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Not Very Far

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004

A backdoor look at the Five Purposes of the Church.

Not Very Far Exodus 8:28 Exodus 8:28 28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. <Prayer> You know, it’s really always been the plan of the enemy. And his strategies haven’t changed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Modern Day Prophets

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

It is not a question of prophets in the land today, it is just which should we listen to.

Habakkuk Chapter 2 (READ 2:1-3) In 1930 a member of the British Parliament wrote a book called "The Gathering Storm" In the book he told of gathering storm clouds that were coming and would change the face of Europe. He was scorned and laughed at. Winston Churchill who wrote that book was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Fair To One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 6, 2001

We are told to be fair in all our dealings. What does that look like; how do I go about it?

September 9, 2001 The Bible says (Leviticus 19.18) that we must love our neighbor. The two questions that immediately come into focus are: a) What is it like to love a neighbor (be fair)? b) How do I go about doing just that? Even Christians have trouble getting along with their neighbors. A ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:14

Denomination: United Methodist

How Obstacles Become Opportunities

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 5, 2002

Four people-principles to help us turn stress into success!

1 Corinthians 16:8,9 - "But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has been opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." USA Today published the results of the following Hilton survey in January 2001: Percentage of Americans who say they: Need more fun: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Signing Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001

A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How Does Money Affect You?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2005

This sermon takes a look at problems associated with handling money and then explains God’s plan for handling money.

How does money affect you? Money is a subject with which all of us struggle. For some it is lack of money. For some it is the desire for money. For some it is wrong use of money. For some it is poor investment of money. A man named stumpy illustrates how money affects people. Stumpy and his wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guide To Confident Living

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 30, 2002

Discover three reasons and ways you and I can be confident in life.

This being the fourth Sunday of the month, we will look at one of the nine characteristics of a successful participant in fulfilling the mission of our church. The mission of our church is to help more and more English-speaking Asians in our community to have a right and healthy relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: *other

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Commandment #09: Do Not Tell Lies: Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 24, 2006

This sermons is centered around the 9th Commandment: "Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness: Thou Shalt Not Lie."

Subject: "Do Not Tell Lies." Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." Ephesians 4:25 - "Wherefore putting away lying, Speak every man TRUTH with His neighbor, for we are members one of another." <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Stress

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on May 7, 2006

The answer to the question of "How do I deal with Stress?"

I am sure that I am the only one here who ever slips up and allows stress to get to me. I know I am probably the only one who ever works hard to cover it all up and show one person on the outside while inside there is something completely different going on. To describe what I mean let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Sarah: The Princess And The Promise Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part III of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

A Promise is a Promise +In the movie, “It could happen to you” Nicholas Cage plays the part of a New York Cop who walks into a little café orders a cup of coffee. When he’s ready to leave, he reaches back and realizes he’s misplaced his wallet. The struggling young waitress played by Bridget Fonda ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Signs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 8, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany The wedding at Cana

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signs!" 2:1* ¶ On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2* Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples. 3* When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rhythm Of The Beat - Prayer Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 11, 2006

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE July 9, 2006 Prayer – The Rhythm of the Beat Recap: We’re in a series entitled, “the Dance” which is focused on helping all of us to possess a genuine and intimate relationship w/ God. We’ve all heard that being a Christian is about relationship and not religion, yet most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Place For Friendship Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

1 of 3 sermons dealing with peoples need to belong to a loving family

A place to Belong: A place for Friendship Mother’s Day / May 8th 2005 Intro: Why do we have so few close friends, people we can really talk to, people we can trust, people we can count on for help and support when we need it? Few have relationship with whom they can be unguarded and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving What God Has Promised Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 20, 2008

There are some things we need to know about receiving the things God has in store forus.

September 21, 2008 Evening service Text: Joshua 21:43-45 Subject: The Promises of God Title: Receiving What God has Promised Do you remember the days when a man’s (or woman’s) word was as good as a contract? I wonder how many business transactions have been sealed with a handshake instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God