INTRODUCTION A lot of times, people believe a lot of strange and unique things. I heard about a college professor, who on the first day of a deductive reasoning class, stood before the class and said, “The first president of the United States; the last major league baseball player to bat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Body Builders

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Nov 13, 2001

Being a Body Builder is more than pumping iron. It’s getting into spiritual shape so that the Body of Christ may be built up.

Eph. 4:11-16 “Body Builders” Intro. Have you ever seen a professional Body Builder?  Muscles rippling and bulging, every part in sync, his whole body a perfect specimen of health. Today, I want to talk to you about becoming a Body Builder.  Not the Body Builders we see on TV, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For The Storm?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

No matter who you are the storms of life will come and beat against your life. Are you ready for that storm?

I want to pick up right where we left off last Sunday morning. By way of review for those of you who weren’t here, the most important thing that I want you to know from last week is “It ain’t over till it’s over”. God has last at bats in your situation. This morning, don’t look at: ¸ The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 27, 2002

Every year the world shuts down on the 25th of December, but why? If it is just about gifts and family would this happen? This 3 part series looks into the real meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 1 God’s Gift of Hope Brian A. Moon I recently heard a story of self-made millionaire Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem. Mr. Lang had been asked to speak to a class of 59 sixth-graders. What could he say to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How We Can Help Each Other Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

If you’ve ever said, "Why should I join a small group? What do I have to offer?" then you need to hear this! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How can we help each other? A couple weeks ago, I talked about why you need a church family. Today, I want to talk to you about why your church family needs you. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Holiness

Bear With Me, Please

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

A message to the church to say like Paul, please bear with me in my folly.

Bear With Me, Please By Pastor Jim May 1) Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats." "I tried trapping them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 9, 2005

We need hope -- and especially when we have none.

When I was in high school, our football team was the worst in the state. Game after game, year after year, we lost. In my Freshman year, I would go to the football games and see signs that read, "Destroy Anderson High." And we would lose the game. In my Sophomore year, I would go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On Anger Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

What does Jesus have to say about anger?

INTRODUCTION  After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blind Spot

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 16, 2011

Sometimes God sends the storms in our lives the great winds to shake us from our slumber, to awaken the spirit within, so that we might realize the potential that God has planted inside each one of us. It’s when we become broken when our spirits are low t

The Blind Spot Jon 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. {by...: or, out of mine affliction} {hell: or, the grave} 3 For ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Still Has It

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 19, 2007

Four Fundamental qualities that the church must hold to if it is to remain relevant to every age.

The Church Still Has It! Matthew 16:13-20 Text: Verse 18: “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” SOME YEARS AGO, TWO MEN grew up in the same small town and attended the same church, the same high school, and then the same college. From there one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Disappointment With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Disappointments will come and we have the choice to let them bury us or buoy us.

Christmas is a season not only of joy, but, if we’re honest, also of disappointment. Sometimes we’re disappointed with gifts. When Laura’s brother, Grayson, was in Middle School he received one such gift. To appreciate this you have to get the image in your mind of the entire family gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Say About Anger?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s.Most people would be able to stand before God And say that they haven’t killed a person, But how many of us could say that we never hated a person.

Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Wall - Pt. 4 - Wall Weapons Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 31, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 4 – Wall Weapons I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That God ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal