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If You Really Knew Me Student Guide

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

I took the cultural phenomenon from the MTV show "If you really knew me" and used it as a tool to encourage teens to open up, support and pray for one another.

“If You Really Knew Me!” John 14:7-10 If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 1. All of us carry within our ___________ emotional hurts, wounds and even scars. 2. God's gave us a remedy/prescription to heal all of of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Really Knew Me Facilitator Guide

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

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“If You Really Knew Me!” John 14:7-10 If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 1. All of us carry within our hearts emotional hurts, wounds and even scars. 2. God's gave us a remedy/prescription to heal all of of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For The Lord Watches Over The Way Of The Righteous

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Developing and nurturing a defeatist attitude is something that we can’t afford to do. We can’t develop and nurture a defeated mind, because to do so will stop us from seeing and appreciating the blessings that God pours out upon His people.

Seeing what’s happening around us, in other words, the conflicts and wars in the Middle East; the financial problems in Europe; and the financial problems here in the U.S., where the government is at the brink of a shut down, unemployment continues to grow, and foreclosures continue to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Went Out Full But Came Home Empty

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 10, 2010

28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

I Went Out Full But Came Home Empty Pastor Ken Crow Ruth 1:21-22 (King James Version) 21I went out full and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 22So Naomi returned, and Ruth the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon will help to teach people that our refuge and all we need is found in Jesus Christ

Hebrews 6:18-20 Introduction: Sometimes when we study God in the bible, at first glance we begin to believe there is a conflict between some of His characteristics and attributes. We study the mercy of God and we study the justice of God, and we begin to think there is some kind of conflict ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chronicles Of Koinonia

Contributed by S S on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon on Hebrews 10:19-25 - Chronicles of Koinonia.

Chronicles of Koinonia Heb 10:19-25 Introduction - Why do we come to CG or church? Fun? Food? Friends? Fellowship? - What does fellowship really mean? - Koinonia = fellowship, communion, partnership, common - in duties, ordinances, mutual interest, sufferings, glory - Rick Warren, "It’s not just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Loved By The Father And Being A Loving Father

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 6, 2009

Every Christian has at least 3 fathers...their biological/legal father, the Father and church fathers. Thsi sermon explores what it means to be loved by the Father, how to relate to our earthly fathers and what it means to be a Godly father.

Someone once said Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!! Another person says A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Mark Twain said When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Get In Gear

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

It really doesn’t matter how much power you have in your engine, if you never put it in gear it’s wasted energy.

How long halt ye (between) two opinions? Between = in the middle (neutral) There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them that turn the battle to the gate Jos 10:25 for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. A church in park or neutral is as useless and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Weepest Thou

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 14, 2009

A biblical and motivational sermon,highlighting why people wept in the scripture and how heaven wiped away their tears.

John 20:11-15 Mary was weeping and hopeless, but Jesus came into the scene. I’m the one you are looking for, why are you weeping? This year, you will see what you are looking for! Are you looking for a baby? You will dance Are you looking for job? You will come here with your appointment ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 26, 2009

The 23rd Psalm reveals blessings, promises, and protection for those who walk in obedience in the goodness of Lord. As we yield ourselves to the Lord as our Shepherd, he guides us in every area of our lives. He becomes our source of strength: spiritually,

Walking In The Goodness of the Lord Psalms 23:1 - 6 (NKJV) 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Look At Nehemiah

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 6, 2009

THE KIND OF MAN NEHEMIAH WAS.

TITLE, A LOOK AT NEHEMIAH THE MAN INTRO.ALMOST 90 YEARS AFTER THE JEWS RETURNED TO THEIR LAND , THE GATES WERE STILL DESOLATE AND ONLY THE FOUNDATION OF THE TEMPLE HAD BEEN LAID. THE JEWS WERE LIVING IN JERUSALEM LIKE REFUGEES. NO ONE THERE CARED ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THEIR LAND. BUT ONE MAN DID ...read more

A Grasshopper Complex

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Aug 6, 2009

In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized by our childhood and criticized by others, would-be giants often shrink further at the thought of overcoming. But if we, “…rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people o

Moving Beyond A Grasshopper Complex “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of The giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, And so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). Introduction: In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough/Sufficient: Is Enough Enough?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2009

God calls us His children, never adults... He wants us to depend upon Him. God is enough. He is sufficient, God is more than enough...

ENOUGH/SUFFICIENT... IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. TEXT: Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! Haggai 1:5 Now therefore thus saith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17, Luke 15:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 27, 2009

Just as a tiny spark has the power to start a devastating fire, one word has the power to devastate lives, homes, churches and communities. Words can tear down but they also can build up. How do you think the Lord would have us use our words?

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We have all either heard or used the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Is that true? We’ve had kids all over this church who have broken bones in the past year or so. Things like that happen. People get hurt. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist