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Faith Vs. Religion

Contributed by Rob Westlund on May 15, 2003

Faith sees Jesus and all that Jesus is. Religion sees what is comfortable and common

In Wyoming’s Fitzpatrick Wilderness at 11400 feet above sea level is the pristine shore of a nameless lake. This is where we join Mike Turner, a Presbyterian minister completing his sabbatical leave with a solo adventure with God. This adventure Mike called a “Wander in Wonder” was a 60 mile hike ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-60

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thermostat Or Thermometer

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 28, 2003

Are you someone who simply reflects the mood or atmosphere of those around you like a thermometer or are you like a thermostat that affects the temperature around you

Thermostat or Thermometer? In my car there is a thermometer which tells us the outside temperature „X When we arrived at church today, I knew it was 28 degrees outside because of the thermometer „X Inside the car though, the temperature was 22 degrees even though it was 28 outside. How ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do We Tell The Children?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 29, 2003

What do Christians tell children about the war in Iraq?

WHAT DO WE TELL THE CHILDREN? Ecclesiastes 3:8 - Ecclesiastes 3:8 says that there is a time for war and a time for peace. On Wednesday night of this past week, United States forces, in response to orders given by President George Bush, launched an armed attack on the nation of Iraq. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spectrum Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon looks at how God’s light needs to change our perspective.

Spectrum Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / November 18th 2007 Intro: Have you noticed yet that different people see the world differently? Sometimes these differences cause serious clashes and even wars. Democrats and Republicans, white collar and blue collar, one race from another, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Avoid The Evil 3 C’s?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will look considerably different from a worldly lifestyle. The first thing James confronts in this

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will look ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

For I Know

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 1, 2014

Understanding that God has already laid a plan for each of our lives. We just have to allow him to order our Steps

Jeremiah 29:7-14 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Other People's Money - Pt. 3 - Disconent Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 3 - Discontent I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Meat mentioned in the name of a pie. Big dogs and paper routes. A swimming pool and regular diapers. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Kingdom Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 2, 2014

Jesus taught about divorce. He called believers to a life of faithfulness. Unfortunately, sometimes faithfulness is abandoned and lives are destroyed. What is our response to those who experience the pain of divorce and unfaithfulness?

Today we will be looking at Matthew 5:27-32. If you do not have a Bible with you the Scripture passages can be found on the bulletin insert. (ME) I have always been amazed at how plainly the Bible talks to us. Though inspired of God and full of deep content the Scriptures are relatively easy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desert Survival Training

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jan 28, 2013

For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the Sunday morning Apologetics class as

Video…Awkward Invitation Slide #1 Welcome…Guest/Holy Grounds For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Tree Or Chaff, Tall Timber Or Dust (Olympic Edition)

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 3, 2012

A sermon that I have remodelled for the Olympics, Psalm one, tells us about how a man i sblessed, we don't need to be great athletes to be blessed. To find out how to be tall timber in God's eyes read on.

Tree or Chaff, Tall Timber or Dust (Olympic Edition) We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others but when the Olympics are on and we see the best of the best of physical humanity it’s possible that we do a bit of comparing. What an awesome job our rowers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Need For Light Then... And Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012

The message a dark and chaotic world needs to hear and see is that God has sent light to show us the way out of darkness into light and life.

Title: The Need for Light Then… and Now Text: Genesis 1:1-5 Thesis: God said it and says it still, “Let there be light!” The message the dark and chaotic world needs to hear and see is that God has sent light to show us the way out of darkness into light. Introduction Most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Environmental Responsibility

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Apr 24, 2009

I am a firm believe that while the Bible contains the Word of God that speaks to every area of our lives, we as Christians have allowed the world to take the lead on ethical, moral, and even spiritual issues. And environmental responsibility is one area

Christian Environmental Responsibility Genesis 1:28 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English Standard Version. Wheaton : Standard Bible Society, 2001, S. 1. In my stay in Iraq this year, I have notice one image that is repeatedly on my mind and that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Or Tails

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009

The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Scientific Accuracy Of The Bible Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 19, 2010

The scientific accuracy of the bible proves it to come from God and to also prove the bible to be more important and superior than all other books and here we will discuss the scientific necessity for chemical substances to be measured in exact proportion

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to Isaiah 40:12. 2. Katherine Noble, a staff writer for the Daily Texan Austin, Texas Paper wrote Tuesday, March 9, 2010 UTSA atheist group receives widespread attention for its ‘smut’ exchange. The fourth annual “Smut for Smut” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ