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Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

We are called to be "fishers of men".

LET’S GO FISHING MARK 1:14-20 Introduction: 1. We all have certain things we like to do with our leisure time and one of my favorite is fishing. a. A couple of weeks ago, my family and I wanted to do some fishing up in the mountains, but due to all of the fires, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Halfhearted Revival

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Kingdom Waited

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002

Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

"When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Withe The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

Sermon ofr Good Shepherd Sunday

With The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe The thief was in the sheep pen again this week, wasn’t he? The thief stole our security with the violence and death that comes with terrorism. Israel continues to be plagued with suicide bombers and our country remains on alert against terrorist attacks. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Avoid The Mistakes Of Giving Into Pressures From People - Gen 16:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 1, 2002

How to Avoid the Mistakes of Giving Into Pressures From People - Gen 16:1-16

How to Avoid the Mistakes of Giving Into Pressures From People - Gen 16:1-16 We all need to know how to avoid giving in to the pressures from well meaning people who may think they know God’s will for our lives. Only the Lord knows the best time and way to accomplish His will. His leading comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

Jesus is our model for overcoming temptation.

TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 November 12, 2000 INTRODUCTION: G.H. Charnley, in The Skylark’s Bargain, tells the story of a young skylark who discovered one day a man who would give him worms for a feather. He made a deal – one feather for two worms. The next day the lark was flying high in the sky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Redemption Of The Bride

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print this for young believers

an allegory by Clark E. Tanner ONCE UPON A TIME there was a woman who lived in the forest. She was not far from a town, where she would occasionally go to buy staples for her kitchen and other items not available to her in the wild. For the most part though, she stayed to herself, choosing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

He Will Gather His Chosen From The Four Winds

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 20, 2000

“He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens” Mark 13:27.

Theme: He will gather His chosen from the four winds Text: Dan. 12:1-3; Heb. 10:11-14; Mark 13:24-32 Everyone would like to know his or her future. Although many people would not admit it the first thing they read in the papers or magazines is the horoscope. Many people also very often search for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32, Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002

The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Meaning In Life

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Many are desperately searching for true meaning in this life. The answer is found in this passage of Scripture.

FINDING THE MEANING IN LIFE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES. 1:1,2 INTRO: One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. An elderly woman and her friends open their hamburger buns and found them virtually bare. The perceptive old lady, who was able to see beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Pride Ride Pt 1 Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

This is the first message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins.

Intro; I am starting a series on the "Seven Deadly Sins." Today’s message is the first one entitled the "The Pride Ride Part 1." Pride is defined as “An inordinate amount of self-esteem.” The synonyms for the word PRIDE are not pretty; they are conceit, arrogance, and boastfulness. Pride is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Isaiah 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Circumcision But A New Creation Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Paul’s life as a new creation authenticated the gospel but not even the mark of circumcision could authenticate legalism.

NOT CIRCUMCISION BUT A NEW CREATION TEXT: Galatians 6:11-18 I. LARGE LETTERS (v.11) Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! A. PAUL AUTHENTICATED THE EPISTLE 1. Paul had a practice of dictating his letters. 2. Evidently someone had written a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

The Invincible Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 22, 2003

The authority of others is limited by time and boundaries as their authority will one day come to an end. But, the authority of Jesus never ends.

THE INVINCIBLE AUTHORITY OF JESUS Text: Mark 1:21-28 Someone anonymous once poignantly said something very profound about Jesus: "I am far within the mark when I say that all armies that ever marched, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist