Sermons on Practiced Prayer:

Fire Power Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 15, 2007

Faith and God’s power work together for our benefit and God’s purposes.

THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 14, 2007 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Daniel 3:13-30 Fire Power On a windy day in July 1994 on the appropriately named Storm Mountain in Colorado, smokejumpers parachuted in to fight a forest fire that was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare To Meet...isaiah Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 23, 2007

This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.

PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith And Good Works Go Together Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2007

#10 in the Book of James Series continues with teaching concerning the relationship of faith and works in our salvation.

#10 Faith and Good Works Go Together The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There was a man in England who put his Rolls-Royce on a boat and went across the English Channel to the mainland to take a vacation. While he was driving around Europe, the motor on his car quit running. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running On Empty

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007

Take a moment with this widow and learn SOMETHING about NOTHING...it will mean EVERYTHING to you! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Running on Empty II Kings 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RunningOnEmpty.html Do you clean your plate? At a restaurant, do you feel compelled to suck down your soda before you leave and get the last bit you paid for? Do you scrape out that one ravioli stuck in the can? How about cereal or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

How can we be transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ. Romans 12:1-6 gives us some solid principles in this process.

Transformers Romans 12:1-6a I. Introduction a. What a time we had last weekend! b. You’ve heard several stories about how God moved in mighty ways in the lives of these young people and it was exciting! c. The theme of the weekend was centered around a Greek word… “Eikon” which came from this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hero's Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE HEART

TITLE: HERO’S HAVE ABOVE AVERAGE HEARTS TEXT: HEBREWS 11:36& 37 INTRO: All of these people had a heart that made a difference in the lives of others. Doug and Margaret Nichols have faced their share of obstacles. After surgery for colon cancer in April 1993, Doug sat across from his doctor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three P's

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

Sermon: The Three P’s (Presence, Promises, & Power OF GOD) Jennifer Mears 6/21/2006 Before Christ was crucified –man had to offer a blood sacrifice (animal) To enter God’s Presence To Inherit His Promises To Experience The Power of God The holy temple in those days BEFORE CHRIST death ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Surprise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006

The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Come And Be Warriors For Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006

As a Christian you are being enlisted to do the following… be strong…but how? in the Lord’s power in the Lord’s might We are called to be strong in the sovereign unlimited power of the Lord—in the power of His might—in His ability to use His power

Come and Be God’s Warrior Called to be Warriors for Christ Called to Suit up for Battle Called to wear our Armor always It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 20, 2006

Romans 1:1-7

1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4and who through the Spirit of holiness was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

How Can One God Be Three Persons? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A guide to help ease understanding of the Holy Trinity.

Great Mysteries of the Faith How Can One God Be Three Persons? Matthew 28:19; James 2:19 How many of you have seen the new advertising campaign on television for the store Staples? As you may already know, the slogan for the store is this: Staples – that was easy. To build off of this slogan, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Truly Thankful?

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Christians should be a thankful people, but are we really as thankful as we should be?

Are You Truly Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Just two short years ago, Citibank started an advertising campaign on television for their new line of credit cards. This line of cards carries rewards or prizes that you can receive for using the card. It is just their way of saying “Thank you” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Priorities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2007

1- worship 2- work 3- witness

INTRO.- ILL.- A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know God in a personal way should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Look At The Manger

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

Christmas Eve 2006 Sermon

(Slide 1) We have spent this Advent season coming alongside Joseph and the Shepherds, experiencing an unforgettable Christmas play, and the hanging of our Christmas greens. This morning though we are going to make a stop at the most important place of Advent – the manger. (Slide 2) Last week 27 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

It’s a dangerous thing to have hidden sin in the church.

JOSHUA 7:10-13 “SIN IN THE CAMP” A) There is nothing so damaging, nothing so hurtful as when a person, especially a Christian, is living in sin! * This morning we’re going to see what happened to the nation of Israel as the result of one man’s disobedience to the Lord. * Moses has now ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-13

Denomination: Baptist