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10 New Year's Resolutions From The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Preston Brown on Dec 28, 2001

Almost all New Year’s resolution deal with health or wealth or happiness. The principles found in Proverbs 3 guarantee all 3 of these.

10 New Year’s Resolutions from the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived This is the 1st Sunday of the New Year. You know, when you think about it, all New Year’s Resolutions basically fall into 3 categories. They deal with: 1. Things to make us look better and live longer. 2. Things to make us have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

A Good Imitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002

Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Pergamum Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 1, 2002

A call to stand firm upon the Truth of God’s Word by refusing to give in to the world’s view of "tolerance."

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE RIPPLE OF TODAY’S LIE IS TOMORROW’S WAVE AND NEXT YEAR’S FLOOD! GOD NOT ONLY TOLD US, BUT REQUIRES US TO ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH! THE SAME IS EVEN REQUIRED OF US FOR MAN MADE LAWS. IN A COURT OF LAW A WITNESS WHO COMES BEFORE THE JUDGE AND JURY IS REQUIRED TO PLACE THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Wearing Religious Masks? #2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

Shalom can never be a goal where bitterness thrives.

Part #2 of two part leson. Wearing Religious Masks? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As we continue pondering, Wearing religious masks and going to hell, while I sit on a pew --- let me share my heart. SHALOM. PONDER: Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:23, Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfiguration And The Three Monuments To Fundamentalism

Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 17, 2003

On the Mount of transfiguration Peter wanted to freeze the moment by building three dwellings or monuments. We are called to transformation and must therefore resist the three monuments to fundamentalism.

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. (Mark 9:2 NRSV) As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

How Sheep Ought To Behave In Wolf Country

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 28, 2006

This sermon deals with how we are all like a sheep and understanding about wolfs and snakes and doves.

Matt.10:16 I want to share my Heart with you this morning. I want to be very complete and example very carefully this message. How sheep ought to act or behave in the mist of wolf country. Let be break it down and teach a little bit before we get into the meat of the message. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Paying The Price? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Nov 2, 2005

This is the fourth in the series of messages adapted from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing

Are You Paying the Price? Genesis 22:1-18 -In your hunger for the passion and power God offers through His Spirit, what price are you willing to pay? -Let’s put it another way: What is your pursuit of God costing you? Because in case you didn’t know it, all biblical worship, all service to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Trustful Expectation, Hope! (2) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 11, 2005

Hope is a trustful expectation. It is knowing, or having the confidence that what God has done for us in the past guarantees our inclusion in what God will do for us in the future.

Series Title: Pastoral Leadership, By Example (Titus) Message Title: Trustful Expectation, HOPE! Scripture: Titus 1:2 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--2 a faith and knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cram Your Copy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

Are there things we can do or cultivate to produce good fruit in our lives? One of the most important aspects of any Christian’s life is Bible reading. If you want to be a successful Christian, then you will take time and study God’s Word. Plain and si

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: CRAM YOUR COPY OF HIS WORD 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION… What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Made Us For The Kingdom - I Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 2, 2003

Loyalty Sunday I - God is our Creator. He made us and gifted us very uniquely and specially for his purposes. We were made for God’s Kingdom.

I’d like to show you a few things today and see if you recognize them. These are pretty common items, but to know what they are you would have to be involved in the activity that they are used in. First, let me show you this [show the divot tool]. Can anybody here tell me what this gadget is for? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Believe" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 10, 2003

The Fatherhood & Omnipotence of God

“I Believe” –A Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “God, the Father Almighty” Jeremiah 9:23-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Most people admit they want something to believe in, even in a society where unbelief and skepticism seem so prevalent. So ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Sound Of Trumpets (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2005

This is the fourth message in my prophecy series, it’s a countined look into the tribulation hour and the events that take place.

Title: The Sound Of Trumpets Text: Rev 8:6-9:21 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Review from the last few weeks to what we talked about. 1. First we talked about the rapture of the church, when Jesus returns to take to heaven all who have believed in Him since His life and death on ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Iii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want to experience little or no conflict in your relationships? Look at part 3 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part III) John 15:12 Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you feel is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very little or no conflict in them. Do you think this is a “do-able” situation? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God