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The Creator Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 19, 2014

John 1:3 answers the age old questions: Who is Jesus? How did the World get here? How did I get here?

“The Creator Word” (10 19 14) John 1:3 Last week we looked at John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with (the) God, and the Word was God.” I. “In the beginning was the Word,” Jesus’ Eternality (Structurally and grammatically, this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

From The Frying Pan To The Fire Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 Grace is not getting what we deserve and instead getting what we do not deserve.

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 David Taylor September 19, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” and now looking at the life of Jacob. We have seen that the Patriarchs are just like the rest of us, morally frail and sinful, yet trophies ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 21, 2003

A look at why "being good" is not what gets you to heaven.

"Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Get back to the basic truth of the gospel – that Jesus alone saves us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Today we’re looking at chapter 1.vs15-23 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and – today it’s all about getting back to basics. It’s important that we do this. I think it’s the same reason we take holidays - Holidays give us an opportunity to get back to basics. - Get back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Strengthening Belief

Contributed by Dennis Regan on Sep 19, 2006

How can we get through those periods in our lives when we do not believe quite as much as we should.

Read Mark 9:15-29 Focus verse-Mark 9:24 24. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe: help thou mine unbelief-- Faith: (Noun) The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God’s will. Can also be: The body of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:15-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Gospel Means Go Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2011

When we get the gospel, we'll go with the gospel.

Gospel Means Go Romans 15:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/20/11 I love the lyrics to that song Dan just sang called “I Refuse.” ‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care. I don’t want to say another empty prayer. Oh, I refuse to sit around and wait for someone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dare We Dream Together

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2018

A sermon that discusses how to get God's vision for our lives.

What is God’s vision? Dare we dream together. Duncan McGregor was a very famous All black In 1905 part of the Originals team that travelled to Britain, Ireland, France and the United States and that only lost one out of 35 games. While on tour, the British press dubbed him the "Flying Scotsman" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith, It Does A Body Good

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Oct 9, 2005

It Is Time For We As Children Of God To Quit Talking About Faith And Start Exercising It. We Need Miracles And We Need Them Now!

Faith, It Does A Body Good Matthew 15:21-28 JESUS HEALS THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN’S DAUGHTER 21 Jesus then left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. [Matt. 15:21]. Now our Lord leaves the land of Israel for the first time during His public ministry. This is interesting because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 8, 2024

Continues series on James. It addresses the importance of wisdom and how to get it.

James 1:5-8 Wisdom Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a Particular Baptist Preacher from the mid to late 1800’s, in London, England. The story is told of a time he attended a preaching conference when a preacher who was preaching at the conference boldly announced that he had reached a point in his life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not The Backup Plan - He's The Back Up Man

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Begin to call on the Lord not just in times of trouble - but before you get into it

1 Corinthians 15 1Friends, let me go over the Message with you one final time--this Message that I proclaimed and that you made your own; this Message on which you took your stand 2and by which your life has been saved. (I’m assuming, now, that your belief was the real thing and not a passing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Thinking Clearly About Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon deals with a five step process to get our finances in order.

MUCH OF THIS SERMON AND ITS OUTLINE IS TAKEN FROM A SERMON FROM RICK WARREN’S CHURCH WHICH OFFERED A SERIES ON THINKING CLEARLY ABOUT VARIOUS SUBJECTS. THINKING CLEARLY ABOUT YOUR FINANCES Sermon Outline Pastor Rick Glenville New Life Community Church PCUSA 1/30/05 Growing & Building In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider The Price Of The Comfort Zone...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2016

How easy is it to lose sight of your goal and start seeing the obstacles? We study Jonah's love of the comfort zone and the cost of stubborn will.

CONSIDER THE PRICE OF THE COMFORT ZONE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEMS LIKE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STAY FOCUSED IN LIFE --- EVERYTHING CAN BECOME A DISTRATION --- AND YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL... Have you ever been driving down the road and get distracted? Changing a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mad Cow Disease

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

If the mad cows get loose in the life of a dreamer, they can kill the dream.

Genesis 41:1-4 KJV And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. [2] And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow. [3] And, behold, seven other kine came up after them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal