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The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Living Example Of Practical Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James was a pastor/servant whose life portrayed the practical faith which he encouraged his readers to live by.

SERIES - JAMES "A Living Faith for Practical Living" "James: A Living Example of Practical Faith" James 1:1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. Today, being the first Sunday of 1998, my prayer is that not only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008

I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Do And God Will Do More

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 16, 2007

"LET US DO AND GOD WILL DO MORE" In this outline sermon that can be used for any year that we face, deals with God’s plan that we be doers of the Word and not just hearers. If we will put our faith in ACTION God will do more in our lives. In active faith

"LET US DO AND GOD WILL DO MORE IN 2008" In this outline sermon that can be used for any year that we face, deals with God’s plan that we be doers of the Word and not just hearers. If we will put our faith in ACTION God will do more in our lives. In active faith binds the hand of God’s blessing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Wisdom For Prophesying Daughters

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002

This is a sermon of encouragement for women of God who need to be reminded of how special they are in His sight!

PRAYER: Precious Lord, eternal God, our Creator- Today we give great thanks for the many women you have transformed into vessels of sacred service and true worship! Thank you for Eve, the first mother of us all. Thank you for Sarah, the woman of old who carried the seeds of Abraham. Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, Proverbs 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Distinctive! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 1, 2003

Christians are to walk worthy of our call by being different from the world around us.

Be Distinctive! Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by being different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their minds, speech and attitudes. Several years ago a good friend invited me to come and watch him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want It And I Want It Now

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

are we like Naaman today... do we just want an instant GOD?

I want it, and I want it now…. Opening Statement…. I want it, and I want it now….. have you ever heard any one make that comment, or at least a comment like that? I know if you will listen to kids play…or fight you might say.. you may hear them screaming “I want it I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 25, 2001

When we turn to the Lord, the veil will be lifted.

2 Corinthians 3:13 - 18 Women in Afghanistan have to wear a veil whenever they leave their homes. This veil is called a burqa, and it’s a fairly heavy garment that goes from the top of their heads all the way to the ground. They have a patch of net or some gauzy material that covers their eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: *other

Seek Those Things Above Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001

Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

(1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

There Will Be A Price

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2006

Three things Christians cannot be - using various Scriptures and illustrations.

You have heard me say on many occasions that there is a difference between churchgoers and true bonafide Christians. The difference is not in how often they attend church or even how involved they get within the church. The difference is where their hearts are. The bonafide Christian’s heart ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: *other

Lessons From The Potter's House

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

A look at the process of the potter and application of how God forms us to be vessels of honor.

I. Potter found the clay A. Psalm 40:2-3 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Rid Of The Junk In Your Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Here are four ways to get rid of the five things Peter instructs us to rid our life of.

GET RID OF THE JUNK IN YOUR LIFE By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002

Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Starting New Things!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 23, 2010

What we have this year may be the same as what we had last year. But we can make the old things new, with new perspective, new heart and new attitude. In the heart of a person, old things become new.

Introduction: Our Gregorian calendar was arranged in reference to the ancient Roman calendar. Each month had a meaning. February was named because that was the time of the year for a feast called "Februa", which usually culminates on the 15th. Most of the months were named after the gods that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational