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Psalm 73. A Psalm Of Envy Series

Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006

An expositorty approach to Psalm 73, showing Christians often get their life out of focus and envy others.

PSALM 73 A PSALM OF ENVY REVISED MAY 09, 2006 This morning I want to speak about one of my favorite psalms. It is a psalm written by a man who, for a time, was envious of the wicked, whose life was temporarily out of focus; who wrestled with his envy, and got his life back in focus. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

These Little Foxes

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

How can a christian keep himself pure and usable to God? Find out as you read this sermon.

THESE LITTLE FOXES Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines… Songs 2:15 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, and neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. James ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Trials, So Hard, Will Soon Be Over

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Everyone has trouble and the psalmist displays 3 attitudes that will allow God to draw us out of despair.

The Psalmist displays 3 things that will help overcome despair: 1. Passion (42:1) a. There’s a story of a young American engineer who was sent to Ireland by his company. It was a two-year assignment. He had accepted it because it would enable him to earn enough to marry his long-time girlfriend. ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Godly Partnership

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

God has called all of His children into a partnership with Him and to live out our knowledge of Him.

Intro 1. John is writing this letter in his old age while in Ephesus, to all the children of God in Asia Minor and to us today. 2. The Gnostics had been influencing the people with their false teachings. a. Knowledge is superior to virtue b. The Scriptures can only be understood by a select ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Giants In Our Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

Facing up to our giants and stepping out in faith, believing God will help us overcome them.

Have you ever faced something so big, a problem, a trial, a difficulty, that it seemed impossible to overcome, insurmountable. It was/is your giant. No not literally a 9½ foot tall person. Your giant may be a sickness (like cancer), depression, worry, fear, an addiction, a habit, an attitude, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Invasion Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

In this message, we invade yourspace. PAY ATTENTION! You may be surprised at what you find out.

The huge craze right now is “myspace” MySpace is a social networking website based in West Hollywood, California offering an interactive, user-submitted network of blogs, profiles, groups, photos, MP3s, videos and an internal e-mail system. According to Alexa Internet, as of August 2006, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Wise Thanksgiving

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 19, 2005

Three lessons stand out in the story of the rich "Fool", that if applied, will enable us to have a "Wise Thanksgiving"

HOW TO HAVE A WISE THANKSGIVING Luke 12: 13-34 Intro: My message to you this morning is entitled, "How to have a wise thanksgiving". In my preparation I came across this story that may speak to numbers of you this morning as you are busy making your plans and preparations for Thanksgiving. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith With Legs On!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

2 New teachers, and 1 Usher were called out from this practical measage! Simple but profound.

Faith With Legs On! Text: James 2:14-22 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Am I - The Quest For Identity

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 7, 2007

In order to find out who we really are we need to ask God who He is!

September 9, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Subject: Jacob Wrestles with God Title: Who Am I – The Quest for Identity Who are you? Sounds like a simple question doesn’t it? Most of you would answer that by telling your name. But the question is not, “What is your name.” The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Impartation Of The Vision, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Where there is no vision, the people perish. God will reveal to his people, that which he dsires to carry out.

The vision of God manifested in the hearts of his people, The impartation of the vision Part 1 Main thought: God will reveal to his people, that which he desires to carry out Text: "Where there is no vision, the people perish… (Proverbs 29:18, KJV) Opening: 1. Where there is no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Mennonite

Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

Scripture: John 16:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Me, Myself And I

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 28, 2007

Me, Myself and I need to get out of the way so the lost can see Jesus in us.

Me, Myself and I 9-30-07 Last week the warning was about a danger that is within the Church even if not within this congregation. This week’s sermon is also a warning but it is a warning of a more intimate nature. This morning I want to sound the warning against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is My Duty To My Church? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We all have a duty in my church... we must find out what that duty is...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 18, 2007 Date Preached: August 19, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: What is my duty to my church? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:22 - 25 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 10, 2007

This sermon deals with our faithfulness in living out our faith while anticipating the return of Christ Jesus.

Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Where Is Your Treasure Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to entertain him and make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed