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  • Something Old - Something New

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,320 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning yourself for a victorious New Year...

    Something Old, Something New Isaiah 43:19 This morning I want to try to wrap up 2008 well for us, and then launch effectively into a 2009 filled with promise, filled with potential, filled with power. I asked the Lord this week for something that would help us, inspire us, perhaps even change us. ...read more

  • When Mamma Prays Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 61,985 views

    The Bible tells us that God closed up Hannah’s womb. Really? Would He do that, or was this the kind of comment where we call something an "act of God?"

    Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

  • Manifestation Of God's Power Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,173 views

    Today, the power gifts remain available as a part of God’s plan for His church, and are increasingly being manifested within the ’Body of Christ’ around the world. They are given to the body of Christ as valuable helps to accomplish works of ministry.

    Opening illustration: Reflect on my first experience at Nizwa of how hesitantly I discovered and used the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit in faith. It just blew me away. The secret was praying without ceasing, fasting, practicing holiness and being sensitive to heed and obey the Holy ...read more

  • Love Feels No Burdens

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,106 views

    The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

    Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

  • Worship - It's What We Do! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,123 views

    This sermon deals with four aspects of Worship. I. Worship adjusts my ATTITUDE toward God II. Worship causes me to WALK closer to God III. Worship causes me to seek CLEANSING from God IV. Worship accesses the POWER of God

    Worship – It’s What We Do Ted Malone was a radio personality in the western part of the United States. He started his career by reading poetry over the airways. Later he hosted variety shows and quiz shows. During World War II he became a war correspondent – providing human ...read more

  • Honoring Mom And Dad Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,779 views

    Honoring your parents is not always easy, yet God calls us to do this.

    First Baptist Church Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-4 “Do you want a spanking? This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. Do you want a timeout? You don’t want me to pull this car over! I told you to finish your homework. Clean your room! Turn that music down! Don’t get smart with me! If ...read more

  • The Fine Art Of Not Paying Attention

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,017 views

    Sometimes it is best to ignore the voices of doubt and the naysayers.

    THE FINE ART OF NOT PAYING ATTENTION TEXT: Mark 5:35-36 Mark 5:35-36 KJV While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? [36] As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith ...read more

  • Obedience

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,871 views

    God saved you and me for a purpose. Most of the time we concentrate on How to be saved, we also need to discover Why we are saved.

    OBEDIENCE When I was in school, the thing that could strike fear in the hearts of almost every student was the Pop Quiz. The unannounced examination is a great way for the student to know, “am I getting what the teacher is teaching?” In our evangelism studies, we were given a question that would ...read more

  • Walking It Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,622 views

    But as noted… we often find ourselves in tensions between two feelings … the tension between a spirit of legalism and a spirit license.

    Walking in True Freedom Part 2 – Walking It Out Brad Bailey – July 15, 2007 One question I asked last week…Are you free to do anything you want (if within your means)? Yes… but somehow we sense that’s not the greatest news to hear… it helps us think about what true freedom is… spiritual ...read more

  • Labor Together In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    God provides grace to reconcile relationships among those committed to advancing the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction Someone wrote a poem about conflict in the church: To live above, with the saints we love; Oh, that will be glory! But to live below, with the saints we know; now that’s a different story! Today we meet two women who probably sang that ditty every morning! They were ...read more

  • Don't Stress It

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,932 views

    What causes stress, what are the effects of stress and what we can do about that?

    DON’T STRESS IT INTRODUCTION: What kinds of words come to mind when you think of the word, ‘stress’? Perhaps words like: anxiety, worry, fear, doubt, tension or chaos come to mind. Stress is defined in Webster’s as a ‘force that strains or deforms; mental or physical ...read more

  • How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,204 views

    Message on the Greatness of God from Psalm 104

    “How Great Thou Art!” Psalm 104 Introduction There is a growing movement today to seriously consider the glaring evidence pointing to a designer behind this marvelous world. The growing research into DNA coding has compelled many scientists to ...read more

  • Disappointment With God Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,328 views

    Disappointments will come and we have the choice to let them bury us or buoy us.

    Christmas is a season not only of joy, but, if we’re honest, also of disappointment. Sometimes we’re disappointed with gifts. When Laura’s brother, Grayson, was in Middle School he received one such gift. To appreciate this you have to get the image in your mind of the entire family gathered ...read more

  • How To Live Effectively Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

    Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

  • "Keeping On Into 2009 ”

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    A CALL TO STEADFASTNESS, DEDICATION AND GREATER ASSURANCE THAT ALL OUR LABOURS IN THE LORD ARE NOT IN VAIN.

    1COR 15:58 “KEEPING ON KEEPING ON INTO 2009 ” I DON’T KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE A LOVER OF BOXING AS A SPORT OR NOT BUT WHEN A BOXER HAS HAD ENOUGH THE TRAINER CAN ‘THROW IN THE TOWEL’ THIS SIGNIFIES WE JUST CANT GO ON ANY FURTHER….. WE OFTEN USE THE TURN OF PHRASE TO SAY WERE GIVING UP. IF WERE ...read more