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The Holy Spirit And You - Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 13, 2002

This series is on the Holy Spirit and how He he works in the Christians life.

Why is it that when we read the Bible or even hear a sermon we always try and relate it to someone else? Someone else has the duty Someone else has the job Someone else has the calling Someone else has the power of God SURELY IT CAN?T BE ME! The fact of the matter is in the Bible there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Contemplative Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 24, 2005

Prayer is to be a dialogue with God. He’s how to listen as we pray

Tiling the Soil of the Soul – The classic Spiritual Disciplines October 16, 2005 Contemplative Prayer: DIGGING THE WELL DEEPER Psalm 27 I’ve titled this series on the Spiritual Disciplines, “Tiling the soil of the soul.” Most of us realize that we cannot grow the fruit of the Spirit, or weed out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: *other

Follow The Example Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 19, 2006

Follow Jesus motives for why he did what he did.

FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST This month we are going to be studying the example of Jesus Christ. What’s powerful about Jesus life is that he is an example of perfection in every area so there will be no shortage of areas to look at. Motives are always good for us to look at. The question of why ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paying Off The Mortgage In God's Economy

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

If our actions are debt, then thank God he’s our creditor!

Title: Paying off the Mortgage in God’s Economy Text: Matt 6:12, 14-15, Leviticus 25:8-55 FCF: God wants our relationship to be predicated on forgiveness – He’s wiped the slate clean! SO: I want the congregation to understand that our slate is clean, and so I’m going to have a sin burning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Is Your Jesus Too Safe? Series

Contributed by Rick Bayer on Jan 9, 2006

Grasping with Lewis’ statement concerning Aslan, that he’s not safe but good.

IS YOUR JESUS TOO SAFE? “Finding God in the land of Narnia” SL “ Of Course he’s not safe but he’s good” (over lion image) p. 146 quote Think about that quote and how it relates to Jesus. p. 168-169 description of Aslan Aslan is the Christ-figure in the story. Obvious read it, see the movie. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A God That Is On Your Side

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 26, 2001

God’s not working against us, He’s on our side.

Have you ever felt like nothing good ever happens to you? That somebody else is getting the blessing you need. Have you ever said to yourself, why can’t God bless me? I’ve got a news bulletin for you this morning. The feelings of isolation, loneliness, and abandonment that you have faced are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD

THE GRATEFUL LIVING (the name of our Praise Group -- as opposed to the Grateful Dead) BIG IDEA: WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD INTRODUCTION: A Psalm for Thanksgiving; How do you spend Thanksgiving? What type of thankful tone do you bring with you to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 20, 2008

When God doesn’t make sense, He’s on the move.

There are two kinds of rollercoaster riders. The first kind gets in the car with hesitation and fear. They white-knuckle the lap bar in a death grip and either sit there in complete silence or scream their heads off the entire time. In this case, the rollercoaster produced anxiety and nausea. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christ Must Return

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 11, 2014

He has to fulfill what told us he would do.

WHY CHRIST MUST RETURN Hebrews 10: 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Christ will do more for the entire world in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Tired, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 8, 2018

David was struggling physically, he was struggling spiritually, and he was struggling emotionally.

I’m Tired, Lord! Psalm 6:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at a time when David was tired and struggling physically, spiritually, and emotionally. - This made me think of one of the things I struggle with personally, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 26, 2012

A look at God's hand on the paddle; those He loves He chastens.

Habakkuk Part 1 I. Background A. The Man 1. Not much documented facts concerning Habakkuk. 2. His name means “embrace” or “ardent embrace” a. Appropriate in light of 3:16. b. Habakkuk determines to hold on to God even in punishment. c. He embraces ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love: Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 12, 2012

We are called to love the way He loves with the loves He gives.

Eph 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Great I Am! Oh, Really!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 1, 2012

The king thought that he was in charge, but God showed him that He was.

Daniel 4:1-17 Daniel 4:9-O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof. (KJV) Daniel 4:18-19 Daniel 4:18-This dream I king ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Humanity Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 21, 2019

Because He was human He could do four important things.

“For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.” ??Matthew? ?18:11? ?KJV 1. The humility 2. The hurt 3. The help 4. The heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah - The Back Story

Contributed by Jeff Booth on Aug 16, 2025

God does not call the equipped… He equips those that He calls.

You know, I’m not sure about my colleagues out here… but for some pastors, like me… a lot of times when we come up here to deliver a message, sometimes this can be kind of like free therapy for us. We can come up here and speak our minds and talk about some issues and troubles that we might be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2