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Fortifying Our Hope

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 28, 2006

Hope based on the promises of God will see the saints through.

FORTIFYING OUR HOPE Text: 1Thess.1:1-6 Intro: Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...as long as matters are very hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude [ trite ]; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. ----G.K. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Heariing The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Developing a Proper Concept of Christ.

“Worship is anything but a spectator sport. Out of the chaos of our lives we come to listen, to actually feel the beat of God, his heartbeat, His challenge to us to get up, stand up for Him and serve. Today, my prayer is that we come here to offer ourseves to Him, give our lives to serve Him in ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Divine Purpose For The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

The Secret Place Of Intimacy

Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ‘walk in the park’! Along with every other ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14, Amos 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word - God's Hope Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2006

This is a funeral sermon that uses a variety of verses to bring hope to families who have lost a loved one.

God’s Word – God’s Hope I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When someone close to us dies we feel pain – we feel loss. Those are natural feelings. God made us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold Jesus!

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 25, 2006

Charles Spurgeon, said: “It is the preacher’s principle business, I think I might say his only business, to cry, “Behold the lamb of God.” For this reason was John (the Baptist) born and came into the world… his chief errand was to herald the Messiah...

BEHOLD JESUS! QUOTE: A great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, said: “It is the preacher’s principle business, I think I might say his only business, to cry, “Behold the lamb of God.” For this reason was John (the Baptist) born and came into the world… his chief errand was to herald the Messiah, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: *other

Living Faithful, In An Unfaithful World

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2006

Being faithful to Christ even in the midst of death.

LIVING FAITHFUL IN AN UNFAITHFUL WORLD REV. 2:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LIVING IN AN AGE WHERE WICKEDNESS REIGNS, RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS RESIGNED, MORALS HAVE MOVED, AND SIN IS SITTING ON THE THRONE. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IT SEEMS AS IF SOCIETY IS HEADED FOR A COLLISION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Grace So Amazing

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007

The chararacteristics that make grace so amazing

WHAT MAKES GRACE SO AMAZING Ephesians 1:1-12 Intro: For a long time I never knew what the word “GRACE” meant. I realized that I had been saved but I just did not know what grace meant. Once I realized what the word GRACE meant and realized how that it was responsible for my receiving salvation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Nobody That God Can Use

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007

The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

_______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

After Thanks Comes Praise

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

We should never forget where our blessings come from. Whenever God helps us or blesses us, we should never forget to give Him thanks and then give Him the praise that He truly deserves.

Introduction In today’s world, mannerisms are hard to find. For someone to say to you that they appreciate what you did for them has become somewhat obsolete. I see it all the time from students at the school and even from some adults that work side by side with me everyday. The attitude is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

In The Spirit

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We want to have an encounter with God just as John did on the Isle of Patmos.

IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY TEXT: Revelation 1.9-11 INTRODUCTION: John knew who Jesus was. He had walked with Him for 3 years. He had seen Him heal, save and raise the dead. Many miracles were performed while John was watching. John is around 90 years old at this time. He was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Love One Another

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Car, God, And Grace

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

When you really get down to it, our mission is to do what Jesus did--show God’s grace.

A New Car, God, and Grace I. Introduction A. Your mission 1. You have just been given $50,000. 2. I am sending you on a mission—to buy a new vehicle. 3. The vehicle must be brand new. It cannot be used. 4. Have people tell me what kind of car they would buy. 5. Ask why they made that choice. B. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Disciple

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 3, 2007

The closer we are to Christ, the closer a disciple we are.

INTRODUCTION -Q: What do you think of when you think of the disciples in scripture? -We likely think of twelve guys -Q: What was Jesus’ last command to his followers? -Matthew 28:19 -It wasn’t a matter of making converts -That’s God’s job -Our job is to take those that He has changed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Wesleyan