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Waiting Tables Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Freedom Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 25, 2009

Jesus offered true freedom to those who believed and surrendered to Him. We can have true freedom today.

Real Freedom John 8:31-36 * Our nation was built on the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. * Lyrics, This Little Child, Scott Wesley Brown: Many years have come and gone - Yet this world remains the same - Empires have been built and fallen Only time has made a change - Nation ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church That Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009

We are united in Christ and all members of one Body. A lesson on the Church and how it should look in todays world.

The Church that Jesus Built Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Once upon a time the Lone Ranger and Tonto were riding through a canyon when suddenly they were surrounded on all sides by Indian warriors. Tonto looked to the Lone Ranger and asked, “What we do, Kimosabe?” The Lone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rev. # 4~the Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 5, 2009

The Book of Revelation is the only book in the Bible that contains an inspired outline of the entire book. The Lord said to John the writer; 1:19Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter

REV. # 4~1:17-20 CHURCH OF EPHESUS 5-9-09 Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy, this is # 4 0f our study. Before we go into chapter 2: I want to point out once again that the key verse of the Revelation is 1:19., The Book of Revelation is the only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Him

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) What does it really mean to ’receive Him’?...

Receiving Him John 1:1-5, 10-14a This morning I want to talk with you about a question that is relevant to each and every one of us here. It is a rather critical questions because, by biblical definition, all eternity hangs in it’s balance. And the question is this: What does it mean to receive ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Nt Court Tv Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009

Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.

Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming What God Has Given You

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 8, 2009

Are you claiming what God has given you? God has given you victory in the situations that you are going through. God has given us all Promises in Him; don’t let Satan steal what the Lord has given to you.

Claiming What God Has Given You Duetronomy 1:1-8 1 These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. 2 (There are eleven days’ journey from Horeb by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Duties Of Children And Parents

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009

The Bible has a lot to say about families. This scripture in Ephesians reveals that parents and children both have responsibilities.

DUTIES OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS Text: Ephesians 6:1 – 4 Introduction: According to a survey by the Ladies Home Journal: o About a third of all mothers spend ten or more hours per day with their children; another 47 percent devote four to nine hours daily. Eighty-two percent consider at least ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia, A Model Christian Woman

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 12, 2009

Lydia, A Model Christian Woman 1) She humbly received the word of God 2) She gladly served the kingdom of God

So Moms, are you tired of all the Mother’s Day pieces yet? I’m talking about the newspaper articles and television clips at this time of year that extol “super moms.” You know, they’re the women who keep their family fed with gourmet meals and dressed in the latest fashions while they themselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

I Only Work On Sundays! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009

I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What I Really Need Is...spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

This is part one of a series of what we need from God to live a active and productive life for the kingdom of God.

What I really need is.... Disclaimer: This sermon prepared by prayer and credit given to Dr. Reeder for thoughts from his sermon. Selected Scriptures Mark 12:30 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Introduction- I am beginning this morning a mini series called what I really need God is... I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Nurturing Father

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 23, 2009

God the Father & Jesus His cares for us. He is watching and caring and providing for us.

Our Nurturing Father Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Light Into The Darkness

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 25, 2009

Message on John 1:1-12

I am a person who enjoys words. When I study a passage of scripture I like to look up the origin of words and see what they mean in the original language. I like to put words together to convey my thoughts and often write them down in poetic form, so the first chapter of John really intrigues ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational