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  • Moab - A Dangerous Place

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    The Book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal son of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and "there began to be in want.

    The Book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal son of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and "there began to be in want." Through the backsliding of a Jew (typified by Naomi) the poor gentile(Ruth) is brought into the land of blessing. There Ruth meets the ...read more

  • She Was Made Straight

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 19,253 views

    A sermon on the woman who couldn’t straighten herself.

    She Was Made Straight Text: Luke 13:10-17 This text offers a message of hope to those who have been long bound. "Eighteen years." (The passage of time does not invalidate the plan, the power, or the purposes of God.) This text offers insight for the need of deliverance ministry: "She could not ...read more

  • Aspects Of Becoming Behavior

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,679 views

    Aspects of becoming behavior that are often neglected among Christians: good manners, graceful speech, good works, and modest dress.

    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior "1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be ...read more

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 219 ratings
     | 51,272 views

    This is a basic Christian wedding ceremony designed to last about 15-20 minutes.

    Wedding Ceremony Statement of Purpose We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is a statement of the love and devotion they have for each other in their hearts. Jesus Christ reminds us that at the beginning the Creator ...read more

  • God's Gift-My Gift

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. 9:15).

    A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this ...read more

  • Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,703 views

    Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

    SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

  • Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,124 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

    A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

  • What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,699 views

    “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

  • Spiritual Blind And Very Bitter!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    Bitterness can be an unseen root growing beneath the surface that brings hurt and family problems.

    SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN NOT SEE HOW BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS DRIVES THE HEART OF INDIVIDUALS AND DIVIDES THE HOME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SPIRITUALLY BITTER, SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE SELL TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? SPIRITUALLY BITTER BLIND PEOPLE SELL OUT DEEP THINGS FOR ...read more

  • Having A Marriage That Sizzles

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,479 views

    Paul is addressing men and women who have taken the Spiritual affairs of the church in their own hands, and have said by their actions “If God doesn’t move in the right way we will do it for Him!”

    Having a Marriage that Sizzles Text: I Cor. 13:1-8a Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

  • Is Narnia Christian?

    Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,035 views

    Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

    CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

  • You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

    YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

  • A Healthy Attitude In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    The attitude of Worship.

    A HEALTHY ATTITUDE IN THE CHURCH EPH.4: 1-3 I. INTRODUCTION TELEVISON, MAGAZINES, AND RADIO, ARE FILLED WITH ADVERTIZEMENTS ABOUT HEALTH THAT ARE DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO OUR MINDS IN AN EFFORT TO GET US TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY. BUT MY ...read more

  • God's Gift - My Gift

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,072 views

    "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15).

    A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this gift, ...read more

  • If You Had One More Day To Live

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 25,646 views

    A message on being prepared for death.

    IF YOU HAD ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE 2 Kings 20:1 INTRO: Death is a very scary thought to each and every one of us. I believe that it would be correct for me to say that each and every one here tonight has wondered what death holds in store for themselves. How will I eventually Die? This is a very ...read more