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The Benefits Of Restraint

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2005

Fourteen benefits of Spirit led restraint in our speech. Many problems could be avoided if we learn how to restrain our lips using discretion, tract and Spirit-led self-control. Prevention is better than any cure.

The Benefits of Restraint (James 1:19-21) Solomon wrote, "Where there are many words, trangressions are unavoidable but he who restrains his lips is wise." James wrote, "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger." (James 1:19) Preventive Tactics Things you should never ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorials Can Be Forgotten

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 15, 2005

Today i want to give you three reasons why we should remember Christs sacrifice.

Memorials Can be Forgotten Intro: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Read it Everything has its season (Pause) Everything has its appropriate time (Pause) This weekend is the time for some memories The service of our nation’s servants (Pause) This weekend we need to be looking to the past and present ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 19, 2005

IF we are going to stay strong in our faith, there are some things we need to hold on to!

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you were just holding on for dear life with your faith? You feel like you have been struggling so much that you are just glad to make it through the day with your faith in tack? • SLIDE #2 You felt like you were dangling over a cliff • Last week we looked ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Storms

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

What can we learn from Paul’s expreience with the storm and his shipwreck. That God is still in Control.

Intro: Christ may still the storms in our lives or He may simply give us the courage to face them and follow Him through them. Whether it be natural or other disasters what we must remember is that God is sovereign. God is all power-full and is in control. He has never and will never loose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will You Follow?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow Him.

Once in every lifetime something happens on the world stage, which shapes the course of human events. It seems we have lived a lifetime in four years: September 11 and the Tsunami in Asia and Hurricane Katrina for us, have given us more than any one generation should endure. Four years ago today a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Questions About Tithing (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the second in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

Last Sunday I began a two part series entitled "Questions about Tithing." Today, as we conclude this study I want to ask and then answer the last three (of six) questions about tithing. With that in mind lets look at three verses of scripture from Malachi 3. "Will a man rob God? Yet you have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

If Only

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 26, 2005

Some of the saddest words heard when at a visitation or funeral. We already have enough how can we get rid of ones we have or hold down the number in the future.

If only John 27-36 I have had a week filled with contemplation. I started thinking about the things I have wanted in Life. When I was a kid, I might say, If only I was older, I could watch Hogan’s Hero’s. It came on after 8PM. If only I had the right haircut or clothes, people would like me ...read more

Scripture: John 11:27-36

Denomination: Congregational

Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006

This sermon is to heighten our awareness of the Spiritual Battle and of the weapons we have to defeat the evil one. Paul gives us instruction on winning this battle by "Be Strong in the Lord," "Put on the full armor," and "Stand firm."

EPHESIANS 6:10-20 November 26, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. A. As one man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serve Wholeheartly Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006

The way we work reveals the true God we believe in - either the god of mammon or the Lord God and His Son Jesus Christ. Our witness for Jesus Christ is either helped or hindered by what we do at our place of employment. This sermon is about effective wit

Some of the ideas and structure for this sermon came from Joe Harding’s sermon - "WORKING FOR A LIVING" http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=52492 EPHESIANS 6:5-9 November 19, 2006 New Covenant EPC “SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY” Body Life The Book of Ephesians I. A minister dies and is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help With Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Pingel on Dec 2, 2006

Sermon for Thanksgiving Eve on why we need help developing an attitude of gratitude

Thanksgiving Eve 7 p.m. 2006 Grace, mercy and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen. Well, Thanksgiving Day is upon us! And THANK GOD the BUTTERBALL HOT LINE is still alive and well after 26 years of operation! Yes, folks, it is the fiftieth anniversary of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 2nd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It heads the list in Isaiah 9:6.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL! --Isaiah 9:6 Anything that is wonderful is “astonishing,” “a marvelous thing,” a “miracle.” 740 years before His Birth in Bethlehem Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “Wonderful.” “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” “His Name is Wonderful.” I don’t think that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

Bringing Peace... Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 11, 2006

This is the second message of Advent, but I crafted it in conjunction with a missionary presentation we had at our church using Isaiah 52:7 - this sermon would be helpful in this setting.

When we began the service this morning, we read from Isaiah 52 – on the screen behind me is verse 7 (let’s read it together): How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! Today ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In A Box Of Bones

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

During this holiday season we need to reflect on the blessings of God. The blessings of God come in different shapes and sizes and they are immeasurable and innumerable. This Christmas, we should consider the blessings that are found in a box of bones.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. BLESSINGS IN A BOX OF BONES By James O. Davis Gen. 15:13-14; 50:22-30; Heb. 11:22 Introduction: During this holiday season we need to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

2nd in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John"

This morning is the second message in our series “Near to His heart.” Last week we saw how our drawing near to the Lord is only possible because He drew near first—he put on human flesh and came to earth. This week we see the second thing that makes it possible for us to draw near—the fact that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

This message looks at the effect upon our lives of presenting ourselves to Christ as living sacrifices.

A Living Sacrifice Text: Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: The church is in the people-changing business. It’s what we do, really. We help people to enter into a personal relationship with God that has dramatic effect on their lives. I think of a couple that came to me recently and asked if I would do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible