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How To Respond To Trials Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

My Building Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

“My Building” Purpose for a New Year - #4 of 4 Jerry Watts Col. 3:1-4 (NOTE: I am indebted to Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Thom Rainer, & Dr Rick Warren for their writings that assisted greatly with this series of messages) • We began, what has been for me – a journey – four ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Session Three: The Call Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART THREE of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session Three: The Call of Salvation Isaiah 48 (Open Bibles for reading throughout the message) Friday night - Addictions to impotent gods - Explored the battle strategy of needing an attraction toward the Omnipotent God! - Realize the depth of his love for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fully Battle Ready Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 28, 2015

We have available to us two powerful weapons of offense. This ermos discusses the Word of God and prayer.

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at the armor worn by a Roman soldier. We have looked in great detail at the helmet, the body armor, the belt, the shoes, and the shield. We have compared the helmet to the knowledge of our salvation. The body armor to the righteousness given to us by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Coming Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015

If we want to see God turn our disappointments into dreams come true, like Joseph, we must trust and obey Him.

Show video: Mary and Joseph (Skit Guys) “…Joseph, I’m pregnant.” Imagine Joseph’s disappointment when he heard those words. According to the custom of the day, the engagement period was a time to prove the purity of the bride-to-be. They were engaged for a year. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is Greater? Man On The Moon Or God On The Earth?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 5, 2019

I switch things up a bit and do an extended illustration for this Sunday's sermon

9.8.19 What is Greater? Man on the Moon or God on the Earth? Just recently America celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11’s historic landing on the moon. Over 600 million people were estimated to have watched this historic event on July 20, 1969. When Neil Armstrong put made his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does God Provide? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2019

There is no other religion on the face of the earth whose god/gods care enough for their worshipers to provide anything for them. Only our God PROVIDES for his followers. But why does God even care enough to do that?

A boy and his mother had gone to the corner drug store to buy a few items. And there on the counter was a candy jar. The little boy stood mesmerized looking up the jar filled with all that candy, and the owner smiled as he watched. He gently said the boy “you want some of this candy?” The boy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

This blog address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have a good life based on God’s word? Read and see how the good life is in our attitude and not in our possessions.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This blog address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living As A Servant Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 5, 2019

*This sermon and series is based from the package marketed by Outreach Ministries and was adapted for my personal use* Showing us how to live as Jesus did- a servant to all

“Learning How To Live As A Servant” Philippians Series Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter 2 Welcome to week number two of our four-week series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is the story of the community learning how to live together in times of testing in trouble. As we saw last ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Healing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 17, 2017

This sermon looks at another aspect of God's grace, His healing grace, which comes by changing our thinking process. Because of God's grace we're acceptable, valuable, lovable, and forgivable.

God’s Healing Grace Psalm 147:3 If there’s one truism I have learned in my 64 years is that no one goes through this life without pain, hurt, and sorrow. Everyone has problems, hurts, and hidden wounds, emotions scars that we allow no one else to see. One of these hurts, wounds, and scars is ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 16, 2015

Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Without a doubt, the twentieth century ranks among the deadliest in all of human history and it seems the twenty-first will likely continue this appalling legacy. This era will also be remembered as a period ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Idols That Make Us Idle. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 22, 2015

A sermon that explores three things that make idolatry unacceptable to the believer!

The idols that make us idle. Today many Christians are idle - not doing much. The reason that they have subconsciously been overtaken by the idols in their lives. Let’s look at the second commandment together: "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Park Here

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 19, 2018

If you have ever had a Mountain Top Experience – you have the tendency to want to stay right there. You want to park right there and stay on the Mountain Top.

TITLE: YOU CAN’T PARK HERE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 17:1-8 We attended the State Congress of Christian Education in Tulsa two weeks ago. The classes were very good and the Congress hotel was located downtown, which was very nice as well. As you find in most downtown City hotels the on-site ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Need To Draw You A Map

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 34: 1 – 29

Numbers 34: 1 – 29 Do I need to draw you a map 34 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Command the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land of Canaan, this is the land that shall fall to you as an inheritance—the land of Canaan to its boundaries. 3 Your southern border ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Are Your Treasures? Love Gives...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2014

CONSIDER GIVING? Where are your treasures? You can give without love, but you can not love without giving... Jesus is the greatest gift ever given...

WHERE ARE YOUR TREASURES? GOD GIVES... LOVE GIVES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A GIFT IS A REAL DEMONSTRATION OF WHAT LOVE REALLY IS... I. WHAT DO I TREASURE THE MOST? MY TREASURE TROVE? IS MY VALUE SYSTEM AND GOD'S VALUE SYSTEM THE SAME? DEFINE: Treasure: what you value, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God