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True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 1, 2004

based on 518 ratings

| 43,659 views

God's Word 'trumps' all ... including the new President. A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes link to PowerPoint.

Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: http://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Our text begins: “Blessed is the nation whose…” And how does it continue? “…whose president is Trump”? Whose stocks are on the rise? / ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Terrorism To Triumph

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002

based on 114 ratings

| 12,120 views

In the day of continuing threats of terror facing Americans as well as the world, there is an answer for Beleivers who want to live by "Faith and not by Fear."

From Terrorism to Triumph LIVING IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, NOT, THE LAND OF THE FEARFUL Psalm 91 • by Dr. Larry L. Thompson Introduction: After the shock of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2002 America found herself attempting to recover and move forward. No sooner had we begun then we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Focused In Discouragement Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2002

based on 199 ratings

| 66,472 views

How to respond to discouragement when it feels like we’re spinning our wheels. Part of a giving campaign series.

The last few years motivational posters have gotten popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph followed by an inspirational saying underneath the picture. We have a few of them in the green room for our musicians on our worship team. Many of you probably have them hanging in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Haggai 2:1, Haggai 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Great Kid Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 3, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 7,062 views

Effective family living series Part 4

How to be a Great Kid Ephesians 6:1-3 (NIV) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Look at our world… Is it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Calling All Shepherds

Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 25,088 views

To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Forgetting The Things That Are Past

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 2, 2001

based on 284 ratings

| 48,969 views

Some are held hostage by past failures or present disappointments. This message offers positive hope for freedom.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND Phil. 3:13 Introduction: I’ve tried very hard for the past week to find a suitable text for this service. Because we are here to talk about the beginning of a New Year, I wanted to say something that is meaningful, something that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 38,272 views

Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"? I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

| 8,359 views

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mindset For Miracles Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 30, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,689 views

The fourth in a five part series on miracles, focusing in on spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This sermon utilizes a series of in-character monologues to testify to God’s healing power.

(This sermon opens with four in-character monologues. I did NOT use full costume. Just some simple prop to draw the listener’s eye to the character (i.e. a sword for the centurian). This sermon was extremely well received, and had a higher than usual attention level!) SCENE 1: Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lest We Forget Freedom's Price

Contributed by John White on Nov 13, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,205 views

A Veteran’s Day message of gratitude for the freedoms given to us by God and established and maintained in by the sacrifices of those who have gone before us.

LEST WE FORGET FREEDOM’S PRICE John 8:32-36 Introduction: Most of you realize that last Friday, November 11th, was Veteran’s Day or Remembrance Day. It is a day celebrated also in other free lands. Throughout this nation and around the world, wherever the flag of freedom flies, thoughtful ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 8,622 views

Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006

based on 36 ratings

| 43,569 views

5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 7, Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 13, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 5,594 views

Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted e

Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted everything? Have you ever lost a friend you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part One: "Fear" (Awakening The Warrior Spirit) Series

Contributed by Chris Kratzer on Feb 9, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 8,170 views

How to deal with fear successfully so it brings out the best in you and not the worst.

Dealing with Difficult Emotions Series: Part One: Fear (Awakening the Warrior Spirit) This morning, I’m starting a new series where we are going to look at what God teaches about dealing with difficult emotions, emotions like sadness, anger, jealousy, and several others. And this morning I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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