Sermons on Human Effort:

Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006

During the days of Jesus’ life on this earth, He prayed “Divine Petitions” that were for the honor of God, His Father. Christians are to look to Him and say, “Lord teach me to pray.” (Luke 11:1)

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Does Not Lie

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 21, 2006

My assignment is to deliver the Word and let you take action upon the Word. You are the recipient who will hear the Word of God. What you do with that Word will be up to you.

TEXT: Numbers 23:19 TITLE: GOD DOES NOT LIE SUBJECT: HEALING No special healing evangelist has been called in tonight to pray for the sick. I am here as a messenger to deliver the Word of God. My assignment tonight is not to try and explain to you why some ore healed and some or not. My ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Remedy For Loneliness Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

Loneliness is a part of life, but it was never meant to be that way. Scripture shows us how to defeat this giant.

Key Verse: Psalm 68:5-6. INTRODUCTION Judith Durham was one of Australia’s first international pop stars. As lead singer for The Seekers she toured Australia and the world and had a string of hits, including the first Australian group to have a No 1 hit overseas. Yet while Durham appeared to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: *other

Keep To The Task

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2006

Be ruthless about the sin in your life.

KEEP TO THE TASK Joshua 10.16-12.24 S: Removal of Evil/Sin C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: BE RUTHLESS ABOUT THE SIN IN YOUR LIFE. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 10.16-12.24 how Joshua succeeds in keeping to the task of possessing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Affirmation

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006

The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.

The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10) “A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who May Dwell In Your Sanctuary

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus came to do more than stir our emotions: He intends that the whole person be renewed in his image; mind, body, soul and spirit by following the traditions of faithful devotion to Christ and the discipline outlined in Scripture.

Proper 17 (B) who may dwell in your sanctuary Deuteronomy 4:1-9 Moses said, “And now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the rules that I am teaching you, and do them, that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. You shall ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

God's Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006

Expository intro to Colossians with a strong focus on God’s grace.

Intro: “The seductive allure of the counterfeit has confounded men throughout the ages. Homer, in his mythological tale The Odyssey personified the perils of deception in the story of the Sirens – mythological ½ women, ½ bird creatures who lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Complacency Vs. Taking Risks

Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 18, 2006

The church is complacent, but God has called us to step out of the comfort of the boat.

Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr. MD Sunday Morning Service 9:30 am June 9, 2006 Complacency vs. Taking The Risk Joke: Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forming A Realistic Community Series

Contributed by Christopher Duncan on Oct 30, 2006

Building Community through Relationship

Vision for Edelstein Congregational Church Part 1 of 4 Forming a Realistic Community Good Morning. Before I begin, I would first like to take the opportunity to introduce you to some special guests. They are friends of ours. Chad and Janet Ijams. Their two girls…Corey and Amber .Janet is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah Nissi Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 2, 2006

Certainly the Amalekites thought this would be an easy victory. They were battle tested, seasoned by experience. The Children of Israel were hardly worthy opponents. These recent slaves who wandered in the desert without adequate supplies were nothing but

Open If you ever have a chance to watch a re-enactment of a Civil War Battle, take the time to go. It is magnificent to watch the rows of charging foot soldiers, the feel the ground vibrate with the gallop of the cavalry and hear the thunder of the cannons as they bellow on the field. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Valley Life

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 6, 2006

It’s so tempting to believe that God will somehow protect us from such catastrophic trials if only our faith is strong enough, our convictions deep enough, our conduct good enough. God’s plans, however, are frequently confusing and mysterious.

Before I can begin, I have a confession to make. Personally, I find it very hard to “glory in tribulation.” I’m not talking about flat-tire tribulations or ants-in-the-kitchen tribulations. I mean the tribulations of Job that rock us to the very core of our faith. It’s so tempting to believe ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church November 5, 2006 The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 The Door of Opportunity [SERMON SERIES SLIDE---WILL AUTOMATICALLY MOVE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] Let’s see how well you recognize the following landmarks by their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Therefore" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2006

Sermon 4 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

”Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Orthodox

With All My Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the second commandment

The second commandment is all about having a cheating heart. Last we looked at the first commandment. In that commandment God makes it clear that we are to have NO OTHER GODS! Having other gods is cheating and disobeying the first law of God. I would remind you that Jesus came at this commandment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: *other