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The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

State Of The Church 2008

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 15, 2008

A message on where we are and where we are going and how we are going to get there.

I want to start off by saying that I am pleased with where our church is at this point in history, we are healthy, we are growing, we are persevering, but in the same breath, let me say that I believe that we are capable of so much more. We are growing spiritually but we need to grow more. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Is For Thirsty People Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A look at the kingdom message for sinners, i.e. non-religious people

Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. A fresh start was needed he said to Nicodemus, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Grace to put the past behind us. Grace to Become what our Lord whould have us be. Grace to face the future.

Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 8:7 KJV 1. God’s Amazing Grace for Spiritual Warfare We are engaged in a great spiritual battle. Satan’s cannot outright defeat us, but he will work on us until we lose our first love if we allow him. Great sorrow can stun, and it can make you forget the best source ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message is a part of a series titled Facing the Giants that deals with life issues all of us face. This one deals with the subject of death and I preached it on Palm Sunday.

“A Matter of Life and Death” Final Message Facing the Giants What it would be like if a man came riding a horse down Ridge Road this morning announcing that He was God. Would it make the newspaper? Yes. Would it be on the evening news? Probably. Would most people believe him? Probably ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Worship

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is Time To Go Deep!

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Apr 2, 2008

And I am here to tell you today when God’s got a divine calling in your life he will get in the situation and get in your problems with you.

It is Time to go Deep! Luke Chpt. 5v4 Pastor Edwards The Bible says that the crowed pressed against Jesus. There were so many people interested in what Jesus was saying that they pressed so greatly against him that they was pushing Jesus to the edge of the water. But Jesus did not stop preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Gaming Can Be Deadly

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 1, 2007

Count the lives that were lost while Samson played his games. The last game that he played with Delilah killed him. Don’t play around with the power and gifts that God gives you.

GAMING CAN BE DEADLY Children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. The Lord delivered them into the hands of the Philistines. The Lord appeared to Manoah and his wife and announced that they would have a son. Judges 13:24 24 And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Factor

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Learn how to deal with fear in this message on the factor of fear.

Fear Factor Have No Fear, God is Here! 05.06.06 I. Introduction How many of you guys have ever been afraid? I have. I remember when I was younger I was afraid of the dark and I would have trouble sleeping unless someone was with me. Even though my brother and I had our own rooms, my parents ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know The Spirit U Run With

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 12, 2010

When we run with the Lord, I don’t want anyone getting weary

Jeremiah 5: 1 1John 4:1 In faith of Jesus, the camel becomes a threadlike object, going through the eye of a needle. People have changed from the manual way of doing almost everything. God has not changed; the automatic way has created, so many disturbing I D’s: that is; we have about ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our All Sufficient Savior

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

God is able to see us through even in the most difficult and threatening situations

Our All Sufficient Savior The Book of Mark Mark 4:35-41 I. Introduction A. We have all had those times in our lives when we get into situations that seem hopeless. 1. You have done everything in your power to straighten things out and still everything seems lost. 2. Those experiences are called by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

When Pride Gets In The Way

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

So from this passage I want us to learn from Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon what pride is all about?

When Pride gets in the Way Am October 25th 2009 Daniel 4:28-33 Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Battling And Building

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010

They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Cup Full Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

Did you ever eat your Thanksgiving meal alone? Since the first American Thanksgiving, this has been a SHARED meal. Like Communion...

Cup Full of Thanksgiving I Corinthians 10:16, 17 Have you ever eaten your Thanksgiving meal alone? Mary Pierce shared this insight in Focus on the Family Magazine: The locusts — as my husband affectionately calls our extended family — were on their way to our house for Thanksgiving. We host ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 3 - Everyone Needs A Little Help From Their Friends. Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

I want them to know that it is God’s plan for disciples to be actively involved in a small group so he can transform their lives.

Today is the last message in a series “Three Secrets for a Better New Year.” Our hope has been to share some insights from the Scriptures that if affirmed and practiced would make someone’s 09 superior to their 08. And today’s message is no different, other than to say that this secret, has the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist