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Faces: Samson Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Samson was reckless. He became arrogant in his self pursuits always assuming that God would bless him because he was special. He virtually abandoned his spiritual life over the course of 20 years then was shocked that God was gone. In the end, he lost

Last week we learned that Samson was special. Even before he was born God had put a call on his life and all Samson had to do was walk into his calling. His calling was clear, God wanted to use Samson to move the Israelites out of their complacency because they were losing their identity. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

God isn’t interested in patching up your old life. He wants to make a new creation out of you.

New Matthew 9:14-17 This week I had breakfast with our youth intern. Joe proudly announced that he and Cheryl are expecting their first child and that the due date is in February. As we talked, our conversation turned to all of the new things that will be happening in their lives over the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

Finding Purpose In The Potters Hands Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 21, 2005

This sermon utilizes five questions from a short video clip from sermonspice.com called "Potter’s Hand". The answers to those questions are found in the passage.

Within the seemingly mundane conversation in this passage, I believe we can find the answers to some of life’s most profound questions. 1. Who am I? IF I am… A man made in the image of God – Gen 1:26 A sinner in which that image is flawed – Rom 3:23 THEN… I am not worthy of worship, only God is. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

How do we know God’s will in the big choices in life? How can we discern which direction to go? We can walk by faith into the future because of confidence in the caring nature of our God.

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL When I was in Canada as a new Christian I had a huge choice to make. I had three options in front of me to choose from. All of these choices were good and moral. It was not a choice between right or wrong but rather an inconclusive choice. I had to pick from these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Require Of Me?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Five things God requires of me.

INTRO: A question that has often made me stop and ponder is “What am I going to do?” As a little boy I thought, “What am I going to do when I grow up?” : I initially wanted to a policeman, a fireman, teacher, professional baseball player, then a banker, and so on. -But as I have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

When God created you, he needed something done on earth that nobody else could do, so he designed you to do it better than anyone else.

INTRO: Tommy Barnett, pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God, tells a story about a lady in their city. He writes: Not long ago a woman in our city who was known as a "bag lady" died. Everybody thought she was flat broke, but when people retrieved her body at her home, they found trash cans full ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

We are going to look at what is holding you back from your dreams (purpose).

INTRO: When he was eighty-eight years old, the late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once found himself on a train. When the conductor came by, Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket, and he seemed terribly upset. He searched all of his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

I’m taking about one concept: Giving it away.

INTRO: Last week as I was sitting on stage, Ben was singing "History Maker". The impression that came over me for mothers was they are history markers and they don’t even realize it. Moms are making history by raising kids who are going to impact history. But as I began to reflect each and every ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Have you ever run out of time? Have you ever run out of options? Have you ever run out of resources? Here is your answer.

INTRO: Call up volunteer and ask him or her to unfold the rose without ruining it. It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of God’s design; But I cannot unfold the petals With these clumsy hands of mine. The secret of unfolding flowers Is not known to such as I. God opens this flower so sweetly, When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Will For My Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 12, 2006

Knowing God’s will for you life will change it!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I hear a lot from people concerns the issue of God’s will for their lives. • People want to know what God wants from them. I believe that many Christians would really like to know what God’s will for them is. • The question we have to ask ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wholeness Christ Offers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

No matter our failures or shortfalls, Christ offers us restoration and wholesness to complete God’s will for our lives.

WHEN WE WERE ALL KIDS IN GRADE SCHOOL, I AM SURE THAT THERE WAS A TIME WHEN OUR TEACHERS ASKED US TO SHARE WHAT WE WANTED TO BE WHEN WE GREW UP. AS ALL CHILDREN WOULD ANSWER, WE MUST HAVE SAID THINGS LIKE "A FIREFIGHTER," "POLICE OFFICER," "DOCTOR," "ASTRONAUT," OR A "PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE." I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sent To Preach Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

The motivation to preach is in this text. It is the call of God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

SENT TO PREACH Gal 1:1-5 NASB 1 Paul, an apostle (not {sent} from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Who Belongs To Jesus' Family?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 7, 2005

PENTECOST 3(B) - Who belongs to Jesus’ family does not include those who divide but does include those who do God’s will.

WHO BELONGS TO JESUS’ FAMILY? (Outline) MARK 3:20-35 - June 5, 2005 - PENTECOST 3 INTRO: Man has a deep-seated need of belonging. Our society has numerous groups and organizations that people can join so they can belong. Each of us knows the special joy of belonging to a family. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing God's Will: Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God’s will for us is that we be saved.

God’s Will: Our Salvation 1 Timothy 1:12-2:5 As we begin this series of sermons entitled “Knowing God’s Will,” I want to first say that God gets blamed for a lot of things that are not his fault—things like tsunamis and other natural disasters, and evil in the world. We’ve all heard the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon tackles the tough issue of God’s will in our lives.

Thy Will Be Done! Golfer approaches the first tee An attempt to answer the question: “What is God’s will?” 1. What God’s Will Cannot Be! God’s will cannot contradict itself He can’t say one thing, and do another What about war and murder? What about getting drunk? This is why the Bible is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ