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I’m About To Encourage Myself

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful How You Live

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004

High School Baccalaureate Service

Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Life Spins Out Of Control

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 24, 2005

The story of Ruth is a story of a woman whose life has spun out of control. Does she look to society for help? Does she use her sexuality to manipulate others to help? Or does she call on her redeemer?

Have you ever noticed that so many of the Calls to Worship that we hear in church talk about joy? Ps 66: “Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!” Ps 100 “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14, Ruth 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Leprosy To Life

Contributed by John Mayes on Oct 22, 2005

One day, a man discovers he has leprosy, and we discover, not only is his leprosy alot like our sin, but we are alot like the Leper.

From Leprosy to Life I. The Grim Discovery. He knew something was wrong...very wrong. But he hoped that if he waited long enough, it might go away. But it didn’t. In fact, it got worse. Soon, others started to notice that the man was beginning to be pale and sick looking; and soon he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servants Heart Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 8, 2005

In the acronym of GRACE the A stands for A Servants Heart. We are called to be servants because it is commanded by God, it demonstrates love, it makes life bearable and it is practical

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. “A Servant’s Heart” Sept. 11, 2005 Intro: Four years ago, our nation was rocked by incredible terrorists’ attacks. We thought that it could never happen here, but it did. Thousands of people died and thousands were wounded. *** Pictures of WTC, NYPD and Firefighters One ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 14, 2003

THe triumphal entry of our troops in Baghdad It reminded me of another Triumphal entry, which also contained cheers, jeers, and tears – the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday.

INTRODUCTION: This past week my heart was thrilled as I watched our United States Military drive into Baghdad. It was amazing watching the cheering crowd rallying as they pulled down the massive statue of Saddam Hussein. In that crowd there were mixed reactions. There were those, the majority, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

Failure To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007

This is the final of 9 sermons on Standing in the Storms.

Standing In the Storm #9 (Final) This is the ninth study about the Survival of Storms. We have seen principals of power to help us be solid, stable, steadfast, and sure in everything that comes our way. We need to understand that even as Christians we have problems, it has been taught by many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-48, Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angels When A Believer Dies Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

Angels have will be with the believer when they die.

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels When the Believer Dies February 21, 2010 Introduction A Don’s story of his dad B God has used His angels in your life to direct, guide, protect, strengthen, encourage, bring health/favor, & provision. 1 We can’t begin to understand what we call “near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Touch

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 27, 2010

In our text this morning we find some help for those who have lost their focus. Can’t seem to feel God or see God in our spirit realm. We can get to the point in our spiritual walk where we begin to lose focus

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, April 25, 2010 RevWLawson@aol.com (I make no claim for the originality of this message. I first preached it about 22 years ago and could not locate the references. It was revised for this particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Contemplative Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Teaches how to do a "lectio divina", as an applied example of the contemplative stream of Christianity.

The Contemplative Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 12, 2005 (Lectio Divina on Mark 10:46-52) Children’s Time I want to tell you a little story, to help you understand one of the ways that people talk to God and worship God. Over the past little while we’ve been talking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

"What's New?"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 7, 2008

What all is new about me as a child of God?

We read here the declaration of God the father concerning His intent for all who would come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus. When one comes to God through faith in Christ, everything becomes new. "Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new."-2 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Missed His Cross

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2006

He walks up on the hill with his son. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was meant to die. He had to leave Jerusalem many years ago because of his reputation. He was a wa

THE MAN WHO MISSED HIS CROSS Text: Mark 15:6-15 Theme: Jesus replaces us on the cross so that we can take up the cross. He walks up on the hill with his son in toe. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowering Of The Holy Spirit: The Spirit Is Upon Us And Within Us

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

other texts are within the sermon. We receive the Holy Spirit at conversion,then we are impowered over and over again.

Antonio The Garbage Man. Antonio’s huge truck would arrive, backing up with that horrific big truck back up sound. Ding ding ding ding! He would jump out and start pounding on the door, shouting over the unbelievably loud truck, "Garbage Man, Garbage man, Garbage man is here!" Well, no kidding, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3, Job 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle An Arguement Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006

Sign at the entrance to a psychiatric hospital: Do you want to be right or Do you want to be well? How one handles an arguement might indicate how well we really are?

How to Handle an Argument Proverbs 15:1-4 A couple had been married for fifty years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s this?" he asked as he gave ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Encouragement For Difficult Times

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005

This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist