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The Secret Burden

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Priority Of Purity Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

God has placed as a priority for a life of victory the requirement ot live a holy and pure life.

THE PRIORITY OF PURITY THEME: Victory = a pure life which is itself an act of worship. This means that our victorious life can be attributed to God and Him alone. That is why there must be salvation for sinners and cleansing for the Christian. Therefore, purity, or personal holiness, is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002

The gifts that God places in each one of are particularly suited to the ministry in which we find ourselves.

Ordination Sermon for Chad Moir 21 April 2002 Mark 4:1-9 / 1Timothy 4:14-16 Rev. Roger Haugen “Listen, a sower went out to sow.” “Listen, today we send a sower out to sow”. Who is the Chad that you know? Help me out – I have my list but it may not include the Chad that you know. I first knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16, Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Into The Hand Of God

Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon deals with some implications of placing our lives fully and completely in God’s hands.

Into the Hand of God, Ex. 14:10-28, 11-4-01, AM EBBC Intro. A careful study of the life of Moses reveals how that he had to trust God throughout the entire ordeal of leading God’s people the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. What it required was that he place himself totally and completely in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

Redemptive Relationships: The Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 14, 2003

The family is a place where we learn about: 1. Healing. 2. Worth. 3. Service.

Diane Kesecker tells a story about an event that took place around the dinner table in their home one evening: “We were trying to stretch our budget while my husband, Kent, and I were in Bible school. One night, Kent was in charge of dinner and served ‘shepherd’s pie’ — much to the dismay of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Makeup Of A Caring Father Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 18, 2007

To present to the Christian man that we have an awesome responsibility place on us as preist and prophet of the home.

THE MAKEUP OF A CARING FATHER Job 1:1-5 My brothers and my sisters as we celebrate Father’s Day 2007, I cannot prevent myself from thinking of my Dad, and how much I really miss him. Although I spent much time with him as a child and teenager, and received his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your All On The Altar

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 15, 2007

Has the true believer really placed everything on the altar? Are they truly open to self-sacrifice for the Lord?

Is Your All On The Altar? Romans 12.1 Thompson Creek Baptist Church July 15, 2007 WHAT IS AN ALTAR? It is a place of full surrender! In Genesis 21, Abraham came to such a place. Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Certainty In An Uncertain Time

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to embrace the possibilities that God places before them no matter the circumstances of their lives.

No Matter What The Future Brings Your Way … I. REMEMBER THAT EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL HAVE AN OUTCOME v9. What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8For he who sows to his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Can't I Stay At Cherith?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

Elijah dwelled at Cherith and wanted to stay there and even die. What are the dangers of remaining in one place?

WHY CAN’T I STAY AT CHERITH? Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there.” So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace In The Moment Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 11, 2008

Jesus says, "Do not worry." But how? We must learn to place our focus on Christ.

Grace In The Moment, Luke 12:22-34 Introduction A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the young boy crying, and said, “Son, don’t worry about this, we can fix it. Right now dinner’s ready. Why don’t you come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Into The Wild With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 1, 2009

A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight Satan and face-off with our inner demons.

Title: Into the Wild (with Jesus) Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight with Satan and face-off with our inner demons. Introduction You may be wondering why this particular story is pertinent to us today. The story is pertinent because it does at least two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

07 The Valley Of Depression Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

Where do you turn too at times of depression? There is only one place to go - to the Lord

The Valley of Depression – 22nd March 2009 am David has spent his fair share of time in Valleys – Valley of Elah (Oak) fought Goliath (1 Sam 17). Valley of Rephaim (Giants) fought Philistines (2 Samuel 5:18). Valley of Salt fought the Syrians (2 Samuel 8:13) He walked through the Valley of Shadows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010

This sermon explores three transformations that take place in the lives of people who encounter the resurrected Christ.

Scripture I remember a geography lesson I received while in Primary School in South Africa. We learned that the southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one knew what lay beyond that cape, for no ship ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pharaoh's Dreams

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 22, 2008

God used a dream to reveal to Pharaoh an event that was going to take place in Egypt and the surrounding countries.

Text; Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do…” (Genesis 41:25). When you or I have a dream, it usually involves one incident and then we awaken. We might be having a pleasant dream that places us in a happy or joyful environment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church