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Israel At Peace Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

This part of 2 Samuel is really about God as the king, giving David the human king what he promised. It shows us David trusting God’s kingship, caring for Mephibosheth, not seeing him as a threat to what God gave him.

By Guerin Tueno, ministry student at St Theos. My parents often remind me that when I was growing up I loved to do jigsaws. To fit the pieces together. To make a picture emerge. The stories of the Old Testament are bit like a jigsaw. There are some very important pieces – like God’s promise to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

What The World Needs Now

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003

Life in the community of Faith.

Gen. 1:26-27 GE 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." GE 1:27 So God created man in his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Use Five Kernels Of Corn

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003

Every believer has reasons to give thanks to God.

"How To Use Five Kernels Of Corn" (Adapted from a message by Bruce Howell) Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving Message Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A The Pilgrim fathers who landed at Plymouth Rock over 300 years ago knew nothing of the affluent times which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

Even though war and destruction are all around us as seen daily on TV the Lord will ultimately be victorious. God is telling us that despite the seeming instabiity of the times all we have to do is be stand quietly and watch how the Almighty displays His

Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psa 46:8-11) Today, Tom Ridge issued another warning to elevate the terror alert to high alert to put the nation in a state of readiness for another attack by terrorists. We live at time of high alert when anxiety seems to be running at a fever pitch and yet God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 6, 2004

This message is to show how we need to have Jesus as the Bread of Life if we are to have eternal life.

I am the Bread of Life John 6:1-66 Focus John 6:35-40 Intro: Exodus 3:13-14 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

"What Is Truth?” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004

In the midst of a cynical world; cynical about politics; cynical about moral values; cynical about religion; we need a foundation of truth to sustain us.

 200416.ser “What Is Truth?” CLBC March 28, 2004 a.m. Subject: Truth Theme: Living in Truth Passage: John 18:28 - 38 Text: John 18: 38 Do you hear the note of cynicism in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:38

Denomination: Baptist

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

Obey Your Thirst Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004

We all thirst... and God can quench that thirst, but we must choose to drink from the faucet and not the drain.

Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #2 OBEY YOUR THIRST A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-24, Philippians 2:5-11, John 7:37-38, Psalm 107:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing His Passionate Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004

Do I REALLY need Jesus’ sacrifice? Why can’t I just go to God as I am?

OPEN: In a speech Mark Twain gave before the Society of American Authors in 1900, he said: “I am constructed like everybody else and enjoy a compliment as well as any other fool, but I do… have… another side. I have a WICKED side. Estimable friends who know all about it would tell you and take a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Impossible?

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on Apr 20, 2004

The main theme is mission, realistic mission as it might look today in a small church - it might be hard but not impossible (Also particularly suitable for Trinity Sunday).

Isaiah 6:1-8 This morning I’m going to be speaking to you about mission. I wonder what you think of when you hear the word mission? Perhaps it’s the films called “Mission Impossible”, or the earlier television series of the same name. Maybe we think of companies or worldwide organizations that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 26, 2004

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Easter

4th Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 "Jesus, the Son of God"  "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Your Goliath

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004

What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Joel, Part I Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 7, 2004

The message of Joel is one of hope and restoration in the darkest times.

Locusts and lost years. Joel 1 – 2:27 WBC 9/5/4am (testimonies?) CONTEXT At 9.40am on 1 Nov 1755 one of the greatest earthquakes of all time hit Lisbon, Portugal. The epicentre was only 7 miles out into the Atlantic. The earthquake only lasted 6 minutes- but in that time all public buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist