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Draw Near #2 Lessons From The O.t. Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 9, 2006

A look at 4 OT men who Walked With God: Enoch-Walk by Choice; Noah-Walk in Obedience; Abraham-Walk by Faith; David-Walk with all your Heart

Drawing Near #2 Lessons from the Old Testament Psalm 119:97-105 SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 119:97-105 INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about Lessons from Mt. Horeb. At the same Mountain where God gave the 10 commandments, God showed that He passionately wants a close, personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sixth Sense, Angels, Demons, And Ghosts Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

An overview of things that go bump in the night. What is it about the spiritual world that we are not aware of? Discover four keys to success in waging spiritual warfare with teens.

OPENER: Foil Face Unscramble For this game all that you need are a couple of rolls of aluminum foil and a cool prize for the winner. Before service starts recruit 5-6 people and make molds of their face using aluminum foil – pick a mix of leaders and students. If they wear glasses, a hat, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ladder

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2012

The experience of Jacob at Bethel, and what it can mean today -- God still extends his staircase down to us at unexpected times.

The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, intrigue and animosity. Esau despised his birthright and sold it to Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him as the ruler and chief heir of the family. So tensions ran high ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

Lose The Weight Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A final sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message looks at what forgiveness is and what it isn’t. A tough message for those dealing with forgiveness issues, but a challenging one for those seeking spiritual health.

Lose the weight of unforgiveness Purpose: To illustrate the destructive nature of unforgiveness and to give opportunity to forgive. 1. This month we’re trying to lose the weight. Hebrews 12:1, "Let us throw off everything that hinders." 2. (I started this message with a personal story of friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009

Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is More Mighty Than The Leviathan - Job Chapter Fourty One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 24, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter fourty one.

This entire chapter is about the Leviathan. Job 41 could be outlined: God Questions Job Concerning Leviathan (Job 41:1-9) God Compares Himself to the Leviathan (Job 41:10-12) The Might Of The Leviathan (Job 41:13-34) 1 "Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ role in cleansing us before the Father.

Jesus our Advocate Hebrews 8 INTRODUCTION: Big time trials have become a media event. Many trials, to a lesser or greater degree, have had their verdict rise out of media attention. The real advocacy wasn’t necessarily before a judge and jury but before a microphone and video camera. Can anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Unity In Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

Our unity tells the world that they need Jesus.

Our Unity in Our Faith Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 2 John 17:6-19 For the past couple of months, there has been this new advertising campaign entitled “Du bist Deutschland” (You are Germany). It has been a cooperative public service campaign that was designed to inspire confidence in the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

2 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-II—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Slow It Down A Bit A young man, was a very slow worker & so found it difficult to hold down a job. After a visit to the employment office, he was offered work at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tyson, The Dog Series

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 13, 2005

O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.

At the last Midnight Oil meeting, we watched Rob Bell as he spoke about a trip he took around the lake with his son. As they walked around the lake, a storm came up, and it started raining and storming. His son started screaming, so he started trying to comfort him. "It’s alright, buddy..." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Your Body Is Not A Rental Car (1 Corinthians 6:12-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 10, 2022

Jesus purchased all of you-- body, soul, and spirit-- through the cross. So your body is designed for him, and not sexual immorality. Flee sexual immorality, then.

When I was at Bethel Seminary, I had to write a paper on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. I remember thinking that it was a horrible, difficult passage. The kind of passage professors give students, in part to mess with them. I remember being really unhappy with it, and never feeling like I quite got it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

A Dance Lesson

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. (with emphasis) Psa 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.

1. (with emphasis) Psa 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. 2. These words express the joy that I could not suppress. I could not wait to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Elias Reyes on Aug 15, 2002

The greatest desire of a true Christian is to know God. Every other desire pales in significance to this one.

That I May Know Him TEXT: Philippians 3:10 August 11, 2002 Rev. Elias Rivera-Reyes - El Buen Pastor U.M.C. What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout Scripture, the great men and women of God say that their passion is to truly know Him. Moses says to God: "I pray You show me Your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:3-9, Joshua 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Rest In A Restless World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 28, 2005

5th in series on restoring joy to life. Deals with the importance of resting & observing a holy day each week.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 5: Finding Rest in a Restless World For the past few weeks, we have been looking at reasons why so few Christians have joy in their lives. Jesus said He came to give us “abundant Lives,” and yet we see very few people living abundantly. The Devil has a plethora, an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues And God Glorifying Lives

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 24, 2010

Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father.

Title: Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues and God Glorifying Lives Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father. Introduction Flash mobs have become popular ways for large groups of people to assemble suddenly in a public place to perform or protest for a brief ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational