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Why Is It So Hard?

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007

This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 6, 2006

If Ariel had known the love of Christ maybe she wouldn’t have committed suicide.

SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST MESSAGE Good morning and welcome to our fellowship. Many nations are represented here today; some represented on stage today France, South Africa, Russia and Venezula. No matter where you are from we are excited that all of you are here today. We have been talking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blood, Sweat, And Prayers

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries.

Blood, Sweat, and Prayers Luke 19:46 NIV 46 "It is written," he said to them, "’My house will be a house of prayer’ A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries. 1. We fail to pray and find ourselves at the End of One’s Rope A number of elaborate devices designed have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:46

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is Willing, But Are You Willing?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Sep 8, 2007

Jesus is willing heal, but are you willing to come to him to heal you?

Matthew 8:1-3 Topic: Jesus Christ is willing, but are you willing? In these passage of scriptures, we read about how Jesus had come down from the mountain after he had finished preaching his famous sermon that is know as the “Sermon on the mount” according to Matthew 5 through 7. As Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Word In The Wilderness

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

God’s word transcends our wilderness experiences.

A WORD IN THE WILDERNESS Psalm 63:1-11 By Cleavon Matthews December 9, 2007 INTRODUCTION The seasons of life are transitory moments. The video recordings of our migration are captured on the memory sticks of our mind. Our personal narrative is no fable or fairy tale. We are not living a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hark The Herald Angels Sing Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #1 Hark the Herald Angels Sing teaches theology, Christology, and soterology in its stanzas.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Christmas Carol Series #1 (adapted from Michael Luke & Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION: The TEXT from Luke chapter 2 is a very familiar passage. Even people who never crack open the Bible had a chance to hear it in the Charley Brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebration Time

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2005

It is alright to celebrate Christmas

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of you are completely done with your Christmas shopping? Next Sunday is Christmas or I guess some would just call it holiday? • There has been a lot in the news concerning the Christmas holiday. Many businesses for some reason are fusing to call it Christmas. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving 2012

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 19, 2012

General thanksgiving message.

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving! Do you ever wonder, when Thanksgiving Day is over if you ever remembered to be thankful? Or is it more like this video? (Forget Something? Video from Sermon Central) Let’s read some of the “leaves” on the Thanksgiving Tree (We have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Watch Me Go Through This Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

God will raise your status while you are praising Him. He will not leave you where He found you. You need people around you that are willing to empower you. If they are not willing to empower you, then they are not your friends. Iron sharpens iron.

Watch Me Go Through This Delivered by Bishop Charles C Jones Text: Habakkuk 3:19: The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Our lives are constantly on display. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19, Habakkuk 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Canaan Land

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2013

God instructed Israel how they were to conduct themselves as His chosen people while living in Canaan land. There are a number of parallels between what God expected of Israel and what God wants for the body of Christ.

Living in Canaan Land Deuteronomy 12:1-4 When Israel was in bondage in the land of Egypt, God carried them out with His mighty hand and brought them to the shores of Canaan land. As they prepared to go into possess the land, . I. Tear down the altars that compete for your worship. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Hearts And Empty Cupboards

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2011

I am concerned that our Thanksgiving celebrations might cause us to focus more on the things that we have, than the God who gave them to us.

Thanksgiving is approaching. Have you considered how privileged we are here in America? Statistically, 3,000 Calories are consumed by the average person at Thanksgiving dinner. 45 Million turkeys will be eaten this Thanksgiving. 50 million pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving, 40 million ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011

When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing Over God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 11, 2011

Nehemiah chapter 8 records one of the most spectacular celebrations of the work of God in the O.T. The spiritual renewal of the people begins with a challenge to the mind, continues with an effect on the emotions & concludes with a people returning to God

[Revivals of the Bible Series] NEHEMIAH 8 REJOICING OVER GOD’S WORD [Ezra 10] There were three different groups which returned from Babylonian captivity under three different leaders. The first, led by Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C., we have already discussed. Eighty years later the scribe Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Better And Lasting Possession Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 16, 2014

To show that JESUS prepared a better and lasting possession for us.

I. EXORDIUM: What can make you happy? To be with JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS prepared a better and lasting possession for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:34 (Amplified Bible) 10:34 For you did sympathize and suffer along with those who were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Part 1 of several dynamics that will maximize and bless the ministry of church leaders. Respect your leaders, Love them, Get along with them and with one another, Take responsibility for one another, and let mercy triumph over vengeance when someone wrong

How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God