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The Lamb Takes The Scroll Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 13 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 13 “The Lamb Takes the Scroll” Date: September 4, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 5: 1-7 Introduction Chapters 4-5 again give us the scene of the throne room of heaven. John the Revelator has given us a description of the object in heaven, the throne of glory and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Greatest

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Everyone like to claim he or she is the greatest, how can we claim that when Christ is the greatest?

Hebrews 4:14-16 Christ the Great One Introduction Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all time, at least in many peoples mind. Everybody still talks about the Babe. He was amazing. Did you know that when he retired he owned 5 offensive records? That is an amazing accomplishment. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

And Thou, Child...

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001

Jesus Christ or Allah, or any other. There is only one true God.

December 23, 2001 Zechariah had spent nine months unable to speak. It happened because he had acted in unbelief. Nine months prior, an angel had appeared to Zechariah to tell him his prayers had been answered; his wife, Elisabeth, would bear him a son. The conversation went something like, Are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-79

Denomination: United Methodist

Preaching Series

Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001

Know the value and power of good old fashioned preaching!

There is a cutting power in preaching. Preaching is a heart cry, a bold declaration. It is not an explanation. Preaching is a heralding, a proclamation and a declaration. It is not an apology. It is the urgency of the Master Himself ringing out through His yielded vessel. It is an outpouring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Come Up Hither

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The call of the Spirit of God is always to a Higher Place, To see more and To be more in God.

Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. 2Co 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Is Constant

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 22, 2002

No one really likes change. However, change is not only a sign of a healthy church, it is also Biblical

"Change is Constant" Acts 1: 9-11 January 20, 2002 I. Intro A) Joke: How many church board members does it take to change a light bulb? (Make up as many humorous excuses as you can think of i.e. I like sitting in the dark, does the church want us to change the light bulb, can we afford to change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Methodist

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heavenly Homecoming

Contributed by Johnny Hudson on Oct 18, 2000

I. Our attitudes concerning this homecoming? (vs.

I. Our attitudes concerning this homecoming? (vs. 1) John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Baptism

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

Living our Baptismal Call

The total water supply of the world is 326 million cubic miles. Each cubic mile is equal to one trillion gallons. The adult human body is composed of approximately 55 to 60 percent water. There is not a plant or animal which can survive without water. In addition to being so important to sustain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

Our Unpredictable God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Should we look at our relationship with God as a way to avoid life’s miseries, or as a way to get to know Him and find strength to endure the curves life sends our way?

1. My wife makes a mean Broccoli soup; never turns out at mo-in-laws 2. The newspaper is always there--except the one time in your life in which your photo is included... 3. The truth of the matter is that life is unpredictable. And so is God. 4. Don’t get me wrong: I believe God is faithful. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying In The Care Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001

We’ve got a decision to make--the fox with a sure and violent death or hovering under the wings of Jesus.

Parents love to give advice to their children. As they are young, parents say, "Don’t run out in the street. Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t play with fire." As children get older, parents continue, "Don’t use drugs. Don’t have pre-marital sex." Parents hope that the children will follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Us Men

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003

This is a Father’s Day Sermon.

Series: Father¡¦s Day 2003 GIVE US MEN Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: 1. There are times as a father that you feel trapped and torn. You don¡¦t know if you are doing what is right for your family. Your job seems to take up more hours. You don¡¦t feel that your family is given enough of your time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Word I Spoke Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

The words Jesus spoke will be one of the ways we will be judged.

The Word I Spoke December 1. 2002 Last week we looked at the first of the four ways we will be judged which is in the way we believe. JOHN 3:17 18 17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. 18 "He who believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:47-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

Junk builds up sometimes a good house cleaning is in order

CLEANSE THE TEMPLE II Corinthians 6:16-18 & 7:1. Having therefore, these promises dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves of all filthiness, of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Notice that God is saying that we are the temple where he chooses to dwell, and he is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setbacks In Canaaan Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 15, 2006

How to deal with setbacks in our lives.

Victory side of life # 9 Setbacks in Canaan by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 7:13 “Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow; for thus saith the Lord God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel; thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God