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Fight Or Flight

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 21, 2007

A message about overcoming fear and winning personal battles.

Dakota Community Church January 21, 2007 Fight or Flight Last week I shared some personal things about battling fear. I would say there are only certain areas of my life where this true. Before I begin this morning I want everyone to take a minute to think about this past week. Was it a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Immanuel Has Come

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 2, 2007

Advent 4(A) - Immanuel, who is God with us, has come miraculously and prophetically.

IMMANUEL HAS COME (Outline) December 24, 2006 - ADVENT 4 - Matthew 1:18-25 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: We are soon to celebrate one of the greatest mysteries of Christianity. God takes on human flesh by being born in a stable in Bethlehem. Our Creator takes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin And Uncleanness

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 13, 2006

This sermon discusses sin and its origins as well as scripture that tells us how to fight agains it.

Jesus had just finished a discussion with the Pharisees and now turns to address the crowd. Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. (15) Nothing outside a man can make him `unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

An often overlooked story told from the heart of a mother about Moses birth, and early childhood.

Godly wisdom for Godly Mothers A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were all in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers. Those that will not avoid conflict to keep everyone happy. They are the ones doing the Lords work.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon is by prayer and ideas from my colleagues at Sermoncentral. Introduction- This has been a week! Anybody else besides me been there? Keeping that scenario in mind, we will continue to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Eats Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Give us this day... is the focus of this week’s message

Why the title Good Eats? It’s the title of a show on the Food Network in with host, Alton Brown. Brown is a culinary version of Bill Nye, the science guy. His goal is for us to capture a bit of the why that goes into the taste we all love. Now, look at what we call "the Lord’s prayer". The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Paul Names Names

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 14, 2015

Philippians

Paul Names Names Philippians 4:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/paulnames.html There was something special about the church at Philippi, and Paul knew it firsthand. There was a great spirit there, a fragrance in the air. This has been a very positive letter compared to many of his epistles, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ananias – Given Great Privilege Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

Ananias was not a famous, well-known believer. He is not mentioned in Scripture outside of this event. Yet, Ananias was given such great privilege from the Lord. Why?

Ananias – Given Great Privilege Acts 9:10-18, 22:12-16 Introduction: 1. When considering the book of Acts, if I were to ask you to fill in the blank, and I said, “Ananias and _____________.” What would you say? Would you say, “Sapphira?” 2. Did you know that there is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church

"On Eagles" Wings

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2015

A reassuring message from a long-silent God to all who need hope.

For some people, life is drudgery, and then you die. What are we resting our hopes and dreams on? Where is our peace in life and our security for eternity? The prophet Isaiah proclaims to our great relief that we can rest in God's care--now and forever. This is a wonderfully reassuring chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Zophar’s Second Attack On Job Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 10, 2017

How we respond to people who are hurting STILL matters. Our ability to show grace, compassion, and love to those around us is critical, and it's something we see quite clearly in these conversations.

Zophar’s second attack on Job Job Sermon Series, Part 10 Introduction (Job Slide) - We are continuing to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With The Greatest Part 5 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

Love defined further

II. Love is not envious or proud a. 1 cor 13: 4b love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; b. 1 cor 13:4b (amplified) love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. c. There are 2 sides of the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

Moses Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

The Accomplishments of Moses

A. THE GRANDFATHER MOSES Grandfather – Moses – Lawgiver. Father – Gershom – Undistinguished. Good son – Jonathan – Prodigal priest. “Then the children of Dan set up for themselves the carved image; and Jonathan the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:30

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iii: Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

A priceless gift - a blessing that we often take for granted and do not realize how much we would grieve if we lost it - is Freedom of Worship, as a nation and as an individual. Therefore, exercise it!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON III: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP Did you ever lose something that meant a lot to you and you never really appreciated how much it meant to you until you lost it? I suppose every one of us at one time or another has lost, for example, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

What Animal Are You Most Like?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 5, 2020

Learning from Sheep what is it really like to be a Christian

What Animal are you Most Like? John 10:1-11 What Animal are you most like? Do we have a lion here tonight? How about a bear? Perhaps an Iguana? Many years ago, I was pastoring a Church in Calgary. Muriel was invited to the young married couples fellowship night. And they put her on the hot seat. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Anglican