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#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

#1 -- Repentance Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

The Christian journey begins with repentance.

Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What? #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 26, 2007

As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. What does this mean? (This is the first in a 5 part series)

“Changing Lives for Time and Eternity” “Why?” #1 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > READ TEXT. Please notice the last three words; “fulfill your ministry”. What does this mean? > First of all we know that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Focus #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

To help the Church refocus

Friday, July 07, 2006 FOCUS Lk 11:34-36 Lu 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness. (binoculars; have some to look through them) Outwardly they look pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called (1) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 11, 2005

We can and are able to incorporate these things into our own ministries. We can and are able to become just like Paul.

Series Title: Pastoral Leadership, By Example (Titus) Message Title: Called Scripture: Titus 1:1 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness- There are not too many people [Christians] ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Advent 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 26, 2005

What relevance does the Second Coming have to do with Advent - and what can we learn from it?

Old Romney 27-11-05 Story: On 13th September 1759, one of the most significant battles of the 18th Century was fought – the Battle of the Heights of Abraham. The Heights of Abraham were (and still are) the cliffs above the St. Lawrence river in front of the strategic city ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Heroes #1 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 5, 2008

God is calling every one of us to be heroes – to be people who will know God, be strong, and have great adventures. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero?

HEROES #1 INTRO TO TOPIC: Heroes. The world’s looking for a superhero. We see it in the interest of superheroes in the movies – we’re all looking for a hero. KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know their God will be strong and carry out great exploits.” THE BIG IDEA: Although ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: *other

Job 1

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 9, 2012

This sermon over views Job 1, Job is tested by Satan.

In the society today we can find ourseleves striving to become rich here on earth. Many times we become so focus on become rich that we seem to forget about God. We tend to forget about God because we become more focus on getting rich, and keeping up with the Jones' for example. I have come to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Forgiveness #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

Forgiveness, Two Types of Forgiveness (Divine and Human)

FORGIVENESS MATT 6: 9 - 13 v. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. There are two types of forgiveness; Divine Forgiveness & Human Forgiveness 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Gaining a better understanding of verses that are unclear.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

What Heaven will be like when we enter into its gates.

“Heaven will not be that unlike our life on this earth.” –Harry Ironside A. What Is The Basis To Determine What We Will Be Like In Heaven? 1. You will have some characteristics like Jesus on Earth, but remember He is God and you are human. 2. You will have some characteristics ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

We must prioritize our life for Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Examination - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Why God doesn't eliminate suffering in our life?

A. QUESTIONS ABOUT SUFFERING 1. Isn’t suffering the work of satan? 2. Since God is completely good, how could He use suffering? 3. Since God wants to bless His children, why does He allow them to suffer? 4. Why pain and sorrow since God never glorifies them? 5. Has Christ asked us to buy with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist