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Remember Your Chains

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006

It’s important as believers that we remember the chains of sin - remembering where we came from helps us grow into where we’re going in Christ, and much of this world is still in chains.

Remember Your Chains TCF Sermon November 5, 2006 Turn with me this morning to a passage from Psalm 107 Psalms 107:10-16 (NIV) 10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, 11 for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

A Christmas message.

Dakota Community Church December 10, 2006 The Rest of the Story We all know the Christmas Story. Why are we here today more than 2000 years after these events took place? Does this message have any bearing on us today? I want to share with you today the rest of the story, what God was doing in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Life's Great Moments

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 17, 2006

There are at least six special, significant moments in one’s life that need examination. That’s what this sermon does.

LIFE’S GREAT MOMENTS Esther 4:14 Synopsis of Esther • Persian Queen Vashti is deposed • Esther chosen to succeed her • Uncle Mordecail uncovers a conspiracy • Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews • Mordecai persuades Esther to intercede • Esther’s request to the king • Mordecai is honored by ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Armour Of God - Protect Yourself

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 5, 2006

Jesus supplies all of our needs in spiritual warfare, we need to know how to use the armour and weapons of God, he gives us his power, his might and his armour, how great is that not by our strength but his, Jesus is the source we trust in

Clear and Present Danger: We are told “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ” and that we are to put on the amour of God as the devil is or will be attacking us. Let me be very clear the devil does exist is real and is a clear and present and persistent danger. The big mistake ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Ya Later, Sennecharib

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

How Hezekiah faced opposition from the King of Egypt.

See Ya Later, Sennacherib From II Kings 18-19 Hezekiah is described as a good king.. (18:3-7) A. He sought to remove every influence of idolatry and sin and to turn the people’s heart back to God. Important Application-- What are you doing to remove sin’s influence from your life? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Some people act as if they had nothing to be thankful for! • A lack of thankfulness is a lack of thoughtfulness. • Ingratitude is probably the less attractive attitude anyone could possess.

Reasons For Thanksgiving to God Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) : I Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:14

Rick Warren Interview

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 11, 2006

To encourage the believer as they prepare for eternity.

RICK WARREN INTERVIEW George E. Crumbly (Sunday AM) April 9, 2006 UMC Humphrey Arkansas James 4 My sister in Florida sent me an email this week of an interview with Rick Warren regarding his new book “Purpose Driven Life.” He started off by saying: ”People ask me, What is the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

It's More Important Than Baked Beans!

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 2, 2006

A message emphasizing the importnace of the Gospel to people’s lives.

Introduction When you go shopping you have a choice – you could go to Sainsburys, or perhaps you prefer the Coop, you might like the trip to Asda or like us you may be spend you’re your hard earned cash at Tesco. Consumerism is alive and well – relax I’m not going to give one of those messages ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

From Generation To Generation - Israel In The Wilderness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2006

Israel turned an 11 day journey to the promised land into a 40 year process of meandering in circles, going nowhere. HOW TO BREAK THE CYCLE! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

From Generation To Generation Psalm 78 Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 145:4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. A Biblical generation is 40 years. That sums ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72, Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006

God has a special calling for all His children.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Questions Of God

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 20, 2006

Find out the 3 heart-searching Questions God would ask us. These refers to our relationship with Him, with our brethren and with our family. Enjoy God’s word.

THE THREE QUESTIONS OF GOD? By Ptr. Glenn Narvaez July 10, 2005 1. “Where are you?” Gen. 3.9 This is related to our relationship with God "But the LORD God called to the man, "Where are you?"" (Gen 3:9 NIV) He is absent in his meeting with God. Adam was not in his meeting place with God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Camping At The Foot Of The Mountain

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

Talking about going deeper in our relationship with Christ. Not being satisfied at the foot of the mountain, but moving up the mountain where God’s glory dwells.

“Camping at the foot of the mountain” Intro: Have you ever just sit back and read what the Bible says about the two different kinds of people in the Church today. There are those that talks about seeing the kingdom of God but there are those that I believe that God is showing us that desire and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, Exodus 24:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Forget To Remember

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 8, 2006

God has blessed us. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting that truth.

DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER Psalm 106:7-25 ILL-A husband was in big trouble for forgetting his wife’s birthday. His wife told him "Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway for me that goes from 0 to 200 in 2 seconds flat" The next morning the wife found a small package in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-25

Denomination: Holiness

Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004

Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Baptist