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David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Strategy For A Biblical World View

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truths That Empower Living

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn how God’s love, approval and perfecting work empower His children for living.

There was a time when I worked with the youth of this church. My favorite line was, "Don’t worry about what you cannot do; do what you can." These were words intended to empower the youth to live productively. This morning, God’s Word has some truths that will empower us to live productively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

What In The World Is God Doing?

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19, Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Clean In Babylon

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

First part of Sermon Series from the Letter by Peter

TITLE: Living Pure in Babylon TEXT: 1 Peter 1:13-25 THEME: Christian living, faith, holiness P.S. In a world that is going the wrong way, Swindoll says, we are left as lights- stop lights, directional lights, Introduction: I listened to a radio talk in show this week. The topic was whether the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of Our Lifetime

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Each one of us has a journey set before us,a journey with which we can draw from the examples of the past for living today.

Today, as we gather here in this sanctuary, our lives have intersected, our path’s have crossed, somewhere between the lines of Ecc. 3:2 , where there is a time to give birth and a time to die. The intersection is life’s journey, the journey we all take, the roads we travel, the mountains we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-10, Ecclesiastes 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Obstacles To Possessing God's Promises

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 7, 2002

Trusting Jesus as our Christ gives us eternal life, but three obstacles stand between us and possessing God’s promises--finding rest in our faith.

THREE OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME: In Possessing God’s promises 1-13-02 Joshua 6:19 - 9:15, John 15:19, 17:15 + Once we have accepted Jesus as our Christ … we find that there are 3 obstacles between us and all the promises of God. It is a march to Spiritual maturity. It is the process of growing up in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Can Be A New You

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 18, 2002

Discover how God changes us and learn 5 principles to facilitate change in others

I received an email this week titled, "Advice to be passed onto your daughter." Since I have a daughter, I read carefully, hoping to learn something. The first advice was, "Don’t imagine you can change a man - unless he’s in diapers." I’ve given counsel like that to wives. I generally say, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: *other

Shaped By Grace

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 30, 2007

Counting our blessings.

Shaped by Grace John 12:1-8 March 25, 2007 They were friends. Friends - having spent time together - with each other. - appreciating each other. The Bible says they loved one another so much so that when one suffered all of them suffered. Friends - Mary, Martha, Lazarus and Jesus. And so when ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whom Shall I Fear?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 16, 2006

In 732 AD, Charles Martel, AKA "The Hammer", stopped the Islamic invasion of Europe and preserved the future of Christianity for a thousand years. Was Charles choosen by God?

The date was October 11, 732 A.D. The place was southern France in the modern day province of Poitou-Charentes. On that date, two mighty armies met on a wide rolling plain between the ancient, walled cities of Tours and Poitiers. Their confrontation is known as the “Battle of Tours,” and it ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life-Changing Approach To "Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 9, 2007

The day we celebrate "Thanksgiving" is significant but not nearly as significant as learning to live a thankful life. This "Thanksgiving" sermon teaches us to look at three aspects of life and "be thankful."

A LIFE-CHANGING APPROACH TO “THANKSGIVING” Are you one of those people who get stumped when the group leader asks everyone to share what they are thankful for? There are always the obvious things to be thankful for – food, a warm home, family. But you don’t want to sound simple-minded so you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Lust Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 3, 2005

The second message in a series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections in the Spiritual Life Lust – 1 Th. 4:1-8 Intro: Video Clip – It’s Just Sex Trans: Last week we started a new series on the (7) deadly sins – Virus. Our goal is to place these deadly sins under the microscope of God’s Word to understand their infectious tendencies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002

We rejoice in a God who brings peace.

CAN WE HAVE SOME PEACE, PLEASE? Luke 2:14 (8-16) S: Peace Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BRINGS PEACE. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in Luke 2:14 three reasons why we rejoice in a God who brings peace. The ____ reason is the… I. REACTION II. REACH III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Be God In Death #3 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the third in the series of God’s awesome activity in our Death Experiences. It takes a look at the life and legacy of Miriam.

For the past several Sundays, I have been pushing the premise that At Times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious Sanctuary of Satan) rather than Canaan (Sacred ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Rendezvous....or Is It A Relationship?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

MANY DON’T WANT TO TRY JESUS. JESUS WAS SAYING TO NICODEMUS, WHY DON’T YOU COME OUT OF THE DARK INTO THE MARVELOUS LIGHT. I DON’T WANT RENDEZVOUS,..I WANT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU!

JUST A RENDEZVOUS….. OR A RELATIONSHIP? JOHN 3:1-5 PRAYER: HEAVENLY FATHER, WE PRAY THAT YOU ALLOW YOUR PRESENCE TO BE MADE MANIFEST IN THIS PLACE. LET YOUR HOLY SPIRIT FILL THIS PLACE THAT WE MAY WORSHIP YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. YOU ARE OUR STRENGTH, YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist