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The Danger Of Good Intentions

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006

We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Ribbons For Rhonda" Series

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Apr 1, 2006

A tribute and memorial to my 35 year old niece who died after a 9 year battle with breast cancer. She left a 9 year old and 14 year old.

“Ribbons for Rhonda” John 11 A tribute to my niece who died on 3-24-06 after a 9 year battle with cancer. I. Death A. Certain – Hebrews 9:27 “And it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” B. Is not unconsciousness Rhonda, because of her faith in Christ is fully ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

People everywhere are looking for someone to love them, but most are looking in all the wrong places.

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Looking for Love in All The Wrong Places Judges 14:15-20 Intro: Samson found him a woman of Timanth of the Philistines. He loved her and took her for a wife. At the marriage feast he put forth a riddle and the people made a bet on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Life Of A Stiff

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

How the witnesses to the resurrection impact our lives today

Power Point Available upon request + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out + The Secret Life Of a Stiff 1 Cor. 15:1-11 + Behind the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a lovely little woodlot on a hillside where people are seen lying in the sun or reclining in the shade as squirrels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Still Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005

The never ending pursuit of Christ after the lost even when He is turned down time and again.

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Title: “There Is Still Room” Introduction: This portion of Scripture could very well be called, “Christianity vs. Religion.” Jesus was visiting the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath day. – He was there to share a meal. Jesus was being watched very closely by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 9, 2005

Because of Jesus’ love for us and so that we might represent him we are called to a holy life

SBC Philippi 10/09/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Called to a Holy Life 1 Peter 1:13-21 Primary Purpose: Because of this great salvation that God has given us now we are to live for Him with holy lives. These next few verses all relate back to those from verse 10 through 12 about salvation. We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is a sermon focusing on the Lord’s supper

Many occasions at Sandridge are connected with food—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Homecomings, Wednesday night suppers, etc. In fact when you come early and begin to prepare and begin to smell the aromas of the meal, I often long for the ringing of the bell that proclaims dinner is served, Come to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

"What Meaneth These Stones?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2006

This makes for a great message to be given at a funeral as people are considering the thoughts of the memorial stones left on ground at the cemetery!

Title: “What meaneth these stones” Introduction: It was the changing of the guard, Moses had departed, now Joshua took the reigns of giving leadership to the children of Israel. In this text, we find them at the Jordan River. It was the time when this muddy, churning river, was at it’s highest ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2006

Listen to God’s Call

_______________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition in X Transition out _______________________________________________________ > 1 Samuel 3. - 50% As of 1995 of the world have phones - 93% USA can make a phone connection from home - Cell phones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Rain

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 11, 2006

Theme: Renewal for different seasons of life, initiated from above, personalized for you, continual as needed, in just the right proportions.

I. INTRODUCTION A. 1997 Movie “As Good As It Gets” – staring Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson New York City. Melvin, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23

Denomination: Church Of God

The "If" In Revival Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 31, 2006

Jesus stands at the heart’s door and knocks and if we allow Him entrance, He will give revival and renewal.

The “If” in Revival Rev. 3:20 INTRO.: If ever a congregation needed a revival, it was the congregation at Laodicea. Read Rev. 3:14-22. Let’s look at our Lord’s invitation to them and consider it in the light of the need for revival. “If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2006

As followers of the risen Christ, we are expected to grow in our daily walk becoming mature and attaining full stature in the image of Christ.

Grow Up – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found this interesting poem while researching this sermon. It sounds a bit like another poem you might recognize; but, listen closely. I think you will hear a difference. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Addition, Multiplication, Division & Subtraction

Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 27, 2006

“It’s all about math,” a teacher once said. Can everything be reduced in its simplest form to mathematics? Weather patterns at this time of year can be fairly predictable; hot, steamy and frequent afternoon showers. The weather forecasters use mathematics

“It’s all about math,” a teacher once said. Can everything be reduced in its simplest form to mathematics? Weather patterns at this time of year can be fairly predictable; hot, steamy and frequent afternoon showers. The weather forecasters use mathematics to predict our weather. Now we even have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, John 17:21-23

Denomination: Methodist

Heariing The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Developing a Proper Concept of Christ.

“Worship is anything but a spectator sport. Out of the chaos of our lives we come to listen, to actually feel the beat of God, his heartbeat, His challenge to us to get up, stand up for Him and serve. Today, my prayer is that we come here to offer ourseves to Him, give our lives to serve Him in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Walk As Love, Light And Wise

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Why is it so important that we "Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom"? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are to be "followers of God as dear children"; and just as God is "love, light, and wisdom" personified, so we should try to imitate our Father!

Walk as Love, Light, And Wise Ephesians 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION 1. We are now entering chapter five, we have looked at how to "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" 2. Now we are going to learn about our "walk" (or conduct) which is love, light, and wise Why is it so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist