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Hand It Over

Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 5, 2004

When our blessings become our curses, it is because we are holding on too tightly.

Luke 12:32-40 Paonia United Methodist Church August 8, 2004 Life is hard. No, I mean it. Life in and of itself is rough. We get up, We encounter situations we would just as soon avoid, We deal with people we would just as soon pass on by, We struggle just to make ends meet… And, no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Ican - God Can Use Me, Iwill - Obey Him And Commit My Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 29, 2007

Just as any good employer would not send you off to a job site without the necessary tools, God through the teaching of this series has equipped us with both rationale & the Biblical tools needed to love, serve, & share the people of this generation.

iCan – God Can Use Me iWill – Obey Him & Commit my life to His Will “iCan…iWill” God CAN use me & I WILL commit my life to His Will!” Just as any good employer would not send you off to a job site without the necessary tools, God through the teaching of this series has equipped us with both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faces: Samson Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

All Samson had to do was walk into his destiny. Instead, he chose to walk wherever he wanted. His life is a shining example of how to know God’s will then ignore it.

Kids have a unique way of telling stories. Their heart is in it, but their mouths don’t always spit out the right words. Here are a few of my favorite headliner Bible stories stated by kids: *The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. *Noah’s wife was called Joan of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorify Your Son

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 4, 2008

How Jesus set an example of prayer

My 10 Resolutions for 2008. I have decided that with God’s help, I shall: Give up complaining, focus on gratitude. Give up harsh judgments, think kind thoughts. Give up worry, trust divine providence. Give up discouragement, be full of hope. Give up bitterness, turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Managing The Things God Has Entrusted To You: Time Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 10, 2008

There are two major themes which weave their way through the bible: The way to God and our Walk with God. This is a series of stewardship messages. The first one is the stewardship of our time.

In Jesus Holy Name January 13, 2008 Epiphany II Text: Genesis 2:15 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things God has entrusted to You” 1st in the series: Christian Stewardship There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Lutheran

How Your Built Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

some aspects of God’s specific purpose for your life and how He works to fulfill that purpose.

I wrote in an earlier letter (Purpose Vol. 1, Issue 10) that I wasn’t big on recipes or seven step strategies for spiritual success. Well, I’m not. But until now I may have been a little philosophical or “big picture” in my approach to understanding our real purpose and fulfilling the true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Almighty Power

Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 24, 2007

One simple act of kindness, with the power of God, is greater than anything human beings have made. God’s power is the Almighty power.

Sermon: Most of us, at one time or another, have flown in a commercial jet. They are powerful. You sit there at the end of the runway waiting for the pilot to spool up or rev up the engines, and you hear that whine, that loud whine as they get going and then the pilot releases the brakes and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Power For A Purpose! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - part 7

Let¡¯s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD NEVER ASKS US TO DO ANYTHING THAT WE CANNOT DO. We¡¯ll come back to that question in a few minutes. Imagine that I give four individuals the identical task of putting together two 2x4’s using six 3" screws. The first person is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Covenant With Noah Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010

In this sermon we examine God's covenant with Noah and it's implications to us today.

Genesis (Pt. 18) (The Covenant with Noah) Text: Genesis 9:1-17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Just in reading that text, I see three things or three messages or lessons that we can learn from this passage. First of all, we’re reminded of the sanctity of human life. Then in verses 8 – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: What's In A Name?

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

This Christmas Eve Sermon explores the meaning of Jesus name and celebrates.

I. There are many innovated names being given to babies today. A. Gillian Anderson girl - Piper Maru 1. Courtney Cox Arquette girl - Coco 2. Christie Brinkley girl - Sailor Lee 3. Richard Gere boy - Homer James Jigme 4. Sylvester Stallone boy - Sage Moonblood B. Names have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Of Our Will

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 4, 2010

God gave man the ultimate authority to do whatever they wanted to do. In this sense He made us just like Him, we have the power of choice. It is always in our best interest when we choose to do what He has told us to do.

From the very beginning we can see that God has given man a free choice. Adam and Eve were disobedient against God’s specific commandment. The result for them was spiritual death and eventually physical death. Why didn’t God stop them from this disobedient act knowing full well the outcome? He ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered To Engage Part 7 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 15, 2008

We should rightly assess ourselves and we should responsibly access our gifts.

There’s nothing like the local church when she is working right. When the church becomes the church that God intended her to be, the church is a force to reckon with. Lives are changed. Marriages restored. Families united. Communities transformed. No wonder the church was labeled as “These who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith We Establish The Law Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

SO what is it, works or faith? The law or grace?

1. Ever wonder what you’re supposed to do with the Law? a. Ever think about the 10 commandments? b. Should I make them my list to follow? Should I make sure that ever ‘T’ is crossed, every ‘I’ dotted? WORKS or FAITH, that’s the big question today. • How is a person saved? BY WORKS OR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational