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Athletic Metaphors By Paul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

What was it that made the difference in Paul’s life? His conversion was dynamic. But, there have been other dynamic conversions that have not resulted in the kind of life that Paul lived. The Holy Spirit was powerfully at work within him. But the Holy Sp

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Sometimes in my life a kind of “melancholy of the soul settles over me.” I feel like retreating into a cave and not coming out for a long, long time. When that pessimism of spirit comes over me, I take great inspiration from a man who left his footprints all over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Keep Your Commitments

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

We must keep the commitments we make to the Lord!

Keep Your Commitment! Nehemiah 13:1-31 I. Introduction We now arrive at chapter 13 of Nehemiah, the last chapter in the book. We have seen the great work of rebuilding the wall come to pass. We have learned many great leadership lessons from Nehemiah, a great leader. At this point in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

That You May Know

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

One of the most common phrases found in the Bible is,“THEN THEY WILL KNOW…” Repeating this phrase over and over is God’s way of trying to get us to understand one of His greatest desires. I have chosen one of those great passages…

THAT YOU MAY KNOW Today I want to speak to you about knowing the Lord, and I will begin by having us to consider how well we know those who are closest to us. If you deeply love someone, such as a spouse, you make sure that you are genuine with that person so that they know beyond a shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive While Praying

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2013

To prove that we can pray and forgive.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray and forgive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we can pray and forgive. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:25 (Amplified Bible) 11:25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fragrant Offering - Part 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 28, 2013

Do tend toward bitterness? Are you preoccupied with how hard and unfair life can be, do you see the blessing of others and feel envious or sad or maybe even angry? If I am a bitter person; how do I stop being that way - can I stop?

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 58, Grace at Work 28 October 27, 2013 A Fragrant Offering 1 Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Story Of Jesus And His Church: New Beginnings

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 14, 2016

God’s desire is that His church would walk in the Spirit, living the Spirit-filled life, and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

THE STORY OF JESUS AND HIS CHURCH: NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO TO THE BOOK OF ACTS: The Book of Acts is the Story of the Church • QUESTION: What is the church? (Discuss) INTRO TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: • One day, Jesus made the most shocking statement to His disciples: • “Nevertheless ...read more

Denomination: *other

They Are Watching Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, people are watching us. Do they see you or Jesus?

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#4] THEY ARE WATCHING 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: I have said many times that this generation of youth and children are difficult to deal with. It is discouraging to see how they behave and is more discouraging to realize that they have learned this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Universalism: A History Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 28, 2015

Where did this pernicious doctrine of universalism originate?

INTRODUCTION 1. When my brother called me vicious. Was I wrong to tell my brother that universalism is a false teaching? He called my comments "vicious." That's a good Bible word, and I guess my warnings to him about his present course were pretty harsh. But hey, I was in shock. This brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Field

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 5, 2015

For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want it to be. There are too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the shortcuts.

The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. – Mother Teresa For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want everything to be. There are way too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five More Things To “be” Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

Christian Living

Series: Be Week: 3 Passage: Colossians 3:12 Title: Five More Things to “Be” Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. • First Week: Talked about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joined At The Hip Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2015

Life — including the Christian life — is best lived in a context of reasonable discipline and solid instruction. Balanced discipline and love are not adversarial, they are joined at the hip.

Note: I preach 30 to 35 minutes, but only made it through the first point. Joined At the Hip (Proverbs 23:13-17) 1. Andrew Chan illustrates how many (not all) moms are so perfectionistic, doting, and idealistic with their first child and lower standard drastically with their others. 1). Your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Challenge Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2015

Challenging our hearts, that would really on God. That we would seek to be Spirit filled people.

You know how there’s some people who just seem to have something special about them, that edge in personality, an ability to just be great with other people or at doing stuff. We all know those people, the one’s with a kind of charisma. Often we look at a person and find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 1:68

Denomination: Salvation Army

First Steps Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Exodus is a continuation of the creation story. The emphasis in Genesis is creation while the emphasis in Exodus is redemption. God takes the first steps to set Israel and all people free from sin!

Intro: Exodus is a continuation of the story of Genesis. In Genesis we see the constant and consistent failure of man. It is the creation story In fact in the Hebrew the word and or now begins this passage. However if the emphasis in Genesis is creation then the emphasis in Exodus is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Disconnect

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015

The importance of prayer

synchronizing (do not disconnect) “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.” 
― E.M. Bounds This past week, I completed The 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheoffer. I found his devotional while I was on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Afraid?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Do you feel God’s presence and love in the midst of the storms in your life?

Storm-tossed waters are a frequently used metaphor for the turmoil of living. In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald went down, and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad in honor of and as a tribute to the ship and the men who lost their lives. He called it “The Wreck of the Edmund ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Other