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Growing On Purpose

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001

Anytime we get close to Jesus the devil will throw a fit

April 22, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough Growing On Purpose Mark 9:2-29 Illustration: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 6 Witnessing To Mormons Series

Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001

Lesson 6 of 6.

Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 6 Jeff Bixby August 29th, 2001 Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does It Matter What You Believe

Contributed by David Cambridge on Dec 7, 2002

Sometimes we say things that make no sense, and that we don’t even believe ourselves! One of these that crops up again and again is, "It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere."

Does It Matter What You Believe? Introduction 1. Over the years I have studied with many people, and there are several statements that crop up again and again. One of these is, "It doesn’t mater what you believe as long you are sincere." 2. In this lesson, we shall answer the question, "Does it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16-18, John 8:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moments At The Manger Scene

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2002

What are Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds thinking as they look at the Christ? What are you thinking?

Luke 2:1-20 MOMENTS AT THE MANGER SCENE Perhaps the most well-known Christian symbol of Christmas is the manger scene. There are manger scenes in people’s front yards. Churches have manger scenes. Some people even put together live nativity scenes. What thoughts do you have, as you look at a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hagar Affair Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004

The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

“The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus And The Jews Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004

A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

This is a candle light praise service that I planned for our church.

Christmas Eve Praise Service December 24, 2003 OPEN 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Success Strategies

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001

Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What And Why The Gospel?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 29, 2005

I explained the meaning of the gospel, which is the subject of the whole bible, the New and Old Testament, in terms of why is it necessary to know the gospel to repent from sins, thus to have right relationship with God.

What and Why The Gospel? Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. He also said to them, "This is what is written: the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

What If Moslems Ruled America? Series

Contributed by Kamil Solomon on Sep 9, 2001

Dear Americans, Moslems of America must not deceive us if they act nicely. They cannot fight the Americans right now. They are now a minority and lack power. So, until they have enough power, they as a whole and in part decided to use cunning methods comp

KIMO Kamil International Missions Organization (Missions for Jesus) (Nonprofit Organization) PO Box 58112 * Raleigh, NC 27658-8112 USA ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-16, John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Elder Son Syndrome

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

Luke 15 talks about a father and his two sons. One is a prodigal, and the other is pious. This message looks at some of the attributes of the elder son. Prayerfully, you have not succumbed to the elder son SIN-drome.

One of the great dangers for anyone who has been saved by the grace of God is that they become so familiar with being saved, that they do not rightfully keep God in the place of exaltedness in their life that He occupied at the first. Neither do they serve God in the way that they should. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Jonah Part 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith.

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith. PRAY Life Lessons from The Life Of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Or Out Of The Fort?

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 4, 2008

This is a short Devotional that would be great for use to get folks out of the Church and into the Streets. Taken in part from a Sermon written by a good friend of mine, Bro. Bill Snow of Woodland Park Colorado.

In Or Out Of The Fort Ephesians 6:10-17 Ever since I was kid I have always been a big History Buff. I always have enjoyed studying and learning about our nations history. For example: Take out a one dollar bill and look at it. The one dollar bill you’re looking at first came off the presses in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

We Have See His Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 23, 2009

We Have See His Glory! 1) By God’s grace 2) Through the gospel

It must have been an awesome sight. Can you imagine it, standing there with Peter, James, and John on that mountain when suddenly Jesus starts glowing and then blazing before your very eyes? John was treated to that sight again on the island of Patmos. What an encouragement that must have been for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Star Trek

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 5, 2009

The Magi are our models for approaching God.

The First Sunday after Christmas January 4, 2008 St. Andrew’s Anglican Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 2:1-12 The Real Star Trek In 1966, Star Trek was first aired, but it lasted only three seasons. It was in syndication during the 70s that the show’s popularity grew. Then there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran