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Self-Satisfaction

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009

Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

The Solitude And Silence Of Jesus - Seven Examples Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 12, 2009

Looks at seven examples solitude of Jesus and gives three benefits.

The Solitude and Silence of Jesus – Seven Examples There is great value in seeking silence and solitude in our lives. In this fast paced world – it is not uncommon for most of us to miss tranquil times of quiet. Many of us always seem to be in a rush. I do not know if you realize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word About Your Money Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 22, 2009

Money is such a touchy subject today and alot of preaches will not go near it, but the Lord makes it pretty clear in the scriptures what He expects of us when it comes to the money He has given us.

Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD ABOUT YOUR MONEY Mark 12:41-44 Intro In the course of preaching these messages on the home and family, we have dealt with several sensitive and controversial topics. Tonight, I want to turn the spotlight of God’s Word directly on your money and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.# 15:~5:1-5 Pt2~scene Around The Throne Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 23, 2009

“Seven” is the number of perfection or completeness. So what we have here is the perfection with which the hidden counsels of God are securely hidden, until God Himself as here discloses them. God, whose plans will certainly and surely be carrie

Rev.# 15:~5:1-5 pt 2~ SCENE AROUND THE THRONE -#2 7-25-09 Last time we were here in chapter 5: and we talked about these first 5 verses, but I’ll make a few more comments on the verses before we move on. Let me remind us again that Chapters 4 & 5 is a scene that we’ll witness just ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1, Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Judah's Revival Under Josiah

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 23, 2009

This sermon examines the life of King Josiah and the events that led him and the nation of Judah to experience a Spiritual Revival.

Title: Judah’s Revival under Josiah Text: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7, 8, 14-21, 23-28 Date: 7/19/2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: During the month of July we have been having a series of Revival services on Wednesday nights. I hope you are enjoying these services as much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

When we look through the eyes of God at the people around us, we don’t see the surface. We don’t see the socially acceptable or expected. We don’t see just the past and the mistakes. We see a lost child of God, and we see an opportunity to share a stor

Do You See? Breaking Boundaries 4 Feb 8, 2009 Luke 7:36-50 Intro: Charlie chaplin face illusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_vtZXELRK8&eurl=http://www.moillusions.com/2006/06/charlie-chaplin-hollow-face-illusion.html&feature=player_embedded The British guy narrating the clip makes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Joining The Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus’ call is to complete discipleship. Total love. Abandoning ourselves to Him. No half heartedness, no “yes, but first…”, no giving Jesus just a piece of us. He wants it all, because it is all broken and it all needs to be healed, and then He gives

Joining the Journey To Jerusalem: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:51-63 May 24, 2009 Intro: Journey… Bob Dylan asks “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man”? Tom Cochrane says, “Life is a Highway”. Robert Frost said that “two roads diverged in a wood…” We seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-63

Denomination: Baptist

I Still Believe Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

We believe that God will do that which seems “impossible”. We believe that God will take each opportunity, each act of service, each expression of love to one another and use that for His glory and His Kingdom.

I Still Believe Sept 7, 2008 Zech 8:1-8 Intro: I think I used to be more of a dreamer. I was never a pure idealist, with a grand vision of the perfect future “if only…”, but I have been close. I remember studying Romans 6 and hearing the Holy Spirit loudly saying “YES! It IS possible for you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Imperishable Word Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2009

In our text, let’s consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

INTRO.- Many good things don’t last long, do they? A delicious meal. A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. They all eventually wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Part Of God's Covenant

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2010

God make Covenants with man, through Abraham in the Old Testament and Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But in order to be a part of that covenant there are stipulations that we all must meet. It begins with faith but there's more to it than faith alon

Are You Part of God’s Covenant Sunday, December 05, 2010 Pastor James May Our God is a covenant making God. His covenants are given through his great love for man that was created in God’s own image. From the very beginning we see that God is ever reaching out to draw rebellious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Regret Is Replaced Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010

When throwing rocks womn't cut it, what do we do?

“When Heaven Comes Down…Our Regret Is Replaced” Gen. 28:1-22 In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Ginny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Ginny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Life You Choose

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010

Bondage begins with the awareness that you are no longer free...

Living the Life You Choose Exodus 1:11-14, John 8:31-32 Introduction: I’d like to begin by asking you two questions this morning: First, are you happy with your life? If you could do something or be something different, would you? And second, do you understand the difference between ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Apostolic

What-A-Church Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010

Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Incarnation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010

I want to say that all Bible doctrine is very important, and there are many of these very important Bible doctrines, and what is meant by “Bible doctrine” is what the Bible teaches about various subjects in the Bible, it’s what the Bible teaches.

#-1~ THE # 1 BIBLE DOCTRINE, “THE INCARNATION” ROM.8:3--Col.2:8-9 12-4-10 Today I want to talk about what I consider to be the #1 Bible Doctrine, the INCARNATION” I hope you will pay close attention. I want to say that all Bible doctrine is very important, and there are many of these ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Voices Of Victory Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 24, 2010

Something is happening in professional sport, teams that have not tasted victory for a long time are winning championships. Then there’s Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer ever toppled from the top of the world rankings for the first time in years after get

Last year the New Orleans Saints football won the Super Bowl for the first time in team history after the ravages of hurricane Katrina. They were led by a MVP quarterback who is clearly a Christian both in word and in action. The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup after a 49 year drought led ...read more