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How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by John Covell on Sep 20, 2001

A three-part series looking at Jeremiah’s spiritual journey and how he could be a prophet of compassion instead of anger and judgment.

Faith & Failure #54 Jeremiah, pt. 3 John Covell This is the third look at Jeremiah, trying to focus not so much on the message he gave to his people, but what giving that message to his people meant to him and his relationship with God. Jeremiah had a very close relationship with the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

The parable of the Ten Minas is a wonderful lesson for Christians and how to take advantage of opportunities to serve the Master, the resources He has given us and how we will be judged by our management of these gifts.

Use It or Lose It! Luke 19:11-27 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my heroes is Billy Graham. Although he is in his mid 80s, and battling Parkinson’s disease, he is still preaching the gospel. In 1996, he and Ruth were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service to America. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Imperfect Faith)

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015

As humans it's natural to with struggle, doubt, question, wonder about God’s presence & promises at various times. It's difficult to maintain faith in a Perfect God when warfare surfaces. Yet, we must have faith in God when imperfection is all around us.

“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.’” Mark 9:24 NIV “No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts.’” Mark 9:24 MSG The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

3:16 Acts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 3, 2016

This message looks at the reality of the man healed at the Gate Called Beautiful and is a part of our 3:16 series.

Acts 3:16 It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to his usual spot at the temple gate. It was just a day, the sky wasn't any bluer, the birds didn't sing any louder, the sun didn't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enjoying The Maturing Process

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 10, 2021

This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 4 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

What mother ever gives birth to a child with the goal for the child to remain a baby, never to grow into maturity? What mother would ever delight in seeing her child go immediately from infancy to heaven? On this day, my heart is heavy when I think about the children who never get to enjoy their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Christ ... Empty, But Always Full

Contributed by David Haun on Apr 5, 2004

Almost every Easter Sermon deals with the empty tomb. That’s all "once a year folk" ever hear. This sermon is to catch them with the message of the cross. It applies to our sanctuary cross, but can fit most any cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST ... EMPTY, BUT ALWAYS FULL ... Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida Today is Easter. Today we remember, celebrate, and give God praise for that resurrection morning. All over the world today, people will gather to celebrate the empty tomb. There were ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-24, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Motivated For Ministry

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001

How do we get ourselves inspired to fully jump into the calling that God has placed on our lives?

"Getting Motivated for Ministry" 1 Timothy 1:18,19 2 Timothy 2:3-7 It takes a great deal of effort in this day and age to "get motivated". We all tend to get so busy, become involved in so much, travel in so many directions that our bodies, our minds and our spirits are exhausted. Many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deserving Our Thanks

Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2003

This message helps us to refocus our thanks to the one who all is praise is due.

DESERVING OF OUR THANKS Psalms 100:1-5 1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Can I Blame?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003

Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grass Burrs In The Carpet

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 31, 2003

Thorns have been a symbol of the consequences of sin since the beginning of time. This sermon shows that Jesus carried our thorns to the Cross where they died.

Grass Burrs in the Carpet Gen 3:17 -18, Num 33:53-55, Prov 22:2-5, Mat 7:15-16, Job 36:26 , Psa 139:7-10, Mat 27:46 January 27, 2003 I. Long ago in the throne room of heaven a plan was originated. It was a plan that came from the thought processes of God. A. God who was love wanted to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Genesis 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

If You Are Not Believing God For Something, You Really Don't Believe! Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 5, 2006

Believing God goes beyond just believing the bible is true. As a believer, I have to believe God to do something specifically for me.

THE BELIEVER’S TRAINING HANDBOOK (Chapter 5) If You Are Not Believing God for Something, You Really Don’t Believe! INTRO - We are in the middle of basic training. We’re learning how to believe God for anything and to believe God for everything because the basic purpose of a believer is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Or Simon-The Real Cross Carrier

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

Who really carried the cross to calvary? Did Simon or Jesus? It may appear that Simon carried the cross for Christ but truly Christ carried the cross for Simon.

JESUS OR SIMON-THE CROSS CARRIER In every young man’s life there comes a defining moment. The moment where a young boy knows that he has taken a large step towards manhood. This moment happens quickly but after it has past the boy will never go back again. It is the moment where a boy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Beyond What We Can See

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001

A discussion on the contours of faith

Beyond What We Can See Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 1 - 10; 11: 32 - 12: 3 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO He stood at the precipice between life and death, a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed