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Faint Not!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 4, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 24,744 views

How not to lose heart in the day of adversity and severe challenge--to possess spiritual stamina

FAINT NOT! Isa 40:28-31 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

You're Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,360 views

God demands perfection which is only found in Jesus Christ.

"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. The Jews had a saying, "If only two people go to heaven, one will be a scribe and the other a Pharisee." Those who were there to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

based on 129 ratings

| 20,957 views

A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Heaven's Heroes: Abel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 9,669 views

Because Abel believed, he offered a better sacrifice; because he offered a better sacrifice, he obtained righteousness; because he obtained righteousness, he is for all the ages a living voice saying, "Righteousness is by faith."

[The outline was borrowed from John MacArthur’s Hebrews commentary.] Hebrews 11:4—“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it HE BEING DEATH YET SPEAKETH.” James Moffatt wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Listening For Leadership Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 6,719 views

Our view of leadership is that it is aggressive, know-it-all. But in reality it is bearing witness to God’s power, not our own; and leaders are qualified to be leaders by what they do NOT know.

Do you know the story of the woman who liked to sit for an hour or so every evening at her front window? She would just sit, looking at the traffic racing by. After the children had been coached through their homework, after her husband had been reminded about the jobs on his "To do" list; after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 8,797 views

Jesus was visited by Nicodemus, who learns of the essential need to be born again. What does it mean to be ’born again’ What about us?

Nicodemus was an expert. He was a religious expert. He knew what made for good religion, and he knew it all. His way of life, like many other of the Pharisees was pretty comfortable. He was respected and he’d even made it on to the ruling council. Life couldn’t get better. He was the ideal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Destination - The Land Of Blessing

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 30, 2005

based on 48 ratings

| 9,263 views

The Promised Land typifies the life of the believer in Christ. This sermon examines the seven food products of the land their spiritual meaning and their availability to every believer.

A Land of Blessing Deuteronomy 8:7-9 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, that flow out of valleys and hills; 8a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey; 9a land in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Cost To Be A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 7,537 views

Jesus used word pictures of a Tower and a War to show that following him will take Everything you have and Everything you are.

Discipleship Series # 2 What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus? Mark 8, Luke 14 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-27 INTRODUCTION: In the TEXT we just read, a large crowd was following Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. The crowd thought Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crowned as King. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Luke 14:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 6,591 views

As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Man Treed

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 1, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 2,506 views

The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord.

A Little Man Treed (Lk. 19:1-10) Intro. The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord. He was both man and He was God. Human and divine, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 12,645 views

We live in desperate times, this sermon helps us to deal with them.

DEALING WITH DESPERATE TIME: RESPONSIBLE WITH OUR TREASURE 2 Kings 7:1-16 Today I want to speak ABOUT OUR RESPOSIBLITY TO THE GOD GIVEN TREASURE HE GIVES US. And how in our adversity our faith can help us And we can help other in their trials as well. We all face adversity of one kind or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Will Be Beyond This Life?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 3,263 views

Heaven or Hell are the only choices

What will be beyond this life? MT. 25:32-34, 41, 46 When we look at life here we might wonder is this all there is. The bible is very clear in letting us know that this not the end of our lives but there is an after life. In the very beginning God created Adam and Eve to live forever for they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' Words: "I Am Willing. Be Clean!" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 19, 2004

based on 22 ratings

| 7,259 views

With these words jesus shows us so much of the true nature of God: His love, compassion, willingness and reaching out to us.

Jesus¡¦ words: ¡§I am willing, be clean!¡¨ Mk 1:40-45 WBC 22/2/4pm If you¡¦re a parent here this morning you will relate to the many times our children slip over, or are covered with grime- and come to you crying, wanting 1) a hug 2) to be cleaned up - remember this with AJ cycling 4 years ago A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Vice Or Virtue (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 3,154 views

The 12th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Vice or Virtue (Part 2) Colossians 3:12-17 12Therefore, as God¡¦s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wandering In The Spiritual Desert

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2004

based on 84 ratings

| 9,332 views

I got the bones of this outline from John Maxwell’s "One Hour With God" devotions. What do we do when we are running on empty?

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been to the point in your walk with the Lord that just did not seem to be going anywhere? Did you or do you feel like you are wandering in the desert in circles, thirsting for water? • There are times in our lives when we can feel very empty spiritually, we can find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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