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"If He Must Needs Go, I Must!"

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 19, 2007

This is a sermon that encourages us to go to all people groups as Jesus did the woman at the well.

“IF HE MUST NEEDS GO, I MUST” Text: John 4:1-28 W. Max Alderman Introduction: This is a great story that shows the compassion that the Lord had for “whosoever”. This lady in Samaria was so despised by the world, but so loved by the Lord. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Anyone Got A Light?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? This is a follow-up message coming out of revival.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the revival services have ended. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Do It Yourself Message

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007

Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

“A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Controversial

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

We need to be controversial at the appropriate times. Can God count on you to take the stand?

Being Controversial Acts 4:1-4 I am not sure what you thought when you heard the title of the message tonight, but I feel that it’s some that we need to do in the right place and in the right time. Illustration: Jerry Falwell While I was on vacation, a great man of God was laid to rest. Say what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When A Brother Weeps.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 15, 2007

When we were still sinners, He saw a people that were in a state of denial, and rejection of truth. But out of the goodness of His heart, He sent a Savior to rescue the down hearted, lost, confused, and those in slavery.

When A Brother Weeps. Did you know that we serve a compassionate and caring Lord? When we were still sinners, He saw a people that were in a state of denial, and rejection of truth. But out of the goodness of His heart, He sent a Savior to rescue the down hearted, lost, confused, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What In The World Is God Doing? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

How do we get on board when we don’t understand what God is doing (compares Jonah with Pentecost)?

20070527 – What in the world is God doing? (Jonah/Acts 2) INTRO– How many of you like surprises? Think, now… Jonah is full of surprises – or God is… • Tomorrow morning you’re going! • Nineveh • The fish is a surprise – oh no you don’t • And Nineveh holds still more surprises – Jonah is sick of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation Is Found

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 23, 2007

1- The disciples believed it 2- The people were amazed by it 3- The officials were disturbed by it

INTRO. – Have you been saved? Obviously, this depends on what a person is talking about. ILL.- When I was a freshman in high school my older brother Larry was a senior. Larry and I did not always get along well, as is with some brothers but one day it was different. During gym class the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Can Use Anybody

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008

Nothing is impossible with God. God wants to use you for His purpose. Here are 4 points to guide you in sharing His Benefits with others.

GOD CAN USE ANYBODY. ESPECIALLY YOU Key Verses: Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me. Psalm 103 1 Peter 4:7-11 2 Peter 3:8-10 God Can Use Anybody Missions Trip to India My Mom at almost age 70 is off to India with a group on a missions Trip Following our Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Need The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008

The End is near. The Earth was made for a time and a purpose. Everything is for a time and purpose. The gospel has circled the globe in every tongue and to every nation. The Bible says when that happens, the end will come. People need the LORD. Make

People Need the LORD Reading Through the Bible, we see how the LORD changed people. Saul in Samuel was turned into another man... 1 Samuel 10:6-7 6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. 7 And let it be, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk, The Word, And The Witness

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 24, 2008

In Luke 24 we are presented with disciples who "walk" on the Road to Emmaus, encounter "the Word" along the walk, and become "Witnesses" of His resurrection.

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to Luke 24. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 29, 2008

There are a lot of things that we can learn from Peter. This morning though I want to ask you to be reminded of just one thing. What transformed Peter from an unstable man into a man of courage? The grace of God and the power of the resurrection!

Transformed By Grace, Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Introduction During the first and second centuries, the symbol of Christianity was the fish. A present-day Christian decided that a fishhook would be the proper emblem for a soul-winner to use for winning people to Christ, so he had a little golden fishhook ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-32

Denomination: Christian Church

My Champion

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 22, 2007

Jesus wins over death, hell and the grave.

Intro: the devil came to Jesus and said, I am champion over this world, I reign in death over man. But Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever lives and believes in me, will never die. My Champion John ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will You Be Remembered For?

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007

What do you want to be remembered for?

Isn’t it amazing how people always remember the bad things you’ve done. Peter’s Denial not His preaching at Pentecost David’s sin with Bathsheeba not him bringing the ark home. Jonah running from God not his preaching Eve’s sin as oppose to her beginnings The World remembers the bad things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Mars

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007

There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist