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Consider The Source

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 16, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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This sermon deals with people who look for the right answers in the wrong places. Jesus is the only source for true fullfillment

Consider the Source 5/13/03 1 Kings 17:1-16 (Read 17:1-7) Have you ever heard something and you had some doubt about it and you said, “Consider the source”? In other words, the source was not a reliable one. Today we read about the prophet Elijah and God’s judgment on Ahab and the children of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: *other

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 16,551 views

Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cracks In The Foundation

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 27,178 views

What is the foundation upon which your life and your eternal soul rests? Jesus is the only true foundation.

CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION By Pastor Jim May Some time ago, I was talking to a friend who has recently discovered that his house is beginning to show its age because cracks are forming in his foundation. The doors are getting harder to open and close, and there are places where the bricks are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Sin And Its Effects

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 17, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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In cleansing the leper Jesus not only took his sin but took away its effect on the leper’s life.

FREEDOM FROM THE EFFECTS OF SIN Numbers 5:1-4 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: ¡§Command the children of Israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. ¡§You shall put out both male and female; you shall put them outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Solitude

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 3,567 views

Only in coming away and being alone with Jesus will we have the power and provision of God to do His work.

I. The Call to Solitude verses 30-32 A. Called out of the Active Life Disciples two by two go out to heal the sick, raise the dead etc. For years they watched Jesus do it. Now it was their turn. They had seen God’s power worked through them, Demons cast out, the blind see etc. The crowds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,742 views

This is part one of the sermon series, Extreme Makeover. The series not only includes exposition but also vignettes for each week.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART ONE “FROM THE INSIDE OUT!” JAMES 1:1 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, ‘To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,’ greetings.” James 1:1 Introduction: Begin this message with a table and four objects: an egg; an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"More Than Just A Parade"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 11,850 views

Jesus has the power to bring not only peace but chaos as well, just as he did on that first Palm Sunday...

"More Than Just a Parade" A story is told about a famous preacher long ago who pastored a church that was filled every Sunday by people who traveled miles on foot just to hear his messages. One day, as the church was emptying, a passerby asked one of the people in the church why this preacher’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Knock At Midnight Series

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 13, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 17,639 views

we often think we should only ask God once, but there is a record that shows the need for persisent prayer

A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT LUKE 11: 5—8 Introduction….Prayer is perhaps the most important arsenial the christian has at his / her disposal. This message is a continuation of the sermon I preached on the power of prayer. So you could call this message the power of prayer part 2. this message deals with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord I Need Your Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 24, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 6,257 views

Our God was so gracious to send His Son His only Son to pay the price for the sins of humanity.

Lord I need Your Amazing Grace HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Feb. 23, 2003 Reading Verse One of the Hymn "Amazing Grace" Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk With The Way Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 19, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 6,488 views

Jesus doesn’t merely show us the way; he is the way, the only way to our heavenly home.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Romans 5: [Jesus said,] “Do not feel troubled. Believe in God and believe in Me. In My ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 5,081 views

Only by giving up my way and resolving to do it Jesus’ way can conflicts be resolved and peace experienced.

Philippians 4:2-3 Sunday, June 29, 2002 Have you heard the name Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen for the state of Virginia a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Be Boastful

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 13,234 views

This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

“BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Judging The Will Of God For Your Life

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 2,131 views

We can be preoccupied with thoughts of how our life was different at a different time and How it could be better IF ONLY...

Title: Judging the will of God for your life Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The other day I had a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focus On Hope Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 13, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 5,022 views

The people who heard Jesus teach relied on a lot of things, but only hope would show them the way.

Focus on Hope John 7:25-31 • There was confusion and beliefs around Jesus. • Whether we find confusion or belief depends upon what we focus on. I. The Hysteria (25) • They heard him teach. They heard the rumors. • They were confused. What He was saying was Messiah-like. • Yet, the rulers who sought ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 6,643 views

Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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