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The Mystery Revealed To Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 18, 2005

God had a mystery He has revealed through Paul to the church

A mystery-lover takes his place in the theater for opening night, but his seat is way back in the theater, far from the stage. The man calls an usher over and whispers, ’’I just love a good mystery, and I have been anxiously anticipating the opening of this play. However, in order to carefully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005

This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Within Us

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It’s important not to give way to fear, when Jesus is calling us forward.

The Spirit Within Us Cornwall June 25, 2005 There’s a story that’s told about a man who had a flat tire late at night. “A salesman, driving on a lonely country road one dark and rainy night, had a flat tire. He opened the trunk- no tire wrench. The light form a farmhouse could be seen dimly up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Planning For The Overflow

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Many thanks to my good friend, Pastor David Carter of The Rock Falls Church in Boiling Springs, SC for the thoughts in this sermon. When you practice Luke 6:38, go ahead and plan for the overflow!

LUKE 6:38 “PLANNING FOR THE OVERFLOW” A) I think it is time we started emphasizing GIVING, instead of someone’s income! * We live in a world where our social standing is based on our income. * God is not interested in how much you make – He is interested in how much you give. * No one will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Your Faith Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

Answering questions about our prayer requests, as well as a order of service based on The Lord’s Prayer.

D. A. Carson said, “I doubt if there is any Christian who has not sometimes found it difficult to pray. In itself this is neither surprising nor depressing: it is not surprising, because we are still pilgrims with many lessons to learn; it is not depressing, because struggling with such matters is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The New Birth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2005

Why must we be born again, how should we be born again, and what is the nature of this new birth?

John 3:1-21 “The New Birth” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As many of you know, my wife, Jeanne is seven months pregnant. There is a little baby living inside of her…named Mary Ellen. And even though Mary Ellen has not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Shake Off The Viper

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Feb 24, 2005

You need to shake off the Viper before he injects his venom.

Shake off the Viper Pastor Joe Bachman February 20, 2005 Tonight I want to give you a little medical knowledge and help you to learn how to apply that into your Spiritual lives I want to talk about a touchy subject with some people I want to talk about snakes And now...the list of the Top ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2005

Heaven’s voice is heard today by those that listen to the gospel. Let anyone that has ears hear and answer!

Rome! What a city it was in the days of Paul! Rome was the center of the known world, the heart of government. Rome was more than a place. Rome was THE place in those days. We don’t even know how to understand the perception that the people of the first century held about Rome of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Our Sacrifices To God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

What offering are you giving the Lord?

INTRO: A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, “There is only one thing wrong with feeding bacon and eggs to the poor. For you it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Motivated By His Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 13, 2007

This morning, whatever type of earthly father that you recall, I want to talk to you about what our Heavenly Father really looks like. Today, I encourage you to let go of counterfeit was of thinking about God. Whether your earthly father filled you with

“Motivated By His Grace” Galatians 2:15-21 Introduction A little girl was drawing a picture of God. Her mother told her that nobody knew what God looks like. The girl replied that they would when she finished drawing His picture! We all have a picture of God in our minds, don’t we? For most of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of An Invitation

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 21, 2008

Not many people have been argued into becoming a Christian. But it is amazing what a simple invitation can do.

The Power of an Invitation John 1:43-49 John 1:43-49 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding Revelation #12 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 7, 2008

Revelation Chapter 19-20 describes the second coming of Jesus, and also contains one of the most confusing and misinterpreted passages in the Bible - the millennium.

SESSION #12: REVELATION #19 – THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS: “After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great ...read more

Denomination: *other

Pray On My Child

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011

in times like these we need to cont in prayer at all times

“Pray On My Child” Background Scriptures James 5; 13-18 Key Verse Acts 16; 16-34 Supporting Scriptures 1st Timothy 5; 5 Luke 18; 9-14 Luke 22; 41-44 Date January 28, 2009 Author ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational