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The Sons Of Fresh Oil Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on May 15, 2005

based on 74 ratings

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the prophetic proclamation of Zechariah to Zerubbabel and Joshua, "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord of Hosts." Note: this sermon is broken into three installments above-may be preached as a series.

The Lord Remembers: Perpetual Power for God’s People Zechariah 4:1-14, Acts 1:8 Essence of the Lesson: The Holy Spirit is the perpetual power source for God’s People, and enables them to conquer insurmountable obstacles! One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Believing The Great Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

| 3,655 views

An invitation to expect greater things from God.

- This passage can be taken in at least two ways. One is the proximate interpretation, which involves the return of Israel to their land. A second also concerns Israel’s return to their land, but in a longer timeframe. A third is that the promises here for Israel believing the great promises of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of The Problem Of Evangelism

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 24, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 4,397 views

Forget about EVANGELISM -- we aren’t doing it anyway. Just think about inviting people to something joyful.

I have been in the ministry for 26 years now, and I have preached a lot of sermons on Evangelism. What a waste of time. We don’t like to think about evangelism. We don’t like to do evangelism. We always want someone else to handle the evangelism programs in our churches. I’m not sure why ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Jesus And The Seeker"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 7,019 views

Nicodemus sought out Jesus, and found new birth.

John 1:1-8 “Jesus and the Seeker” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Back in 1976, Jimmy Carter was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall that Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during his campaign, Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

based on 12 ratings

| 7,099 views

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY - Part 2 Last week we started talking about a life philosophy. Let me remind you of the one I’ve followed for the last 30 years. TO KNOW LOVE AND GLORIFY GOD, AND TO BE USED OF HIM TO MAKE DISCIPLES, MATURE THE CHURCH AND TO ADVOCATE REVIVAL. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Joshua 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trading Spaces With Those Who Are Hurting

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Oct 4, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 2,430 views

This messages encourages others to see the needs of others. People will never meet the needs of others if they refuse to acknowledge the need, accept people where they are, and then act to minister to those who are hurting.

TRADING SPACES WITH THOSE WHO ARE HURTING Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the deepest desires, deepest needs of every human heart is the desire for community ILL> Consider for a moment the top rated television shows for the last 3 decades. 1970’s - Brady Bunch Here’s the story of a lovely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's With The Silence Button? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 3, 2005

based on 48 ratings

| 7,482 views

All believers should understand why God sometimes says “No” to their prayers.

BIG IDEA: Prayer: What’s with the silence button? All believers should understand why God sometimes says “No” to their prayers. 1. It is outside of God’s will. 2. The timing is not right yet. 3. God is testing your faith. 4. God allows people to exercise free will. 5. God is good. OBJECTIVE: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 24, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 15,543 views

The experience of Abraham and Ishmael and Christ’s words tell us that we are to trust God, even to death.

5th Sunday after Pentecost Trusting God. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Holy Eucharist 23 June 2002 Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1-11; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Matthew 10:24-39 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Grace Of Predestination Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

based on 114 ratings

| 12,616 views

The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Can Easter In 2001 Mean To Me

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

based on 86 ratings

| 2,605 views

Easter celebrations can mean a few things but what does it really mean to me?

Message: What Easter in 2001 Can Mean to Me John 20:1-18 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Tim (The Rock) Raines returns to the Montreal Expos at age 41 Apr. 13, 2001 writes the TheStar.Com. MONTREAL (CP) - Tim Raines wasn’t prepared for the deafening cheers ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recipe For Renewal Right Here In River City

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Jul 5, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 2,748 views

What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than by preparing for a renewal

RECIPIE FOR RENEWAL IN SAYBROOK I. REUNION II. REVIVAL III. REBIRTH I’m sure many of you have seen the musical either at the schools or on TV, the Music Man. So you remember that scene where the “professor”, pointing to the Pool Hall tells the citizens, you’ve got trouble right here in river ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 9,877 views

Understanding what it means to be more than a conqueror!

A few years ago, there were many groups of young Christians that would go out into the streets of New York City, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ without fear of no one. These young Christians would set up tents in many parts of the city and preach the gospel to many people and they would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise, The Prudent, And The Babies

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 3, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,886 views

Life in the Kingdom is not an intellectual meritocracy. Rather, it is a respite for those who labor and are heavy laden in their spiritual ignorance. In one prayer of thanksgiving, Jesus condemns the "wise and prudent," and He welcomes the babes into Hi

The Wise, the Prudent, and the Babies Matthew 11:20-30 When I first began attending Dallas Seminary, I noticed something happening among many of my fellow students. Two, things, actually. On one hand, the academic atmosphere of the place seemed to make some students bloom into these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 13,555 views

Lessons from Genesis 5 explain what it means to walk with God in a ever darkening world.

Walking With God Genesis 5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: On December 26, 2004, the world watched in horror as the story of the tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia unfolded. An earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean triggered a huge tidal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Room For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 27, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 7,475 views

A seven-point sermon that exhorts the congregation to yield their lives more to pleasing God in the coming year.

Making Room for the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester December 28, 2003 morning service Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction A. Christmas has now passed by in the Lester house, and a new reality has set in for us. Our boys, now five and three years of age, received a bunch of new presents. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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