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Wisdom Brings True Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2011

Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In this passage the beauty and grace of wisdom are set forth with the understanding that it can never be achieved without the fear of the Lord.

PROVERBS 8: 12-21 WISDOM BRINGS TRUE SUCCESS [Isaiah 55] Having just stated that the worth of wisdom's instruction and knowledge is more valuable than all monetary achievements (8:10-11), Solomon now develops the proof. Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The Head Of The Home

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

The Christian Family

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:22-6:4) Different people have different definitions of marriage. ACCOUNTANT : Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before he’s married. After that, he’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living For The Will Of God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012

Live for the will of God and not for our own sinful pleasures.

Introduction “What does God want me to do?” “Why has he put me in this school…in this dorm, this job, this neighborhood?” “I’m surrounded by people who give me a hard time? Why?” “What is it that I am suppose to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For His Name’s Sake

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 28, 2012

There are people around you who are not only watching you but keenly observing your every action and reaction. Their only open Bible and to see Christ is you. During the past years and till to date many believers have continually put the name of Christ at

Opening illustration: In a New York Times interview, a widely recognized man voiced his displeasure with a fast-food chain in whose TV commercials he had appeared. He felt that the quality of some of the items he advertised had been diminishing. Since people associated his name with the product, he ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 14 - 22

Matthew 8: 14 - 22 A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On 14 Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. 16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Birth Of Samuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2012

The Birth of Samuel - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE A divided home (vs 1-8). A devout prayer (vs 9-18). A distinguished son (vs 19-28). SERMONBODY: Ill: • David Cameron's new Cabinet were all dining together in a very posh London restaurant, • The waiter asked the P.M. what he wanted to eat, • David Cameron ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

Living With Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 18, 2012

What happens in our families infuences what happens in our culture. If ever there is a place for quality relationships, it's the family.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Family - Living With Order in Your Home” Ephesians 6:1-4 If I asked you if you thought you could subscribe to the Communist Manifesto, you’d probably be inclined to say “No,” even if you didn’t know what it contained. And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Strongholds

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 29, 2011

Today we are going to talk about the negative strongholds that are in our lives. For some of you this might be an uncomfortable topic and for others you may be ready to hear this message, and hopefully you are all ready to tear down strongholds in your li

Today we are going to talk about the negative strongholds that are in our lives. For some of you this might be an uncomfortable topic and for others you may be ready to hear this message, and hopefully you are all ready to tear down strongholds in your life that have been hindering you from growing ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Fruit -- Love

Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 30, 2011

God promises to produce love in us that is unconditional; the same love that He has for us.

“Fresh fruit is good for you.” Strawberries, peaches, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes, apples, oranges, etc. Three servings a day of fresh vegetables and fruit will make us feel better, live longer, body will function better. Fresh fruit is good for you. This is not a nutritional ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A Fly Over The Life Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Brian B on Oct 8, 2011

This message tells highlights of Abe’s story in an interactive way and calls us to decision at the close. This message also connects the life of Abraham to promises of a redeemer in Genesis 3:15 and looks forward to Jesus as Abraham’s descendant.

*** I’ve left my pause marks in this script. they are for my benefit only as a reminder to me to take a breath once in a while. This message isn’t particularly deep or profound, it is simply an honest effort to tell Abraham's story to someone who has never heard the old old stories of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry Of Thorns

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Thorns create a dependence on God

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Happens On The Mountain... Shouldn't Stay On The Mountain

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2012

God uses mountain top experiences in our lives and the lives of others to prepare us for living in the real world down in the valley.

Title: What Happens On the Mountain… Shouldn't Stay On the Mountain Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: God uses mountain top experiences to prepare us for living in the valley. Transfiguration Sunday is a day we reflect on perhaps the ultimate of mountain top experiences in which we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012

We need to seek the presence of the LORD in all our worship and ministry for it is His presence that determines the results of our efforts and ministry.

1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal