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God Alone Shall Fulfill God's Word Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Man’s wisdom and men’s minds don’t accomplish God’s plan. When men try to fulfill God’s word apart from God, there is strife, contention, & failure

Passage: Genesis 16 Man’s wisdom and men’s minds don’t accomplish God’s plan There was a man who purchased one of those do it yourself kits from the sporting goods store. It contained all the parts to build a replica of the old muzzleloader guns used in days gone by. He pealed open the box, broke ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006

To face the challenges of life, we are to live overcoming, optimistic and obedient lives.

Unless we are soldiers, we have no idea how intense a battle can get except by what we see on CNN. Let us watch a portion of the movie “Gladiator” by Russell Crowe so we can visualize the spiritual armor that God gave us. [Watch the opening battle scene in “Gladiator”] Your battles in life are as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Big Game"

Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007

A coach wants from his football team, what God wants from His church team. - With one exception. – We aren’t striving for a trophy that lasts for a year, but for the trophy that will last for eternity.

THE BIG-GAME! I. Today at 6PM EST, the Indianapolis Colts will meet the Chicago Bears on a field of battle in Miami, Florida. They will be contending for a trophy that tells the world that they hold the title of Super Bowl champions. – It is the “big day” for football fans. – We will watch teams ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why So Many Translations

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

Image is Everything! Gospel of Mark 1:32-39 Sermon #2 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is our second sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Might Makes Right” from Mark 1:1-13. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Aiming For More!

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Every christian should be a visionary with life spent pursuing a great faith while serving a great God.

Aiming for More TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-16 FOCAL VERSE: 11:13 HOOK: I want to build on 2 concepts from this morning. “God has a plan” and “the determination to participate.” These are important because they define our view of the Christian life – what we believe God has called us to live. Too ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gapstanders: The Role Of Intercession

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2007

Prayer is important to the church today. There is a high calling that God wants many to enlist as interceeders for their leaders, the lost, and for others.

GAP STANDERS --- THE OFFICE OF INTERCESSION IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The other day I heard a TV preacher say the roll of intercession in the church is dead. I strongly disagree and have submitted this lesson to those that will receive --- GOD IS STILL CALLING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The True Definition Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 1, 2007

GOd has given us a divine template for understanding marriage - salvation - which works to guide us into great marraiges when followed.

THE TRUE DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE TEXT: Genesis 2: 15-25 Introduction: Before I begin this morning, I want to show you this cool toy my wife bought for me. It is a new digital video camera. It will do amazing things. I can make movies and download them directly to my computer. I don’t know how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Living

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

God is as interested in our bodies as He is in our spirits. He want us to be healthy body, soul, and spirit.

Healthy Living I Thess 5:23-24, I Tim 2:4, I Cor 6:19-20, Rom 12:1,I Tim 4:7-8 05/28/06 Why are we at Vineyard Community Church committed to a health and fitness ministry? I Thess 5:23-24 1.Most people think a pastor is not supposed to talk about losing weight, exercise, or motorcycles, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Vineyard

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Overcoming fear is a great and constant challenge, unless we have submitted in faith to Christ.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FEAR INTRODUCTION: I want to begin this morning by asking a question. Does anyone among us struggle with fear (if so, please raise your hand)? . . . Ah, I see that we even have some who are afraid of admitting that they get afraid! Let’s face it, we all have fears. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Press On Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2007

No matter what comes your way, there are some thought which will help you Press On.

Press On 1 John 5:11-21 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > In late 1989 Bill, our student minister in Pensacola, resigned to continue his education and head to the mission field. As he left, he asked me to lead the Christmas snow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

S Is For Serve Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "serve" and also "steadfast"

Introduction 1. I shared this story before...but let me share it again to illustrate my sermon for this evening... In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time,... the satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter,... photograph the planet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Free To Do What I Want???

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007

This is a sermon preached on Independence, Fourth of July, Sunday in 2007, based on John 8:31-38. The theme is that only Jesus can give us true freedom.

Free to Do What I Want??? --John 8:31-38 I am still a fan of the Beatles and admire Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, but I have never been into the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger. I didn’t realize until this week that Mick and the Stones recorded the song “I’m Free” on September 6-7, 1965. That ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

I Sing Because

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007

The Bible is filled with instances of singing. It was an vital part of the worship of Israel, and now is an essential part of the worship of the church.

Psalm 96:1; 98:1; 149:1 I SING BECAUSE Singing is as universal as any activity individuals participate in. A seminary student was leading the music for a small church. His first Sunday "jitters" became apparent after the choir completed a beautiful special number. Relieved, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1

Denomination: Baptist