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Handling Life's Struggles Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of The Cults

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Seen The Pilot

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004

Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

† I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Watchers On The Hill Part 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

The third sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series (communion meditation)

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?The One in the Middle? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) On my office door is this poster that features a reproduction of Hyatt Moore?s painting The Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Island Fever

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005

The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15

Denomination: Apostolic

On The Tree, Not Under It

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Christmas Eve sermon

On the Tree, Not Under It Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Many of you will arise early, either on your own or by your kids, to open presents placed under the tree. Now I’m sure that we all have received some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or maybe couldn’t figure what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying For Presence Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Sixth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson shows importance and power of prayer.

PRAYING FOR PRESENCE Exodus 32-33 INTRODUCTION: There was a your man in his early 30’s who was single and was beginning to get worried about it so he went to a local church and met an attractive young lady. He went up to her and struck up a conversation with her. They chatted about every thing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Forth sermon in a five part series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 4 Last Session we looked at: Christ promised the disciples the Holy Spirit. (John 14:15-21) Pentecost - The Holy Spirit as Jesus promised: (Acts 2:1-4) 4 things happened to them. They were anointed: They were inspired: They become effective witnesses: They became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Die On Third!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 31, 2005

To “die on third” in baseball lingo equates to being “almost persuaded” in matters pertaining to one’s spiritual life.

DON’T DIE ON THIRD! 27 "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe." 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

WHAT MAKES A LEADER A LEADER?

Sun. Oct.17/93 Lk. 9:57-62 FOLLOW THE LEADER - The Game as kids - Picking a leader for our country What We Need • A leader like Moses Who refused to be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heroes: Abraham Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 27, 2008

This message looks at the faith of a man who was willing to walk on faith alone...

In Hebrews 11 we have this great list of people who lived by faith. They were just normal people, but because they trusted God with everything they had they became extraordinary! It wasn’t that they were special...it was that their faith was special. What I love about looking at their stories is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2009

Being drunk on wine and being filled with the Spirit both bring a person under an outside influence. But the effect are very different.

[To receive freely weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CONDITION The filling of the Spirit is mentioned 14 times in Luke’s writings: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Backbone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2009

What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness?

God has given us a picture of the Christian person in the Beatitudes – an authentic picture of Jesus and those who would follow Him. The Beatitudes begin with the poor in spirit, those who have realized their own inadequacy in spiritual things; they seek for something outside of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist