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Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

2nd in Drifting Series. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. On the dash board of your Christian walk I want to point out some hazard lights. Though not an exhaustive list, these are some of the warning signsthat you are

Six Warning Signs of Drifting July 24, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 HEB 2:1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. “Warning comes before destruction.” Jonah / Nineveh I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Binding And Loosing The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 4, 2007

There are ways that we bind the hands of Jesus from doing what He wants to do in our lives. There are also ways we can loose His hands to accomplish His plan and purpose.

May, 2007 Binding and Loosing the Hands of Jesus Mark 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In Mark 15:1 we read about how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for sending Him to Pilate. They bound Jesus and took Him to Pilate. The song says, “He could have called 10,000 angels,” or He could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Being With Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

If we will spend time with Jesus, we can boldly go and do His will, facing anything that comes our way.

Being with Jesus Acts 4:13-22 Intro: Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible.” The disciples spent 3½ years with Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus told them, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus had always accurately represented His Father to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meeting The Challenge: Part Two Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

As our congregation faced the new year of 2008, each person was asked to participate in a 10 week spiritual challenge so that we could grow more like Christ. This is an introduction to the last four spiritual disciplines involved in the challenge

TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “MEETING THE CHALLENGE: PART TWO” OPEN: A. Laurence J. Peter: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” 1. Goals are important --they help us establish: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Your Way Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 23, 2007

Like a hiker without a map, compass, or landmark - Israel has gone off the trail and into danger. How can that happen to us and how to get back on the trail to God?

Perspective is a nice thing. When you are on a long hike, like in my Boy Scout days, it was always great to come up on the top of a ridge so you could have a look around and get your bearings and chart the course ahead, knowing that once you plunged down into the forest it’d be hard to get the big ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Serving Line, Part Ib Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 17, 2007

What has God called you to be? What special gift do you have that sets you apart for the Gospel of God?

Romans: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Serving Line, Part Ib Scripture: Romans 1:1 Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God- I. Introduction When I was in high school, every year, about two weeks before school started, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ready To Risk? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 10, 2006

In order to get all we can out of our relationship with God we must risk all we are.

Dare to Pursue “Ready to Risk?” September 10, 2006 Introduction: Risks can be scary. Risks can be life-changing and exhilarating, or they can be disasters. Some risks are easy to take and others come with considerable calculation of the costs. One constant thing about life is that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

All believers should discover and use the spiritual gifts God has given them. Spiritual gifts are given for the benefit of God’s Kingdom.

What is the best gift you’ve ever received? For me, I’ll never forget Christmas when I was in 4th grade. When I went out to the living room – leaning on it’s kickstand was a beautiful silver univega ten-speed bicycle. I’d been dreaming of it and finally I had it! I can still remember going for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2006

ANGELS: They don’t play harps and they don’t play outfield. They are God’s army, and we can learn much about ourselves from their warfare. Link included to entire series in formatted text, w/ handouts, and PowerPoints.

God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 1 Colossians 2:18 With 273 verses in scripture dealing with angels, you have to wonder why most preachers don’t deal with the subject anymore. 3 reasons many churches don’t talk about angels: 1. Reaction against speculation. Theologians are often guilty of dealing w/ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 13, 2006

Learn what it means to be called a "child of God."

Introduction- Have you ever been told that you are special? We need to understand that we are special, especially in God’s eyes. God does this for us in many ways. We find this truth communicated in I John. “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Comfort Others Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 15, 2005

What is God’s comfort, and how do we actually show it to others?

How to comfort others. 2 Cor 1:1-11. WBC 17/4/05am Intro clip: live 999 call of Eight-year-old Hope from Heybridge, Essex, kept her cool when mum Melissa Cook suddenly gave birth to a baby she did not know she was carrying. From this week’s news CONTEXT Letter written by Paul (ex Saul) about 57 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love Into Action

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2008

The teaching of Jesus calls us to serve Him until He returns. We are to get out of the box and serve others with love and compassion.

Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love into Action Matthew 25:31-46 In Matthew 25 we have some of the final teachings of Jesus. The Harmony of the Gospels lists 31 parables Jesus taught. Jesus taught in parables using fictional stories that used the pictorial language and common experiences of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Free Methodist

Salt Baths

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Destructive Power Of Adultery Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 7th Commandment on Adultery is far more reaching than just adultery, but addresses the design of sex within marriage by God.

The Destructive Power of Adultery Exodus 20:14 Introduction: If you are joining us for the first time today, we have been going through the Ten Commandments and looking at how they still apply today. Today, we come to the 7th Commandment, which is, “You shall not commit adultery.” You know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist