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The Traditional Jewish Marriage & It's Relationship To Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 2, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 10,904 views

This sermon illustrates the relationship between the traditional Jewish marriage practices, and how it directly relates to the Church being the Bride and Christ the Groom, as well as the Second coming! Praise God!

The Traditional Jewish Marriage and its Relationship To the Promise of Christ’s Return Scripture Reading Matthew 26: 27, 28 – “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Embracing Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 10,594 views

The fear of life is often seen in resisting change and living in denial of the seasons of life. If we try to fight the seasons of life rather than accept them, we will miss the blessings God has for us and we will fail to mature. We need to embrace life

Embracing Life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) Intro 1. A major part of who we are and what we do is determined by fear. 2. Fear is not necessarily evil. Legitimate fear of danger, for example, results in restraint: whether driving, playing football, or welding, caution is a virtue. 3. There are fears ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning From God's People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 4,091 views

We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

based on 104 ratings

| 4,744 views

A Biblical approach to managing anger

How to handle anger Mark 11:12-19 September 6, 1998 Morning Service Introduction I. Mikey Mantle and Billy Martin’s hunting trip A. Go to Mantle’s friend’s farm: Mantle and Martin go out to the farm, when they arrive Mantle goes to speak with his friend, friend has a dying mule and asks Mantle to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Battling The Enemy Of The Mind

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

based on 66 ratings

| 15,056 views

Spiritual warfare centers on winning the battle in our minds first

Last week I spoke on the battle for your mind, how the devil is out to get control. Today I want to speak on how you can be ready for this battle when it occurs. The greatest enemy we have is right here--the mind, it depends on what you do with it. The mind can be the greatest weapon we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Help People Identify & Remove Pharisaical Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 35 ratings

| 5,241 views

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues.

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues. They cannot see that the Lord is more concerned about winning people to Christ, discipling them and growing churches that reflect all of His loving attributes. The church of today does not necessarily consist of the good, but of those who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Been There, Done That, Now What?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 7,029 views

Evanglistic sermon encouraging those jaded with life to at last turn to Jesus Christ.

Been There, Done That, Now What? This is a generation with unparalleled opportunity: We have travelled further faster than any people before us. Any area we cannot visit in person, we can virtually experience via the technology of video. Our music is replayed from Compact Discs providing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3-11, John 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Who Died & Made You Judge?"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2001

based on 95 ratings

| 9,307 views

#7 in series through James

“Who died and made you Judge?” James 4:11-17 We are back in James again as we move toward the close of the book. And once again we find James discussing with the church an issue that has erupted in the Jerusalem Church. There had risen this issue of people within the church seeking to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Cinderella Story

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

based on 85 ratings

| 14,122 views

This sermon seeks to encourage a Christian to find their God-given place in this world and to discover their God-given talents.

Scripture: Esther 4:10-15. Title: “A Cinderella Story” Key Verses: Esther 4:14 – Esther 4:16 Introduction: This is a story of Courage, Daring, and Adventure. It is a “Cinderella” story about a young woman coming from ‘Rags to Riches.’ The book of Esther was written by a Jew to his people ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 8,491 views

Examples of faith that overcame all kinds of adversity

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

based on 105 ratings

| 22,063 views

Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Heavenly Home Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 30, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 25,236 views

What does the Bible say about our heavenly home.

Revelation 21:1– 8 Our Heavenly Home Thesis: Our eternal home. Introduction: Good evening. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you tonight. We have had good music and it has blessed our hearts, And I hope your heart is now prepared for the message. Our message tonight is ‘our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

#11divine Possibilities: Kill The Sacred Cow? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,093 views

We study Divine Possibilities, are we willing to kill our sacred cows as a sacrifice to release the move of God? We can stay the same and expect things differently?

#11--- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: KILL THE SACRED COW? LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deacons: God's Ministering Servants

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 9,441 views

Learning what God wants from deacons.

Title: DEACONS: God’s Ministering Servants Text: Acts 6:1-6, Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Introduction: God is the God of organization and structure. ‒ It is seen in the universe around us. ‒ It is seen in nature. ‒ The human body itself is so structured. ‒ The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where You're Seated Makes All The Difference

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 28, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 3,570 views

Our being seated with Christ in heaven is a gift of God’s amazing grace, a present reality, and a declaration of who and whose we are.

WHERE YOU’RE SEATED MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE Ephesians 2:1-10 1. Friday morning, as I was headed towards the nurse’s station at Swedish Issaquah Emergency Department, I passed a couple of the radiology techs in the hallway who were discussing the one tech’s new pair of individually designed and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

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