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What's God Up To These Days?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 18, 2002

God’s will is to bless for HIS GLORY.

What’s God up to these days? Ephesians 1 A. THE PLAN One major project: The church… 15Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You've Been Blessed To Invest Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 24, 2001

Realizing that what we have has been given to us by God to invest back into His Kingdom.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Chose You

Contributed by Robert Baker on Aug 2, 2003

A sermon for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost, series B, on the comforting doctrine of the Predestination of the Elect.

8Pentecost2003 “God Chose You” Eph. 1:3-14 Aug. 3, 2003 (c) 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Vero Beach, FL Choices, choices, choices. It seems like every time you turn around, you’ve got to make a choice. Where to go? What to wear? What to eat? Do I stay in my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Love One Another

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

There was no way that this group of men would ever be in the same room together, if not for Jesus. He calls us to love the people who do us wrong.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Love one another. That’s a pretty tall order that Jesus left his apostles to carry out. We tend to think the loving one another is pretty easy, especially when we include a cut-off line. We love people like ourselves, and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Ambition is bad, right?...not necessarily.

The Power of Ambition “Uncharted” Week 2 September 19, 2004 Drama: “Make it Happen” You could sum up every over-the-top success seminar you’ve ever attended in a single word: • “AMBITION” We’re not exactly lacking for social icons who EMBODY that word, are we? IMAG 01 – Donald ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

North, South, East And West Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2007

Just as the two Great Commandments are both vertical and horizontal, so spiritual growth comes predominantly from vertical and horizontal sources.

North, South, East and West (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28) Like an X and Y axis in Algebra, so spiritual growth comes from both vertical and horizontal directions. 1. God has a lot of work to do in our lives; for some of us, God has cleared away the biggest hurdles, but there are plenty of lesser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel Chapter 5b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jun 5, 2008

Where do you turn in a time of need?

Daniel – Chapter 5b A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The Weak King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The World Was Dark Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Jeremiah Plants A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 5, 2008

Pentecost 23(B) - Jeremiah plants a message of hope. I. Only God can grow this hope. II. Only God’s hope can grow this joy.

JEREMIAH PLANTS A MESSAGE OF HOPE (Outline) October 19,2008 - PENTECOST 23 - Jeremiah 31:7-9 INTRO: God called Jeremiah as his prophet for his people. Jeremiah served during the reigns of the last kings of Judah. You may recall that the kings of Judah were very bad kings. These kings were more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Court Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 16, 2008

The Apostle Paul has put himself in harms way and now stands before a Roman court. Thanks to the Lord working through other people, he is bold to share his faith - a boldness we can have too.

As we saw in verse 11 of chapter 23, Jesus’ will was for Paul to go to Rome. Paul may have not known just how he was going to get there but here he was in Roman custody, having barely escaped being torn to death twice—first by the Asian Jews in the Temple and second by the Sanhedrin itself. What ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who & Why We Worship Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Part Two of three in a series about worship answering the question of WHO and WHY we worship.

Worship: In Spirit and in Truth Part 2: Who and Why should we Worship? Review Part One: What is Worship? Worship is: 1. “a bowing down”, describing our approach to God, submission, deep respect. 2. “service”, highest role of worship • - Worship is LIVING: Daily & Deliberate • - Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Peace Of Christ Rule

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2008

Christmas 1(B) - Let the peace of Christ rule in humble hearts, with forgiving living, and by a gratitude attitude.

LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE (Outline) December 30, 2007 - CHRISTMAS 1 - Colossians 3:12-17 INTRO: Gone. Gone. Gone. Family and friends have left, returned home and are gone. The presents are organized, put away, exchanged, and are gone from under the tree. Maybe even some have already ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Faithful Blessings P2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008

Let’s continue our look at God’s faithful blessings in our lives.

“God’s Faithful Blessings 2" Ephesians 1:7-8 Redemption Real Wisdom and Knowledge Redemption Ephes. 1:7 (NIV) In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace God has blessed us by redeeming us and forgiving our sins. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Or Judgment, It's Your Choice

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 13, 2006

Israel is pictured in Isaiah 1 as a rebellious child who has foolishly ignored God’s corrective activity.

Forgiveness or judgment: It’s your choice Isaiah 1:1-20 This morning we are beginning a brand new series in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah the book -in terms of number of words, it’s the longest book in the Bible -it contains for us the fullest revelation of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament--- so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist