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The "Empty" Promises Of Easter

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2012

The world's promises are truly empty - they are full of emptiness. But in this Easter sermon, we examine the emptiness that is full of promise. There is amazing promise in the empty cross, the empty tomb, and the empty burial cloths.

Introduction: A. The late Paul Harvey, who died in 2009, was a famous radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks. 1. He broadcasted “News and Comment” on weekday mornings and mid-days, and was most famous for his The Rest of the Story segments. 2. Allow me to tell one of his true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shin - Psalm 119:161-168 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2012

We face difficulties in life and many of us seek peace in this life… the psalmist here instructs us on how peace can be obtained and that is thru obedience to God’s Word…

Shin April 11, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:161-169 (ESV) – 21 of 22 Sin or Shin – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

Exposed, Excused And Exulted

Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 11, 2012

A Holy Spirit inspired sermon that shows how man's true character was revealed and then God's plan to excuse man was fulfilled and then exultation of God was demonstrated

Exposed, Excused and Exulted Today is Resurrection Sunday commonly called Easter Sunday. This is the day when we in the Christian Church commemorate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago. The resurrection of Christ Jesus is the basis of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-12

Denomination: *other

God’s Faithfulness Offers A New Beginning

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 3, 2010

How does God’s faithfulness offer us a new beginning no matter where we find ourselves

God’s Faithfulness offers a New Beginning Lamentations 3:22-23 1/3/2010 God’s faithfulness offers new beginnings no matter where we are in life He is faithful to Pursue us when we are lost (John 4) He is faithful to restore us when we repent(John 21) He is faithful to strengthen us when we are ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Of Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010

We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Index Of Leading Spiritual Complacency Indicators Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2010

Zephaniah show us that we can avoid complacency by gathering together, seeking Jesus and obeying His commands.

Each month the Conference Board computes what is known as the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. This index is computed based on economic data and is supposed to be a predictor of the future direction of our economy here in the United States. That index is used by government officials, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Chapter 11 Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 12, 2010

Study on the chapter 11

“Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 11 January 12, 2010 Revelation 11 1I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, "Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the worshipers there. 2But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Visitors From Outer Space Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 14

Ezekiel 9: 1 - 14 Visitors from outer space Part 2 “1 Then He called out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, “Let those who have charge over the city draw near, each with a deadly weapon in his hand.” 2 And suddenly six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Abraham’s Children In Trouble Part 1 Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

A person under bondage cannot enjoy the blessings of Abraham. The Bible tells us that the blessings of Abraham extend to both our physical and material prosperities. If the spirit is sick, the sickness would affect the physical and this explains why the d

ABRAHAM’S CHILDREN IN TROUBLE PART 1 Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are looking at the first part of a message entitled, “Abraham’s children in trouble.” We shall be praying as we go on with the message. Luke 13:11: “And behold there was a woman which hath a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missions Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/us what our motivation should be to fulfill his mission.

Intro: Everybody but Sam had signed up for a new company pension plan that called for a small employee contribution. The company was paying the rest. Unfortunately, 100% employee participation was needed; otherwise the plan was off. Sam’s boss and his fellow workers pleaded w/him to sign ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 26, 2009

Part 1 of our BELIEVE series looks at Faith and control. Real faith is about relinquishing complete control of your life to God. It is all His.

BELIEVE Part 1- Where is Your Faith? Pastor Ryan Akers Introduction to the series this morning.(Values- Evangelism, Fellowship, Worship, Ministry, Discipleship) I will not be taking us verse by verse this morning in one particular passage as I normally do but will be hopping around. I really spend ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Veil Of Vashti

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009

A little known fact about Vashti’s actions and the importance of her veil.

THE VEIL OF VASHTI TEXT: Esther 1:10-12 Esther 1:10-12 KJV On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, [11] To bring ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should I Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal)? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2009

5th in a series from Ecclesiastes. wisdom has both advantages and limitations. So why should I pursue a life lived wisely?

We live in the most knowledgeable and technologically advanced society in the history of mankind. Most of us have more information on the hard drive of our computer than entire nations once possessed in their ancient libraries and access to an almost endless body of information through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009

Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other