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The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

In this message Dave seeks to answer the question, "What do you do with your brokenness?"

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2008 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses, and all the king’s men -- ? He’s broken. He’s fallen and he can’t get up. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Let Go Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

“Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Morning After The Night Before Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 15, 2014

This is week two looking at the prodigal son and this week we look at what happened the day after the celebration

You have all felt the feeling or have heard of someone who has. “The dreaded morning after the night before.” You hadn’t intended on staying at the party that long, you knew that you had to get up the next morning and yet there it was. As some people say, “It is what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Go Of Self Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2014

It has been said that sometimes what we mistake for ingratitude is actually self love. This message looks at what makes us thankful

Let Go of Self Love A year ago the word Frozen referred to food that was in your freezer and “Let it Go” was something you told you four year old when you wanted them to release their grip on a toy or their sibling or when you were counselling someone over some hurt from the past. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peace (2-3 Lessons) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

Part 3 in a study of the Fruit of the Spirit, covering peace.

Fruit of the Spirit—Peace Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh May 18, 25, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Care For Each Other

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 21, 2019

We live in a world that values the individual and focuses on individual rights, but the Bible speaks a lot about the creature called "Each Other"

Seventy-nine minutes into the game, the score was 12-10 for them. One minute left to play, Meninga got the ball and handed it off to Langer who in turn passed to Walters, to Carne and Renouf, Hancock, Smith, Langer, Meninga and finally Mark Coyne who had come on from the reserve bench slammed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why God Gets Angry

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 20, 2019

God is a God of love, and we all like hearing and talking about that. But there is another side of love-one that is less pleasant, but no less essential-that is God’s anger.

God’s Anger God is a God of love, and we all like hearing and talking about that. But there is another side of love-one that is less pleasant, but no less essential-that is God’s anger. God gets angry because He loves, but I’m getting ahead of myself. First, I think it’s important that we establish ...read more

Denomination: *other

Repentance Brings Refreshment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 9, 2019

We must practice continual repentance as we call others to do the same.

Repentance Brings Refreshment Rev. Brian Bill Acts 3:17-26 November 9-10, 2019 I have a white board up here today. Could you shout out the names of various sins you struggle with? If it’s easier to think of the sins of others, you can share theirs. Last weekend we focused on the first half ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26, John 6:14, Luke 24:27, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Demanding Widow Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 21, 2019

A Demanding Widow - Luke chapter 18 verses 1-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Widow in the story: (1) She had an opponent. (2) She couldn’t solve her own problem. (3) She was persistent. (4) She had a genuine need. (5) She got what she wanted. The judge in the story: (1) He didn’t fear God. (2) He didn’t respect man. (3) He was unrighteous. (4) He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Hagar The Wonderful

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 4, 2020

This sermon centered around Hagar is how the Lord deals with her during her time of pain and suffering. We examine how the Lord helped Hagar and how He is ready to help us with our times of pain and suffering.

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15 Theme: Dealing with Pain/Suffering Title: Hagar the Wonderful INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about pain and suffering. Pain and suffering that can result from our own sins and pain and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

"in The Fullness Of Time"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 5, 2020

This is a thematic sermon for Christmas.

Title: “In the Fullness of Time” Script: Hab. 2:3; Gal. 4:4; Lk. 2:9-11 Type: Topical Christmas Where: GNBC 12-6-20 Intro: There’s a familiar song that begins with: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Habakkuk 2:3, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians Are Crucial In Our World Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2021

Jesus wants us to... 1. Learn the value of our lives (vs. 13a). 2. Listen to His warning about a diluted life (vs. 13). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through us (vs. 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs. 16).

Christians Are Crucial in Our World The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 30, 2018 (Revised January 3, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 5:13. Tonight, we will continue our study of the most perfect sermon that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"love Who?" "my Enemies!?"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 16, 2019

Words matter. Words communicate. As a master teacher Jesus used words and literary devices to enhance his teaching with great power and insight. He often used 'hyperbole.'

The Gospel of Luke-Pt.18: “Love who? My Enemies!” I walked through hell this week. My personal world was on fire and everyone unloaded their problems on me. I ended the week with the weight of the world upon my shoulders. Let me ask you, ‘What kind of week did I have?’ Yes, you would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Silence Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 7, 2019

Jesus was 1) A Willing Sacrifice, 2) A Substitionary Sacrifice, 3) An Innocent Sacrifice

• I don’t know if you recognize this face on the screen. This is Friedrich Nietszche. He was a German philosopher who is most famous for his claim that ‘God is dead.’ He has become a hero figure in atheist circles. ? Nietszche’s philosophy was all about human power. He said that the main ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9, Romans 3:21-26, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, James 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 7, 2018

Biblical or divine love is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word everywhere. It’s been the subject of plays and novels and poems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist