Sermons about Proven Sightings

An Old Story For A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

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The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

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Jesus is our model for overcoming temptation.

TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 November 12, 2000 INTRODUCTION: G.H. Charnley, in The Skylark’s Bargain, tells the story of a young skylark who discovered one day a man who would give him worms for a feather. He made a deal – one feather for two worms. The next day the lark was flying high in the sky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Women Teachers : Are They Ordained?

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

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Scripture grants much more freedom to women than the historical church allowed them to have, but does that freedom include the permission to teach men?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) INTRODUCTION. A. I ask your forgiveness in advance as this message is going to seem harsh at some points. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Business In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

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Somehow it’s become vogue to cut ourselves off from the world; but God isn’t done with this world yet. One area where God is able to use His people to reach the lost is in our day to day relationships with them.

You may well remember the story of Joshua. Joshua came after Moses and his Job was to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Because the Canaanites were wicked God commanded Joshua to kill every person in Canaan, because God didn’t want the Israelites to adopt the Canaanite lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priority One Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2005

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God has a top priority plan for you! He invites you to hear, receive, stand in and be saved by a power that only heaven can offer.

(Begin by blowing up a balloon and holding up a straight pin) What will happen if I take this pin and puncture this balloon? Watch. (Pop the balloon). Now this pin only makes a tiny hole, but that’s all it takes to explode a perfectly good balloon. In the events of history there is one tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Or Cursed – It's Your Decision

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

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The truth about my rights.

INTRO: This past week I was skimming the news and I noticed there seems to be so much turmoil in the news and I noticed a lot of it revolved around rights, our rights. : Whether it was: -NFL owners fighting with NFL players over their rights on revenue sharing. -Women picketing outside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tape Measure And The Bible

Contributed by Michael Fritz on Nov 26, 2006

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If I were to take this tape measure this morning and measure this pulpit . . . and I were to say that it was ___ inches wide would you believe me? Why? What gives this Power Pro Craft Serial # TM1210N the ability to be right or even accurate?

“The Bible and the Tape Measure” “We will trust a tape measure, but not God’s Word” Text: Psalms 119:9-11 (KJV) 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

In For The Long Haul

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002

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We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Roots Alive!

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

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The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ow! That Hurts!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

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In order to get Christians to increase in their fruitfulness for Him, God cuts things out of our lives.

Oct. 26, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” Introduction Indian Jones and the Last Crusade is one of my favorite movies—it’s great entertainment but it packs a powerful punch of a message about finding happiness and joy. In the climactic scene of the movie, Indiana Jones is grasping ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 15, 2003

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Paul tells us in this scripture how we can be victorious in the tough times of life.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH 2 Tim 1:1-12 INTRO: Response to an Insurance Company I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Backsliding-The Greatest Sin For A Believer Series

Contributed by Raj Kosaraju on Feb 23, 2005

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Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life

Backsliding- The greatest sin for a Believer Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life. The outward actions are only symptoms of the real problem -- the attitude of the heart -- which ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Tradition? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 30, 2007

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Guess who’s come for a visit? It’s the big whigs from denominational headquarters. Isn’t it sad that Jesus had more problems w/ the religious than the lost? They made it all an outward matter and not an inward experience. Link inc. to text, audio, and Ppt

Truth or Tradition? Matthew 15:1-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TruthOrTradition.html Guess who popped in for a visit? It’s the scribes and Pharisees … the big whigs from denominational headquarters in Jerusalem. They are likely part of the Sanhedrin, the heavy hitters if you will. They have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind To Work Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 12, 2008

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Even through ridicule, we need to have a mind set on accomplishing what God has called us to do.

A Mind to Work Griffith Baptist Church – 9/14/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:1-6 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:6 - So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. The Introduction After the list of the workers in chapter three, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 1

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Sep 27, 2008

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Money management series created using materials from Crown Financial Ministries and Dave Ramsey’s books. Find complete free workshop at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm

Find the full series including Powerpoint, worksheets, and answers key at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 1 Developed using the books: Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover PURPOSE FOR THIS WORKSHOP - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Holiness

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