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God's Choosing Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 8, 2008

God doesn’t have to answer to us, yet in His mercy He does answer many of our questions that we could never figure out on our own.

When you read the earlier chapters of Romans, you might think that Paul was really down on the Jewish people, but you would be wrong. He didn’t pull any punches with them, and he told them the truth about what God had shown him, and they rejected both him and his message. In verses 1-5, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Creates, Sees, Blesses And Commands

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

God creates, sees, blesses and commands

God 1. Creates • Out of nothing (1:1, ex nihilo)- Hebrew: bara, rare word applied only to God cf. Man born blind (John 9:32)- literally, “Before the aeons, before the ages, it has been unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one who was born blind.” • Through recycling!- Hebrew, yasar- a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Raises It's Ugly Head Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Israel quickly turns from glorious victory to humiliating defeat, because of disobedience and arrogance towards God.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 7:1-15 Title: “Sin Raises It’s Ugly Head” • Up until this point Israel’s journey has been marked by trust, obedience and success. • Tonight we see they get their first taste of failure because sin has crept into the camp. o Even in the moments of our greatest success ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

All In

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 24, 2008

Jesus is "all in" for us. He was "all in" giving every last drop of blood for us. Jesus calls to be "all in" for him: holding nothing back. The resurrection gives us the hope that there is more "life" for those who are "all in" for Jesus.

All In… Colossians 3:1-4 Easter Sunday March 23, 2008 (Set up. Have everyone in the congregation receive a small empty plastic cup. Enter sanctuary carrying an empty pitcher with pants pulled down around the ankles. Suggest the wearing of pajama bottoms or sweats over underwear. Proceed to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Encounters With A Living Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Temptation Study

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Being aware of the temtations that await you

Temptation Study I Corinthians 10:13 “Unger’s Bible Dictionary” This is generally understood as the enticement of a person to commit sin by some seeming advantage. The sources of temptation are satan, the world, and the flesh. We are exposed to them in every state, in every place, and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors: Lesson 1: Conquering Obstacles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Joshua Conquered Jericho

A. WHAT ABOUT OBSTACLES? (JOHN 5:13- 6:26) 1. Everyone faces obstacles that seem insurmountable. Money, job, family issues, people, health, physical limitations, past failures, lack of courage and faith. 2. The biggest obstacles are usually within not without. a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Transformed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 21, 2010

In Christ we are raised in newness of life and we are no longer to be as we once were, conformed to the image of this world, but transformed into the image of our Lord.

To Be Transformed 071209 AM Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction ILL: (Story of newly baptized disciple's concern over reaction from co-workers; next Lord's day when asked how things went, response was “it was no problem, no one noticed the difference.”) Merriam-Webster: To change in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Are Better Than One Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 13, 2010

God did not design us to be loners.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] NOT CREATED TO BE LONERS Again, I saw vanity under the sun: one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Solid Building

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

For Rock Solid Building: Our Mindset, Our Words, and Our Actions matter.

Rock Solid Building 02/15/09 PM Text: Matthew 7:24-25 Introduction In our lesson this morning we examined the last parable of thie Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 7, the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Matthew 7:24-25 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus heals a little girl who has died. Her daughter must humble himself to ask for Jesus’ help.

“Victory Over Death” July 13, 2008 Me: Story of Emily being put into NICU after her birth. Nothing really tests your faith as the safety and health of your children. You: Are there times in your life where you remember seeking God because of some major issue with your child or loved one? Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Evangelistic Events-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002

2 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic events are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-II—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. The apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Successful evangelistic events must be undertaken in a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Keys To A Fruitful Ministry"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Paul had a fruitful and successful ministry and we can too.

"THE KEYS TO A FRUITFUL MINISTRY" Dr. Dennis Deese ACTS 16:9-15 Without question, the Apostle Paul had a very fruitful and successful ministry (Note the words taken from Acts 16:5) . Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 16:5 ESTABLISHED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

The Ministry Of Angels

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 12, 2002

A sermon on the ministry of angels in the life of the believer.

Introduction: Have you ever felt like someone or something just had to be watching over you? I am convinced that many times in our lives God has, in His providence, sent His angels to perform their angelic ministry on you and me. Psalms 91:11 tells us "For He shall give His angels charge over you, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Fool Yourself Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002

Part 9 in a study on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 9 “Don’t Fool Yourself” Date: October 6, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:26-27 Introduction What makes you a religious person? Some may answer that question by saying:  I believe in God  I attend church services ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist