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In Defense Of Integrity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Paul's Change of Plans. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 12 to chapter 2 verse 4. Ill: • A man working in a green-grocers shop; • Was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. • He replied, “Half a head? Are you serious? • Why, the good Lord grows these in whole ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

I’m No Good At Praying

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

I’m no good at Praying (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 1 to chapter 2 verse 10 Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his congregation one Sunday by declaring; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God Has Plans For You Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010

Looking forward to the coming year knowing that God has promised He has a perfect plan for each one of us. It may not be the plan we expect but it will always be the best plan.

Well we have reached the final Sunday of 2009, for some 2009 has been a time of great blessing, for others a time of trial. For some 2009 has been a time of joy, for others a time of sadness. We have rejoiced in baptism, rejoiced as people have started worshiping with us or joined the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ecclesiastes Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Wiens on Apr 14, 2010

This is sermon 2 in my Ecclesiastes sermon series.

Show Video of That’s Life http://www.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/8915/Thats-Life This week we will learn about the areas that Solomon put most of energy into in his life. Read with me Ecclesiastes on the overhead to see what they were. SLIDES 2-9 12 I, the Teacher, was ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Tremble At The Word Of Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 10, 2010

What a tremendous gift we have in God’s Holy Word - a gift that gives us life and causes us to tremble.

Trembling at the Word of Life TCF Sermon April 18, 2010 It all began with a coded message. The coded message read: Expecting so many people that we have arranged 21 teacups and cooked 18 bowls of rice. This was a message to Christians in China in 1981. The 21 teacups meant 2100 hours, or 9 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 25, 2010

To find and know and live God

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 7, 2010 Date Preached: July 11, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Seeking God’s Guidance Text: Col 1:9-12 (ESV) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3, James 3:1-15, James 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Makings Of A Memorial

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2006

What are the ingredients of a good memorial?

THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 1, 2007

A reading of Ephesians 1:15-2:10 shows you how the power of the cross impacts your life.

Subject : The Cross Text : Ephesians 1:15-2:10 Theme : The Power of the Cross Introduction : Power is a word much loved by us. Who doesn’t love power? We know that those with power have influence. Whether physical, political, financial, military or spiritual power we often find a strong ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

'lessons On The Resurrection" 1 Cor. 15 Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2008

Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is!

Lessons on the Resurrection On the lighter side of life: Are you over-saved? Thesis: Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is! Scripture Text: 1 Cor. 15 (Listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Artificial Righteousness: Glorifying In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 4, 2009

Glorifying in the flesh is a form of Artificial Righteousness which is motivated by 1) Religious Pride, 2) Cowardice, & 3)hypocrisy.

The news has been filled with week with statistics, world wide reports, deaths and fear from the H1N1 human influenza virus, previously known as swine flu. One of the most distasteful elements of this situation has been the various reactions to it. Minute by minute coverage from many news agencies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Other

Why We Should Not Lost Heart

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 15, 2008

Message looks at five reasons why the Apostle Paul did not use heart and applies them to our lives

2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (NIV) Why we should not lost heart? The Apostle Paul had established the Corinthian church on his second missionary journey in AD 49. This church was very important to him. But the church struggled in their faith. Corinth was a sprawling seaport and stopover between Asia and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

By My Spirit Saith The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 24, 2010

God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory & service. The church's glory will not be acquired by human might & power but only by the Spirit of the Lord

ZECHARIAH 4:6-10 BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD [Ezra 4:1-5, 24] God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory and service. The lampstand for us today symbolizes the Church of God as it will shine in splendor when it is filled with the Spirit of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great God

Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006

A testimony to the greatness of a God so great He is beyond the capacity of man’s finite mind to comprehend.

OUR GREAT GOD Isaiah 55:8-11 Perhaps you have heard of the little boy in the Sunday School class who, during activity time, was busily drawing and sketching. His teacher, wishing to show her interest and encourage him, said, "Sammy, what are you drawing?" He calmly replied, "God." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Holiness?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005

This message gives a practical explanation to those seeking to learn how authentic holiness is lived out in the life of a committed Christian.

What is Holiness? This morning I would like for us to take a look at one of the most amazing, overwhelming, misunderstood appeals in scripture. Leviticus 11:45 NIV I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. That’s quite a challenge! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene