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Longing For Jesus' Return Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing At God's Promises

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

based on 60 ratings

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Sometimes God’s promises are so amazing they are hard to beleive! Yet God does the amazing.

In the movie “It Could Happen to You” which is said to be loosely based on a true story, Nicolas Cage plays a cop who stops in to a diner and doesn’t have enough money to give a tip to the waitress, so he makes an unbelievable promise. He says that he has a lottery ticket and if he wins, her tip ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:7-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Thanksgiving Struggle

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

“The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul - The Model Mailman

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Paul epitomizes the ideal scriptural mailman as it can be said, "Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night can keep this courageous courier from the swift completion of his appointed task."

Paul - The Ideal Mailman (Acts 28) Mitchell Kendall engraved this famous saying on the New York City post office, taken from Herodutus about the diligence of the Persian mailmen during the heat of their battles with the Greeks in 500 B.C. "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nor dark ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing The Impossible

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 4, 2015

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When Sarah laughs and scoffs at the Lord when He promises her a son, she is asked, is there anything too hard for God. As Christians, we must also realize that there is nothing too hard for God.

Doing The Impossible Genesis 18: 1-15 (NLT) Intro:How many of you like magic? I guess ‘m a kid at heart when it comes to magic. I’m not a big fan of America”s Got Talent but it seems that every time I surf through that channel, (that’s what I do, I surf. We have to buy me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Could I Go, But To The Lord!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2011

based on 15 ratings

| 31,572 views

When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place, realize that Jesus is the rock that’s stronger than any hard place. Jesus is the Rock that will roll your blues away! Amen!

Where could I GO, but to The LORD!! Even though most of the time in our lives things run smoothly and they go great for us, there are occasionally going to be obstacles that try to bring us down, You see, they come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, the devil doesn’t care what it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003

based on 104 ratings

| 18,241 views

First in a series about Fishing for Men! (Adapted from Standard Publishing 1998 Vacation Bible School "Hooked on Jesus")

Sermon for 4/19/98 Fishers of Men Introduction: A. Clarence Darrow, the great criminal lawyer of another day, had among his friends a young minister. This seems strange, because, as you remember, Darrow was usually thought of as an atheist, infidel, agnostic or what have you. They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

based on 6 ratings

| 47,937 views

This sermon helps us to endure the trials of life and teaches that no matter how hard things, keep holding on.

Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back And then came a messenger unto Job, and said, the oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: …… Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mucky Mud

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 1, 2016

| 4,033 views

What kind of adhesive are using in the building blocks of your spiritual life? Don't look for the easiest way out. Be careful of inferior products that give a quick job, but will not hold up in the long run.

Just Gummy Mud Ezekiel 13:10-16 10 ¶ Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter: 11 Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 5,900 views

Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Canine Or Canaanite? Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 6,026 views

Jesus reference to dogs seems a hard saying. What did he mean?

Saxlingham 07-09-03 Mk: 7:24-37: The Syro-Phoenician mother Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went away a camping trip. One evening they set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Anglican

How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

based on 194 ratings

| 11,792 views

This sermon will teach you how to relate to people that are hard to get a long with.

HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 3:13-18 ===================================================================== Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful. Some are very difficult. Some of them are inspiring. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fight To The Finish

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 23,458 views

No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

“A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Surviving Christmas

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 6,528 views

Life is hard. Sometimes so is Christmas. This is about more than surviving it.

Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 – Surviving Christmas These two Grand Mananers took a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one Grand Mananer turned to the other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

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