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Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Points For Church Growth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002

In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Beginning"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

“In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

"Parables”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 12, 2002

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables”

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables” The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while everybody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002

How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing And The Believer

Contributed by Paul Rupe on Jul 13, 2002

Does the death burial and resurrection heal you physically as well as spiritually? This message uses Greek and Hebrew words to show believers that it is not God’s will for them to be sick in any area of their life.

Been sick lately? Did you know that the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ heals all your sickness as well as taking you to heaven one day? When Jesus died He took away our sins, but He also took our sickness and disease as well. In Isaiah 53:4 we are told Surely he hath borne our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of A Cheerful Heart

Contributed by James May on Jul 15, 2002

A message on Tithing with some humor mixed in. Pointed and effective.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Younger Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 15, 2002

No matter what I would say about Titus 2 verses 4 and 5, it will be controversial. If I just read it, it would be controversial. So my disclaimer is simply this: If you don’t like what I say this morning, talk to God about it. He’s the one who inspired i

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Three weeks ago, we began to talk about Striving For Church Health. If SCC is going to be a healthy church, the senior saints must lead the way in example and conduct and we, the congregation, must know how to react and respond to their lives and walk among us. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-5

Judging The Judgement Of Judging

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Short sermon on how and how not to judge

Judging The Judgement Of Judging Matthew 7:1-12 People love to judge. Popularity of Talk-TV, Court-Tv, height of OJ trial, President Clinton’s trials. Even those who hold the opinion of, "You have your beliefs, and I have mine." make judgements upon those who form strong judgments by calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Simple Tests? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002

WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, Exodus 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living For God In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2002

The World culture seeks to change who and what we are. Four Hebrew children demonstrate how to stand in the midst of an ungodly culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN AN UNGODLY WORLD DANIEL 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquered the Southern Kingdom, Judah and with the conquest took into captivity a group of bright young future leaders of Judah. Among these captives were four young men, Hananiah, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe I Can Fly!

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon is about having the courage and the God kind of faith, empowering the believer to rise above their present circumstances.

I would like to preach and teach about three things that can transform your life. Number one, believe that you can! Second, conceive that you can! Third, acheive what you can. Or another way of saying the same thing in a different tone is to say it like this: conceive it with your mind, believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-7, Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

God Can Use The Rahab In Us

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002

God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things

God can use the Rahab in us Joshua 2:1-4 &12-14 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. : Go look over the land, he said, especially Jericho. So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. 2 - The king of Jericho was told, Look! Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

3 Questions About Testing? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2002

We teach that the testing process is part of daily living.

THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1: 2 My brethren, COUNT IT ALL JOY when you fall into many tests and trials. 3. Knowing that the trying of your faith works PATIENCE. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Avoid Shipwreck

Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002

Without taking the necessary precautions, even believers can find themselves spiritually shipwrecked; this sermon gives some biblical suggestions aimed at avoiding be "lost at sea".

HOW TO AVOID SHIPWRECK 1 Tim 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION: MANY BELIEVERS TODAY FIND THEMSELVES LOST AT SEA A. Individuals, corporations, and churches experience life cycles. 1. They go through growth spurts. 2. They experience flat times. 3. They can even observe slumps. B. During these cycles we may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational