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Which Way Do I Go? Vbs

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 13, 2005

Vacation Bible School Theme Sermon 2005. Speaks primarily to maturing Christians. A good Sun night lead up to VBS. This is primarily for an already saved group. Which Way Will I Go 1With God’s Word, 2With God’s Work 3With God’s Will

Which Way Do I Go? PS 25 As a side note if you are looking for a sermon idea for The VBS 2005 Rablin Rad Trip you might also check out my sermon "Going Places With Jesus " I preached it the Sunday mornning before our VBS and I preached this one below the Sunday evening before VBS.) Which Way Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

"That Old Serpent...the Devil..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 14, 2005

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Christian. In light of these last days let’s examine why!

Introduction In these last days, Satan is working over time because he is on borrowed time! He knows if he is to be successful he must look ahead and peer into the possible future of our little ones. They are his target. He has used this generation long enough. He’s looking ahead. Let’s examine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reviving The Soul

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

David shares 5 ways to revive your soul in Psalm 19.

Reviving the Soul Psalm 19 (NIV) 1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. 3There is no speech or language where their voice is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005

Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2005

Once the foundation of our faith is laid, then what?

His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At his word heads were cracked, bones were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Standing On The Four Corners Of The Earth..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

A truth worth remembering: The Best Way To Keep Your Word Is Not To Give It Foolishly. Another truth one should never overlook, the role of Angels in our lives, let examine it together!

Introduction In Billy Graham’s book, Angels, God’s Secret Agents, he remarks, "Hundreds of accounts record the Heavenly escort of Angels during times of grief. When my maternal grandmother died, for instance, the room seemed to be fill with a Heavenly light. She sat up in the bed and laughingly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"And Jacob Was Left Alone..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

Abraham Lincoln said, "My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." Jacob knew this feeling so well. Let’s examine it together!

All of us at some time or another struggle with decision(s). The difficult part is when we struggle with ourselves and greater still with God! Tug of war is what it feels like. On one hand God says...and we respond..O.K. but! That’s where the trouble begins and before we know it we are wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mystery Of Iniquity..." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

My Uncle used to say, "You can just about always stand more’n you think you can." And when you think you’ve learn all there is to know about the the End of Times there’s always a new discovery, let’s examine one of them together!

(After The Trumpet Sounds Series) Introduction Just when you think you know all there is for one to know about the End Of Times, something else comes to the surface and we start all over again. For example, The Mytery Of Iniquity. One of many events during the discourse when the final trumpet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sixty Seconds After Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

A message about the changes in a person’s life after a salvation experience.

SIXTY SECONDS AFTER SALVATION John 6:35-40 INTRO: A fellow pastor recalls: “When I was still a teen-age boy I left the little town where I was born and went to the big city to work. In the city I found a room with a nice family. They had something in their home that I had never seen. It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Tree Are You?

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jun 24, 2005

What branch are you on now in life? Are you produceing fruit?

What kind of tree are you. Good morening everyone. What kind of tree are you ? Kind of a strange question isn’t it. What kind of tree am I ? Have you ever looked back in your life and looked at the things that you have done and looked at what you could have done ? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Least Is The Greatest

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 24, 2005

Our purpose and function withing the body of Christ.

Lk:22:24. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. Mk:9:34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. The disciples were always arguing over who should be called the greatest among them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Missing God's Best Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2005

This sermon shares common mistakes that cause us to miss God’s best.

Achan was in the promised land but missed the blessings of the land because of the mistakes he made. He missed God’s best. What would cause us to miss God’s best? I. We miss God’s best when we are Disobedient. A. Achan was told to stay away from the banned substance. He disobeyed and paid ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Their Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 26, 2005

A message on growing as a Christian.

CHRISTIANS AND THEIR CHRIST Romans 8:1-9 INTRO: Just as Christ says that there is no true Christianity without conversion (Matthew 18:3), even so, Paul says that there is no true Christianity without Christ (Romans 8:9). Those who do not have Christs Spirit do not have his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

But You Say

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon for when people say but you say what has God done form me

“But You Say” Introduction This week I was thinking about how so many of us take God for granted or maybe even not for granted but we just do not have a sense of reality about God. In other words we don’t see God in our lives and we have a disconnection from Him. It is sad to say that in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist