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Faith, Where, When, How.

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 1, 2005

Where is faith, when is faith, and how does faith come.

Where faith comes from! Mt. 13:3. And he told them many things in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. 4. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost And Consequences Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

The main points of the message are: 1. God Loves You Too Much to Let Remain In Disobedience. 2. A Believer’s Disobedience Always Involves Others. 3. Disobedience Leaves Us Powerless Before the Storms. 4. You Can Not Live A Disobedient Life and It Not Sho

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 2 “The Cost and Consequences of Disobedience?” Jonah 1:4-16 You will remember that last week we dealt with Jonah’s decision not to do as God had asked. He decided not to go to Nineveh but rather to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16, Jonah 1:1-12, Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost You Mind?

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

What happens when we don’t act as Christians.

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: When viewing the mind of Christ Jesus through the teachings and lessons of the bible we find a man who’s mind was steadfast on goodness, set on serving the father, devoted to teaching righteousness, faithful to obeying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"all Aboard?!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

The account of the great flood holds many spiritual lessons for the Christian today, for this story parallels the spiritual condition of our generation and gives us a glimpse of not only God’s judgement but also His grace.

“All Aboard?!” Did you know that there were only ten generations from Adam to Noah? Think about it; only ten generations from the point when God created man perfectly and in “His image”, until he became so corrupt...that, when God looked down he saw; “.....that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One Of The Scariest Passages Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2002

Depart from me I never knew you. Words that no person, let along one who calls themself a Christian wants to hear!

INTRODUCTION In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stuck In Haran Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2003

Being saved by grace is good, but is that all God expects from you?

May 18, 2003 Morning Service Text: Genesis 11:31; 12:1-3; Hebrews 5: 12-14 Subject: Part 1 in a Series on Spiritual Growth Title: Stuck in Haran / Moving Forward with God Do any of you remember any of the silly things you did as a young person? Mistakes are a part of life but I’m talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Appetite

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004

A passionate pursuit of righteousness (being right with God, right with other people, right in the pirnciples we live by) results in the fulfillment and lasting happiness we all desire.

Spiritual Appetite Matthew 5:6 2-8-04 Intro Last week we found in Psalm 1 a picture of true happiness. We found it as we saw the contrast between two metaphors. A life without God was illustrated by chaff, which the wind blows away. A life rooted in God was portrayed as a tree planted by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Divine Rejects... Not! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2005

What are God’s plans for God’s people? Using personal history to interpret theology, Paul offers some surprizes.

Divine Rejects… NOT! Romans 11 Twice in this chapter Paul says: “I ask then…” Both of these set the stage for a discussion about God’s patience and plans for his people. Here are the questions: “I ask then, has God rejected his people?” (That’s verse one). And, “So I ask, did they stumble in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

When Jesus announced I AM the Bread of Life, people walked out on Him for 3 reasons.

I AM series #1 I AM the Bread of Life John 6 INTRODUCTION: Ever since I first saw those beautiful stained glass projects on our sanctuary walls, I have wanted to take a closer look at the I AM statements of Jesus Christ. In fact, I wish we could commission that same stained glass crew to make ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-58, John 6:56-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Behind The Christmas Story

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Dec 31, 2005

Christmas, Christs Birth and the meaning behind the Christmas story

I once heard tell of a young man who stood face to face and challenged his father with the accusation “when did you ever do anything for anyone but yourself”. Another instance and a child cries out to his Father “we’re not friends anymore”, another time more heartbreakingly “you don’t love me ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

When the "realities" around us seem to crumble and fall, we must rely upon the "Kingdom Realities" of God’s promises.

Texts: Genesis 29:15-30 Date: Sunday, July 28, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The floor I lived on my Freshman year in college was known for pranks. Oh, I didn’t get too involved, playing pranks on other people was never really my idea of a good time, but the guys on Second Shields ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

Hope And Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Directionally Impaired Man

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jun 22, 2008

I am intrigued by the unwillingness of lost men to ask for directions. It is a complaint so common it is a frequent subject of jokes and TV comedies. Almost every woman has a story about a man who drove around for hours looking for someplace and refused

The Directionally Impaired Man In researching for this message, I came across a joke that is told about a couple relating their vacation experiences to a friend. "It sounds as if you had a great time in Texas," the friend observed. "But didn’t you tell me you were planning to visit Colorado?" ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist