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How Do You Spell Success?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2005

Success in ministry is not necessarily found in fancy programming and big budgets, but in moving out from worship into service.

How Do You Spell “Success? Mark 9:2-9 September 4, 2005 I remember having coffee some years ago, with a friend who had recently retired from active ministry. He told me that he had worked hard and had been appointed to successively larger and larger churches. “But,” he said, “the one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Hindrances Of Prayer (#4 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

We tend to pose a big "why" to God when our prayers are not answered. The problem is not with God, but with us.

The Hindrances of Prayer Intro. 1) We believe that God has not changed in the passing of time. He is the same God who remains faithful to His words; He is the same God who answers the prayers of His people today as much as He answered the prayers of the O.T & N.T saints. 2) I heard hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things You Can't Talk About In Church: "Doubt" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: God is good enough to welcome our questions, and great enough to handle our doubts.

Things You Can’t Talk About In Church: “Doubt” Habakkuk 1-3 INTRODUCTION: 3 children of a missionary couple were called in for dinner after they’d been playing outside. Their mother said, "Be sure to wash your hands." The little boy scowled and said, "Germs and Jesus. Germs and Jesus. That’s all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Have We Lost, Since The Fall. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 29, 2007

The second in the Big picture series looking at the fall of humanity and what humanity has lost ever since.

Genesis Chapter 3:1-24. Since the fall what have we lost? Last week we went right back to the very foundations of everything the very begining when God alone existed in His being, the very beginning of the creation of the heavens and the earth. When God laid a perfect creation which good called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

When God Messes With Your Plans

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2011

Joseph and Mary were going about their lives making big plans for their wedding. Then God messed with their plans!

When God Messes with Your Plans Series: Christmas 2020 Chuck Sligh November 29, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Three Years Together

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the three years we’ve spent with a big look to what the future will look like.

Jeremiah 29:11 1 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “Three” Jeremiah had a tough job. That should go without saying… a prophet’s job is never easy. The job description of a prophet is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Your Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 28, 2008

Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said.

TWO DISTINCT SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES John 21: 19-22 Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said. Nothing affects the church more than attitude. It is attitude not aptitude that determines one’s altitude in life. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruits Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Repentance is the gateway to holiness. Lent is a time of contemplation; turning—or returning—to God.

King Frederick II, King of Prussia in the eighteenth-century, once visited a prison in Berlin. The inmates there tried to convince him they were unjustly imprisoned; that is, all of them but one. That one sat quietly in a corner, while the rest protested their innocence. Seeing him sitting there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

A Faithful Defense

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: God wants us to be faithful him in our words and actions, even in difficult situations.

Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Other

How To Fail Without Becoming A Failure

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: A person is not finished when he fails; a person is finished when he gives up.

How to Fail Without Becoming a Failure Luke 22:31-22:34 Kurt Cobain. The famous rock singer-songwriter, musician, and best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the band Nirvana, has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In The Least

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in much? Yes, I'm faithful in the least because I'm a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling. IV. TEXT: Luke 16:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021 Intro Well good morning to each of you joining today...and a warm welcome to those connecting at another time. I’m excited to launch us into a NEW series and focus for this summer season. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Mercy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021

Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021

Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021 Intro My added welcome to each of you. I want to begin with a moment to unite us in prayer for Afghanistan. I imagine each of us has seen something of what has unfolded over the past week... and have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Big Idea: Stand against Satan by faith, taking our thoughts captive to God’s word.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at the spiritual battle we face in 6:10-20, which calls us to stand strong against Satan’s schemes by utilizing the armor of God (14). We are looking at the various pieces of armor and how it empowers us to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist