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Deliverance From Addictions

Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015

Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Language

Contributed by Judith Hand on May 9, 2015

God's love language is to love Him and obey him and love others as he loves us. The Spirit enables us to BLOW : Believe, Love, and Obey to Win the victory.

God’s Love Language (Acts 10:44-48 I John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17) In our first reading in Acts this morning Peter and the Jewish believers were astonished to see evidence that the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. They were “born again” after hearing the gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

Defending The Faith

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 24, 2015

Jude is a call for a strong, courageous defense of our faith. Sometimes, we don’t realize how valuable what we have is until we have to defend it.

DEFENDING THE FAITH Jude Beginning next Sunday night, we’re going to begin a study on the Book of Revelation. This is one of those books of the Bible that I believe intrigues most people and it’s also one that many preachers steer clear of because they don’t understand it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Thirst For God? Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 23, 2011

Spiritual Transformation series based on the book by Donald Whitney: 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health

How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon One: Do You Thirst For God? Sermon series based on the book by Donald Whitney: Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health Also referenced in this sermon is chapter two of Thirsting After God by Keith Price Prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for Sunday May 22, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"It Can Be This Good"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011

A sermon about "being" the Church.

Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Above - Pt. 3 - Above Above Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 13, 2011

Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

Above Pt. 3 – Above Above I. Introduction Above. When I say that word there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 7, 2010

Faith is a action word. It is not something you hold, but something that holds you. It is a relationship with Jesus Christ and will drive us to have a deeper relationship with Him.

What is real faith? Hebrews 11:1-10 Introduction I want to talk to you a minute about faith. I have heard it all. My faith is personal. My faith is what I believe. Faith is ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Greatest Human Need

Contributed by Rj Davis on Aug 10, 2010

What is our greatest human need? Maslow has a theory. But what does God's theory say?

In 1943 a man by the name of Abraham Maslow wrote a paper entitled A Theory of Human Motivation. In this paper Maslow developed a theory known as the hierarchy of needs. It has become perhaps the most popular theory relating to human needs. If you were to take a class or course in the field of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Do You Long For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 26, 2012

Many times the things that affect us the most are inside, beyond our ability to reach and heal. Such was the case with the woman we meet in this study. How she approached Jesus and what He did in response speaks to how we desire to be healed of infirmity

As I mentioned last time, Mark Chapter 5 is all about setting prisoners free. In verses 1 through 20 we see Jesus release a man who had been held captive by thousands of demons. This time we see Him set free a woman held in the bondage of an incurable disease for more than a decade. Next time He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009

A sermon based on John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices, and for Celebrate Recovery. It is on the first beatitude "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Matthew 5:3

Evening Service for 2/22/2009 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Introduction: By 1934 alcoholic Bill Wilson had ruined a promising Wall Street career because of his constant drunkenness. He was introduced to the idea of a spiritual cure by an old drinking buddy Ebby Thacher. While in a hospital, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complications From Malpractice Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 2, 2009

Dealing with disputes, disagreements and grievances - especially those within the church.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES C.) COMPLICATIONS FROM MALPRACTICE (1 Cor. 6:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 1, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: We’ve been exploring, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Pleasure In Fools

Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009

Which is better, an uncommitted person or a half-committed person? I believe that the uncommitted is better because a half-committed person is infectious.

Which is better, an uncommitted person or a half-committed person? I believe that the uncommitted is better because a half-committed person is infectious. Let’s say that you have a team of twenty-five persons that have committed themselves to a cause. Initially, everyone is on board with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Fit Marriages, Fit Singleness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 16, 2009

Addressing the confusions of the Corinthian Church regarding marriage, sex, divorce, and remarriage and it’s applications to us today.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE A.) FIT MARRIAGES, FIT SINGLENESS (1 Cor. 7:1-40) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 15, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: One look at what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience & Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009

Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational