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God & Golf & You

Contributed by Charles Clary on Sep 30, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 11,194 views

This is a sermon which compares the game of golf to the game of life.

The latter portion of my text reads, "....and without a parable spake He not unto them." Today I will use a parable or a comparison to illustrate the game of life. It is obvious that the Apostle Paul was knowledgeable of the sporting events of his day. On numerous occasions he used athletics to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34, Matthew 13:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Giantkiller Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003

based on 99 ratings

| 5,961 views

There are no hopeless situations; only people who have grown hopeless because of their situations!

BECOMING A GIANTKILLER! I Samuel 17 What kind of Giant are you facing RIGHT NOW? Maybe you are struggling with problems so huge that you think you can’t overcome them. Or your giant may be people who frighten you -- a demanding boss, a cynical professor, a domineering mother-in-law. Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Graveside Service

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 5, 2003

based on 576 ratings

| 251,816 views

Short service used for a graveside only funeral.

Funeral for Graveside Service Memorial Services are in reality for the living and on such occasions they serve a three-fold service! The First Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Remember the Deceased A. Obituary Reading The Second Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Comfort the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27, 1 Corinthians 15:50, John 11:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,638 views

A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray For Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 23, 2006

based on 17 ratings

| 6,902 views

What praying for "peace of Jerusalem" means and doesn’t mean. When it becomes a sin to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Personalized applications - praying for your Jerusalem - what you face as a citizen of the new Jerusalem, the Kingdom of God through

I. PATRIOTIC PSALM - Calling For Patriotism & National Peace A. Much Like Our Patriotic Songs – “God Bless America” B. Jews A Very Proud People 1. Knew they where “God’s Chosen” -via them a Messiah would come 2. God had done so many great works on their behalf C. Jerusalem Was A Very Proud ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 7,677 views

Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005

based on 51 ratings

| 7,621 views

We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Talking To Me?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 13, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 2,999 views

Gideon - living life in a winepress, We all too often live a minimum existance in a winepress instead of living in the fresh air. That only wil happen when we encounter God.

Fine wine from dry wheat Are you talking to me? Judges 6:11-16 When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth. But our hero today had none of these. He started out as a quiet peaceful farmer, but was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Late Great, Planet Earth Pt. 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 14, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 2,246 views

The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth?

The Late Great, Planet Earth pt. 2. The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth? Many of the prophets of God must have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gratitude

Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 15,535 views

What in the world do you have to be thankful for?

grat*i*tude(noun) the feeling of being thankful to somebody for doing something. Gratitude takes on three forms: a feeling in the heart, an expression in words and a giving in return. It is from the word gratitude that we get gratefulness. I have heard people discuss many times the need for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Experience Of Daniel (#5 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,278 views

The blessing of being in the inner chamber of God’s Presence through prayer.

The Experience of Daniel Text: Daniel 6 Intro. A. Why is prayer essential? We have learned four points in our last lesson about the essentiality of prayer. 1. Prayer will draw us near to God; 2. Prayer will allow us to experience God’s Power; 3. Prayer will unlock the storehouse of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 7, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 5,331 views

Believers embrace God as the object of their life’s worship.

Worthy of Worship Feb. 5, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A bulletin carried the announcement: "Due to lack of power, there will be no service tonight." 1 The electric company was going to be working on the grid, & it cut off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Celebrate Easter? Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 17, 2006

based on 67 ratings

| 32,170 views

I Corinthians 15 provides three reasons to celebrate Easter.

Last Monday, four couples in this church celebrated wedding anniversaries. Tom & Darlyn reached a special milestone - their 40th. Two weeks ago today, members of their family held a reception here at the church. Their whole family came from near and far for the celebration along with many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-54

Denomination: Brethren

It's More Important Than Baked Beans!

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 2, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 2,599 views

A message emphasizing the importnace of the Gospel to people’s lives.

Introduction When you go shopping you have a choice – you could go to Sainsburys, or perhaps you prefer the Coop, you might like the trip to Asda or like us you may be spend you’re your hard earned cash at Tesco. Consumerism is alive and well – relax I’m not going to give one of those messages ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Gives The Growth

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on May 9, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 8,651 views

ROGATION - Spring Farm Blessing - Some may think that it’s our efforts that produce growth, but the credit really belongs to God. Includes three jokes related to farming!

Additional texts: Ezekiel 34:25-31 Psalm 65 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Gospel text of your choosing Grace to you and peace, from God our Father,and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen One spring, a farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm. The fields were grown over with weeds, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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