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Grace And New Relationships Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 12, 2011

God does not wait until we get "good" to intervene in our sinful situation.

Romans 5:6-11 Introduction: A. New relationships can elicit a variety of emotional responses. B. Fear, excitement, uncertainty, dread, and depression can all result from new relationships. C. For example: a young person who has attended the same school from kindergarten through middle school but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life And The Saviour That Brings Life

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Aug 2, 2010

Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 when Jesus walked on the sea

The Storms of Life and the Saviour that Brings Life Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 Introduction This particular day was a gruelling day for Jesus and his disciples. John the Baptist was just beheaded and as the news reached Jesus, he had hoped to immerse himself in private prayer but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2010

God is calling his rural church to change. Stop looking at the waves and see them instead as an opportunity for mission

Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

A Snake Is A Snake Series

Contributed by John Petty on Nov 2, 2009

God is calling us to come out of the fox holes and go on the offensive. But before you can attack the enemy you must be able to recognize th enemy. And when you do remember... a snake is a snake.

Genesis 3:1-7 (NKJV) 1 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Riches To Rags Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

If we want to ‘really live’, we need to get in touch with the One Who really gives us life. We need to get to know Jesus Christ, the Creator of each and every one of us.

Riches to Rags September 20, 2009 Opportunities missed: There was a very cautious man, Who never laughed or played. He never risked, he never tried He never sang or prayed. And when one day, he passed away His insurance was denied. For since he never really lived, They claimed he never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at Joshua and what we can learn from him.

-this morning for some of you, and in a few weeks for the rest of you, you got to hear me tell one of my favorite Bible stories. -tonight, we’re going to look at someone in the Bible, one of my favorites, to see how God can use you for greatness -Joshua was the guy who took over when Moses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Walls Do Fall Down

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Servant Who Hears

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007

How Samuel heard the voice of God

Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Chain Reaction Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 3, 2008

A CHAIN REACTION OF BLESSING FROM REJECTION TO RECEPTION IS IT OUR LIFE MINISTRY TO AROUSE OTHERS TO CHRIST?

ROMANS 11:11 – 24. CHAIN REACTION OF BLESSING. RECAP. 11: 1 -10 PAUL HAS SHOWN US THE TRAGIC CONDITION OF ISRAEL WITH HER UNIQUE PRIVILEGES 9:1-4 YET DISTANT FROM GOD (UNBELIEF). PAUL HAS SHOWN THAT GOD WAS NEITHER UNFAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISES 9:6 OR UNJUST TOWARDS THEM WHEN IT CAME TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 It's Easier Than You Think Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage believers to share their faith during the holidays.

Author Kevin Harney tells the following story in his book Seismic Shifts: It was a battle. A wrestling match. A test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Who We Are & What We Do Series

Contributed by Simon Taylor on Feb 27, 2009

Although discussing our own vision, the points are general about the purpose and function of ’church’.

Good morning and welcome to the first exemplar study from New Study Church. I’m really quite excited about today. This is the start of something completely new. Over the summer I’ve felt a lot of things laid on my heard and I want to share some of them with you over the next few sessions. Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah: Saved From Judgment To Live Under God's Rainbow Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 1, 2008

God told Noah judgmetn was coming. He had to believe... he had to trust and have faith. When he stepped out of the Ark, the first thing he did was worship God. Our first purpose in life is to worship God. The Rainbow was God’s sign of grace. Jesus is

In Jesus Holy Name May 4,2008 Easter VII Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 7:24-8:1,15,18,20-21,9:12-13 “Noah: Saved from Judgment to Live under God’s Rainbow” Today’s message continues were we left off last week in the life of Noah. Noah ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran