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Grace For The Humble - James 4:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

What could be more important than gaining the one quality that determines whether God gives you grace or fights against you?

James 4: 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Introduction Listen very carefully to these words I am about to read because Jesus said your eternal destiny depends on whether you understand them. Matthew 18:1 At that time ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Giving

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

Jesus teaches us a strange math, that when we give to others, we gain more back than we gave.

It was a very long time ago that I learned the basic math facts in school. If I have two hymnals, and I can find people to give me two more hymnals, how many hymnals will I have? Four. I came out ahead. And now that I have four hymnals, if I give one away, how many will I have? Only 3. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Pray It Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Looks at the weakness in most prayers, and probes ways of praying more deeply and successfully. Part 3 in series, "Learning to Pray."

Pray It Like You Mean It Series: Learning to Pray (prt. 3) Wildwind Community Church February 6, 2005 David Flowers Some of the things I am talking about during this series on prayer come from one of the most popular books ever written on prayer. It’s a book called With Christ in the School of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Like A Rock"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 30, 2001

Julianne thinks family time each sunday is more important than attending church. And her family’s well being is much more important than what any minister could possible say in a sermon! Find out why.

West Greeley Baptist Church September 2nd 2001 “Like a rock” Matthew 16: 13-18 By Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: Julianne 37, store owner, married, mother of three, Arizona. Life is so hectic for us. Sunday morning is the one time my family doesn’t have to get up early and rush out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Earth Shaking Event

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jan 1, 2002

More and more you hear about earthquakes and with such devasting force that thousands lose their lives, but as I searched thru the scriptures I found something very fasinating about earthquakes, it seems that when God does something supernatural he always

The more I read the paper and listen to the news the more I am convinced that we are living in the last days as described in the Bible, for example over in the book of 2 Tim. 3:1-5 we see a vivid description of the day and time that we are living in listen to what it says in the last days perilous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking As Jesus Walked Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Our walk can develop to be a walk more and more like Jesus. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

Walking As Jesus Walked # 1 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. NKJV 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: *other

The Drama Of Christma

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Matthew presents what Fred Craddock calls "the hard side of Christmas." But in a world that is getting increasing smaller and tremendously more urban, its message may be more relevant to us than the others for Matthew has a Christmas message for the city.

The Drama of Christmas Matthew 1-2 In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving: A Reasonable Act Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Jul 2, 2012

When Christian are more interested in what they drive, what they wear and the house they live in they are saying that serving God is more about getting stuff than about sacrifice. But what kind of life does Jesus want us to pursuer? A Life of Service.

Today message is called Serving: A Reasonable Act of Sacrifice Reasonable Service (NKJV) Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. God’s Perfect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 3 - Sickness And Glory

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Pt. 1 Elvis was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948. Over the course of his career, Elvis, He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 2 - Ash And Fire

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Pt. 2 I remind you that last week I told you that Elvis has sold over 1 billion records worldwide. More than any other artist in history. But I also told you he didn’t accomplish this by himself. His band the TCB Band helped him accomplish this. TCB – Taking Care of Business was the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 3 - Incense And Oil

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Part 3 It was recorded in 1956 in Nashville. “Heartbreak Hotel” introduced Presley to the American national music consciousness. It was released as a single with the b-side song "I Was The One" on January 27th. "Heartbreak Hotel" became the first No.1 pop record by Elvis and was the best ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 4 - Sacrifice

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Part 4 In the 1950’s, Elvis led the rock n roll revolution. In the 1960’s he concentrated on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. The 1968 “Comeback Special” was taped in June 1968 in Burbank. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy, Holy, Whole

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009

In a day in age where physical, financial, mental and emotional health is preached more and more, (we must be healthy) we the church must continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and maintain a well balanced life to make an impact in our society.

“Healthy, Holy & Whole” “Sanos, Santos Y Seguros” 8/16/2007 - Marsing, ID, 4/5/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Tim 3:14-17 “14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15And that from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day?

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day? Do our lives not look like they are more often devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34