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Remodeling - Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

based on 474 ratings

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Originally from a series entitled, "When Life is the Pits : A Study of the LIfe of Joseph." Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.v

The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of disintegration produced in a family where there is a lot of hurt. From a Christian perspective it is a home that is not functioning as God intended. It could be the result of divorce, lack of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Give It A Rest

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 9, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 5,454 views

Encouagement for God’s people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

based on 245 ratings

| 45,706 views

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Questions Part 1: Do I Have The Right Attitude About Money

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 23 ratings

| 3,375 views

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." (NKJ) This past Wednesday evening, for those of you who were not here, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give It A Rest: Taking Time For A Pit Stop Series

Contributed by George Casady on Jul 6, 2001

based on 90 ratings

| 19,177 views

Encouragement for people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 24, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 9,313 views

Our children, and indeed everyone around us, should discover in us a soul conditioned and overflowing with gratitude.

What Parents Owe Their Children: An Attitude of Gratitude Sunday, November 25, 2001 For many this week, Thanksgiving was a very different holiday. Usually, on Thanksgiving, we stress about the Turkey coming out too dry. We vacillate over which pies to make… and how many pieces to eat. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6, 1 Thessalonians 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Distant Drew Near

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 28, 2001

based on 156 ratings

| 7,364 views

The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to dam up the mighty Mississippi with a twig; reach the top of the magnificent Mt Everest with a step stool, or stop the laun

TEXT: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." INTRO: The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Dorothy Grattan Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 17, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 10,512 views

This is a eulogy for an elderly woman who died knowing the Lord.

Dorothy Grattan 12/17/01 Every now and then God decides to add a little something extra special to the family of humanity and wraps it up in a little package that we know as a little girl. This little girl was called Dorothy, not the Dorothy from Kansas, but from Forsythe Ga, who grew ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 19, 2001

based on 110 ratings

| 21,572 views

Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 1 “Dealing with an Imperfect Family.” Genesis 37: 1-11 The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Never Ending Problem Of Sin

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 3,483 views

Man has refused God’s revelation of Truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive.

The Never Ending Problem of Sin. Romans 1:16-32 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-32 Text: Romans 1:18-19 Sermon Idea: Man has refused God’s revelation of truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive. We all like cute furry animals when they are little. Puppies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Holiness

What Does God Want Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 3,112 views

The gifts give an indication of what God has in mind for you.

1 Cor 12:1,4-20 WHAT DOES GOD WANT? 6/6/04S&C What does God want? Have you ever wondered? I remember agonizing in prayer one day, and suddenly God appeared in the clouds. I remember it well. It was a blazing sunny day—the only sunny day of my childhood. He spoke to me directly, and told me in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts For God With Their Children

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 6,188 views

Dads must develop a heart for God and share that heart with their children¡¦ they must be a pastor to their little flock.Many of the qualities that make a good Christian dad also make for good pastors; that is why elders are to be chosen, at least ideally

Father’s Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts for God with Their Children (Job 1:1-5) INTRO Erma Bombeck wrote this: FATHER’S DAY I received a letter from a single mother who had raised a son who was about to become a dad. Since he had no recollection of his own father, her question to me was "What ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Flies In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 7,473 views

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10-15, Proverbs 12:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,348 views

Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

(Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bank Of God

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 8,977 views

Learn about God’s desire to provide and prosper you in this message about your heavenly checking account.

The Bank of GOD How to Use Your Heavenly Checking Account 10/01/03 I. Introduction A guy driving a Mini Cooper pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Mini rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, "Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got phone in your ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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