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Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burden Of The Bondwoman

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

Our burdens often give birth to our blessings.

THE BURDEN OF THE BONDWOMAN Genesis 21:8-21 By Cleavon Matthews January 25, 2007 INTRODUCTION It was a celebratory occasion. It was a time of laughter, delight, and merriment. Abraham made a great feast. Isaac was weaned. He escaped the danger of infantile fatality. There was undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Virtues Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 31, 2006

Before digging in to battle the false teachings that were creeping into the church Paul tells the truth about the gospel and its positive effects. Sometimes, it seems that people know what we Baptist are against rather than what we are for. We need to cha

Intro: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Pastor Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted Darwinism and Humanism in his attacks on Christianity). Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2006

People who yield to God’s control experience well-being.

#2006-26 Title: Out of Control Text: Matthew 5:5 Truth: People who yield to God’s control experience well-being. Aim: To lead them to submit to God. INTRODUCTION Victor Hugo, who is famous for his novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, also so wrote a story called “Ninety-Three.” It tells of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice - Part 3 & 4 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004

loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

The Apprentice - part 3 May 2, 2004 AM We are in a series entitled "The Apprentice." And our study is "secrets of success from God’s persepctive." The first secret was : "The buck stops here --" No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13, James 1:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Running Or Stumbling: How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2004

Are you running or stumbling? What can throw you off course or cause you to stumble? I believe there are at least three areas that will hinder, check, or retard your ability to run the race and finish well: Lack of Compulsion, Lack of Concentration, and L

RUNNING OR STUMBLING: HOW WILL YOU FINISH? GALATIANS 5:7-9 INTRODUCTION: In his writings, Paul often uses analogies from the Olympic Games to teach spiritual truths. He makes reference to Christians being like athletes in training, to shadow boxing, wrestling, and racers. The swift runner was the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 3 of 9

BE MY GUEST (LK. 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to Bride’s Magazine, the average cost for a wedding is $18,874 in 2000. The breakdown of the figure includes $100 for the groom’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perseverance Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 15, 2003

He wants to change our lives heal our hearts and give us the Crown of Life. Do you want this Crown?

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Gideon was considered by others as the least and the last. But to God, he was considered to be a mighty man of valor.

I. Out of Sight, Out of Mind A. Text: Judges 6:1-25 B. So make the situation clear, I want you to notice that, at the beginning of our story, we find Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress! C. Now, why would he thresh wheat in a winepress? Shouldn’t he just thresh wheat on a threshing floor? The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-25

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 18, 2007

What do you mean by “Perfect Love”? Eugene Peterson defines it as “well-formed love.” I. Perfect Love is Supplied by God (v.17) II. Perfect Love is Empowerd by God (v.18a) III. Perfect Love is Assured by God (v.18b)

PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR 1 John 4:17-18 Once upon a time, Jane was going to get married, and her friend Jemima decided to send them a text message wishing the happy couple well. She thought of the verse that we had in our first reading, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan' Great Lie: God Knows My Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the belief that we can sin because God knows we really do love Him.

Satan’s Great Lie Part 8: “God Knows My Heart” Last year during bible study when we were discussing sin and our ability to live a perfect life, Bro. DeWayne recommended that I make this subject a part my series on Satan’s Great Lies. Now let me explain this first, the statement is not a lie, it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying To Understand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 17, 2013

Perhaps the most important thing you can discover as you spend time immersed God’s Word is this: God loves you. You belong to him. To understand the Word of God, rely on the Spirit of God.

Opening illustration: As an adolescent I read the word of God daily as a routine without really understanding it and kept it under my pillow assuming that it would give me a peaceful sleep and protect me from all harm. When I became a teenager, I still kept doing the same thing except that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Could Have Heard A Pin Drop!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 14, 2011

Jericho stood directly in the way, between Israel and the Promised Land. Its walls were built well and believed to be able to withstand, anything that an enemy could throw against them, or so they thought!

You Could Have Heard A Pin Drop! I want you to think back for just a moment, to what the earliest memory you had as a child, when a world event was taking place. For me, probably the first national event I ever remember, was the rocket that took off and was headed to the moon. Almost anyone you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James presents the many postive characterics of wisdom, such as purity, gentleness, easy to talk to, merciful among other things.

INTRODUCTION #16 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13 & then to verses 17&18. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromise: Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The dangers of compromise in the modern Christian home.

COMPROMISE…Snatching Defeat out of the Jaws of Victory!!! Judges 8 There is a battle taking place for your home---An all out assault -Your home is in this battle -Ignore it you’re losing -Christian homes are losing battle for marriages/children just like we lost battle against abortion ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist