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Washed, Sanctified & Justified

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Aug 22, 2007

The 3 Miracles of Salvation from Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church. Find hope and purpose in this foundation for the Christian Faith.

The apostle Paul wrote first and second Corinthians to the church in Corinth. Corinth was a port city, located on the coast of Greece, 48 miles South West of Athens. The economy of Corinth was fueled by commerce from the sea as well as tourism. On any given day the city would be filled with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

The Secret Of Success For Christians

Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2008

If we will live in trust and obedience we can be successful in the eyes of God. This message is based on a sermon by Rev. David Wilkerson preached in 1967.

The Secret of Success for Christians Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Pastor Jim May 1 Corinthians 9:9, "For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?" Paul wrote this referring to the teaching that he had as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 26, 2006

I would propose to you that true prayer is spiritual business from beginning to end, and when offered in Jesus’ Name, according to God’s will prayer is powerful and effective.

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 4:14 - 16 Title: Throne of Grace Theme: Principles to Enjoying the Grace of God Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Hebrews 4:14 – 16, “Therefore, since we have a great ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 27, 2006

Are we living in the world’s last days? Jesus and the Biblical writers said that is not for us to know, and taught that we are to live our lives fully and freely, hoping in God always. Based on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

Hope for Uncertain Times Hope is Your Birthright, part 1 Wildwind Community Church August 27, 2006 David Flowers Life is hard, isn’t it? You hear that a lot. Life is hard. But next time you hear that statement, I want you to think, “Compared to what?” Life is hard. It takes up all of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

There Is Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Did Mary Madalene have a secret life the Bible covered up?

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MARY John 20:11-18 Adapted from “The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Four: Mary Magdalene’s Big Role)” by Jim Butcher John 20:11-20:18 The Da Vinci Code’s Claim: “Mary Magdalene’s most important role was being married to Jesus.” According to the book, the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Belief + Trust + Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 25, 2006

Just knowing about Jesus will not benefit us. We must know Him. This sermon explains that to know Him we must have belief, trust, and faith.

How much do we really know about God? How much do we think we need to know? One morning, right after school had started, the teachers were called into the teacher’s lounge for a quick meeting. This left all the classrooms empty. Mr. Miles knew that he had an especially unruly class, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: *other

The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 22, 2007

THINGS TO COME (part 2) - Things to come are not given to simply give us a timeline of future events. Things to come reveal Jesus, the Lamb of God who pours out His wrath upon sin. THIS SERMON AVAILABLE IN PDF AND AUDIO AT www.praiseag.org - click sermo

THINGS TO COME – The Wrath of the Lamb • Revelation 6:1-17; 8:1 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: John 6 begins with the praise that filled all of heaven being given to the Lamb and to the One who sits upon the throne. Amidst the sound of praise the Lamb has taken the scroll from the right hand of the Father ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nature Of The Word Of God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006

If you are one of those true believers, neglecting to spend time on the Word of God, then I would like to turn on your interest and love for the Word of God through the following message by bringing to your remembrance how the Word of God works in you

INTRODUCTION: Our God is a speaking God. Right from the beginning of the creation of man, God had been speaking to human beings. God’s words have been recorded in the Bible. The Bible is the Word of God. God has given us His Word so that we may live by it. The Word of God is very precious. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Faces And Real Armor

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006

This is an All Saints Day (Halloween) message affirming that Christians are called to a holy life made possible by the gifts given by God.

ALL SAINTS DAY 2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-18 FALSE FACES AND REAL ARMOR Today is All Saint’s Day; a feast day that has been celebrated for hundreds of years within the church, particularly within the Roman Catholic, Orthodox , and Anglican Communions. As with Christmas, this Holy Day has become a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Anglican

Personally Anointing Christ As King Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 9, 2007

When Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, “I care about Jesus’ Kingship in my life.”

Turn your Bibles to John 12:1-13 Title: Personally Anointing Christ as King Theme: Examining Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prisoners Of War Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007

A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Giving God Your Best Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #2

Giving God Your Best Malachi 1:6-14 After listening restlessly to a long and rather tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. “Oh, he’s a very busy man,” his dad replied. “He takes care of church business, visits the sick, works on his sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, 1 Chronicles 26:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Sermon 13 in Galatians series. Believers are compared to a child who has grown up and no longer needs a pedagogue. From slavery to freedom, from slavery to sonship!

06/10/2007 Growing Up (Gal 4:1-11) How do you know when you have Grown UP? I know what you are thinking – some of us never have But really – how do you know? Something kind of missing in our culture nowadays is a rite of passage, some ceremony that shows everyone that you have come of age. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Taste And See The Real Thing

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Holiness