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"Well, Shut My Mouth!"

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2004

In this message we will look at examples in the scripture where God literally told people to shut their mouths. Sometimes we need to be silent before God, and receive instruction, rather than shooting off the mouth and explaining things from our perspecti

“Well, Shut My Mouth” Joshua 7:6-10 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Jesus Foretold In The Old Testament?

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 26, 2011

The prophets longed to see how and when the Messiah would be revealed, and yet God gave them glimpses of various attributes. This is a survey of a handful of these glimpses, and the beauty is that the Gospel is fully available for us through Jesus today!

Intro/Base Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 49:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Fire...works! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 2 – How The Fire…Works I. Introduction Fireworks are an integral part of our lives as Americans. We have become accustomed to using them as part of our celebration. No July 4th or New Year’s Eve Party is complete without these explosions. Likewise I would say that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Smell?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 9, 2003

When you are around others what do you smell like? Do you give off the fragrance of life or the odor of death? Can people smell the fragrance of Jesus in your life or do they smell the vile odor of rotting flesh.

How do you Smell? Thesis: When you are around others what do you smell like? Do you give off the fragrance of life or the odor of death? Can people smell the fragrance of Jesus in your life or do they smell the vile odor of rotting flesh. Intent of message is to encourage the graduates and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, John 11:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Seen The Lord

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 21, 2009

Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb. Mary Magadalene, on the other hand, tarried at the tomb longing to see Jesus. As a result she could proclaim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."

I Have Seen the Lord Introduction Good to be back from vacation- and yes, contrary to last weeks speaker, I did take a vacation. I do understand where Pastor Jay is coming from- many Christians do not have a sense of laboring in the fields or building God’s Kingdom. I do believe it is good to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Remember Communion?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009

At man’s best, all he can offer isn’t enough. However, what Christ Jesus offered once, brought an eternal remedy. The proof, He sat down at the right hand of God.

Why Remember Communion? Hebrews 10:11-12, Ephesians 2:4-6 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 4 But God, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give to Charities, always there to lend a helping hand, people who we would say were GOOD people if they were judged by their works!

The Horrors of Hell Luke 16:19-31 As beautiful as Heaven is! That is how Horrifying HELL is! The Horror of HELL is NOT only for those who are the Mass murderers, or Hitler, or the really EVIL of this world! But Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Talk His Talk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

1100 : Learning to Talk His Talk March 12, 2006 Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus *****(Show video clip of ‘24’ characters being interrogated…) This morning I want to ‘get you to talk’… now hopefully you’re not going to force me to resort to the methods you just saw in scenes from ‘24’. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Clarity Of The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011

In today's culture, the media, academics, liberal theologians all work to confuse an understanding fo the gospel. The Bible on the other hand is extremely clear as to the terms of the gospel - salvation through faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus Chri

MAKING THE GOSPEL CLEAR This Sunday we are observing what is often called “Palm Sunday.” This name comes from the fact that on the Sunday of the “passion week” Jesus entered into Jerusalem under a cacophony of cheers and praise. In Luke 19, the Bible recounts the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Play With Fire (3/5) Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 3, 2006

WHILE THE WORLD MAY BOAST ABOUT GETTING DRUNK OFF OF THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED NOT FEEL LEFT OUT, FOR WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. BEING DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD TO US FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY IN OUR

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (3/5) LEVITICUS 10:8-11, I SAMUEL 1:3-8 BROTHERS JAMES WELDON JOHNSON/JOHN R. JOHNSON MUST OF HAD THE BROTHERS ELEAZAR/ITHAMAR WHO WE FIND IN LEVITCUS 10 . . . “LEST OUR HEARTS, DRUNK WITH THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE FORGET THEE.” FOR IN LEVITICUS 10:8-11, WE FIND THE COMMAND ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Daniel Diet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

The decisions you make about the small matters of your life pay off great dividends in your future. The bad choices you make lead to megamiseries, but the correct and good and right and noble and pure choices you make lead to megablessings.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to start the series through the book of Daniel “How to Turn Chaos Into Character.” The book of Daniel is a prophetic book. The first six chapters have to do with Daniel’s life, and some of the events are practical events to us. But chapters 6-12 are Bible prophecy. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Silent, No More!

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 16, 2006

Christians have allowed the world to determine how we are to live and believe. It’s time we stand up and began being heard. But make sure you are not going to the wrong places and the wrong people to sound off your voice.

Silent, No More! Luke 19:40 The news continues to share with us the many stories of how this world is falling apart. How some people work to remove everything that has to do with God! You see it in our: Schools Courthouse Jobs Corporate America What should we do? *Read Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of The Minnows And Muffins Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

When we face a problem, our immediate reaction is to reach into our pocket and count our change; we want to see how much emotional or physical currency we have on hand to meet the crisis.

INTRODUCTION Let’s play Final Jeopardy! The category for Final Jeopardy is the Bible. The Answer is: “Other than Jesus’ resurrection, this is the only miracle mentioned in all four gospels.” You have thirty seconds. Good luck. If you said, “What is the feeding of the 5,000?” Then congratulations ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Care?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

We do fall or get knocked down at times, don't we? And how wonderful it is when we have a friend who cares enough to lift us up, dust us off, & help us continue on.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. Sometimes when people are leaving after a church service they say, "Boy, I wish so & so had been here to hear that message." But I don't want you to do that this morning. I want you to take it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Philippians 2:19-30, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ