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Navigating Through Life

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

We have the Bible as our GPS

Now a days we have GPS and navigation systems in our cars to help us find the best way to get to our destination . But what about in real life , we have the Bible to help us navigate through the twist and turns of our lives , helping us to find the best way and avoid a lot of problems . What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Secret Of A Loving Heart"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2003

In Luke chapter 7:36-50 Luke tells the secret of a loving heart.

The Secret of a Loving Heart Luke 7:36-50 # A man walks into a small antique shop in San Francisco. It’s mostly cluttered with knickknacks and junk. The man notices on the floor what looks like an ancient Chinese vase. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Greater Things 5 - The Great Privilege Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is working in amazing ways in our church family – and even greater things are yet to come – Read John 14:12-13.

Greater Things – The Great Privilege 8/30/15 Matthew 28:16-20 Sunday AM Video – Ben Brezina God is working in amazing ways in our church family – and even greater things are yet to come – Read John 14:12-13. For the past few weeks we’ve been discussing the (4) most critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001

The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To The Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Dale Miller on May 5, 2010

I PREACHED THIS SERMON ON THE OCCASION OF MY MOTHERS 100TH BIRTHDAY. SHE IS TRULY A VIRTUOUS WOMAN.

HFL MOTHERS DAY, MAY 9, 2010 (ORIGINALLY PREACHED MARCH 2010) PROVERBS 31:9-31 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:9-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You From? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 13, 2005

2nd of 4 messages from Jonah focusing on our individual responsibility to God as his servants. This message is from chapter 2 and the prayer of Jonah.

Four questions God asks Every Believer Where Are You Going? Where Do You Come From? What Are You Doing? What Do You Care About? In this first message from the first chapter of Jonah we talked about the calling of God and what happens when you reject that calling. How you become disobedient, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Innocent Of The Blood Of All

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

How can we Christians become innocent of the blood of all men? 1- By proclaiming the will of God 2- By warning people night and day

INTRO.- Innocence. That sounds good, but are we innocent in any way, shape or form? I was once in life. You were too. ILL.- It’s like the story of the little boy peeking over the corner of his newborn baby brother’s crib, saying, "Quick! Tell me what God is like before you forget." We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prescription For Life And Work

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

1- Work heartily 2- See good 3- Be helpful 4- Laugh long

INTRO.- Have you been to the doctor lately? ILL.- After a doctor checked a patient over, he asked, “Have you been living a normal life?” “Yes, doctor.” “Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile.” Normal in America is not necessarily good. ILL.- A certain lady visited her doctor nearly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012

I Kings 17 is a litany of the events that shaped and prepared Elijah for his greatest challenge (facing the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel). How did God use these circumstances to train Elijah... and how does God use events in our lives to train us?

OPEN: A junior high music teacher had just organized a band in her school. The principal was so proud of the music teacher's efforts that without consulting her, he decided that the band should give a concert for the entire school. The music teacher wasn't so sure her young musicians were ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could I Ask For More?

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001

The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002

The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master Cleaner Series

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Nov 2, 2000

A journey through the problem of sin in the temple of the heart, and the solution Christ offers.

Our Theme for this weekend is Heart Improvement… Scripture tells us that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. Eph 3:17 In the Old Testament the temple was the dwelling place of God. Well since Christ came as a sacrifice for sin, he has made it possible for God to live in our hearts. That is why ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003

Paul gives another secret of real joy -- how to get right with God. Paul examines several ways he COULD try, and rejects each of them in favor of real FAITH.

Sermon #3: Get Right Before God 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Holiness

"The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What disciplines should characterize the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ?

When we began this series on discipleship, we did so by looking to Hebrews 12:1-2, where we learned that discipleship is all about becoming more like Jesus. That is our goal in spiritual growth. In that passage, the writer likens the process of discipleship to being in a race. In our text for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist