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Grace And Giving

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Our motive and mode of giving matters to God.

GRACE & GIVING Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Identity?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 14, 2008

Great Question - Whom Do You Say That I Am 1. People’s Identity 2. Christ’s Identity 3. My Identity

Luke 9:20KJV 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC also reports that identity theft costs $53 billion annually, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship - Talents Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A semon series focusing on Time, Talents, and Finances. Focusing on: God has been so great, has given us so much.. let us give back to him of our Time, Talents, and Finances.

Romans 12:3-8 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Structured For Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007

In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Lost Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 20, 2007

Falling away from the faith should not be a possibility if the believer puts into practice the principles of goldly living found in the Bible.

Introduction 1. The American Frontier invited many adventurers to tackle the formative challenges of the West. Mountains, deserts, weather, animals, and the natives always posed a serious threat to the lives and wellbeing of the frontiersman and pioneer. 2. Last week I introduced to you a man by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray For Our Nation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2007

God promises to bless the land when we humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our sins. This is our responsibility, to pray for God’s blessing for our nation.

The first few chapters of 2 Chronicles record the building of the Temple of God, under King Solomon. • The Temple was completed and Solomon dedicated it to the Lord, in chapter 6. • He knelt down before God’s people, spread his hands out toward heaven, and said a long prayer – a prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Misunderstood

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How to solve misunderstanding

Acts 6:1-7 Misunderstood • Bill Smith, a country shopkeeper, went to the city to buy goods. They were sent immediately and reached home before he did. When the boxes were delivered, Mrs. Smith, who was keeping the shop,, uttered a scream, seized a hatchet, and began frantically to open the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When You Need Him?

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 14, 2006

Sometimes people go through trials that are severe they may question where God is.

Where is God when you need him? Psalm 42:3 “My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, where is thy God?” This was a very low point in David’s life. It is the cry of a man far removed from the outward ordinances and worship of God, sighing for the long loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church And Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Graduates

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 24, 2006

There is only a 4% difference between teenagers who regularly attend church and those who don’t in the area of attitude and behavior. This is scary because the crisis is real. We have a huge problem. What can we do about it? As parents, grandparents, guar

Today we are honoring all the high school and college graduates. I would like them all to stand up. Now that you are graduating from high school and college, how do you expect your life to change? A little bit later today at the WMU gymnasium there will be a commencement exercise for the high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Simple Truth About Temptation Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 11, 2006

All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.

There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparision - Toxic To The Soul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 25, 2003

There is something that is toxic to the soul (to use a phrase by Dr. Andrew McQuitty, pastor of Irving Bible Church) to Christians and non-Christians alike, to those in professional fields and to those in agricultural vocations. It’s called COMPARISION.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” You’ve done your best but your best never seems to be good enough. You’ve worked just as hard, paid just as many dues, slogged through just as many valleys and hard places, as the other guy, yet you never seem to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

God's Time Matrix Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2008

God’s plan to restore the Kingdom to Israel and to bring in Millennial righteousness has been partly fulfilled but will be completely fulfilled in God’s times.

God’s Time Matrix (Malachi 4:1-6) 1. Some problems have simple and quick solutions. “Our patient in the hospital was a big, burly former officer. Just after surgery, and still half out of it, he became agitated and confused, tearing at his IVs and trying to escape his bed. The nurses gamely ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation, Part 24 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 21, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation Part 24 Revelation 13:13-18 Introduction A few weeks ago, we left off in Revelation discussing the beast that will rise from the Earth, the power that will be given unto him to lead people astray, and even how his counterfeit reproduction of the resurrection of Jesus Christ will play ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational