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Faith Encouraged Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 19, 2011

God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow

I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons Why We Ought To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Getting God's Attention

REASONS WHY WE OUGHT TO PRAY 1 THESS. 5:17 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE REASONS TO DO WHATEVER WE DO. THE REASONS WE GO TO WORK IS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE INCOME TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, TO PAY BILLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR OUR OTHER NEEDS. THE REASONS WE GO TO THE DOCTOR IS SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Savior Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Jesus voluntarily Gave His Life

1. INTRODUCTION. OUT OF ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE EVER LIVED, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE LIKE JESUS! HE WAS BORN WITHOUT THE AID OF A MAN. HE LIVED A PERFECTLY SINLESS LIFE. NO ONE IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY HAS LOVED LIKE JESUS. JESUS IS THE PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF THE INVISIBLE GOD; WHO REIGNED ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Break Up Your Fallow Ground

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010

My first sermon at HBC. A message that will challenge you to give all your heart to God and see the results in will bring to your life and your church.

BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUNDHosea 10:12IntroductionA.  What to say on the first day?1. Many will talk about vision.a. We already have one…it’s posted on the wall.b. I’ve had three weeks to come up with what I will share with you this morning.c. Only God waited until Monday night to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Path To Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

Just like we do, Peter's path from fisherman to preacher took some unexpected twists and turns, yet God still used him in a mighty way.

PETER’S PATH TO POWER Luke 22:31-32, 60-61 INTRODUCTION A. Peter’s Denials of Christ 1. We have been studying Peter on Wed. nights for 5 months. a. I would hope we have learned a lot from this marvelous man Jesus named the rock b. The rock that Jesus would build His church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2014

As Christians we believe that the only way to salvation is through Jesus.

Who Are We? Text: John 1:19-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried." - G.K. Chesterton” 2. We live in a world that is increasingly anti-Christian. 3. Our world is wallowing in relativism. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Methodist

Under Construction

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

GOD IS STILL WORKING ON US...

“Under construction” Phil 1:6 Intro: Many may look at this steel bar and see nothing to it. A). Others may see a steel bar that has a limited use at best. B). A blacksmith sees this as a $10 horseshoe. C). A manufacturer sees this as $350 worth of sewing needles. D). A watch maker can turn this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devoted Became The Devotees Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002

This sermon explains that if we want to experience the abundant blessings that the first church received, we must devote ourselves to the same things they devoted themselves to.

The Devoted Became the Devotees Acts 2:42-27 February 3, 2002 Intro: A. [Church Growth, Church Depth, Citation: Vance Havner in On This Rock I Stand. Christianity Today, Vol. 30, no. 13.] I heard of a preacher the other day who was asked, "What’s the size of your pastorate?" he said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Any Treasure

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 13, 2001

Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography.

Find Any Treasure November 8, 2000 Text: Matt. 13:44 Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography. He had a team of men and many times they would research ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

James (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 16, 2021

Written around 46 AD (it may be the 1st New Testament book), written by him from Jerusalem. Be a victor, not a victim. It's about spiritual maturity, growing / having patience in the testing of our faith; outside trials

Footnotes from Biblegateway.com 1 [a]James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are [b]dispersed abroad (FROM ISRAEL TO THE WORLD): Greetings. 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various [c]trials (TRY TO HAVE A POSITIVE ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002

A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity At Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

We need to work as if we were working for Jesus.

Integrity At Work Text: Col. 3:22-4:1 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote: Francis Bacon: It is not what men eat but what they digest that makes them strong; Not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; Not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; Not what we preach but ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 12, 2020

Paul’s point in our text today is that when it comes to sin, we are all in it together. We are all sinners and stand guilty before God.

THE PROBLEM WITH SIN Text: Rom. 3:9-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the greatest powers of rationalization ever seen is the ability of people to explain away their sin. Our society finds all types of excuses, like poor parenting, social disadvantages, mistreatment by others and so on. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Methodist

Temperate Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2001

Fifth in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 2/11/2001 Temperate Titus 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:2 Introduction: A. Once the devil was walking along with one of his demons. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. “What did he find?” asked the demon. “A piece of the truth,” the devil replied. “Doesn’t it bother you that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Thessalonians 1-3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 15, 2021

Paul was going from Corinth to Thessalonica at roughly 51 AD.

2 THESSALONIANS 1 (NASB 1995) (references from biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Thanksgiving for Faith and Perseverance, encouragement and suffering; praise, promise and prayer; believer’s assurance 1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard