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Jars Of Generosity

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 17, 2008

We arae jars of clay to whom God gives gifts and through whom God gives gifts.

Title: Jars of Generosity Text: II Corinthians 9:6-11 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” to whom God gives gifts and through whom God gives gifts. Introduction Bonnie and I are parents. Raising children is a costly endeavor. According to the latest estimates, a family making $70,200 a year or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tribute To Dr. Mlk: "Hidden In The Shadow Of God's Hand"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 20, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers - in the midst of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration - to affirm to others that God calls, protects, and hide us in the Shadow of His hand.

20 January 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: God calls, protects and hides us in the shadow of His hand. REFERENCES: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NLV) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 27, 2008

Joy is the second manifestation list in the Fruit of the Spirit. It is the direct result of experiencing the presence and love of God in one’s life. Joy is an attitude you can choose.

The Fruit of the Spirit - Joy Galations 5:22 Scripture: Galations 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The last few weeks we have seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Grossman's Beach Adventure”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 14, 2008

Spiritual insights from a family vacation

“The Grossman’s Beach Adventure” July 20, 2008 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Chaos And Control - Positive Perspective Or Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 29, 2008

Where does a positive perspective end and faith begin? Faith is not simply hoping that things will work out someday. If a positive perspective is what brings me success, then why do I need God?

A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, ”Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” So the rabbi, the president an the ten elders met together to discuss the issue – but the rabbi soon discovered that he was the sole dissenting ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

The importance of the cross of Christ.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 TITLE: “THE CROSS OF CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had heard that students who attended ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go On To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005

As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Great Heist

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Oct 26, 2005

Ever timid of preaching about tithing? Don’t be! Malachi 3:6-18 brings a strong word of exhortation to all believers. We ought not to rob God by holding back our giving any more than we would put on a ski mask and rob a bank!

The Great Heist. By Matthew Everhard. An expository sermon from Malachi 3:12-18 originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church on October 28th and 29th. Every seminary student who wants to be a pastor can tell you that there are two things that we are afraid to preach about. Two biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

This sermon looks at Daniel as a model for living in the world but not compromising to the world.

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7 Romans 5:1-8 (Message) As we enter the 21st Century in America we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. Many things about the future are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Palestinian Problem, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 10, 2005

Here are 10 Facts That Dismisses and Destroys The “Palestinian Problem”.

“The Palestinian Problem” Pt. 2 Zechariah 2:8 “…for he who touches you (Israel) touches the apple of His eye.” Jeremiah 6:4 4. The 10 Facts That Dismisses and Destroys The “Palestinian Problem”. Fact #1: The driving force behind this issue is summed up in one word…hatred. Most of us don’t ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 24, 2005

Satan had done so many things to us that are meant for bad, “But God” means it for good!

“BUT, GOD”! Gen 37:22-27 & 50:20 Brothers and sisters, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often said to ourselves, “No matter what I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:22-27, Genesis 50:20, Ephesians 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Habits The Church Needs

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 25, 2005

Steve Covey wrote a book about the habits of Successful people. The Church needs to have these type of habits. What attracts people to churches, it is habits of people that they find attractive.

Seven Habits Churches Need Romans 15:1 ff RO 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quality Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

5th message in James series. james’ warning against partiality or favoritism. We are subject to a higher law.

A brilliant medical doctor discovered the use of blood plasma that resulted in saving thousands of lives in World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War. At Pearl Harbor, for example, 96% of those who received plasma, survived. After World War II Charles Drew was named director of the National Blood ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Our Majestic Lord

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2006

In fact, David writes it once at the beginning of the Psalm and once at the end. His thought is, "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

OUR MAJESTIC LORD PSALM 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION... adapted from www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon8/never_ending_sermon.htm I would like us to pause for a moment at the beginning before we read the passage for today and ponder the boundless expanse of the universe. We need to do that to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist