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The Kind Of Prayer That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 13, 2008

The world that we live in desperately needs God’s intervention, and so we need the kind of prayer that changes things. This sermon builds a case for why we need prayer and then discusses characteristics (honest, fervent, rises to take action, salvation)

The Kind of Prayer that Changes Things Grant van Boeschoten February 10, 2007 One of my favorite topics to talk about in life is prayer. One of my favorite things to do is to pray. Some people don’t see what all the commotion and fuss is about though. They don’t think that prayer is anything ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

Why is the Church Here?

Grow Up Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Series: Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct (Remember: Christ will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Pure Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

As the Church we should always strive to be a strong imitation of God.

In Senior High you really imitate each other. What becomes trendy for one eventually becomes trendy for everyone else? When I was in H.S. the thing to do was to role up your jeans at the bottom, there was even a certain fold you had to follow, and everybody did it. Everybody’s hair was feathered in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandment Introduction Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009

Intro to the ten commandments in Exodus 19.

Exodus 19 When I was in Bible College at London Baptist I used to be asked to preach at different kinds of youth events and one time I remember arriving at a church for some kind of an evening service and I asked the guy in charge, “How long should I speak?” And he said, “You can preach all night ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Value? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

True value is found in God’s image in us and in Christ’s death for us

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WHAT’S THE VALUE?” ECCLESIASTES 4:1-16 OPEN Stan Caffy was preparing for married life. He and his bride-to-be cleaned out their respective garages and donated everything to Goodwill. Caffy and his soon-to-be wife got rid of an assortment of clothes, bicycles, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

Sermon 7 in Galatians series

Freedom! How will you respond to your Freedom in Christ? You can Reject it for Legalism (Galatians 5:2-4) You can Receive it by Faith (Galatians 5:5) How will you live in your Freedom in Christ? (Galatians 5:6) In your freedom, don’t live a lie. (Galatians 5:7-12) In your freedom, live to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insecurity Cure

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 9, 2009

Signs of insecurity and the biblical solution.

We’re concluding our series on love today and several times in this series I’ve mentioned that one of the battles that we all fight as we try to become more loving people is our own insecurity. One of the greatest challenges each of us faces in life is becoming comfortable in our own skin. In ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Prosper

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 10, 2009

In the foregoing, the Bible talks about power to prosper. It is a good thing to talk about prosperity and to preach about it. But the subject of prosperity must be balanced with the subject of holiness so that after we have prospered, we would not go

POWER TO PROSPER Dr. D. K. Olukoya Deuteronomy 8:18:“But thou shall remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” In the foregoing, the Bible talks about power to prosper. It ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The background and commission of the prophet Jonah.

The Call Jonah 1:1-3 1. I have read several commentaries and over the years and I’ve also heard many people speak about Jonah. He’s been described as everything from a reluctant prophet to a rebellious one. One writer went so far as to suggest Jonah was one of the first foreign missionaries to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kingdom We Receive" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 29, 2009

Sermon 26 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.” NASB Chapter 19 of Exodus begins with the statement that the children of Israel were now in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29, Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Grand Intersection Of Easter

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

Easter is the celebration of an intersection as well… and intersection of two realms… heaven… and earth. Easter is the celebration of an event… the resurrection of Christ… and all that it speaks of God’s plan for creation… for us.

The Grand Intersection of Easter Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Brad Bailey Last week… we looked at the Cross as the remarkable intersection… between the holiness and love of God… between justice and mercy… > Easter is the celebration of an intersection as well… and intersection of two realms… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Parenting is tough and we will make mistakes, but if we give our children to the Lord he will catch them when we screw up.

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting Deuteronomy 6:2, 4-7, Psalm 78:5-8, 2 Tim 3:14-17, Col 3:20-21, Eph 6:1-4, Prov 22:6, 29:15 Why would anyone actually choose to be a parent? Notice Jesus and Paul never became parents. Were they just wiser than anyone else? But God also says that children are a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-7

Reaching Across Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 3, 2007

The What, Why, and How of Missions.

What’s going on? ---->When Hurricane Katrina left the Gold Coast in shatters, thousands of volunteers went to New Orleans and the outlying regions to help, and millions sent financial help to assist those displaced from their homes. The Red Cross set up and served hot meals to thousands, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

Jesus never liked bullies - still doesn’t either. Today we get a look at how Jesus dealt with the religious bullies of His time, the very people who would soon be His worst enemies.

Have you ever heard somebody let somebody else “have it” and feel a sense of glee over it? Ever seen someone let a bully “have it” and felt a sense of awed relief that bordered on giddiness? I can remember an incident back in my early youth when a bully who had been picking on a friend of mine and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 - Great Reasons For Being A Giver Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 24, 2007

God’s Word shows us great reasons for being a giver.

Part 6 - Great Reasons for Being a Giver Philippians 4:10-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2007 *We are moving forward to a great finish for our Giving to Grow Campaign, and as we do, we are going to be talking a lot about money. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist