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Holding It Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 12, 2003

Malachi; the Final Prophet – (Part 4) Godly insight for today.

No one knows the pain of divorce more than one who has been divorced. Divorce is not a topic that I can talk about from personal experience; in twenty-one years of marriage Susie and I have never even entertained the idea. I found a couple of poems which express the pain of divorce. I see a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

In the hour we live in, we must be full of faith in order to overcome the obstacles we face.

Full Of Faith Luke 18:8 … Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is coming again but when He comes again will He find faith on the earth? This is a question that both challenges and convicts us. We need to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's All In Your Heart

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

A call to be genuine Christfollowers

It’s all in your Heart A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: *other

The Good Shepherd's Unchanging Care

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2009

In the midst of difficulties and trails we need help and strength that does not come from us. We need strength and help from our Creator! Psa. 121:1-2 NIV I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, th

Cornerstone Church June 6 / 7, 2009 THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S UNCHANGING CARE Psalm 23 “THAT’S LIFE DVD INTRODUCTION” Can you relate to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Widows Mite.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Widows Mite. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark 12:38-44. This chapter closes with two warnings from the Lord: • A warning against the pride of the teachers of the law or Scribes (Mark 12:38-40) • And a warning against the pride of the rich (vv. 41-44). Quote C.S. Lewis: “A proud man is always looking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Brethren

The Thieves Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in the series on prayer. This message deals with the things that rob our prayer.

The Thieves of Prayer Mark 11:15-19 KJV And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; [16] And would not suffer that any man should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

John Prepares The Way

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

John the Baptist prepared the way for us to know and trust in Christ.

John prepares the way Matthew 3:1-12 Are you ready to meet Jesus? How do you help others to prepare to meet Him? If you had been sent as the front man for Jesus to come into town, what would you do to make sure that hearts were ready to receive Him and His message? For 400 years God had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Broken

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 20, 2005

We must be broken before God can reach our hearts

Broken TCF Sermon September 14, 2003 Fruit vs. Stone = Soft vs. Hard (Demonstration: use a piece of fruit and a small rock. Use some sort of tool to try to penetrate each.) To get to the middle of this fruit, the “heart” of it, if you will, to penetrate this fruit, it doesn’t take much effort. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But Slag

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

Set-backs can have a great purpose in fulfilling the will of God if we will allow them to work for us.

Nehemiah 13:1-2 KJV On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; [2] Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fable Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's failure appears to be ambition sneaking in after he made the right original decision that poisoned Abimelech's character. Jotham's fable is a cautionary tale.

I know you’ve all heard me quote the brilliant Jewish novelist, Elie Wiesel, on many occasions. The famed author of Night and Jewish philanthropist once said, “Some stories are true that never happened.” He didn’t mean, of course, that we should chuck our healthy skepticism ...read more

Denomination: *other

Perseverance In A Dry Place

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010

This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Doors In Walls

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 28, 2011

An Easter message.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church Easter April 12, 2009 “Putting Doors in Walls” [SHOW VIDEO AT CLOSE OF COMMUNION SERVICE] [AFTER VIDEO’S OVER PROJECT SERMON TITLE SLIDE AND LEAVE UP ON SCREEN WHILE I BEGIN SPEAKING] It’s not over, even when it’s over. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ