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The Spirit And The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 17, 2005

Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. This sermon looks at what we were born for.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 15, 2005 Pentecost The Spirit and the Church Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-47 You may remember what I’ve been saying about how the Trinity is involved in the creation. How the Father and the Son work together to form the whole of creation, and how the Spirit, who is the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The End Of Things Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Do you worry about the end of things? So did the Thessalonians. Paul the Apostle brings them and us some words of encouragement.

People wonder about the end of things. A recent article in Discover Magazine gives “7 Steps to Survive The End of the Universe.” The article uses the premise that our universe is expanding rapidly and accelerating. One day there will be nothing left but coldness and darkness – no life. But wait! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is God Silent? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 13, 2001

An exploration of the biblical texts asking God why and seeking an answer to the question “Is God silent when I am hurting?”

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust in God even in times of adversity when He seems silent. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will accept the invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray. Introduction: In the fall of ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Quest For Character Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001

If future generation are to take on the character of God, we must mark for them our own quest.

What Parents Owe Their Children A Quest for Character November 4, 2001 This series isn’t about parenting. I do hope this helps those of us who are raising children… But it’s really about living out our key principles of our faith in front of the children in our lives! We want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-38, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prostitute For God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2002

Rahab was not the type of person you’d expect God’s warriors to associate with. But there is reason to believe they didn’t seek her out - she sought them.

READ: Hebrews 11:31 "By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient." READ: James 2:23-26 "And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Our Heroes Super-Stories Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2003

Learn how to take small steps in sharing the wonderful news of God’s love with those close to us

It seems that the news media plays a role in the lives of many of our make-believe superheroes. From the Daily Planet from which the editor Perry White chronicles Superman’s latest exploits to the editorial pages of J. Jonah Jamieson who bitterly denounces the actions of Spiderman. Even on TV you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil In Your Life, Pt.2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2003

We are called to withstand the devil’s daily attacks on the Kingdom.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2003

Paul told the believer how to stand firm against the enemy.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 18, 2008

Blood - everyone’s favorite topic. We will look at the spiritual and religious significance that blood has for us to prepare our hearts for communion.

The Significance of the Sacrifice 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 November 16, 2008 This morning we are going to talk about everyone’s favorite topic: blood. How precious is the flow? I was reminded of a story. A man let his dog out one night to do his business and went back to his football game and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

Today, we come to an interesting but important message that centres on the last days/hours of people before their death.

Many years ago, there was a man who loved God, followed His Precepts, went everywhere with others preaching and serving God. Years passed and he began to feel tired inside, he felt he was doing too much for God and too little for himself. He started talking to friends about his planned change of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Dead But Now Alive Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Apr 16, 2015

God's view of those outside of Christ

Dead But Now Alive Ephesians 2: 1-5 Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ, the biblical account of the last hours of Christ’s earthly life. Some claim it was too violent and graphic. Some claimed it was anti-Semitic, though the producer filmed his own hand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Temptation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 14, 2015

Discussion on Christ's Temptation and how we can overcome temptations.

CHRIST'S TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: *Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Mark 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Retirement gives opportunity for meditation and communion with God; even they who are called to the most active life must yet have their contemplative hours, and must find time to be alone with God. But, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unfairness Of Grace

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 7, 2019

A fresh look at an old story Jesus told in Matthew 20 to see how Amazing Grace really is

There’s a Mexican market in our city. My wife and I have shopped there. Not only is it a place to shop for food; it is also a meeting place for Mexican workers. So very early one morning about this time of the year the owner of the Grey Monk Winery sent his foreman to the Mexican market to pick up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Ministry In Nigeria, 2019

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019

God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from June 24-July 2, 2019. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

MINISTRY IN NIGERIA, 2019 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. A third grade S.S. class teacher asked her seven 8 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries if they had it. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “If you had $1000 would you give it to the Lord?” Again, they shouted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Giants

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018

When opportunity collides with life, there will always be a battle. there will always be giants that have to be defeated and giants that will sidetrack your purpose. how do we deal with them?

Dealing with Giants 1 Samuel 17 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of good against evil. It makes for a great story- but it is not so great when you are the little guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Nazarene