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When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

What David Knows About God's Word Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 21, 2001

A glimpse into the heart of a man who loves the Word of God

LAMEDH - Psalms 119:89-96  David discusses the staying power of the Word of God. How God’s Word sustains both creation and man. NEWS STORY: ABOUT A CHURCH GUTTED BY A FIRE ON THE NIGHT OF EASTER SUNDAY. EVERYTHING BURNED TO THE GROUND EXCEPT ONE BIBLE WHICH WAS CHARRED ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Why Jesus Always Kept Himself Mindful Of God's Power, Promises, And Advocacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Always Kept Himself Mindful of God’s Power, Promises, and Advocacy

Illustration: - The Sufficiency of Christ’s grace - Spurgeon C.H. Spurgeon The other evening I was riding home after a heavy day’s work. I felt very wearied and sore depressed when, swiftly and suddenly as a lightning flash, that text came to me. "MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE." I reached home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Wise people learn to listen to the Spirit so they can be filled with the knowledge of His will with all spiritual wisdom and understanding

How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom Illustration:An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 19, 2000

Why our joy is unspeakable.

Joy Unspeakable! 1 Peter 1:3-8 Introduction: The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Comprehensive Guide To Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

What does it REALLY mean to walk in the Spirit?

INTRODUCTION. A. Commanded to walk in the Spirit. B. The fact that there is a command means that there is a choice. C. Three types of minds: 1. The natural mind -- I Corinthians 2:14 -- "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dwelling In God's River City

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry, Hurry

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

If hero’s are they who save people from their calamities, how much more are they who get people saved from the wrath to come?

HURRY, HURRY When we have an accident or a medical emergency we want emergency personnel to hurry because waiting could be fatal, and there is no way you can describe that feeling of urgency. Fear, impatience, anxiety, anger, all that is going through your mind is, hurry, please hurry. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Backsliding

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

The Case & Cure For Blacksliding

2/23/97 Jer. 3:6-18 WHAT IS BACKSLIDING? Jer. 3:6-10 compared with todays news BORN-AGAIN MAKES LITTLE DIFFERENCE IN BEHAVIOR ------->:A ROPER poll National & International Religion Report -- Oct 8 1990 - The behavior of born-again Christians after their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 22, 2006

Examine notes on Revelation Chapter 4 which deals with the Throne room in Heaven, the characteristics of Jesus, and the 24 Elders.

Revelation Chapter 4 Vs. 1 - 11: the Throne in Heaven Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

He's Alive

Contributed by Mark Busch on Apr 20, 2006

Easter Sermon about the Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus most exciting exit or entrance. No entrance that I could make this morning could compare with that first Easter morning! Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Glory Of God: Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

There was a day wnen the people of God would go to church, not just to sing songs about God or to hear stories about what God did in the past, but they came to church to meet with God. To see His power and His glory.

THE GLORY OF GOD: I came across this humourous story on the internet recently: Little Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. He emerged a couple minutes later and informed his mother that he had thought things over and had even said a little prayer. The mother was very happy and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: *other

"This Changes Everything" Series

Contributed by Mark Nielson on Apr 25, 2006

This message was preached on Easter Sunday ’06 with the basic premise being that the Resurrection Of Jesus Christ changes everything beginning with the disciples and continuing to you and I today!

READ THE TEXT…. Mark 16 This message was preached on Resurrection Sunday, April 16, 2006. The first in a series of message entitled “Navigating Life By GPS”! Global positioning System…. in the world of navigation…it has been said of GPS…that this changes everything….there are truly amazing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking Into The Sunset Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

Part 2 of the series looks at the life of Enoch. 5 key points demonstrate how Enoch was set apart in his life of faith.

WALKING INTO THE SUNSET Big Faith Series-Part 2 Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:21-24 Sunday, July 23, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was sitting by the ocean when a man and his sons came by. The father was a tall man and one son was an older teen while the younger son was no more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Truths About God's Love

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 1, 2005

From this unusual text, we are able to learn seven truths about God’s love, and how His love never changes, in spite of our changing conditions.

VERSE 1: GOD’S LOVE NEVER CHANGES, EVEN WHEN I AM ANGRY WITH HIM. Whenever the name “Job” is mentioned, people often associate him with suffering and patience. We like to see him as a tragic figure who endured his turmoil with grace and candor. Now, it is true that Job “did not sin with his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist