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What Does A Godly Father Look Like?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 12, 2001

Examines the importance of the father’s example as he is present in his children’s lives.

June 6th 2001 What Does a Godly Father Look Like? Dad was sick in bed with the flu and he watched his darling little girl, as she wanted to nurse him back to good health. She fluffed his pillow, she brought him his book to read, and she even brought him a surprise cup of tea. Dad said as he drank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have A Friend Who Struggles With Anger Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001

This message seeks to provide practical insights concerning anger in a person’s life.

I Have a Friend Who Struggles With Anger Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA. email: stevenscreek@aol.com www.stevenscreek.net October 28, 2001 When was the last time you were overcome with anger? What made you mad? Did someone try to trick you? Cheat you? Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Provides.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “God provides.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “God provides.” This story of the miraculous provision of water in the midst of the desert follows on a similar story of the miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

And The Impossible Became Possible

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 2, 2004

Taken from Chapt. 9 of "And the Angels Were Silent," Max Lucado -- God rejoices when we dare to dream and He equips us to fulfill those dreams in His service.

And the Impossible Became Possible Adapted from And the Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado—Chapter 9, Courage to Dream Again Scripture Ref: Isaiah 43:18-19 2 Timothy 4:7-8 2 Corinthians 5:17 Hebrews 2:14-15 Revelation 3:15-16 Matthew 11:28 Genesis 18:23-25 Job 19:25-27 Other Ref.: The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Available For Life-Shaping Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2003

If we want to be worthwhile, trustworthy, respected people, we must be available for life-shaping. That means to downplay disappointment, pick perceptive people, consider consequences, and accept affirmation.

Worthwhile lives are made, not born. No one gets to get be great just by dumb luck or by the genes they inherited. Worthwhile people, trustworthy people, respected people are made. They are formed. They are shaped. Somebody has to take raw material and shape it into something useful. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Clothes On Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 17, 2006

Paul speaks of the correct article of clothing for the committed follower of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. Last week as we looked at “What is Really Important” you may recall that Paul was speaking of his desire to “lay hold” of Christ. A. Simply stated, Paul’s desire was to be so closely identified with Christ, that when people looked at him, all they could see was Christ. B. His ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Intimacy

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

Why do I need friends? What is a godly friend?

Sayings about Friendship ¡ñ True friends are like Diamonds... they are real and rare. False friends are like leaves... they are scattered everywhere. ¡ñ Without humor, life is sad. Without courage, life is hard. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends, life is impossible! ¡ñ Everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Calling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Portrait Of The Blood - Communion - Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 14, 2005

A "stand alone" message but also good for communion. See also "A Portrait of The Bread". Link included to both sermons in Formatted Text, w/ Handouts and Powerpoint Presentations and Templates.

A Portrait of The Blood Leviticus 17:11 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Without blood there cannot be life in the physical body. That is just as true in the Bible. Blood flows through the Bible just as it does through our veins. The blood of Christ keeps ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, 1 Peter 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Really A Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 3, 2008

Is there really a hell? The answer from the Bible is: Yes. However, perhaps a deeper question is how can a loving God send people to eternal torment? We’ll look at this and also what it is the God wants from us.

The Burning Question Is There Really a Hell? March 2, 2008 I have heard many recovered alcoholics and addicts describe their lives before recovery as a “living hell.” Their lives were filled with suffering, agony, and anguish for themselves and those around them. The conclusion is that the throes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Gideon Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 23, 2009

Gideon shows us what it is like to to step out in faith despite the doubts that you may have.

Heroes of the OT: Gideon Judges 7:7-15 March 22, 2009 This morning we are going to look at another hero of the OT: Gideon. Have any of you ever felt incompetent, or ill-suited, or like a “fish out of water,” or ill-prepared, or ill-equipped, or maybe you felt like you were just not good enough? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Get In The Press

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 24, 2009

You are suppose to win in life, but You can’t expect to win without a fight. There are enemies to your destiny, so you must get in the press.

Mr 5:27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. Php 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Strange Plan For An Estranged World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. Christmas message.

A Strange Plan for an Estranged World Intro: Sing “Strange Way to Save the World” Prop: God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. TS: Let’s look at a few details concerning God’s plan to save the world. I. The Need for Help… Darkness -Isaiah 9:2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devoted To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009

Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ