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Marriage- Made In Heaven Not On Tv

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 3,899 views

A real marriage is based on God’s plan not TV reality.

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, David and his wife listened to the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.” He addressed the men, “Can you describe your wife’s favorite flower?” David leaned over, touched ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

When Depression Threatens To Overwhelm You

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 15, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 4,891 views

An in-depth look at Elijah’s experience with depression.

What Got Elijah There (Causes of Depression): 1. It may come after a time of intense activity. - 18:22-45. - on heals of a great victory. - not just bad things that can trigger depression. 2. It may come after relationship conflict. - 18:17-18; 19:1-2. 3. It may come at a point of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Giants Are Real And Formidable

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 27, 2005

based on 79 ratings

| 11,062 views

When we trust God to deliver us we can face our giants with confident faith in Him.

James Dobson, of Focus on the Family was quoted as saying, “When I think of parents today, I’m reminded of a photograph of an elegantly dressed woman who is holding a cup of coffee. Her little finger is cocked ever so daintily to the side, and her face reveals utter self-confidence. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Not On Your Side

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 7,925 views

We need to make sure we are on the side of God rather than trying to get God on our side.

God’s Not On Your Side Josh 5:13-15 (sing “who’s side are you standing on?”) God is for the … Republicans – Democrats Americans – Mexicans Whites – Blacks Church of Christ – Baptists Everyone wants to claim that God is on their side. When they fail, they can hardly believe it because God was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Wrong With Skipping Bible Class?

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 4,357 views

We need to teach the next generation or we’ll pay a great spiritual price. Bible class is one way to do that.

What’s Wrong With Skipping Bible Class? Judges 2:10-15 ( have a couple kids stand up with me as a visual for the lesson) There is an interesting phenomenon that happened on any given Sunday in any given church. More people show up for worship services than for Bible classes. We average about ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15, Judges 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,261 views

Don’t give into despair. You never know what great things God can do even with the worst of situations.

Out of the Ashes Ruth 1:6-7, 19-21 Are you feeling like life can’t get any worse than what it is right now? Is it a struggle to remain faithful to God? Are you just hanging on by a thread and afraid that it’s going to break at any moment? Read the book of Ruth. Today I will give you the short ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Work Toward The Good

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Jun 6, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 11,033 views

God allows and uses everything that happens in our lives for our good.

In the early days of our country a weary traveler came to the banks of Mississippi River for first time. There was no bridge, of course. It was early winter, and the surface of the mighty river was covered with ice. Could he dare cross over? Would the uncertain ice be able to bear his weight? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say. . . Come Sit Next To Me

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 5,746 views

This sermon deals with those who like to complain and enjoy criticizing others. Unearths 5 things to deal with the critical problem of having a critical heart.

Facing The Critical Problem Of Having A Critical Heart: 1. Choose your only legitimate option: speak to them, not about them. - v. 1 - “against” - Big Lie: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” - when people believe this, it seems so impossible that they dismiss God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,560 views

This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

- Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

1st Things 1st: "There Is A God" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 14, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 5,822 views

Understanding that God exists and that he is the one, true God should impact how we live our lives.

First Things First #1 “There is a God” Deuteronomy 6:1-5 Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Sometimes, no matter how much you know (or think you know) it helps to get back to the basics… • For Israel—they were about to embark upon their greatest challenge yet; ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: "God Is A Loving Father" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 16, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,560 views

To invite a more personal relationship with our Creator God by seeing Him also as a loving Father who loves each of his children without end.

Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 I suppose that I’m like a lot of us… I’ve always wanted to please my father, but many times I have felt like I just never could. …that I never could quite live up to his expectations. • My Dad has always loved baseball. Some of the only toys he had as a kid growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: Jesus Is God's Son Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 23, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,896 views

Christians claim that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God... but what does that really mean?

Have you ever come out with the right answer by mistake? I mean, you had no idea it was right… no way you could tell somebody how you got the answer… no explanation… maybe it was just a guess, but it turned out to be right nonetheless? You’re as surprised as anyone? That is sort of where Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Part And God's Part In Bringing The Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,877 views

As Paul uses a farming analogy, what do we need to be doing to see the harvest and what should we anticipate God to be doing?

- farming analogy here. God’s Part: - two verbs in this passage that say what God does. 1. God is the One who provides the opportunity. - v. 5b - “even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one.” 2. God is the One who brings the growth. - vv. 6, 7. - Matthew 16:18. Our Part: 1. I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

1st Things 1st: "The Holy Spirit Is Alive & Well" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 7, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 6,178 views

The Holy Spirit is God’s active and sanctifying presence in believers today.

First Things First #4 “The Holy Spirit is Alive & Well” Acts 18:27 – 19:7 Have you ever been shocked to learn something… something that you should have known all along and you wished somebody had told you sooner? • The story in Acts 18 & 19 has always been an interesting one to me. Here we have ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 25, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 7,256 views

We all will respond to Jesus’ resurrection in a very personal manner because the evidence demands a verdict.

Before reading our passage for today I want to share a story I read this week. A father took his little boy to a pet shop to pick out a puppy for his birthday present. For half an hour he looked at the assortment in the window. "Decided which one you want?" asked his Daddy. "Yes," the little fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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