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A Woman’s Great Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 12, 2013

Consideration of Christ encounter with a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. Her expectations and Christs response.

A Woman’s Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ had traveled to the district of Tyre and Sidon to the north of Galilee in what today is coastal southern Lebanon. Here Christ encounters a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am At The End Of My Rope Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2013

Do you ever feel like you have done everything you know how to do, even cried out to God for answers, yet He feels far away or even unwilling to help? Believe it or not, Asaph felt the same way, and his answer can really bring a sense of help and purpose

Psalm 74 was written by one of Asaph’s descendants after the Babylonian capture of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and records the emotional distress at seeing God’s enemies triumph and calling on God to respond. 1 – 11 The writer asks God why has He rejected the people He purchased, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Desperate Enough To Pray

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011

Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptizing Into The Name... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001

The Great Commission is intriguing in what it says and what it doesn’t. Consider the mystery & the power of Christian baptism.

OPENING: A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer- The Lord Jesus' Style

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

To be inspired to follow Jesus in prayer.

Prayer – the Lord Jesus’ style By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Intro: Ever wonder the way Jesus prayed? This outline of this sermon is inspired from reading a little book I got a long time ago in a second hand book store. It is called Sense and Nonsense about Prayer. I trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 4, 2001

An inductive exploration of the unfairness of life and an elimination of inadequate answers to the question “Is God unfair?”

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as the latest news bulletin. Many people refuse to think about them. Others consider them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? The book of Job struggles with these ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:25-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Narnia: "In Our World: The Spell Of The White Witch” Series

Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005

2nd of 3 Narnia sermons. This one focuses on the Witch and her spell. "Always winter and never Christmas" and the power of sin and evil and death in our world.

“IN OUR WORLD: THE SPELL OF THE WHITE WITCH” Romans 8:18-25 [Sermon 2 of 3] Even though I am getting older every year, there’s still enough youth in me that I get enjoyment out of some aspects of winter. Call me a bit crazy, but I actually like snow! I like the stillness of a morning when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jehovah Rophe - The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on teh name Jehovah Rophe - the God Who Heals.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Rophe – The God Who Heals – Ex. 15 Insert: Embarrassing Moments Trans: We’ve all had embarrassing moments, but today we find the nation of Israel red-faced b/c of their response to the greatness of God. Note: Isn’t funny in a sad kind of way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment - Starting With The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 15, 2004

When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. We are standing on the very brink of judgment from God - judgment which will begin with the church.

GOD’S JUDGMENT - STARTING WITH THE CHURCH EZEKIEL 9:1-11 Introduction: When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. Some time ago Billy Graham said it well, "If God does not judge America, He is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." I believe that we are standing on the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Fighting Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can have disagreements without destroying our marital relationship.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Creating A Fighting Marriage (3 of 3) February 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A couple had been arguing about everything for years. Both spouses were tired of living in their state of perpetual conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:9-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Scattering Of Man And The Gathering Of God

Contributed by Michael Mccoy on Aug 10, 2003

The sermon proclaims the truth of Creation, Redemption and Sanctification by means of Law and Gospel whereby salvation is by the grace of God through the Person and Work of Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God.

"The Scattering of Man and the Gathering of God" Jeremiah 23:1-4 Sermon for 10 August Anno Domini 2003 Trinity 8 / Pentecost 9 Grace, mercy and peace to you in the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Baptized, The Second Law of Thermodynamics is all about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Exceeding Grace In Giving Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 1, 2003

Paul’s part two on giving where from promises to preparation to participation to prayers and praises, God is glorified and we are blessed!

God Grants Grace in Giving 2 Corinthians 9 I saw a single frame cartoon once that had two men standing outside after church services. They were standing there in their underwear and one says to the other: “That was the best sermon on giving I ever heard!” Today we will see part two of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 21:8-21 (The God Of Ishmael)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob turns out the be the God of Ishmael too!! ...

We continue our sojourn with Abraham today – Abraham, the ‘father of faith’. We’ve been working our way through the story of Abraham for some time now – stories about Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & his family, Abraham & his descendents, Abraham and the promises God made to him - Abraham the ‘father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 21:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Standing In Awe Of God - Job Chapter Twenty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter tewnty three.

Job 23 - Job Can Not Find God (verses 1-9) Job Asserts His Integrity (verses 10-12) Job Stands in Awe of God (verses 13-17) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bottom Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 15, 2007

The true ‘bottom line’ isn’t going to be found at the end of a company ledger, or a balance s

Romans: The Line in the Sand (Series) Message Title: The Bottom Line Scripture: Romans 1:13-15 13 And I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented thus far) in order that I might obtain some fruit among you also, even as among the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel