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How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

When you don't know where to start

A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We’re scared of failure. b. We don’t know where to start. c. We’ve failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:8-43

Denomination: Baptist

How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.

A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Mark For Our Master

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 37:37 Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.

Psalms 37:37 Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace. A Country preacher had spend the week at a preaching convention in a near-by city. When he came back to his local Church, he decided to try out some of the new words he had learned. He asked one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Parental Curses. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Parental curses are negative words or actions spoken or taken by parents against their children, often out of anger, frustration, or disappointment.

Parental curses are negative words or actions spoken or taken by parents against their children, often out of anger, frustration, or disappointment. These curses can have a profound impact on a child's life, affecting their self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. In this sermon, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-26, Ezekiel 18:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Exodus 21:17

Where Are You In The Strip Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2013

This is the first week of our "Peanuts" series and this week we are looking at the attitudes of some of the Peanuts characters, the apostles and us.

How many of you grew up with “Peanuts”? Not the ground nuts that people are allergic to but Charlie Brown and his crew? From as far back as I can remember Charlie Brown has been a part of my life, when I was a kid a part of our Christmas traditions was to watch A Charlie Brown ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Enemy's Mission (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jul 29, 2005

The Bible declares that our enemy is evil, violent and more than willing to see us finished! With him, there is no treaty or truce. So we have no other option than to fight him. But in order to fight him effectively, we must understand his mission. Ar

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Any time a war is declared, many things need to be handled: Strategies, resources, strategic locations, plans of attack, etc. But any experienced war general can ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Office Of The Apostle

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Comfort Whereby I Am Comforted

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 10, 2012

A recent family crisis taught me many things about how this verse applies to those of us who have coped with crisis and those of us who need to cope.

The Comfort whereby I Am Comforted 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 It was a parking lot like any other, no unusual obstructions, no special problem places. There might have been a slight unevenness in the pavement, but that’s pretty normal, no real problem. The day before Dad had clambered some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Mennonite

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On Your Mind, Whatever it is, God knows It? (Psalm 94:11) God has blessed each of us with a mind. There is no one created by God who can negate the fact that they have been created to think. Being fully aware that God is aware of all of our thoughts, why is that so many Christians fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Acts 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Dress For Success

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Characteristics Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 17, 2011

In a negative, sinful world, we have to be the evangelists of hope, of good, of positive thought.

My ministry and my travels take me all over Michigan. I visit all sorts of small towns, medium size town, big sububs and large cities. Some of the cities and towns seem the same. Traffic signs and traffic lights blend towns into a sort of sameness. People watching is interesting, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Heir

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 25, 2011

Many people live every moment completely oblivious to their rightful divine inheritance.

“Clearing the Heir” Gal. 4:1-7 You might just be the long-lost heir to someone’s fortune. Because unclaimed money from estates reverts to the state after a period of time the government is not really eager to spend a lot of time or money looking for deserving heirs. But the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Governed By Descent

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2012

Certain traits are ascribed/attributed to/associated with Jesus by virtue of His descent. But What traits/attributes? 4 traits/attributes of Jesus that are His by descent. By virtue of Descent, Jesus has a peculiar...

GOVERNED By DESCENT—Luke 3:23-38 Attention: A middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick & would put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist