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Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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Remembering 9/11.

INTRO. - The Galveston Hurricane. ILL.- There is a book entitled, “Isaac’s Storm” which is about a hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Apparently, everyone was convinced that a hurricane could never strike Galveston, even as one approached. The author vividly described how the streets ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While The Cat Is Away... Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 26, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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Understanding the reason to live whole-heartedly for Christ everyday is the main thrust of this message.

Nehemiah When the Cat is Away… Nehemiah 13 September 28, 2003 Intro: A. [Illustration] Many of us can remember when we were in grade school how whenever the teacher had to leave the classroom for some reason, she would always tell the class to, “Be quiet and study!” However we also remember that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 31, 2003

based on 75 ratings

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God gives us gifts to offer back to His service.

Called To Serve Acts 6:1-6 One Sunday morning the pastor was trying to move his congregation from being spectators to becoming participants in the ministry of the Kingdom. He had prayed all week that the Lord would open the eyes of all of those who called the church “home.” The pastor knew that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Releasing Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 31, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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The intention of this message is to get us to forgive as we have been forgiven.

Lesson on Faith from The Lord’s Model Prayer Releasing Faith “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 November 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Forgiving Your Spouse, Citation: Glenn E. Schaeffer, Christian Reader ("Kids of the Kingdom" September/October 1997)] During a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Witch's Invitation Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2002

based on 189 ratings

| 16,711 views

3rd in series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. This sermon is to inform Christians of the snares of the occult and how to recognize them.

A Witch’s Invitation Several years ago Christian music artist Carman produced a song and video entitled "A Witch’s Invitation." Very seldom do you hear Christian artist or even Pastors telling about the snares of the occult. What I want to discuss tonight is the occult. The definition of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-19, Isaiah 47:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

based on 225 ratings

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Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Testimony Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,143 views

When you seek God you will discover that He is real and personal! I know by experience!

My Testimony part 1 Thesis: When you seek God you will discover that He is real and personal! I know by experience! Text: Matthew 7:8 “For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (A promise from the Great I AM!) Revelation 12:11 “They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:8, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recipe For A Great Mom

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002

based on 217 ratings

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Recipe: 1 Great Woman A discerning amount of hospitality A pinch of Godly Contentment A Trusting Husband A little Child raise (don’t just let rise) until the child is grown.

A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his mom unique gifts on Mother’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. the year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a rare kind of talking bird that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pour Out, Step Out And Break Out…have You Got The "Out's”?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 26, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 6,957 views

God POURS OUT out His Spirit into our hearts. As ambassadors we STEP OUT out into ministry and witness. Then we see the sovereignty of God BREAK OUT among us.

INTRO Let me take you back to when George Bush, Sr, was president. When he and his military advisors decided to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces, what was the first thing they did? They poured all the military strength of the United States onto the Saudi Arabian peninsula. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen's Sermon Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 18, 2002

based on 135 ratings

| 29,184 views

This sermon encourages us to let go of human tradtions and seek God only--just as Stephen said to the religious leaders.

Stephen’s Sermon Acts 7 April 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Seeing Yourself in a Sermon, Citation: From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, The Best Cartoons from Leadership Journal, Volume 1 (Broadman & Holman, 1999)] Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60, Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Basis For Getting Along Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 23, 2002

based on 23 ratings

| 4,896 views

Effective Family Living Series (Part 1) - In world that lives by getting even, learn what it takes to get along!

THE BASIS FOR GETTING ALONG Effective Family Living Series. Part 1 Eph. 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” That’s a tall order, isn’t it? Submit? For what? This is the intro. Text to the rest of Eph.5:22-6:9. This is the key thought surrounding these verses. Get along with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 46 ratings

| 18,452 views

We can know the peace of God in the midst of difficult circumstances if we will cling to the King.

"It Is Well With My Soul" Psalm 116 I have been a minister of the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for almost fifteen years now. In those fifteen years I have come to understand that some people look upon ministers to supply answers to unanswerable questions, to bring comfort when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-7, Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To Excellence

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 194 ratings

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As followers of Jesus we are to be committed to excellence in every sense of the word.

Commitment To Excellence Luke 8:4-15 Commitment is key. No matter what it is that we are talking about there is no greater determining factor than our commitment. I'm not talking about commitment by coercion. I'm not talking about commitment by convenience. I'm not talking about commitment by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inviting People To The Party

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

based on 178 ratings

| 33,749 views

Imagine that your dad is rich, fabulously rich.

Imagine that your dad is rich, fabulously rich. He’s hosting a Superbowl party at his house. The food will be awesome. For example, the steak sandwiches are filets. He has a mega family room with two giant screen TVs - one on each end of the room. In case the game is boring, your dad’s pool, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Worship

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 178 ratings

| 7,371 views

God desires more than Sunday worship -- He wants our worship to be an every day experience.

Everyday Worship Romans 12:1-2 I am constantly amazed at all the fuss made over those whose faces fill the screen on Inside Edition, Nightline, 60 Minutes, 20/20, and the evening news. The lists of names are endless, the crimes committed are incomprehensible, and the impact on the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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