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  • Call To God And He Will Answer You

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,350 views

    To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD answers prayers? YES, Absolutely. There's more! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD. IV. ...read more

  • Drawn To Jesus-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014
     | 3,684 views

    1 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—I—John 1:35-51 Attention: Thirst—draws us to—water Hunger—draws us to—food Darkness—draws us to—light Need: John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to ...read more

  • The Danger Of Smooth Things

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,709 views

    This message explains what the 2 words "Smooth Things" from Isaiah 30:10 mean. And how they are pleasant to hear but dangerous upon further inspection and why we should avoid hearing them and repeating them.

    The Danger of 'Smooth Things' Scripture: Isaiah 30:10 Introduction: Wednesday I mentioned the story of Isaiah and his calling and I would like to revisit a particular scripture that reveals the attitude his time, because it isn't different from the times in which we live in today. In Isaiah ...read more

  • Responding To God's Call Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,485 views

    A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

    PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

  • Arested By Love

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 22, 2014
     | 4,565 views

    How God is willing to go for the lost souls

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-9:19 Introduction: Explain or describe being arrested (how you are taken into custody or apprehended) Ask the question has any one here ever been arrested ?? -The apostle Paul refers to his first encounter with Jesus as an arrest, or as being apprehended by ...read more

  • How Not To Do

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,521 views

    Talk about the results, the relationship, and the rewards of fearing the Lord (Material adapted from Bob Deffinbaugh at: https://bible.org/seriespage/5-psalm-34-fear-lord)

    HoHum: One man said, “I fell off a 6 foot ladder last summer. It was the most spectacular SPLAT ever. Talk about a perfect way to teach how not to do something! No roll. No slap. Just a flail, a yelp and a splat. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.” Reminds me of AFV where we are shown how ...read more

  • Body Functions - Pt. 1 - Covenant Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2015
     | 6,665 views

    Exactly like our physical body our spiritual body consists of individuals and relationships carrying out specific functions! Our survival depends on our ability to maintain and at times restore our internal environment.

    Body Functions Pt. 2 - Covenant I. Introduction In our constant search and longing for a miracle we often overlook what is the pinnacle of all the creative miracles. The intricacies and precision that was required to perform this miracle is mind boggling. It is breathtaking. It continues to ...read more

  • One

    Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    Teach the power of one life, using the life of moses as the example. Build an awareness that each of us has value and that we may need to actually do something to recognise our own value or to help others see their value.

    Listen to sermon : http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/one/ {Desire: Motivating Factors what is going to help people make a change, motivation/consequence} Look at the story from the characters perspectives, No matter where you are you are in life you have a past, you have a history that helps ...read more

  • Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,734 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Acts 8:1-8 I love to look back at church history. I especially love reading about those Great Revivals, where entire cities were turned upside down in the Name of Jesus! Some 200+ years ago a preacher named Charles Finney conducted Revivals in the North Eastern ...read more

  • There's Something About Mary

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,449 views

    Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

    There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

  • The Empire Strikes Back

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,970 views

    Awesome message, on how God's kingdom strikes back against self-righteousness, sin, lethargy, and by imparting spiritual power.

    CHRISTMAS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rev. 11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Survivor 1. Did you hear about the three college students who were selected to take part in the next series of “Survivor?” 2. One was from UT, one was from SHSU, and the third one was from A & M. They were going ...read more

  • How To Defeat Depression Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,338 views

    Tips to defeat depression. 1. Focus On FACTS Not Feelings 2. Don’t COMPARE Yourself To Others 3. Don’t Exaggerate The NEGATIVE 4. Take Care Of PHYSICAL Needs 5. Take Your PROBLEMS To God 6. Have A Fresh ENCOUNTER With God 7. Get New DIRECTION From God

    How To Defeat Depression Depression is one of the greatest problems in the world today. It has been called the common cold of mental illnesses. Everybody gets depressed at times, but some people are depressed nearly all the time. Even people in the Bible got depressed – Elijah is an ...read more

  • Choices Part 2: Choose Victory Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2016
     | 7,468 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the difference between having success and having victory.

    Choices – Part 2 Choose Victory Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 15:57; Ecclesiastes 9:11 Introduction This is part two of my series “Choices” and I’ve titled this message “Choose Victory.” In part one I shared with you an overview of 1 Corinthians ...read more

  • The Beauty Of Repentance

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,102 views

    We can never maintain a right relationship with Jesus without a repentance that comes from Godly grief.

    Beauty of Repentance Illustration – Affluenza Under almost all circumstances, if a person receives a conviction for vehicular manslaughter, due to drunk driving, that person will receive a lengthy prison sentence. This was not the case, however, for 16 year old Ethan Couch, who is a young ...read more

  • Roman's Road Of National Depravity

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    A response to the cultural shift of our nation.

    “The Roman’s Road of National Depravity” Romans 1:18-32 Your bulletins say that today we will be revisiting the “Biblically Functioning Church” Yet, I have to ask you to suspend your anticipation of that message until next week, as this morning we are going to focus ...read more