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A New Year, New Times?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 10, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 5,155 views

Isaiah 6 passage. A look at worship

A New Year, New Times? This passage of scripture brings us into the high command center of God himself. Here Isaiah sees the Operation center of the Universe! Here He is reminded of God’s sovereignty, his awesomeness, His authority. Here he is reminded God answers to no one, on the contrary, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Craving Evil And The Lottery

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 3,799 views

Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-19, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Time For Romance

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,914 views

A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 9,600 views

John 3:16 is a valenting from God. Sometimes we we let our love be take fro granted.

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about Love this week. I had many occasions that brought the subject to my mind. Keylee was baking a cake for class for a valentine party of sorts. Jason purchased a heart shaped box of chocolates and has other plans lined up that will probably involve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

7 People The Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

based on 377 ratings

| 24,018 views

We have many people here that have these qualities...but cannot have TOO many! Thank God there are many more ’in the works’ and ’on the way!’ Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

7 People Our Church Could Not Do Without Philippians 1:3-7; 4:1,15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7PeopleChurch.html A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! He had put much blood, sweat, and tears into them. * Some of these churches ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

If The Bible Says I Am Loved Then How Come I Dont Feel Like It

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 21, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 6,186 views

In this sermon we will explore some of the possible reasons why a believer who understands what scrpipture says regarding God’s love may not be fully experiencing it.

TITLE: “IF THE BIBLE SAYS I AM LOVED THEN HOW COME I DON’T FEEL LIKE IT?” By Rev. Chris Nerreau 12-10-03 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Recently I heard a story about a dog that was abused nearly all of its early life. The dog was not fed properly, washed ever and had bruises all over from beatings. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Orthodox

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

based on 76 ratings

| 13,744 views

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A 2005 Spiritual Workout

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 6,165 views

Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

based on 145 ratings

| 3,621 views

Find out how well the four gospels hold up against the so called "Gnostic Gospels". Learn just how unreliable the information in the "The Da Vinci Code" really is!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2 Galatians 1:6-9 Notice 5 Points About Paul’s Teaching: · The Formation of This Other Gospel. Vs. 6a “Soon” “Soon” = not much time after Paul had preached the gospel of Jesus to these Judaizers, the forsaking of Paul’s teaching. · The Diversion of This Other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Depression

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 18,299 views

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

(Slide #1) Job 30:16-17 16 "And now my heart is broken. Depression haunts my days. 17 My weary nights are filled with pain as though something were relentlessly gnawing at my bones. NLT (Slide #2) Job 30:25-28 26 So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-17, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Milestones

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,122 views

God expects us to growup, graduate and get a job in the kingdom.

Milestones We all have milestones in out lives. Today I want to focus on the milestones that we work toward ,primarily education and the expected results. We all have some common background of being in school and had to work toward a grade. Elementary school leads to middle and High school, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Congregational

Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 27,137 views

IS THIS FOR YOU He had it all, at least on the surface. He had good business, a fine family, status in the community, he had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man those things were a

PEARL OF GREAT PRICE—Matt 13:45-46 TEXT "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. INTRODUCTION In The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure, I suggested that Jesus was depicting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Thermostat Or Thermometer

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 28, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 10,310 views

Are you someone who simply reflects the mood or atmosphere of those around you like a thermometer or are you like a thermostat that affects the temperature around you

Thermostat or Thermometer? In my car there is a thermometer which tells us the outside temperature „X When we arrived at church today, I knew it was 28 degrees outside because of the thermometer „X Inside the car though, the temperature was 22 degrees even though it was 28 outside. How ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Pluck It!

Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Jan 5, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 6,111 views

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the believer to identify those areas of life that causes them to habitually sin, and then to put into action a plan in order to root out habitual sins.

JUST PLUCK IT!!! Matt 5:29-30 Introduction: “A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished” (Proverbs 27:12). I’ve been thinking a lot about the message of verses’ like this in Scripture. A person who is wise, a person who is prudent hides himself from evil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful To God

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 8,692 views

We are people who have been blessed beyond measure, and people who NEED to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.

Thanksgiving Eve - Psalm 100:1-5 Harriet Martineau was an atheist. One morning she & a friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As she saw the brilliant sun peaking through the haze, & the frost on the meadow, & the brightly colored leaves making their way lazily to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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