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Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2013

In response to trials and crises, one should learn to pray

Lord – Teach Us To Pray April 7, 2013 Elmer L. Towns A. WHEN FACED WITH TRIALS AND CRISES AND THE SOON RETURN OF CHRIST • Jesus instructed His disciples, “Men ought always to pray” (Luke 18:1). • The disciples’ response, “Lord, teach us (how) to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Set Before Us

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

We need tradition to guide us, but often our traditions lie in the past fifty to seventy years. Our tradition should reach back further; like 2000 years ago! The anchor for our traditions should be in Jesus, not the inventions of men.

This evening we’re going to discuss the topic of “tradition.” If you have ever seen the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” then you probably recall a rather large Jewish man singing about tradition throughout the entire performance. You may recall that tradition was a dreaded word to the young ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

This Is Us - Pt. 1 - Blessed Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 1 - Blessed I. Introduction Shakespeare in Hamlet said it like this, "This above all: to thine own self be true. The author of the Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison, says something similar . . . “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” The secular world understands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Holding Us Together? Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

A description of what helps hold a group of believers together.

WHAT IS HOLDING US TOGETHER? This is the first of a series of three messages I have entitled, "The Church". Other messages in the series include: #2 - "What Will Keep Us Together", focusing on Colossians 1:9-14. #3 - "What Could Break Us Apart", focusing on Galatians 1:6-10. INTRODUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Chains That Hold Us Back

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002

This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Save Us, We Pray!

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Apr 13, 2001

Palm Sunday Sermon

Save Us, We Pray! Matthew 21:1 – 11; Luke 19:39 – 44 Introduction – The spring of 33 AD was a time of great contrasts for Jesus and His followers. On one hand His ministry had never been more successful. Jesus has had the opportunity to share deep spiritual truths with not only the disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Heal Us Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 18, 2001

A look at the facets of the healing Jesus offers.

Jesus Came To Heal Us What Jesus Came To Do - Part 4 of 4 John 5:1-15 When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see people in need of comfort; troubled in need ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Donkey In All Of Us

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 23, 2024

A powerful revelation of the little donkey in Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Scripture Text: Mk 11:1-10 This is speaking of Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.... This was the fulfillment of an amazing prophecy by the prophet Zechariah chapter 9, vs 9. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001

When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

America - The Way Things Used To Be

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2011

Revival is needed to return America to its spiritual foundation

Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” Psalm 33 has much to say about the Gentile nations! (Psalm 33:5) "The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love." (Psalm 33:8) "Let all the earth fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Us Hope Series

Contributed by Jesse Alexander on Mar 30, 2013

Encouragement to a congregation of reluctant inviters to take invite cards and invite friends and neighbors to worship.

We’re continuing with the E100 series, and we have two weeks left. We’re actually extending the series one week due to Ash Wednesday and the 25th anniversary. But I’ll be preaching three sermons from the last two weeks of the E100 series. You can still grab a book mark it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 5, 2009

Without water we try to solve our needs our way — This is humanism - We turn to things — This is materialism - We try to please ourselves — This is hedonism — What we need is faith - This is called trust

- Ch 16 - Two and half months from Egypt - Saw Gods’s hand at the Red Sea- - v.2 - Murmured — Manna - Ch. 17 - traveled 40 miles — call it 2 weeks - Now there is no water - Last line in v. 7 - Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? - We need to answer this question - It has been asked since the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When People Disappoint Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007

All of us have lost our joy because of people, by what they say and what they do, and no doubt, we too have contributed to steal the joy of others by our actions as well. Yet we have to live and work with people, we cannot isolate ourselves and still live

If you area teenager you sometimes feel as if it is your parents job to embarrass you or to make your life difficult. In honor of Father’s Day, I came across the 9 things a teenage daughter does not want to hear from her dad. 10. “Let me explain what ’deductible’ means on car insurance.” 9. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

For unto us a child is born

Isaiah 9:1-7 6 For unto us a child is born 1. This Delivery Is God's Solution - 9:1-5 1) The Distress - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Holiness