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Evangelism 101 Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009

This is the 22nd sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning June 7, 2009 Preached w/Adrian Wallace @ Bel Aire Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#22] EVANGELISM 101 Exodus 20:1-21 Introduction: [Video: “The Fire Fighter Story”] Do you find it easy to love and worship God- All the things He has done? When we think ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Parenting is tough and we will make mistakes, but if we give our children to the Lord he will catch them when we screw up.

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting Deuteronomy 6:2, 4-7, Psalm 78:5-8, 2 Tim 3:14-17, Col 3:20-21, Eph 6:1-4, Prov 22:6, 29:15 Why would anyone actually choose to be a parent? Notice Jesus and Paul never became parents. Were they just wiser than anyone else? But God also says that children are a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-7

Prayer Of Tears Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Tears are a language that God understands. Tears speak more about what our hearts feel than any words could ever express. When words just won’t come, it’s our tears that shout out to God.

Prayer of Tears Psalm 56:8 (The Living Bible) We’ve started a new series called ‘When you pray…’ and over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at this thing we call prayer and the different types of prayer that are available to us. But what I didn’t want to do is to fall into the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8, Psalm 43:3

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Worship

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010

Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement

WORTHLESS WORSHIP Copyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Mal. 1:11-13 I. DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE A. Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship. B. Israel Was Showing God No Respect. C. Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence. II. DISQUALIFIED ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fable Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's failure appears to be ambition sneaking in after he made the right original decision that poisoned Abimelech's character. Jotham's fable is a cautionary tale.

I know you’ve all heard me quote the brilliant Jewish novelist, Elie Wiesel, on many occasions. The famed author of Night and Jewish philanthropist once said, “Some stories are true that never happened.” He didn’t mean, of course, that we should chuck our healthy skepticism ...read more

Denomination: *other

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

Like Jonah we run from God and we disobey God. Even though God gives second chances doesn't mean our heart will be in it. In the end we have to ask are we graceless like Jonah or grace filled because of Christ.

I Am Jonah Part 4: Who Am I? Pastor Ryan Akers Last message of the series. The theme for today is questions. The title of the sermon is a question, God will ask Jonah two questions in this chapter and I will also finish by asking a question. Lots for you to ponder as you listen and then reflect ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Angry Jesus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

We all deal with the emotion ANGER... is it WRONG for the believer to experience ANGER? In our text today we look at an incident that many believers shy away from and are even a bit embarrassed about in the life of Jesus, but we learn from Jesus that ange

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 2, 2010 Date Preached: February 24, 2002; Edited September 2, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: The Angry Jesus Text: John 2:13-22 [Read all verses now] Introduction: Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Making Up Is Hard To Do

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2010

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 13

Songs of Songs 6: 1 – 13 Making Up Is Hard To Do 1 Where has your beloved gone, O fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with you? 2 My beloved has gone to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed his flock in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Time Is Ticking Away Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Our time on this earth is short. Are you making the best use of your limited time on this earth for the Lord’s work?

Ephesians 5:15-17 Making the best us of our time. Youve all heard the scenario: if you knew you only had a certain amount of time to live, what would you do with it? Say you had one year left. For some reason, you knew you had exactly one year left to live. You had until the 25th July 2011 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

True Success Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

How should we define "true success" in light of Christ's teaching.

Intro What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? One of the hardest aspects to having satisfaction with our lives is that we haven‘t really defined what success is. What makes you successful … prosperity? popularity? As a culture we tend to refer ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Air Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

Part two of looking at four elements in faith.

-so yesterday we took a little while talking about dirt. Today we’re going to talk about air. -now, since you can’t see or touch air like you can dirt, I’m going to use this [LIGHT SCENTED CANDLE]. You’ll see why soon. -but for air we’ve decided to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 18

Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 18 Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labor in which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Holiness

Lessons From Joshua

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Sermon on the occasion of the induction of our new Senior Pastor. Looking at Joshua and his leadership.

Lessons from Joshua – Joshua 1-8 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/4/07 am Well we’ve been anticipating this morning for a long time now haven’t we. It has been 10 months since Pastor Roger informed the Board that he was leaving. He’s been gone now for 4 months. So I want to thank you all for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2010

A look at Grace demonstrated in the lives of Joseph, Moses, David and Peter

It seemed to make perfect sense: If the “Grace of God” was a good thing, and if the “Grace of God” was demonstrated through the forgiveness of sin, then the more we sinned than the more the Grace of God would be demonstrated. It seems to make perfect sense but it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan