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Moved By Compassion Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

Jesus reacted to the needs of a grieving widow with love and compassion. His words and actions transformed lives and honored God.

Luke 7:11-17 “Moved by Compassion” INTRODUCTION When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Living While Dying Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010

By remaining faithful even in the face of tribulation, we prove the genuineness of our faith and can be assured of eternal life, even in the face of physical death.

I’d like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article from the January 2008 issue of “Christianity Today” titled “A Victorious Family.” [Read first part of article]. We’ll come back and finish this account of Necati and Semse a little later, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Stop Stress Before It Starts Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram arms listeners with the biblical methods needed to overcome negative emotions before they become issues in our lives.

I want you to write on the top of your notes, "AQ equals --" this is like algebra -- "AQ equals E," as in Edgar, "plus P," as in Peter, "0 -- times 0426." I wish I had a -- no, I’ll give that to again. Ready? AQ equals E plus P times 0426. AQ is your anger quotient. You know you have an IQ? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

What To Do When Your Breakthrough Does Not Come Through

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 11, 2010

There are times when you expect a breakthrough to occur in your life, but it don’t happen. So, what are we to do when our breakthroughs don’t happen?

Genesis 40:9-15, 20-21, 23 Topic: What to do when your breakthrough don’t come through In these passage of scriptures of Genesis 40-41, we read about a man named Joseph. Joseph was one of the 12 sons of Jacob; in matter of fact, Joseph was the 11th son of Jacob(Israel). Joseph was the favorite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Creating Dominion Out Od Difficulty

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 21, 2011

As someone has so powerfully stated long ago; "What Satan would use to destroy us, God uses to give us dominion over him."

Bunbury Wed pm 5/01/11 “Creating dominion out of difficulty” Intro: *** During WW I the Light Horsemen were a regiment that were formed to fight in the Middle East, 50% of enlisted men had fought in Gallipoli, all of the officers & NCO’s. When they came to Egypt they were an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Make A Roadway In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

God says, “Behold I will do something new and now it will spring forth. I will make a roadway in the wilderness and a river in the desert.”

The prophet Isaiah lived during a time when God’s chosen nation of Israel was completely turning away from God spiritually. He preached and prophesied in the Southern Kingdom of Judah, and foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity of Judah because of this departure from the Lord. People of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Is Threatening To Choke You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2010

A sermon about perseverance in the face of suffering.

James 5:7-11 “What is Threatening to Choke You?” BY: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Take a moment and think about what lays heavy on your heart. For many of us, this won’t even take a moment. For many of us, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Money Talks & The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Money Talks & the Power of Patience (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 5 verse 1-11. Ill: • Albert Einstein was invited to speak Swarthmore College. • It was to be at a banquet held in his honour. • Hundreds of people from all over the country came along; • They crowded an auditorium to hear what he had to say. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

David’s Song Of Praise

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

David’s Song of Praise (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

David’s song of praise Reading: • 2 Samuel chapter 22 verses 1-51. • 2 Samuel chapter 23 verses 1-7. • At least seventy-three of the psalms are assigned to David, • But his last one is found here in 2 Samuel chapters 22-23. • The phrase in chapter 23 verse 1: “These are the last words of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Brethren

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - When It Comes To The Crunch... Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 10, 2010

It is what happens in these intervening years before the "some time later..." that determines my destiny. It is those things appropriated and applied in the EVERYDAY that determine how I will respond to God when the crunch comes "some time later".

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH... Day after day the drudgery of books had began to depress me. Don't misunderstand. I love reading books. I was working in a warehouse at the time. Two of us would work in a large cubicle to pack books into boxes according to a computer order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inertia

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

Satan tells us this is just the way it is, we have to accept what he has for us. But Jesus has another option.

Passage: Matthew 8:28-34 Intro: Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion, or an object at rest to stay at rest, unless acted upon by a force. 1. some objects are easy, like this one: PP Forrest Gump’s feather 2. others are a little tougher (Dave comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preparing To Take Our Test

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 23, 2010

Tests will come but learn to walk in God’s truth. God will withhold no good thing from them who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk up

Preparing To Take Our Test Psalm 26:1-2 NAS 1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart. I have entitled this today: “Preparing To Take Our Test” Sooner or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authentic Life Part 2 - James 1: 9-14 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the church. His letter speaks to specific issues in the church, and those issues are still around today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living * as a long time participant in Sermon central... there will be spliced material and illustrations in from the site. If not cited I apologize. JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is In The Midst Of Our Troubles

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Perhaps you have had more than your fair share of grief and trouble and my heart goes out to you. I wish I could share some of your load. But keep the faith and keep pressing on and be comforted because through Christ’s resurrection and triumph over evi

When I looked at the readings for this Sunday, especially Psalm 46, I said to myself, it ties in so well with what is happening to us today. As a Country, we are in two wars with prospects of one or two more; we’ve had the worst natural disasters – Katrina, mudslides, flooding in Tennessee, Oil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Book Of James In 11 Lesons Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This series of teachings covers the book of James, and is adaptable to adult of teen groups. It has been used with succes for both the adult Home Fellowships of Hosanna Church and the Grades 9 & 10 Bible class of Oxford Hills Christian Academy.

THE BOOK OF JAMES A BIBLE STUDY IN 11 LESSONS 2005: Pastor Eric J. Hanson 77 Oxford Street South Paris, ME 04281 207 890-5979 evenings 207 539-2295 daytimes ehanson1@verizon.net THE BOOKOF JAMES A HOME FELLOWSHIP STUDY Lesson 1: Introduction By Eric J. Hanson (Please look up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational