Sermons on Peter Standing Up:

Finding A Quiet Place

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2009

We need to recharge our batteries by finding a quiet place in order to give our full attention and effort to serving the Lord.

Mark 6: 30 – 34 / Finding A Quiet Place Intro: I would be willing to bet that the majority of you sitting here today are really sick! Let me describe some of the symptoms of your illness: 1) You complain you don’t have enough hours in the day, 2) at a stoplight, you get into the lane with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's People Need A Vision Of The Word Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 19, 2009

Paul said that he did not run as one that "beats the air’. He knew the direction that God was leading him. He walked in faith. We too need to walk in faith. How, when we walk in His Word. To do this we must know only have knowledge of the Word, but have a

God’s people need a vision of the Word of God! Paul said that he did not run as one that "beats the air’. He knew the direction that God was leading him. He walked in faith. We too need to walk in faith. How, when we walk in His Word. To do this we must know only have knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-18

Holy Spirit:teachings Of Great Men Of The Past

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Excerpts from the teachings of the great preachers

The Holy Spirit: Teachings of Great Preachers & Teachers of the Past I. Three Conditions of the Holy Spirit’s Working (F .B. Meyer) A. Filled [A Sudden Decisive Experience for a Specific Work] (Acts 4:8) B. Being Filled [The Ongoing Process] (Acts 13:52) C. Full [The Perpetual ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Wants Some Bread 1: Work Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part one of a three part series on the four images of relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6

INTRO: This event happened just after Jesus fed the 5,000 with the five loaves & two fish. • That evening, Jesus sent His disciples across the Sea of Galilee while He dismissed the people. Later in the night, He comes to them walking on the water. • Now many in the crowd have come to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Dreamer

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

What about your dreams? What if God has a different dream about your life than you do? How will you handle it?

Genesis 37:1-11 When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, “Have you ever had any accidents?” After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Curses

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Bless those that curse you

Blessings and Curses Romans 12:14, 17-21 “Blessing” = Authoritative pronouncement of God’s favor (Oxford Dictionary) “Curse” = a malevolent appeal to a supernatural being for harm to come to somebody or something, or the harm that is thought to result from this MS® Encarta® Reference Library ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receiving What Is Mine

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

Blessings of God are not just reserved for heaven

RECEIVING WHAT’S MINE! 2/14/10 Psalm 91:14-16 1. Two Aspects of Christianity a. Heavenly – after death> Jesus did it all b. Earthly – during this life>Jesus provides it all 2. First is a Free Gift – 2nd Responsive Gift a. Both from the Grace of God b. 1st response to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Exemption From Problems Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 13, 2010

Abram knew that things went haywire in Egypt and that he got it wrong. At this altar there is real indication of REPENTANCE as he CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. We don't have any recorded words of this prayer, but we see it his WORDS AND ACTIONS towards

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - FORGIVENESS DOESN'T MEAN EXEMPTION FROM PROBLEMS WE HAVE JUST MOVED TO SYDNEY NSW from the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia. I didn't come seeking a better position, certainly not better scenery or more money. We don't even have our own house to live in at present. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Voice To Another Generation

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2009

Your voice can help another generation so our children and grandchildren will have the hope

Your Voice for the Next Generation Text: Exodus 12:26-27 When your children shall say to you. What do you mean by this service? 27.You shall say, it is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, for He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He slew the Egyptians but spared our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 1: Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

What can we learn form the Christmas gifts of Jesus?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1 December 7, 2008 A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Sons

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Joseph gave birth to Ephraim and Manasseh and both had a significant meaning in his life. God is faithful to bring into our lives exactly what we need at just the right time.

THE TALE OF TWO SONS Troubles and Background:  Joseph dreamed of being used mightily of God. o A dreamer can see in color what everyone else sees in black and white. o Someone with a dream can see what others say can’t be done. o A dreamer can envision from afar what others cannot see up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Will For The Family

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

A look at how God views the family and the importance of the family.

THE ATTACK THAT THE ENEMY HAS LAUNCHED ON THE FAMILY IS STRATEGIC. HIS REASON FOR ATTACKING THE FAMILY IN SUCH A STRONG WAY IS THAT THE FAMILY HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY GOD TO BE THE BEST PICTURE WE HAVE OF GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH MAN. IF THE ENEMY CAN DISTORT OUR VIEW OF THE FAMILY, HE HAS IN ESSENCE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God