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Favored By Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008

This message attempts to stir up an attitude of thanksgiving for fathers who took the task of fatherhood seriously, sacrificing themselves for their families.

Favored By Faithful Fathers Text: Prov.17: 6 Intro: Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Valley Community Church, in Orange County, California, gives five biblical qualities that he dubs “God’s Model For Manhood.” These qualities are as follows: 1. COMPASSION; Men who put People before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Corruption & Correction Of Man

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 23, 2008

Total Depravity requires Total Grace

CORRUPTION & CORRECTION OF MANKIND 4/13/08 Romans 3 S__L__R__ 1. Summation of God’s Indictment of man a. Ro. 1:18-32 – degradation of humanity 1. 1 in 5 have an incurable STD a. incurable & transmittable b. abstinence? – pill that might help 2. FTU – newest form of dating “holidate” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

Corruption & Correction Of Man

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Total Depravity Requires Total Grace

CORRUPTION & CORRECTION OF MANKIND 4/13/08 Romans 3 S__L__R__ 1. Summation of God’s Indictment of man a. Ro. 1:18-32 – degradation of humanity 1. 1 in 5 have an incurable STD a. incurable & transmittable b. abstinence? – pill that might help 2. FTU – newest form of dating “holidate” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When The World Seems To Be Winning

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Things to remember when you are in a corner

CORRUPTION & CORRECTION OF MANKIND 4/13/08 Romans 3 S__L__R__ 1. Summation of God’s Indictment of man a. Ro. 1:18-32 – degradation of humanity 1. 1 in 5 have an incurable STD a. incurable & transmittable b. abstinence? – pill that might help 2. FTU – newest form of dating “holidate” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Senior Saints

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 30, 2008

This is a word of encouragement to our senior saints. I just want to say that I love you and thanlk you for all the contributions you have made to the church, the kingdom, and in the world.

Honoring Our Senior Saints By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: When I was asked to speak for the Senior Saints luncheon I was very happy and nervous at the same time. I was happy because you thought enough of me and I am truly honored that you did to speak at the Luncheon Honoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Apostolic

The Wheat & The Tares Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

A 5 point illiterated sermon on the parable of the wheat & tares.

The Wheat and the tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

Spring cleaning. Time to get our house in order. So as a child of God, let's start with the dirtiest place. The tongue.

2010Apr11.Sermon.Builders/Destroyers.The Tongue, Wisdom Comes From Above By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Spring cleaning. Time to get our house in order. So as a child of God, let's start with the dirtiest place. The tongue. I hear dogs have clean tongues. I don't believe it. I saw a woman at ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider The Omnipresence Of God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 2, 2010

The giving of careful thought to the sublime, lofty,and grand subject of the omnipresence of our almighty God is a worthy undertaking.

CONSIDER THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD TEXT: Psa 139:3-16 INTRO: These verses are beautiful expressions of the omnipresence of God; conveying deep instruction. Needed is a plain discourse on the omnipresence of God. THEME: The giving of careful thought to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Tree Or Chaff? Tall Timber Or Dust?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 22, 2009

An expository sermon on Psalm One with a challange for non-believers and believers alike.

We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others, say if I was to compare myself to a great musician like Andre Rieu, well I would come up an abysmal failure, or my leadership skills with Bill Hybels again I would not fit the bill, or my management skills with Stephen Tindall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2009

The Bible teaches that we are saved by God’s grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. However, we must beware the spirit of the Pharisee, because they will try to keep you from experiencing God’s grace.

SUPERNATURAL #16: GOD’S AMAZING GRACE OPENING STORY: “I heard (this story) from a friend who works with the down-and-out in Chicago: A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me she had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: *other

Conviction

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

Dictionary defines conviction as a firmly held belief. There is a difference between believing and being convicted that your belief is true. James 2:19, You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. Belief by itself is not the

Living with Conviction Romans 1:1-6 Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Ro 1:2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures Ro 1:3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-5

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joined By The Cross Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009

We are one in Christ, joined together by the Cross

Joined by the Cross Text: Ephesians 2:11-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Not too long ago there was a book that came out and it quickly shot up to the number one position on the NY Times best-seller list. It was one of those so-called “spiritual” books. The man who wrote it wasn’t a pastor, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genuine Conversion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:37-41 about the response of the people to Peter’s message on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:37-41, Title: Genuine Conversion, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Paris Hilton’s conversion, Jason Cantor’s Conversion, the NY man who confessed… B. Background to passage: Peter has just preached the first Christian sermon of the church age, following the cloven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Good Portion

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007

A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran