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Holistic Salvation: A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010

We tend to divorce our spiritual lives from our physical lives and see little connection or interdependence between the two.

Holistic Salvation: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 4 March 14, 2010 Intro: One of the things I love about being a pastor is that as a generalist, I get to experience an incredible variety in jobs, tasks, roles, and activities. Part of the time I am a public speaker, part of the time I am a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Rebuilding

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon encourages believers that rebuilding our lives is not impossible when it is covered with believing prayer.

The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. God’s people had lived in Israel for centuries before. God had told them: “Obey Me and you’ll live in the land for a long time. Disobey Me and you’ll be carried off into captivity.” That’s what happened. The Babylonians came and conquered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Like People Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

To become aware of the importance of developing effective people skills and to cause you to understand that your success in life and in ministry is greatly determined by the ability to relate well to other people.

Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. What do you mean by relationships? 2. What are the types of relationships ordained by God? 3. What are the qualities that can help me become an effective leader? 4. How do you deal with difficult people? 5. How do you get rid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ragin' Nations Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 2 regarding the rebellious heart of men against God and His Christ

Text: Psalm 2:1-12, Title: Ragin’ Nations, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: We want, in fact, not so much a Father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven--a senile benevolence who, as they say, "liked to see young people enjoying themselves" and whose plan for the universe was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out With Your Hands Up

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Everyone loves a good pursuit. Like in an old western - God pursues us. It’s about time we surrendered!

7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Burning Heart Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 24, 2008

There are two types of hearts that we deal with as Christians, one that is carnal and one that is spiritual, one that is controlled by sin and the other that is controlled by the Savior.

The Burning Heart Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 39 Main Verse: Psalms 39:3 - My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, The Introduction The Consideration of a Closed Heart- 39:1-6 The Confession of an Open Heart- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007

John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Look Up In The Sky!! Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007

This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.

Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wounds Of Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 3

TTHE WOUNDS OF LOVE (JOHN 19:17) Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). (John 19:17) The parents of a ten-year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Characters #2 - Joseph Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

Have you ever stood where Joseph stood - not at a Stable in Bethlehem - just questioning God about the direction He has for your life?

Christmas Characters #2 – Joseph - 2nd December 2007 pm Joseph was a man hand-picked and personally prepared by God for a special mission, his life was not without its trials and tragedies. In fact, Joseph faced, weathered and overcame trials that would have derailed many other people. A quick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

The Bible has much to say about the topic of sex. Our culture also has lots to say about sex...and the two do not agree.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:14 "Fatal Attraction" Today we’re talking about the Seventh Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery." • I read a true story about a pastor who was leading a Bible study on faith and obedience. Abraham and Sarah were cited as Old Testament examples. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 4:21-31, Two Wives Are Too Many, Cast One Out Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:21-31, Two wives are too many, cast one out

Two Wives Are Too Many; Cast One Out! Galatians 4:21-31 Jan. 2008 * Finding a mate for life can be a difficult task. Joke - One Wish A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon an unusual old lamp. She picked it up and cleaned it off, and suddenly a Genie appeared. The amazed woman ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Think On These Things"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2008

Five excellent things to think about

“Think on These Things” June 1, 2008 The Bible will change your life. It did mine. I remember vividly, when I came home from Korea as a young Military Police Sergeant, how hopeless and empty life was. I was depressed, aimless, and angry. But then my Mom told me there was a purpose for my life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Holiness

How To Receive God's Comfort

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010

A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist