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Investing For Peace

Contributed by Brad Froese on Sep 28, 2004

The endless pursuit of earthly wealth has a dramatic dimming effect on the eyes of faith. This sermon compels one to begin investing in things of eternal value...

“Financing for Peace” (Kingdom Cash VS the US Dollar) (Let me start by saying that you do not buy your way into Heaven. But what you spend your money and your resources on certainly indicates where your heart is: in the world, or with God in Heaven.) How many here obey God’s command to observe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's The Bible All About?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

Many people today believe they can make it to heaven by following a set of rules. If you live by a moral code of conduct and if you are a good person, then you will make it to heaven. Some people will even use the Bible as their rule book. WHAT IS THE

As a teenager we would sing a song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” We made up several verses about how you could and couldn’t get to heaven. For instance: Oh you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fathers With A Mission

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 25, 2004

Father’s Day message based on I Timothy 5:8. Fathers are ordained by God to give spiritual leadership in the home. Every father’s goal should be to pass on a legacy of Christian faith to their loved ones and children.

Fathers With A Mission Introduction: A Checklist for Dads The Top Ten Ways to Intimidate Your Daughter’s Date When He Comes to Pick Her Up: 10. Sprinkle some dust on your daughter before she leaves. Explain, “It makes fingerprinting easier.” 9. Challenge him at arm wrestling. 8. Introduce him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Necessity And Beauty Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2009

As David comes back into power, and returns to Jerusalem, Shimei seeks David’s forgiveness for the way he had offended David earlier. David graciously forgave him.

Introduction: A. In his book Lee: The Last Years, Charles Flood reports that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. 1. There she cried bitterly that is limbs and trunk had been destroyed by Union Artillery ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Synergy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2010

Get energized to synergize! Synergy – “We are stronger together.”

Sermon: 2 – Synergy – “We are stronger together.” Illustration: A Bugs Life! From Group’s Blockbuster Movie Illustrations - pages 133, 134. Points are also used from their outline in their book. Overview – Hopper explains to his gang that one ant may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Coal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Isaiah was humbled when he found himself in the presence of God. The seraphim touched his lips with LIVE COAL, and the experience exposed him, purified him and prepared him.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LIVE COAL Isaiah 6:1-8 (emphasis 6) Prepared for Delivery at the Southwestern Christian College Annual Lectureship, Terrell, Texas Wednesday Evening at 7:15, November 26, 2008 Graham-Kennedy-Farmer Auditorium PRELIMINARIES President Evans, Vice Presidents Maxwell, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Basic Steps In Following Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009

“A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.”

BASIC STEPS IN FOLLOWING JESUS Luke 5:1-11 Proposition: “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to take the basis steps helpful in making a full commitment to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Obeying The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 4, 2009

Genesis 12:1-9. What exactly did God call Abram to leave when he asked him to leave his home and travel to Canaan? Find out in this look at the beginning of the story of Abraham.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM: OBEYING THE CALL OF GOD GENESIS 12:1-9 INTRODUCTION - Early in his career, someone said that Vince Lombardi, the Hall of Fame football coach of the Green Bay Packers, knew very little about the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Helps Us See The Possibilities

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2010

Jesus teaches us that with Him anything and everything is possible.

A Messiah Who Helps Us See the Possibilities Text: Matt. 14:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: I recently came across a quote that I found amazing. While I am not sure who said it, I am sure that what this persons said is true: "If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have It And Does It Have You? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 23, 2010

Have you lost it? Here's how to get it back.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get it and Keep it) “DO YOU HAVE IT AND DOES IT HAVE YOU?” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN We pick back up this morning in our series: IT: Finding It, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Hurting Today's Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Keys To Receiving The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was ch

Text: Genesis 32:1-32 Introduction: Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was changed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Remedy For Loneliness Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

Loneliness is a part of life, but it was never meant to be that way. Scripture shows us how to defeat this giant.

Key Verse: Psalm 68:5-6. INTRODUCTION Judith Durham was one of Australia’s first international pop stars. As lead singer for The Seekers she toured Australia and the world and had a string of hits, including the first Australian group to have a No 1 hit overseas. Yet while Durham appeared to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: *other

The Genealogy Of Jesus

Contributed by Farinu Ademola on Dec 4, 2006

Jesus came through an imperfect people and that is a big hope for us to see that we have a savior who identifies with us.

The Genealogy of Jesus (The Savior who identifies with us) Mat. 1:1-17 – “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon takes the story of David & Goliath and compares it to the difficulties we face.

Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that the reason God chose David to be the next King of Israel was not his outward appearance or his physical abilities. Instead God chose David because he was a humble man, who was passionate about his relationship with God, and trusted Him with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist