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Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

A Mother's A Mother All Of Her Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2009

Preached in 1989. The Holy Spirit, like mothers, is stubborn. He will accomplish what He sets out to do, as mothers do not abandon their children; so we must not give up on each other but must become motherlike.

There’s just something about mothers -- they are without a doubt the stubbornest people on God’s green earth. Mothers are stubborn, mothers stick with it, mothers stay with something until the cows come home. Mothers are persistent, mothers are consistent ... I think I said it best at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Our Most Important Choice Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009

The 4 most important choices you can make to change your outlook on life into the outlook that God intends for you.

What the Cross Teaches Us Part 2: Our Most Important Choice Text “35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Answering The Call - Part One: Tenth Hours Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 19, 2009

Tenth hour moments - times that change our lives forever

What happens in the lives of people to bring profound change? John remembered the day Jesus called him to follow; what’s more, he remembered it was the tenth hour. [1] He recalled the exact time. What makes a man remember such detail 50 years after the event? Napoleon said that in every battle ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Worship Is A Verb Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2009

This messages continues with the focus on attitudes that hinder our worship.

Worship Is A Verb – Part 3 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Kings 18; Exodus Chapters 1-14 Introduction: Last week I covered the first three hindrances to our being able to enter into true worship. The first hindrance that I mentioned was intellectualism. This is the doctrine that knowledge comes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With God Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2009

The focus this morning is not on St Paul but is actually on the faith of Ananias.

ANANIAS AND PAUL Prayer to open: Father I pray that you will speak to each one of us this morning through what I say and that what I say may be what you would have me say this morning. Through Jeus Christ our Lord. Amen The title for this morning’s sermon is With God, Our impossibilities ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 26

THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Goes On Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Awesome God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

We know, in the abstract sense, that God can do anything, but we have a problem believing that He’ll do anything for us.

Isa. 40:3-8(9-24; 38:4-8) 1 Sam. 17:36 2 Peter 3:8-13 Ps. 34:18-19 I was reading recently about the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. It’s a beautiful tropical island which had been popular as a tourist attraction and a place to live – popular that is – until August 26 this year. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray A Blessing! Push The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2009

Numbers 6 records a 4,000 year old prayer of blessing, will we push against the rock and reach for blessings?

PRAY FOR BLESSINGS! PUSH THE STONE AND GROW THE FAITH... 1/28/09, I write this letter to dear minister friends in the heat of heartbreak and disappointments in ministry. To my Dear Co-laborers in the Lord: Ellen and Brent: I have carried a heavy burden for the both of you. I have been praying and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven's Coronation Dqy Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 4, 2009

As we continue this study of the biblical view of end times, this next message focuses in on what will happen in heaven once Jesus Christ gathers all his believers from the earth prior to the Tribulation.

A Biblical View of The End Times HEAVEN’S CORONATION DAY 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Intro: As our journey through the events surrounding the end times continues, we come to an event that will take place in Heaven while the Tribulation Period is going on here on earth. During the time of the tribulation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Men & Women Want - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 4, 2009

We are built and designed for relationship. Yet, we often struggle to know what the person we love needs or wants. Examine 4 areas that must be dealt with in order to have a healthy relationship.

“What Men and Women Want” Pt. 1 Steve: We want to begin this morning by reading a couple of passages of Scripture. The first is: Matt. 19:11 – 12 11But Jesus said, “Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn’t for everyone. 12Some, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Example Of A Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 7, 2009

If we follow the example of Jesus, God will reward us.

The Example of a Messiah Text: Matt. 3:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Sunday school teacher was trying to demonstrate the difference between right and wrong to her young teen class. She chose stealing for her example. The teacher said: "All right let’s use this example. If I were to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Daniel Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 7, 2009

What will take place before Christ comes back?

Daniel – Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Outline I. The Description of the End Times (12:1-4) a. The Suffering (12:1) b. The Separation (12:2) c. The Shining (12:3) d. The Sealing (12:4) II. The Duration of the End Times (11:5-13) a. 1,260 Days (12:5-10) b. 1,290 Days (12:11) c. 1,335 Days ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal