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I Keep Asking God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006

Reminding us to consider what we have in Jesus as a way to help us overcome obstacles in life

1. Text: Ephesians 1:16-19 2. Title: I Keep Asking God 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 22, 2005, in the series ¡§Praying for Loved Ones¡¨ 4. Objectives: ƒæ for the people to understand that there are great things to ask as we intercede for those we love ƒæ for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touching Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Christmas Touch - Part 1 Lessons learned from the innkeeper.

Advent: This morning we begin a journey. It’s a journey to Bethlehem. In the midst of a fast paced month of frenzied activity, you’ll be happy to know we’re taking a slow train to our destination. If you’re ready, the train is ready to leave the station en route to a most eventful Advent, so "All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Become Like A Child" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 6, 2004

A complete order of service and talks for a 1 hour All Age Service on Jesus’ words "Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it" . Email me for PowerPoint

All Age Worship, 8 Feb 2004 10 am. Ver 1.2 ¡§Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it¡¨ Lk 18;16,17 Other key texts: Mt 11:25, Mt 18:10, Is 11:6, Mt 21:16 10 am Welcome/notices 10.03 1. The place of children Aim: to show the place of children in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17, Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Man Of Your Wife's Dreams Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 18, 2006

Part 2 in series on family. Examines qualities of a good husband.

BECOMING THE MAN OF YOUR WIFE’S DREAMS 2 Guitars tuned to each other can both be out of tune, even if they sound just alike. But 2 guitars tuned to the same pipe or to the same tuning fork will both be in tune. So last week as we began this series on marriage and the home, we saw that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what really happens when believers get down on their knees and pray.

When The Church Prays Acts 12:1-19 A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock that was placed on the supply closet in the church. She had been told the combination, but she couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study to ask for help. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

#3- Larger Than Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Sep 10, 2003

Third in a series based on the movie "John" released in 2003. Certain characteristics mark all true heroes. Jesus fits all of those descriptions, and more.

If you like the book, you’ll love the movie. Or is it the other way around? If you liked the movie, you’ll love the book. The truth is that I loved the book (or books) when I read them for the first time in the 1970s. And I loved the movies (two so far) when they came out. Now I’m looking forward ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003

It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

God Takes Us From Flight To Sight To Delight Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 10, 2005

How God used the flight of Jacob to build his faith and encourage his future.

The Flight of Jacob - Jacob Sermon Series # 2 - Genesis 27:41-28:22 Living by faith is really a strange way to live. It’s kind of like trying to talk to your child or husband when he or she is watching TV. The child doesn’t quite grasp everything you’re saying because he or she has his mind in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Destiny—what's My Future? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #5 Explore the seven wonders of heaven and find strenght for daily living.

INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked his class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?” “NO!” the children all answered. “If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Equal Opportunity Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom Sunday, June 18th, 2005 As we continue our walk through the Book of Matthew, we are going to pick up at the tail end of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. For the last several weeks, we’ve been looking at different parts of this sermon, as Jesus lays out the new laws ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Genesis 7-8 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Mar 17, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 7-8

Genesis 7-8 Sunday Morning Bible Study December 17, 2006 Introduction God has given a warning that He would judge the earth because of their wickedness because … (Gen 6:5 NKJV) …the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Doorways Of The Devil

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Bible showing ways the devil enters the life of a Christian

"Doorways of the Devil" Ephesians 6:10-18 is one of the most powerful and important passages of Scripture for the victorious Christian. That is, the Christian who is truly living in victory for the Lord Jesus Christ by winning the daily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Or Better Ends

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

It is in the narrow places of life, the places where we are closed in and helpless that we may experience the healing presence of God, often at the bitter or beter end.

BITTER OR BETTER ENDS NUMBERS 22__21—35 LUKE 24:13—16, 28—32 The story found in the Book of Numbers about Balaam and his ass is one of the difficult passages in the Old Testament. For some folks, it is clear evidence that the Scriptures are an ancient relic that has absolutely no meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Anglican