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When You Need Healing Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007

Some things we need to do in order to receive healing. What are conditions to our receiving healing?

May, 2007 "When You Need Healing" James 5:13-20 vs 14 "Is any sick among you..." INTRODUCTION: The problem of sickness and disease was evident in Old and New Testament times just as it is today. There are examples of many kinds of treatment and resulting healings. Jesus devoted a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Do What Comes Naturally Series

Contributed by Dennis Harbach on Oct 1, 2002

Knowing that God goes with us changes everything- especially our lives of worship and giving.

Doing what comes naturally Genesis 28:10-22 I was intrigued by this article about the ministry and leadership that I saw this week. The author began by describing why he was credible. He explained how he started his own communications business in the 70’s. It was instantly successful. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Investing In God's Program

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 18, 2010

God expects believers to give in support of his kingdom work, but we must examine our motives for doing so.

Investing in God’s Program Matthew 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. Most significant event of the late 19th century. 1. Urban and city growth (immigrants and those from rural areas began to pour in). 2. Better education, culture could be enjoyed (theaters, museums, art galleries). 3. An exciting time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2008

Ordination message for a Deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Deacon Ordination - Chad Dopson January 13, 2008 Introduction (Have Lisa come up to the pulpit with me.) This morning is a very special morning in the life of Chad and Michelle, and for our church. Today Chad takes a tremendous step in the ministry to His Lord by becoming a Deacon here at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answer The Call

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Dec 13, 2019

God knows He place a call into you; And you know you received a call from Him .

We all have smart phones, we use them for texting, taking pictures , then posting those pictures , we use them for and Google maps for directions . But one of the last things we use our phones for is actually making a call and actually speaking to each other . Literally people get annoyed when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24, Matthew 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetess And Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 26, 2012

How a woman named Deborah led Israel when men refused or were incapable of leading.

“Prophetess and Judge” Text: Judges 4:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want to return to our series of lessons on mountaintop experiences – this particular one on Mount Tabor. The story is about the only woman judge of Israel who was also a prophetess – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit-Filled Walk: What It Is And Isn't

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 3, 2007

This is a sermon on the Spirit-Filled walk from The Exchanged Life perspective that exhorts the believer in such a way that consistency will be your experience in the believer’s walk.

I shared with you this morning about the Spirit-Filled life in that it’s an abundant and fruitful life. The last principle had to do with the process of being filled. However, I must hasten to add that trying to reduce life in the Spirit to a formula is like trying to capture the wind. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Marriages too easily slip into power struggles or imbalances of responsibilities between husbands and wives. If we follow God's call to serve one another things will be better.

There was once a missionary who went to a very remote isolated tribe, way up near the arctic circle. He was the first Christian missionary to ever come to their area. In fact they had had almost no contact with the rest of the world at all. He moved in with them, worked very hard to learn their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

Swimming Upstream Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

Do you ever feel like everything is opposing you? That is what the remnant was experiencing. The first step to facing our opposition the right way is to "know our enemy."

In our walk as Christians and in our work as a church… 1. We must stand against the persistence of our opposition (4:4-7) 2. We must stand against the pervasiveness of our opposition (4:8-10) 3. We must stand against the persuasiveness of our opposition (4:11-16) 4. We must stand against the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

If Stones Could Shout

Contributed by John Newton on Apr 10, 2022

As Jesus entered Jerusalem he told the Pharisees, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

For the next few moments I want you to try to imagine what it must have been like to be among those who stood on the streets of Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. (I’ll even let you close your eyes if you like, as long as you promise not to go to sleep!) The city would have been bustling with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Episcopal

"Drawing A Line In The Sand" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 25, 2016

In this message we see Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, a journey they had waited 40 years to make. Why would we ever want to remain in slavery in Egypt? This message could especially helpful to those who are in recovery.

Drawing a Line in the Sand” Joshua 4 For most of us when we go on a trip we often purchase something, a souvenir that reminds us of that place. It’s not the cost of the item that really matters, it’s the memory behind it. Two years ago I went to a baseball game in Kansas City to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Drawing A Line In The Sand" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2016

It is time for God's people to declare that we are drawing a line in the sand. We will not choose to go back to Egypt. We will continue to advance to the Promised Land!

Drawing a Line in the Sand” Joshua 4 For most of us when we go on a trip we often purchase something, a souvenir that reminds us of that place. It’s not the cost of the item that really matters, it’s the memory behind it. Two years ago I went to a baseball game in Kansas City to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Chamber Of Death

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 1, 2012

When we come to Jesus, walk with Him, have faith in Him, and go with Him into the dead places in our life, He brings resurrection power and heals incurable wounds.

Come to Jesus. When we say, “Come to Jesus,” we speak not as the world understands. To those perishing, “Come to Jesus,” according UrbanDictionary (a profane resource, but one that shows the spirit of this age) is, “Getting called on the carpet, dressed down, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Conversion

Contributed by Garry Code on Feb 21, 2003

What it means to be converted

Afternoon all Jesus said in John 3:3 I tell you the truth, no one can see the Kingdom of God unless he is born again. Being born again is to be converted, and that’s what I would like to talk about today. What is conversion? Is it as easy as simply believing in Jesus and being baptised? In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 19, 2022

We are saved by faith, believing God’s promises. Now let’s live by them. You need to recognize your future is as bright as the promises of God. You held on to the key of promise. Jesus said, I will never leave you or forsake you. God kept his promise concerning Israel possessing the land.

An elderly believer was facing death. While he lay dying he told his pastor, “For years I have relied on the promises of God, but now in my hour of death I can’t remember a single one to comfort me.” His pastor replied, “Do you think God will forget?” He smiled, “No, no he won’t forget. I can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist