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Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Grow!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 8, 2006

God calls us to grow in our intimate relationship (if we are married), in our brotherly love, and in our attitude to work.

We have just read from a portion of the Bible which could be seen as impossible for a ‘Priest’ to relate to. After all (you might think to yourself), what would a ‘Priest’ know about the intimate relationship between a man and a woman! After all (you might think to yourself), what would a ‘Priest’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Discernment Camp Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012

Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Technology May Be Outpacing Limits Of Imagination & Ethics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

UFO Cult Seeks To Clone

If technological progress continues at its current pace, most authors of science fiction may soon find themselves out of work as science seems ready to surpass the ingenuity of speculative fantasy literature. From a plot straight out of a movie or novel, a cult that worships extraterrestrials ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Behind The Fanfare Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a living parable that carries a powerful message of what God’s kingdom and the Christian life is like

Luke 19:28-30 “Behind the Fanfare” INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a parade. We love the pomp, the colorful costumes, the loud music, the disciplined marching, the imaginative floats, and of course the smiles and the waves. Some parades are greater productions than others. Though I’ve never been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Does The Death Penalty Really Solve Anything?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation.

Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation. First off - the way the question was posed has automatically skewed the answer with a negative bias. Asking for results-oriented ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Words Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message examines the power that our words can have

INTRODUCTION * Over 600,000 words in the English language: average person uses 20,000 * The power of words... - “A word from the mouth is like a stone from a sling.” (African proverb) - “A word once uttered can never be recalled.” (Horace, Italian poet) - “Colors fade, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Genesis, Part 9 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 19, 2011

Part 9 of this series displays the instructions given to Noah at the completion of the flood and shows us how living rightly for God continues even after a great disaster.

Discovering Genesis, Part 9 Genesis 8:15-22 IMPORTANT: Prayer Walk on Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 pm – BE HERE! Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hogs & Bacon

Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 17, 2012

This message reminds us of how wonderful God is we see where we have come from and to what we have become

Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. (We go out to the flea market in Beebe every Saturday morning to buy & sell poultry. This past Saturday we were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Methodist

Cross Too Heavy?, Get Help

Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Mar 6, 2012

We all have crosses to carry and we need to determine what our crosses are, what do I do with them and what will encourage me to carry my cross/

Today's scripture gives us the true meaning of discipleship. No parable, no allegory, no story...just to the point very plain sharp and poignantly truthful words from Jesus. We actually see two theologies here. A theology of Glory: or Show and tell; come and see the way a God is suppose to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Rebuilding Successfully Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Nehemiah shows us how to rebuild successfully.

Series: Rebuilding [#4] REBUILDING SUCCESSFULLY Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction: Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. With that understanding, we need to start rebuilding. It’s time to put action to all of the planning and praying. To rebuild successfully… 1. You need ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Life Described

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking Off The Weariness Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Is there something we can do about weariness? Can we fix it? Jesus told us that rest was within reach of the ordinary person, if they will come to Him.

Shaking off the Weariness of Life Intro: What causes weariness? A simple answer might be too much work and not enough rest. But we know it’s not that simple. What else just wears us out? Stress causes weariness. Parenting. Caregiving. Sickness. Grief and depression. Failure. Unrealistic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Built To Serve God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 17, 2014

You have been built to serve God! There are several building blocks that God will use in your life to prepare you to serve Him effectively and to make an impact on others for Christ.

Built To Serve God (Part 1) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Is a person saved and brought into a right relationship with God by his good works? Do we have to be good enough to be saved? Let’s read Ephesians 2:8-9. • The Bible is quite clear. Nobody is saved from the penalty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Bible Church