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Apocalypse Wow! The Return Of Jesus - Not Just Another Sequel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus will return to pay back his enemies and to take back his people.

What’s your impression of movie sequels? Was Jaws 2 better than Jaws? The Empire Strikes Back an improvement on Star Wars? I usually find sequels to be quite disappointing. It seems to me that they are produced just to capitalize on the success of the first film, not because there is a meaningful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,992 views

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Your Talents (Ministry) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 28, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 6,399 views

This early church was so powerful. . .one reason was that they had discovered that each person had gifts, and they used them to MEET NEEDS! The question is, "How can I find MY gifts for ministry?" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 ¶ And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

based on 57 ratings

| 22,123 views

You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 5,398 views

James asks the question What is your life? Let’s examine what scripture says it is and ought to be.

What is your life? James 4:11-17 Introduction All that has to be said are two numbers 9-11 and memories and reflections of where we were and what we saw and what we thought come flooding the consciousness. Sit in silence for just 5 seconds and recall the sites and recall the emotions. ABC NBC CBS ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communication Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 8,428 views

Discover how good communnication restores hope for marriage.

This morning, we conclude our message series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. I thought we would have two more messages, one on conflict resolution and the other on intimacy. But after reflecting on the previous five messages and on today’s message, I realized we’ve covered the basic skills and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: *other

God, What's He Really Like?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 5,289 views

Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture.

God, What’s He Really Like? Psalm 145:8-9, 18-21 Theme: Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture. “How do you know there is a God?” Because somebody told you there was one. A young man was asked if he ever thought about dying and what he expected to be doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21, Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Watch Your Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

based on 145 ratings

| 18,714 views

God looks at the character of the person - his heart. He does not focus on our having the right things or doing the right things, but rather on our being the right person.

INTRODUCTION Man goes by what they see. Have you ever misjudge someone, finding out later that it was not true? Someone once said, we tend to value people in at least 3 ways: (1) what a person HAS - his looks, his possession - rich, car he owns, house he stays... this is not only a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust – It's All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 19,347 views

A deductive exposition of the text introduced with a series of stories about the necessity of trust in all relationships.

Topic: God/Trust Theme: God’s Presence/Trusting God Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust God completely because he is with us and will not abandon us. Response: Individuals choosing to trust God in this new school year will stand to pray with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do When You Hit The Wall

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001

based on 28 ratings

| 5,669 views

In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Be A Dad?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,497 views

This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

“WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Issues Of Life 3: Self-Defense, Firearms And The Military Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Mar 26, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 10,316 views

Did Jesus advocate pacifism? Is taking human life always wrong? Does "Turn the other cheek" mean that we must allow ourselves, our families and our nation to be at the mercy of those who wish to do us harm?.

Note: This message is a collaberation between myself and my friend Dave Pope It has been said that a person can but minister out of their ’overflow’, that is, out of the abundance of the Word of God in them and their personal experience. It is with this thought in mind that we present this third ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Charismatic

The Tenth Commandment Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 10,517 views

What does it mean to covet? I want to thank Timothy Peck and Chris Talton for help with main points from their sermons on sermoncentral.

INTRODUCTION • Today we are concluding our series on the Ten Commandments. I hope that each of these messages has touched you in some way. • The Tenth Command is one that I wish I would have understood when I was a young person. • When I was a kid, my parents did a great job providing for my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Worry

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 7,191 views

What does the bible say about worry?

Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Adventist

Can We Be Thankful Without Contentment?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,458 views

Contentment has a role in finding real Thanksgiving. Don’t be a turkey?

Having a Happy Thanksgiving, contentment. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Tim. 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Phillipians 2:14 DO ALL THINGS WITHOUT COMPLAINING, MURMURING, AND ARGUING! Psalms 23 on contentment, ... The Lord is my shepherd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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