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Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 5, 2001

An examination of the phrase wonderful counselor in Isaiah 9:6.

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Isaiah 9:1-8 1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 2 The people walking in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating The Enemy's Advance Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Jesus’ pattern for overcoming temptation...

Defeating the Enemy’s Advance Matthew 4:1-11 Our series has to do with preparing the way for Christ’s coming. He deserves the throne of our lives, to construct a lifestyle of kingdom living in us. There is a Kingdom, which God wants to happen in your life, giving you His purpose, favor, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time Out Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

On keeping the Sabbath, recognizing it as a gift from God, a temporary lifting of the curse of labor and economic utilitarianism.

Before I became a Christian I got into a lot of New Age stuff, from Tarot to numerology. I didn’t spend a lot of time on numerology, I didn’t really start enjoying numbers until I got my computer, but I did find out that my personal number was seven. I don’t remember exactly how the formula goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Angel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000

An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Does Your House Come Up To Code?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 21, 2001

Is your work fire proof?

Does Your Building Come Up To Code? If you have ever been involved with building a home or an addition to one, you know that there are many building codes that must be followed. At various phases of construction inspectors arrive to insure that everything is up to code. Some buildings have had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Thomas Hensley on Nov 5, 2000

Handling temptation

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO When Facing Temptation? In the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady, one of the characters sings a memorable song. The Lord above made liquor for temptation, To see if man could turn away from sin, The Lord above made liquor for temptation, BUT, with a little bit of luck, with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Although we know we can have joy in trials and God works all together for good…sometimes we don’t see it. Some days faith wanes, and we wonder where God is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When Things Go Wrong Matthew 11:2-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenThingsGoWrong.html It is a blessing to be a Christian, but this world is under a curse. Things go wrong. Plans fail. The outcome of our goals sometimes isn’t what we had hoped. Tragedy strikes. Death takes its toll. Pain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Satisfies Our Deepest Needs

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

Hope is one of the most essential elements of life. We can live without many things but we cannot live without HOPE Hope makes the difference in life. Hope is essential to confront life’s crises. Losing hope is like losing will to live Tonight, we ca

How God Satisfies our Deepest Needs “ Where to Find the Hope We Need” Hope is one of the most essential elements of life. We can live without many things but we cannot live without HOPE Hope makes the difference in life Hope is essential to confront life’s crises Losing hope is like losing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Burning Bush

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2005

Moses’ experience with the Burning Bush contains a message for every Christian who is searching for the will of God.

THE BURNING BUSH By Pastor Jim May Perhaps it was a Wednesday afternoon, as the sun burned hot in the sky over the desert of Midian. It was just another day, one of many tedious, boring days, that had been spent wandering through the wilderness in search of answers. Walking along, standing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 14, 2007

What is heaven going to be like in eternity? Three things that will be just perfect...

Tonight, I want to build off of our conversation from last week as we talked about eternity. The main point last week was that eternity is not only a future matter but that it also a present matter. Not only are we physical creations of God but we are also spiritual creations as well. Likewise, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

When God Can't Be Explained

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Tragedy is often difficult to cope with, hard to understand, hard to explain, and it’s hard on our faith. Tragedy often causes people to lay the blame for these events on God. This will often cause these people to become bitter and cynical toward Him. Of

When God Can’t Be Explained Introduction: As we look back over the last several years, we see recent history dotted with some very tragic events. Middle Eastern terrorists have made a number of attacks against America in various ways - their crowning achievement, of course, being 9/11. The tsunami ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Steps Part 3 - Belief Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Nov 8, 2006

This is the third in a 3 part series. Based on these statements; FAITH WITHOUT TRUST IS IMPOSSIBLE, FAITH WITHOUT RISK IS A CONTRADICTION FAITH WITHOUT BELIEF IS HOLLOW(empty).

Baby-steps / Part 3 – Belief Last week we took a second step on a journey of baby steps… taking one step at a time to find true faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002

This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Land - Part 1: The Other Side Of The River Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 24, 2003

Part 1 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing The Land - Part 1 The Other Side of the River - Read: Joshua 3:15 - 5:1 1. Introduction This series of teaching is prophetic, that is, it is speaking into the church, to encourage us to take the next step along the path that Christ has chosen for us. Because of this, you need to be ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God