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Peace: Ready, Set, Go Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2000

To gain peace in stressful times, we need, like the shepherds of Bethlehem, to be ready and open to God’s doing new things; to set out promptly to respond to God’s action; and to go back into our normal course of life, but with a difference.

These are stressful days. There is too much going on. Too much. Too much work, too much to think about, too many demands, too much. Why, we have to shop and bake and decorate and plan parties and send cards and on and on. Too much. Stressful. Too much traveling. I heard an astonishing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Marriage That Lasts Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings.

1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings. The Pharisees accused Jesus of being Beelezebub - the son of the devil. Blessed are the persecuted because of  righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when  people insult you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home Baked Happiness- Giving Christmas To Your Family Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP #327.) ILL. It’s Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Settling For Less Than The Best?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2004

It is easy to settle for less than our best before God. God has a beautiful plan and purpose for your life, we must learn to apply our heart and obey God’s word to reach our potentential!

SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST ... The lesson of ZOAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gensis 19:12 ---23 Romans 8:28 When I was little my older brother and I decided we had enough at home and we discussed running away. So my older brother and I informed our Mom of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"There" Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003

It is very important that we understand how God positions us for His work as well as His blessings. So often,...blessings come wrapped in strange packages.......so we end up not going "There". Are you "there"?

“THERE” (In producing this proclamation, I was intrinsicaly excited about the implications of that word "there". I gleaned from the interpretations of others, and the insight offered by many to come to the conclusion that there is a real blessing in being positionally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004

Are you a father or a daddy?

A Father’s Failure Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 18:24-33 Text: 2 Samuel 18:33 Sermon Idea: Are you a father or a daddy? The May 4, 1999 issue of Sports Illustrated has a very telling cover. On the cover it talks about the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs but the cover picture and story caption tell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:24-33

Denomination: Holiness

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 3 of 9

BE MY GUEST (LK. 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to Bride’s Magazine, the average cost for a wedding is $18,874 in 2000. The breakdown of the figure includes $100 for the groom’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing The Day

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

There is hope in Seeking God in the Present as we look ahead to the future.

What expectations do you have for this new year which just began? · Perhaps that’s not a question you’ve thought too much about… but every one of us has formed a sense of expectations for life…even if not specific, our souls have a general sense of what we expect in life as we enter a new year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tears Help Series

Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus teaches us the value of mourning.

INTRODUCTION My dad’s parents lived in a very old house. It was a small house, just two bedrooms. They had seven children and 18 grandchildren. When the kids were all grown and moved out, Grandma and Grandpa moved into a tiny house. There was not room for much more than two people. Large groups ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carpe Diem

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Carpe diem, seizing the opportunities of this day, is a great piece of advice. We human beings only have a precious little time which God grants to us here on planet earth. We should be putting that time to good use.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 3, 2004 ----------------- While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement. 12But when Peter saw this, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: United Methodist

A Spiritual Autobiography

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002

What does your life say about God?

A true story is told of a Ford Motor Company machinist in Detroit who became a Christian. In light of that experience he became a devout follower of God and desired to right his many wrongs. He had been stealing parts and tools from Ford for many years. The morning after his conversion, he acted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The 7 Prayers Of Matthew 8 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2006

Study on the miracles Jesus wants to do in our lives and in our world today, and how our prayers can make all the difference! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The 7 Prayers of Matthew 8 This series is called “The Gospel of Jesus”, and we are striving to keep Him the focus all the while…and our Lord makes that easy to accomplish all the time. In today’s text His ministry is in full swing as Jesus descends the mount He gave His great sermon upon and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

Fifth Sermon in the "I am" series. Jesus says He is the resurrection and the life. From John 11 we learn these things about Christ: 1. His response to us is Purposeful (vs.1-16) 2. His connection to us is Personal (vs.17-37) 3. His effect on us is Pow

I AM series #5 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-18-04 I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 11 is pivotal in John’s gospel. It contains the final action on Jesus’ part to set the stage for his arrest and crucifixion. It begins when ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would The Thief Say?

Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006

How would the thief answer God’s question of, "Why should I allow you into my heaven?"

What Would The Thief Say To God? Luke 23:39-43 It has been said that there are no atheist in fox holes. Many stories and accounts have been written about those coming to Christ in the very last moments of their earthly existence. Anyone who has been in the ministry for any length of time has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist