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Back 2 School Special

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 9, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Our kids started back to school this week. Using Samson’s parents as an example, we as the church need to pray for our kids!

August 10, 2003 Title: Back to School Special Text: Judges 13:1-25 Introduction 1. Well, our kids started back to school this week. A. Jason is in Kindergarten i. Lora is in 1st Grade ii. Ethan is in 3rd Grade iii. Amelia is in 6th Grade at the Middle School B. We have been in prayer ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003

based on 203 ratings

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We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recipe For Revival Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 9,348 views

Perhaps the greatest revival in history is recorded here. When there is a caring God and a changed preacher there can be a converted people.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a bad day? There was a fellow standing at a bar, just looking at his drink. For a solid hour he just stares at it. Suddenly, a big trouble-maker type guy steps up next to him, takes the drink and chugs it down. The poor guy starts crying. The big guy says, “Come on ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

To Obey Or Not To Obey Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Jun 2, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 6,685 views

Fearing and obeying God needs to come first in the Christian’s life

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Today’s passage is probably the most difficult one in Romans. How should the strong commands of this Scripture be interpreted when Paul himself didn’t always practice what he preached? It would have been easy to skip over Romans 13 in our series of preaching through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 6,681 views

Acts Series: 16th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 2 Acts 3:11-21 Sermon followed a great miracle… Read 11-19 3 pts.: desired a murdered/denied the Lord/must decide to repent! Continuing… v. 19-20 Peter makes 2 promises, if they will repent: 1. Their sins will be blotted out 2. Jesus will return and set up His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is The Time To Make Time

Contributed by Melvin Rascoe on Jun 10, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 30,288 views

This sermon is on stewardship on time. We have time for everything else BUT the things of GOD. This sermon will challenge us to make time for GOD!

“NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE TIME” SCRIPTURE TEXT: (NIV) 2 Corinthians 6:2-2 V: 2 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. One of the greatest areas of stewardship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Holiness

God's Swat Team

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jun 10, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 8,150 views

Get out your spiritual fly swatter! Did you know that you are on God’s team to "swat out the enemy"? Yes - ZAP the enemy in your life! This message, you will learn how to walk in your authority and remind the enemy of his place - under your feet!

Flies! Who would have them? Horrible, horrible creatures. In the fourth plague flies were not only found in the Egyptian’s soup, but everywhere. On their person, in their homes even underneath their feet. The Hebrew phrase translated “swarm of flies” literally rendered is “a mixture of noisome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit, It's Your Time Series

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Jun 16, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Keeping the faith in you, and what your life is truly speak to you. Ask Jesus to change your heart, your mind, and your attitude. Speak to God for all the rights that you been through, so, don’t quit, it’s your time!

Put Your Trust In The Lord But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him. Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-2, Psalm 27:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,394 views

Jesus was clear that he saw God’s house differently than many who were in it.

House of Prayer- Cornwall Cornwall September 4, 2004 On two occasions, Jesus called attention to the state of the worship that occurred in and around the Temple in Jerusalem. From each, we learn something of great value to us, as we gather to worship God today, here in Cornwall, Ontario, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touch Of The Master's Hand

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 26, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 15,782 views

We were like the leper wanting someone to touch us and to love us when we were so unlovable.

The Touch Of The Master’s Hand Mt. 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Intro. There is little said about this leper, it’s almost as if God the Holy Spirit decided at the last moment to include this account. But we know nothing is ever done or said in the Bible that is not important to his people. We are told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 12, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 28,770 views

The secret of successful life is to cast all our burden unto the Lord and make Him first in every area of our life.

Topic: Putting God first Scripture Reading: Mt. 6: 31 – 34 “Therefore do not worry, saying, what shall we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or what shall we wear? For after all these things the gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 13, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 11,475 views

This sermon declares that being in ministry can be just as exciting as going on a family trip and just as children ask the question in the sermon’s theme, the church should continue to ask it as well.

Are we there yet? (Matthew 25:34-46) Our theme for today’s message can help many of us reflect back to our youth when we were with our parents, grandparents, other relatives or guardians. I’m referring to occasions when we were going on some type of family outing. It could have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34

Denomination: Methodist

Of Foxes And Feeble Men

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 2,870 views

Some clear guidelines about handling criticism and good, honest self evaluation

Foxes and Feeble Men  As we stand now we are about 2 weeks away from next year, and about 349 days from the last New Year when we promised that this year would be different and that we would finally accomplish all that we’ve been putting off for the last 10 years.  ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell's Best Kept Secret

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 8,197 views

A message based on the ministry of Ray Comfort

"Hell’s best kept secret" Romans 3:10-23 Want each of you to know that we live in a dangerous moment in time and that at any minute under circumstances beyond our control, we may find ourselves in eternity. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus taught us that after death there is no means available to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

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