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Mountain Believing Faith: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 6, 2008

If we want the promises of God, we have to be willing to step out and take hold of them.

Mountain Believing Faith: Part 2 Text: Joshua 15:13-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: ‘You see things as they are, and ask ”why?” But I dream things that never were, and ask “why not?” (George Bernard Shaw) 2. Faith is a verb, not a noun. Therefore, faith requires action. Once we have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Place Of Possessions (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 6, 2008

Part 2, mainly discussing how possessions and the pursuit of them can keep a person from finding and following Christ.

The Place of Possessions (Part 2) Matthew 19:16-30 March 2, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: I think most people grow up with dreams of making a ton of money and being rich. Whether it’s through an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Background to 1 John, considering the people, places, subjects, style and purpose.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1 John 1- 2:17) Background to John’s Epistles and Revelation [All quotations from A. Plummer, The Epistles of St John, 1954 unless otherwise specified.] PLACE: EPHESUS • John ended his days at Patmos, then Ephesus (c. 100AD?) • Ephesus: the first of all and greatest, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of Love Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Celebration of Love Jn. 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's On Your Resume?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 5, 2008

Ready for that last Interview?

I don’t know about some of you but the hardest thing for me when seeking a job or a pastorate is the interview and the resume. I try very hard to be a good worker wherever I am employed but the interview is the tough part. Even looking at the interview tips that are online doesn’t help much. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 6. When we hear from God we are at a crisis of belief where we will have to choose whether we will step out in faith or not.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Final Appeal Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today.

The Final Appeal of the Lord Isaiah 1.1-20 God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today. The church has two things in common with Judah. 1—The condition of the church today is similar to the condition of Juday in the day of Isaiah. 2—Judah was God’s chosen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned Along The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 4, 2007

We must learn from our mistakes and let them make us better.

Lessons Learned Along the Way Text: Joshua 8:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book entitled Failing Forward John Maxwell shows the vicious cycle that sets up in our lives when we yield to a fear of failure: Fear Inactivity Inexperience Inability To break that cycle of defeat ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Faithul When The Blessing Is Not Yours Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Dec 5, 2007

This lesson will teach us the important blessing in being faithful even when we can not see the blessing in it.

BEING FAITHFUL WHEN THE BLESSING IS NOT YOURS Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-8 My brothers and my sisters as we study this series on faith, I’m reminded of a bit of wisdom that my friend and golf instructor has given me. He said and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Spoke Through An Ass

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 6, 2007

Don’t Worry, its not what you think. The Biblical (KJV) word for donkey is often a synonym for a fool. But as we will find, Balaam’s talking donkey was more wise than he was, and wiser than some we may meet.

When God Spoke Through An Ass Joshua 13:22, Num 22:21-35 How would you feel if an animal spoke to you? The story is told of a man who bought a beautiful, exotic, tropical parrot from a local pet store. The pet store owner said that the parrot could talk and after demonstrating a few sentences ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The parable of the Wheat and Tares reveals to us that our duty is to the Master of the ’field’ and to remain faithful to Him and do what He commands us do. We cannot become the ’Holy Spirit’ for others, we must allow Christ to ’judge’ spiritual content of

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 23, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Sermon Text: Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Journey

Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Nov 20, 2008

Hope is what enables us to see that silver lining around the dark clouds and makes us look for a rainbow during the rainstorm.

I) Eighteen months ago, I embarked on a journey. I packed up my belongings and headed from Kansas to Northern California to begin a new life. I had been divorced for almost a year, and I had begun a relationship with a wonderful woman from San Diego, CA. The little furniture that I had along with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Believe, Does It Matter?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case.

ACTS 17: 10-34 WHAT WE BELIEVE, DOES IT MATTER? Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case. Here in Acts 17: we find that Paul had been preaching ‘Jesus” in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Domestic Violence Pastorally Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Confronting Domestic Violence Pastorally Women who have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God