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304 – Good Versus Evil Desires

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Elementary Teaching on SIN: Why do we sin?

Illustrate: Sin: In the time it takes me to share this sermon 57 kids will run away from home. - 29 children will attempt suicide. - 22 girls under 19 years of age will receive an abortion. - 14 teenage girls will give birth to an illegitimate baby - 685 teens will use some form of illegal drug. - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh Verses Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

the battle within

Intro: a subject that is often over-looked or passed by is the flesh verses the spirit teachings in the Word of God. They are found throughout the New Testament, but are never heard in our society. Why? Because teaching on overcoming the flesh is not popular, and in a sensual, carnal, worldly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mercy, Mercy, Me Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 15, 2006

Just as we have ebnefitted from God’s mercy, we should also be willing to dispense mercy to others. Read about David’s experience with God’s mercy.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MERCY); MERCY, MERCY, ME PSALM 23:1-6 A MOTHER ONCE APPROACHED NAPOLEON SEEKING A PARDON FOR HER SON. THE EMPEROR REPLIED THAT THE YOUNG MAN HAD COMMITTED A CERTAIN OFFENSE TWICE AND JUSTICE DEMANDED DEATH. "BUT I DON’T ASK FOR JUSTICE," THE MOTHER EXPLAINED. "I PLEAD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Thine Is The Kingdom, And The Power, And The Glory Forever And Ever. Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

When we pray, we know that our prayers will be answered because of who God is, not because of who we are. We affirm our faith with the word, "Amen," which means "it shall be done!"

Matthew 6:9-15, and Mark 9:2-8 “For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory Forever and Ever. Amen.” INTRODUCTION People pronounce the word, “Amen” differently. Some people use a long “A,” while others use an “ah.” Do you know the difference? Amen—long “A”—is said, while amen with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Servant

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 22, 2006

A brief discription of what servanthood should really mean.

In this day of “It’s all about me” philosophy we find many Christian ministries strongly emphasizing the things we are promised that we have as a Christian. So much so, that some are led to believe that everything in the Christian walk revolves around the individual and all the focus should be on ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006

We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting On Christ

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

It is both difficult and easy in accepting Christ. Once done we begin to grow and finally after much study begin - "Putting on Christ "

Putting on Christ While our natural hearts desire is to have our own way - being centered on money, ambition and pleasure our hearts as Christians hope to acquire - Integrity, Honesty, Chastity and and the good Christian Principals that Christ so inspired us to possess. Through Christ’s own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Mark 10:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Still Cleans Temples Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Still Cleans Temples Scripture: John 2:12-22 Introduction: My messes – church, elementary – blame=me. The worse the case the less hope I have. In our text today – Christ faced a horrible mess. Instead of running from it like I might be inclined to do – Christ addressed the problem and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:24-30 - Smoking Weed - Part 10 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 18, 2011

Why doesn't God force everyone to believe and to honour one another and Him? Way back in the Garden of Eden why didn't God snuff out Adam and Eve the moment they sinned and start again? Why doesn't He pull out the weeds and burn them?

Matthew 13:24-30 - SMOKING WEED - Part 10 The world is amazed as a corrupt president is removed from power in Egypt. The people who protested on the streets of Cairo are hailed as heros. In the midst of their jubilation we hear of a reporter being raped and beaten as she seeks to cover the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Principles Of Art And Architecture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2011

From the iconoclast controversy we can derive the five principles that should inform our church art

Monday of 3rd Week in Lent 28 March 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The onset of a dreaded disease is one of the most stressful events of any life. Today, cancer is the most dreaded, but in the time of the prophets, when no one knew about viruses and few people lived to an advanced age, it was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

How To Dwell Securely

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 26, 2010

❶ Be Realistic ❷ Be Informed ❸ Be Confiden

How to Dwell Securely Ps 91 Where did the term “security blanket” come from? (June 1, 1954) Charles Schultz, creator of the comic strip “Peanuts” pictures one of his characters, Linus van Pelt, tenaciously clinging to his security blanket. Linus is unusually smart, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Isn't In Church You Go Home With Your Demons

Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013

We need to domesticate the word Demon to imply anything that desires to negatively control and influence us. Once we do that, so much of what Jesus does become incredibly applicable to us.

Did you happen to bring a demon to church on Sunday or maybe just sit beside one? Hard to tell isn’t it, Botox is really screwing up my ability to spot them in a crowd. In Luke 4:31 we find Jesus is teaching in a Synagogue, and at some point a man interrupts and an evil spirit speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-45

Denomination: Mennonite

Learning To Live An Empowered Life

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 16, 2011

Looking at the leper's exchange with Christ, we find an example of moving from powerless to empower

Living An Empowered Life Luke 5:12-16 12While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Part 8 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Gavel, The Cross And The Taliban! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 16, 2010

I am all too ready to say that the TALIBAN deserve God's judgment without really thinking twice. I tend to think of them in the same way that I think about SODOM AND GOMORRAH. But did Sodom and Gomorrah really deserve to be judged? Does the Taliban?

Part 8 - Genesis 18:16-33 - PRAYING FOR THE TALIBAN...AND YOU? I am all too ready to say that the TALIBAN deserve God's judgment without really thinking twice. I tend to think of them in the same way that I think about SODOM AND GOMORRAH. But did Sodom and Gomorrah really deserve to be judged? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abundance Of Possessions

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2010

This sermon explores the appropriate attitude toward possessions.

Luke 12: 13 – 21 / The Abundance of Possessions Intro: “I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright. I’ll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright. ‘Cause I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed