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I Predict You’re Going To Die Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 9, 2011

based on 67 ratings

| 36,281 views

God doesn’t want us to know WHEN we’re going to die, but He stresses the fact that one day we shall (if Jesus doesn’t return first). Why does God want us to face the reality of our own mortality? Why stress that we will all die?

OPEN: A woman once told of driving with her two young boys to a funeral. She said: “I tried to prepare them by talking about burial and what we believe happens after death. The boys behaved well during the service. But at the gravesite, I discovered my explanations weren’t as thorough as I’d ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001

based on 128 ratings

| 79,818 views

In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

"Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why God? (Tragedy)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

based on 90 ratings

| 11,771 views

God speaks to us about situations we face in life, we need to let God's Word enter our minds and hearts and heal the grief, doubt and even the anger we may feel.

There are certain times in life when all of us, no matter how strong our faith may be, cry out either audibly or inside our soul, and ask, "Why, God? Why did You let this happen? Why didn't You prevent this tragedy?" For many of us, one of those times was this past Monday when we heard that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Pastor 'move Over'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 7,121 views

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches that the Pastor is not supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church! NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Pastor ’Move Over’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16, KJV Purpose: Is the Pastor supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church? NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry. That’s the Pastor’s ministry. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 10,430 views

One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

In The Bosom Of Abraham

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 10,030 views

This morning I am going to speak to you about one of those things we all believe in but none of us likes to talk about – not my preaching, but the reality of hell.

A few years ago I preached a message on hell. After the service I walked to the back of the church to shake hands with members of the congregation as they left the church. One lady said to me, “Reverend, I never knew what hell was really like until I heard you preach!” I wonder what she really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 6,767 views

This is part one of the family series designed around reality television. This message deals with the importance of living a life with no regrets.

MEET JOE FAMILYMAN “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” PROVERBS 14:8 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.” (NLT) This morning, we begin the series “Meet Joe Familyman” and we began with a reality check! We’re traveled with Joe to see what his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Help?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 7, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 8,355 views

PENTECOST 3(C) - Believers learn WHY does Jesus help: He is full of mercy and God is to be glorified.

WHY DOES JESUS HELP? Luke 7:11-17 - June 29, 2003 LUKE 7:11-17 11Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

I’m Responsible For My Choices!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

based on 324 ratings

| 53,673 views

People are blaming heredity, environment, job pressures, poverty, prejudices, abuse, & anything else they can think of for their problems today. But the Bible very clearly teaches that we’re responsible for our choices.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you noticed? Our society has produced people who ignore their responsibilities & then blame others for their problems. “If I get into financial trouble, it’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit. And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 6:1-18, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Prostitute Your Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 7, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 6,273 views

Achieving Good Health in 2006

21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. 23But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24yet to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing And Acting On The Works Of Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 8,542 views

Discussion of Jesus’ words about those cities who had heard his message and seen his miracles yet rejected him.

Recognizing and Acting on the Works of Christ. Matthew 11:20-24 March 12, 2006 Introduction Why Is Missouri Called the "Show-Me" State? (Adapted from the official site of the Missouri Secretary of State) There are a number of stories and legends behind Missouri’s unofficial slogan,the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

God, Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 11,846 views

This is a comparison on the attitude of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector for an Ash WEdnesday service.

February 9, 2005 Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Waits Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

based on 48 ratings

| 8,250 views

Our hope in heaven gives us the ability to endure the struggles of life.

Hope Waits Revelation 21: 1 - 4, 15 - 27 Three weeks ago we began a series of messages on hope. In the first we talked about the power of memory. Our hope for the future depends upon our memory of the past. When we recall God’s faithfulness through the ages we can face the future with hope. In the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Blessings And Curses" - Ii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 11,322 views

Part 2 in the series ... looking at God’s curses and blessings from Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim.

“Blessings & Curses” – II INTRODUCTION: Read Deut. 11:26-28 Moses is giving the people God’s rules & regulations. He takes the people to Mt. Gerizim & Mt. Ebal. There are 2 GROUPS: o 6 tribes on Mt. Ebal to shout “Amen” to God’s CURSES … (those on my left). o 6 tribes on Mt. Gerizim to shout ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Some Tips On Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 31, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,187 views

Using Phillip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, we can find some important instruction on how to share our faith with another individual

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 8:26-40 TITLE: “SOME TIPS ON SHARING YOUR FAITH” INTRODUCTION: A. What gets you excited? --Someone: “You cannot kindle a fire in any other heart until it is burning in your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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