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A Biblical Father

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 20, 2004

Three things a Biblical (Christian) father does not do, and why he doesn’t do them.

“A Biblical Father” Josh. 24:15 Introduction: · The role of fatherhood is under attack, like never before · I went to the Focus on the Family website, and although today is Father’s Day, they, a Christian organization, had one small article on their homepage about father’s. To make it worse, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Smell Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2004

Why would God tell Israel that their sins had denied them the blessings He wanted to give?

(Children’s song, tho’ it can be read to a good effect as well as sung if you know the tune) Well I stuck my head in a little skunk’s hole And the Lil’ skunk said, "Well bless my soul, Get it out, get it out... remove it." Well I didn’t get it out and the lil’ skunk said "If you don’t get it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 4, 2004

This sermon is about Jesus and how he has set us free from legalism, guilt and sin.

Christ Has Set Us Free Galatians 5:1-6,13 Primary Purpose: To stress that the purpose of the law was to condemn, while Christ has set us free and justified the believer The story is told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Excuse Before God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 31, 2004

We will stand before God for what we have done with what he has give us

There is no excuse before God Exodus 3:1-7, 10-14, 4:1-5, 10-14 An excuse is a reason we give for not doing what someone else expects us to do. We not only make excuses for missing church, but for missing work, school, and meetings. We also make excuses for bad behavior and for bad attitudes, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Punished For Doing Right

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Although Joseph was doing what God had told him, he still seem to get in trouble

Punished For Doing Right (Gen. 39:1-20) To refresh your memory about Joseph, Joseph was a young man dedicated to God. God had given Joseph two dreams, indicating that one day Joseph would rule over his eleven brothers, as well as his father and mother. His brothers hated him, because he was their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Go Home And Tell

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 3, 2004

A look at the person that we’ve come to know as Legion because he was possessed by so many demons

Go Home And Tell Thy Friends Mark 5:19, Mark 5:1-20 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” Intro. Homecoming, here was a man told to go home to his friends and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat The Successful Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

I want us to learn from Jesus as he interacts with a man with great success-- a Roman Centurion!

A. "Welcome" B. Dody Gadient, a school-teacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had been teaching about. Traveling alone in a pick-up with a travel trailer in tow she launched out on her great adventure. One afternoon rounding a curve on I-5 near ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purify Yourself ........ To Perfect Holiness

Contributed by John Christopher on Nov 10, 2004

Living upto the holiness, that God expects from eah of us as we are called to be holy, as He is Holy.

A girl in Sunday School had learnt the Beatitudes in Mathew’s gospel and so was asked as to which of the things mentioned in the Beatitudes she liked the most to have in her. She said, ‘A pure heart’. When asked why she preferred that, she said, ‘If my heart were pure, I believe I would have all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moslem America Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 24, 2004

A question from God. "what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?" Must reading for Americas future.

Moslem America part 2. Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christ Moves Graciously

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006

When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Amazing Love Story

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Hosea’s life and ministry show what God wants for us and how he loves us.

An Amazing Love Story (Marriage Video) The minor prophet Hosea is unique in that God made him live out the tragedy of Israel’s unfaithfulness by having him marry a woman who was unfaithful. Its shocking! God intended it to be shocking because the idolatry of Israel is shocking. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful, No Matter What--Smyrna Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Jul 13, 2006

God has called us to faithfulness no matter our circumstances. He will remain with us & reward us.

Southview Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Revelation 2:8-11 Pastor Aaron The Seven Churches for Today: Smyrna Faithful, No Matter What 1. The Characteristics of Our Lord Jesus a. Jesus is almighty! …how has Jesus been almighty in my life? b. Jesus is alive! …is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People - Extraordinary Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 24, 2006

When feeding the 5,000 Jesus proved that he loved ordinary people like you and me.

Ordinary People – Extraordinary Christ Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 July 23, 2006 The races are on. In just a few short months, we will go to the polls to elect 435 members of Congress and a third of our Senators. From now until November, we will be bombarded by political messages and promises. We’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Anger Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 27, 2006

Moses allowed his anger to lead him and as a result he forfeited leading the people to the promised land.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Anger Numbers 20:1-13 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The past week we began a series entitled "Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs". We looked at the three ways of learning: formal education, the school of hard knocks, and others ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist