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Watch Your Step

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2007

We must be careful to walk according to obedience.

Watch Your Step By Pastor Jim May One of the most terrifying weapons that man has ever created is the land mine. It can come in all shapes and sizes. Some require the weight of a truck or tank to set them off, others only require about 3 pounds of pressure. And then there are some that are set ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Filled Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 7, 2005

What does it take to live a spirit filled life?

In Acts 2, the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled, when gathered in the upper room we read, starting at verse 1, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006

All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Melancholy Christmas

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006

The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Worshipping Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 2, 2006

This is week two of 40 Days of Purpose using a survivor theme.

A Ukulele, a songbook, a Frisbee, a toothbrush, a deck of playing cards, a guitar, bongo drums and a bible. Kind of a strange collection, but they all have one thing in common. They were luxury items that contestants from early episodes of survivor were allowed to take with them into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The True Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 19, 2006

So many of us pervert the simple gospel of salvation by faith alone. Pauls describes the "True Gospel" in Galatians 3. (Continues the 3:16 series.

Introduction I. Our base verse this week is found in Galatians 3:16. A. 16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as referring to many, but rather to one, And to your seed,” that is, Christ B. The motivation for the writing of these words ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-29

Denomination: Methodist

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

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind Fixed On Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Consider Jesus who is greater than the prophets and angels and who was appointed by God. Fix your minds upon Him.

A MIND FIXED ON JESUS Have you ever found yourself fixated on a project, a person, a hobby or an idea? I tend to be the type of person that can easily become fixated on something. For example, this week we were doing some restructuring of the basement facilities. I found myself moving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Has Truly Risen, Alleluia Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001

“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” Mark 16:6.

Theme: The Lord has truly risen, Alleluia Text: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Mk. 16:1-8 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The world has heard many important messages, learned many great truths and experienced many dramatic and life-changing events. But none of them can come close to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exemplary Children In The Bible : Guidelines For Raising Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2010

1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM , THE SISTER OF MOSES 6. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET

EXEMPLARY CHILDREN IN THE BIBLE : BIBLICAL GUIDELINES FOR RAISING CHILDREN ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bag Of Bones

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Peter heals the crippled beggar. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 3 verses 1-26. The emphasis in Acts chapters 3 and 4 is on the name of Jesus: • There are 8 very strong references to it; • (3:6, 3:16, 4:7, 4:10, 4:12, 4:17, 4:18, 4:30) • A name can be much more than identification; • It can carry authority, reputation and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Eternal Life--+

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 23, 2010

People would not be so confused if they’d simply believe the Bible, I know I have eternal life because I have ask God to forgive me of my sins and wash me in the Blood of Jesus and make me fit for the Kingdom, I ask Jesus to come into my heart and me my L

Eternal life Today I want to talk for a little while about the fact that we who are saved, are saved because of our believing and trusting in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savoir. He is not our Lord only but He is also our Savoir, if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2010

We are called to live a different kind of life.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about trying to stay clean in an unclean world, or put another way, we were encouraged to stay out of the mud. Last week we looked at why we need to stay out of the mud.  Belonging to Jesus means that we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name We Claim Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other