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Mission Possible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 27, 2006

We need an expanded program. We have to pay an expected price. There’s an explicit promise. It’s for an exalted purpose. How to see God’s explosive power! Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

Mission Possible John 14:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MissionPossible.html You read this verse and it looks like Mission Impossible! [theme music] Good morning, Mr. Phelps!…your mission, should you choose to accept it… Just before Jesus returned to heaven He charged us to do something which ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of The Home

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

Mothers are the foundation of the home. See if you agree.

The Foundation of the Home Matthew 7:24-29 One of the greatest masterpieces of human engineering is the Golden Gate Bridge. That is not my own assessment because I have never been privileged to see it. It is the opinion of those more knowledgeable than myself... architects, engineers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Key To Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 10, 2004

You have a friend in the resurrection business – and he is the key to life.

When we lived in Texas and all of our children reached school age, Cheryl decided that she would go back to working outside the home – at least part-time. She easily got a job in an office and I remember that out of her first pay check she bought a Ninetendo game unit for the children. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: *other

Give Me A Break!--A Mother's Day Of Finding Release In God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Mothers can find release in the Sovereignty of God even when they are unsure of their wayward children and doubt their effectiveness as a parent. This story of Tamar puts a new spin on Mother’s Day.

Give Me a Break! Finding Release in the Sovereignty of God Steven A. Miller Mother’s Day May 13, 2001 It was told to me that for my Mother’s Day message, I should make the mothers feel very honored and special; that I should esteem them. And while that may be true for many here today as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: *other

Why Are You Living Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

A Biblical description of what God has for us.

WHY ARE YOU LIVING 1 PETER 1:4-5 Many years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world’s history. It was presented to the king of England to blaze in his crown or state. The king sent it to Amsterdam to be cut. It was put into the hands of an expert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Who Speaks God's Word Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus Christ, the One anointed to speak to us the Word of God, is to us a Prophet without parallel. If only we would see how it is to our profit to listen to his words!

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas April 10, 2011 THE PROPHET WHO SPEAKS GOD’S WORD Jesus Christ -- The Center of Our Faith: Part 2 Isaac Butterworth Deuteronomy 18:9, 14-20 9 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Starting Point Of All

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

When you give your child back to God, you are openly declaring that this child is a gift from God and only on loan to you. We’d better be careful how we treat and care for God’s property! God trusted you enough to place those children in your care to ra

The Starting Point of All Genesis 22:1-18 The Bible says that children are a blessing from God. Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) The Bossier City First Church of God is thrilled to partner with your family in raising your children in a Godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

He Is Risen

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2009

Jesus is risen and why it matters

Matthew 27:62-28:6 He Is Risen Ogden Baptist Church April 12, 2009 Introduction In Matthew 27:62-28:6, the Bible says… The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Before Conversion

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004

Describing the life of one before being converted to Christianity.

1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your House Is The Lord's House-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2017

4 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-IV—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Change with no Change: Years ago, there was an old tale in the Marine Corps about a lieutenant who inspected his marines & told the ‘gunny’(gunnery sergeant) that they smelled bad...in fact, they stunk to high heaven! The lieutenant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations Of The Faith: The Last Days

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. THE STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS IS IMPORTANT AS IT SPEAKS TO LIFE AT THE END OF THIS AGE, AND IT CAN GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO WHAT LIFE AFTER DEATH WILL BE LIKE.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE LAST DAYS A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. YOUR VIEW OF THE LAST DAYS CAN BE INFLUNCED BY A NUMBER OF ISSUES INCLUDING YOUR BELIEF ON SALVATION, YOUR VIEW OF THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Touch

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Things were different in the days of Peter. When Peter was around, everybody got healed.

So far we have seen Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He was blinded for 3 days. God sent Ananias to heal Saul of his blindness. Saul was baptized, and was nourished with food and drink because he hadn’t eaten or drank anything during those three days. Saul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Burial: Death's Demise Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2013

Jesus death opened the door for us!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Usually when someone dies we bury them and it is more or less the end of the story. • There will be no more walks in the park, no more good times together. • Death claims another victory; the world seems to go on like nothing ever happened. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Case For A Creator (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/28/2013 If you’re a guest here this morning or you just missed a couple of Sundays, we are now on week four of a five-week series examining the evidence for God’s existence—the case for a Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Christian Church