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How To Get Past Your Jordan Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

3rd in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living a victoriuos Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 Title: How to Get Past Your Jordan Date: January 4, 2004 Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are poised to enter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Giant Series

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019

One of the biggest enemies believers face is in the mirror--"Self."

I. The promise of blessing (Jer 29:11) II. Obstacles that keep you from your blessing/promise – The Self Giant a. Unbelief (v 19) b. Unbelief dominates the life of those who bend the knee to Self c. The Israelites saw giants instead of God’s greatness d. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Greg Mclarty on Mar 9, 2007

Preparing the way for God’s visitation...

Prepare the Way Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one who cries: Prepare in the wilderness the way of the Lord [clear away the obstacles]; make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God! God wants to move in and amongst His people. To see lost saved, deaf hear, blind to see. He wants to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Voice Of Coming Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

Though humanity continues to pass away, there is hope for something eternal. That hope is the Word of God which not only will be fulfilled but will stand forever.

ISAIAH 40: 3-5. [ADVENT I SERIES PART II] A VOICE OF COMING [Matthew 3:1-3, John 1:19–23] Like other prophets, Isaiah was given visions (1:1), but he also received words. In our text an unidentified voice or voices calls out with Good News (v.3). This Good News must be announced, and a herald ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Contention Intervention

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

The kind of conflict---contention that the Apostle Paul addressed in the early part of I Corinthians is very similar to that that existed in the split that resulted in the formation of the “Ant-peg Baptist Church”.

I Corinthians 1:10. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11. My brothers, some from Chloe's household ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Discount Smallness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 24, 2014

Often we get discouraged because our labors for Christ seem fruitless or insignificant. We feel that we are too small or lack the resources to accomplish anything. Don't quit or give up. Understand that there is too small or insignificant to God.

Don't Discount Smallness Zechariah 4:6-10 In the Old Testament book of Ezra, we read that Cyrus king of Persia makes the decree to rebuild the House of the Lord at Jerusalem. Cyrus sends out a call for any of the Jews who had been in exile yet remained faithful to God to go and to be a part of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Overcoming Faith

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 5, 2009

What it means to have Faith.

“An Overcoming Faith!” 6/24/2007 – Marsing, ID 2/10/2008 – Marsing, ID Heb 11:6 “6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” “6Empero sin fe es imposible agradar á Dios; porque ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Make Your Walls Fall Down Flat Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

The 5the in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 6:1 - 21 Title: How to Make Your Walls Fall Down Date: January 11, 2004 Introduction: Israel has finally crossed Jordan. They have prepared themselves spiritually and they have, thus far, followed God’s orders to the letter. Now they are ready to begin ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When The Healer Is In The House

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Step into a place where "the power of the Lord was present to heal them." Embrace the power and the potential of His Healing Presence.

“WHEN THE HEALER’S IN THE HOUSE” Mark 2: 1-12 INTRO: 1.In Mark’s narrative, you can almost hear the excitement that must of been in this house in Capernaum. a. A feeling of celebration as word quickly spread that Jesus was there. b. A feeling of expectancy as the crowds crowded into that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Possessing The Promise

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Oct 16, 2024

Question: If God has already declared the land is yours, why are you hesitant to possess it?

Sermon Manuscript: From Promise to Possession Text: Numbers 13:25-32 Focus Verse: Numbers 13:30 Introduction: People of God, we are standing at a critical moment, a moment where the promises of God are within reach, yet the giants before us seem intimidating. We’ve heard the voice of God; He has ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-32, Joshua 14:6-12

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus be our example as to how we’re to share the message of Jesus’ love and hope w/others.

Intro: In the 1998–1999 NBA basketball season, David Robinson, frequent all-star and veteran center for the San Antonio Spurs, learned to share the limelight with the new dominant player of the league: his teammate Tim Duncan. -San Antonio won the NBA playoffs in 1999 with Tim Duncan ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019

Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

An effective Christian is one who is involved in communicating God’s Word to others.

How To Become An Effective Christian “PREACH THE WORD!” II Timothy 4:1-8 November 2, 2002 Introduction Harry Reginald Hammond, better known as “Reg” to all of his friends, had felt a calling on his life to serve as a minister in the Church his whole life. Reg’s father was an Episcopal priest as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Forward (Pentecost Sunday 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 16, 2024

As we know Pentecost is about the birthday of the Church. Our marching orders for the Kingdom following the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ are to be Spirit filled, Spirit fed and Spirit led as we go and make disciples!

John 16:7-14 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (8) And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: (9) about sin, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist