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Triumph Over Trials

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

The power of Christ gives us the ability to experience victory in any situation that life throws at us

Triumph Over Trials Selected Passages August 28, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Chippie the parakeet was simply minding his own business and signing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28-34, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Church Of God

God Solves Real Life Problems

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 21, 2008

Many people think God only did great things in the past, but he doesn’t do big things today.

God Solves Real Life Problems 2 Kings 18-19 (paralell passages Isisah 36, 2 Chron. 32) Many people feel like God is a nice idea, and that he helps people get through life better. But when it comes to real life problems you are on your own. They think the Bible is a wonderful book of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Influence

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A message focusing on the Christian’s call to influence his/her world.

Influence Matt. 5:13-16 It is told that once during the Civil War, a detachment of General Sheridan’s men, caught in a tight corner, broke and fled and galloped away for their lives; and just then Sheridan himself came riding up. Taking in the situation at a glance, he rose in his stirrups, waved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Soldier On!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

We got through trials sometimes. Jesus said that we will have troubles in this life but that we should take heart because he has overcome the world. This was preached at a military chapel but it could easily be preached in a civilian church.

-We’re in a war! -I know that the people in the military get that – they’ve deployed to fight in it -Their families know it – because they’ve missed their loved ones while they’ve been fighting -If you are a retiree you know it – because you’ve been there before -But I don’t think the American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

In My Children's Eyes

Contributed by John Scott on May 7, 2007

you can not change what type of mother you had but you can make a difference in the type of mother your child will have

In My Children’s Eyes Text: I Samuel 1:1-20 Introduction: 1. Mother’s Day a. Founded in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe b. Nationally observed/recognized 1872 c. West Virginia was the first to officially recognize it in 1910 d. “The 2nd Sunday in May set aside as Mother’s Day” was signed into existence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose Me

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 9, 2008

Travel with me as we explore God’s wonderful grace. A grace that you can’t see with your spiritually blind human eyes. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God Chose Me Jeston Bennett Bible Baptist Church 700N. Tucker Shawnee OK 74840 Ephesians 1:1-6 True story... A 12 year old girl in rural Ethiopia was kidnapped from her family. Her captors yelled at her, beat her, and almost raped her during her 7 day ordeal. They wanted to force her into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Nations

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2009

We focus on getting people saved, jesus is concerned about the salvation of the nations. God has a high calling for His people.

Introduction As Christians- often focused on getting people saved while Jesus is looking for- salvation of the nations. Mtt 28:18-19 Jesus is saying- all authority- all right, power, has been given to me- THEREFORE I am sending you in my power, wisdom, strength, to make disciples of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The ninth phrase of the Creed: "The communion of saints"

I BELIEVE IN THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 The parsonage lights were burning even later than usual this week as a couple of innocent questions sent me on a wild romp through my family geneaology. Courtesy of the Mormon website, which I believe is the most extensive, free ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

On Loan

Contributed by Peter Parry on Nov 21, 2003

Thanksgiving occurs in our life when we believe and live out the truth that the earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof.

ON LOAN (Psalm 89:11; 24:1;Dan.4:28-35) You can imagine the feeling, if on a Sunday morning, I came into this sanctuary and a stranger was sitting in this chair and then at 11 am proceeded to get up and lead the worship and preach the message. The thoughts could easily ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:11, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Congregational

Positive Conduct In A Negative Culture Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2004

Behavioral guidelines for the believer for engaging a post-Christian culture in a postive manner.

Most of us know that there is currently a war raging. But what we don’t hear on the news every night is that there is a war raging on our own soil - not just halfway around the world in Afghanistan and Iraq. The war in which we are engaged is a culture war. It is a conflict to see what our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"A Small Town Man"

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is a funeral I delivered for the newspaper editor in our small community.

2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Congregational

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

What to expect when obediently following Christ.

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. The story is told of two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Roadmap To Divine Prosperity

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jun 9, 2007

The sermon distinguishes between World and Divine Prosperities and then talk of the Roadmap to Divine Prosperity.

Man has always had the desire to prosper and that is why he: Works Changes his jobs Move from one end of the globe to another Even to the extent of entering into many traps and foolish and harmful desires that lead to destruction. Many have therefore pierced themselves with many grieves. Many men ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

“Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Born Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

The real Jesus does not need to be stolen.

Born of the Holy Spirit December 21, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A All over America, many churches have a life-size nativity scene in front of their building. 1 Several figures, life-size (Mary, Joseph, angel, shepherds, etc....and of course baby Jesus). a In recent years, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist