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The Test Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 18, 2012

True obedience to God means that we obey Immediately, obey Completely, obey Joyfully and obey Continually.

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if they are completely trained. The final test is almost beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doubt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 18 to 35

Luke 7: 18 – 35 Doubt 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 20 When the men had come to Him, they said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grace... Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2012

Grace is THE distinctive of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: SAVING grace; SUSTAINING grace; and SANCTIFYING grace. All three are important to understand.

Grace… Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 22, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” INTRODUCTION Paul frequently opened his letters with his desire that his readers experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012

Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Change

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

Change is possible...we can be different.

Text: Job 14:14, John 3:3-5 I. The Possibility of Change A. Two Questions I’d like to ask you two questions this morning, and the first question is this: Have you ever gotten up and wished things could be different? I mean, have you ever thought about some problem in your building, ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 17, 2010

What can we learn about Faith from Mary? She exhibited faith in a way that glorifies the Lord. She found favor with God, but her circumstances did not seem great and yet she found contentment and peace.

The Face of Faith - Mary The Faces of Christmas Series Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7 Faith Accepts altered Expectations (Luke 1:38) Faith Believes without Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith finds Contentment despite Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Intro Slide Has anyone ever had dreams of their future? Not real dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010

This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Things That Make You Say Hmmm…

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

Paul spoke of a mystery in Ephesians 3:1-13. That mystery is...the Gentiles would share equally in God's provision for them in the future.

I’m not a big fan of talk shows. But years ago, there was a talk show host, I think it was Arsenio Hall who had a segment, about things that appeared mysterious. He called that segment, Things That Make You Say Hmmm… This story is one of those stories that make you say, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Predict God Will Be With You This Year Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2011

If God has promised that He'd never leave me or forsake me... shouldn't that mean I won't encounter any difficulties or frustrations in my life? No, but the reason what this is true may change your life.

OPEN: Some years back I read the true story of a conversation a traveler had with a farmer in New York State. They got to talking about the weather, and the farmer assured the traveler that he could tell what the weather was going to be - by watching the behavior of his cows. "When the cows are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Great Paradox

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011

In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Without A Vision The People Perish

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 7, 2011

The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication."

Proverbs 29:18 (King James) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication." Proverbs 29:18 (New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2011

There are three things for us to do to receive a breath of Heaven in 2011, for our families, our church, and for our community. We must allow the hand of the Lord to guide our lives by His Spirit. We must speak his word faithfully and truthfully. Then we

Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Introduction: I am praying for a fresh Breath from Heaven to bring new life back into dead lifeless bones, lifeless church systems, lifeless ministries, lifeless communities and even lifeless lives. To do this I am allowing myself to be placed into the hands of God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 20, 2011

Experiencing the glory of God will radically transform our lives.

A Messiah of Glory Text: Matt. 17:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Myths Of Abortion

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 24, 2011

This lesson is based on a SermonCentral contributor Dan Jacques titled “Dismantling the Myths of Abortion”. I preached the sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

Introduction: A. As you know, I usually like to start my sermons on the light side, but today’s subject isn’t one to joke about. 1. Let’s begin with something obvious and yet sobering: think about the fact that any of us here today under age 38 are alive because your parents chose ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weight Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

A final look at forgiveness part 4 of 4.

The Weight of Forgiveness February 21, 2010 Can you believe for the past 8 weeks we have looked at only 2 very relevant topics. We’ve looked at anger for 4 weeks, and now we are on week 4 of forgiveness. You won’t want to miss next week’s conclusion to the series. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist