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Moving Into Harms Way - With God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005

Jacob and his family move to Egypt, knowing that they will face hardship. Yet God also promised to go with them and bring them. He makes the same promise to us if we will go the place of worship, peace, and refreshment.

Has God ever instructed you to go into a place where you knew eventually there would be suffering? I’m not sure that’s happened to any of us - and I am even less sure that knowing that fact would help us in any way. But in doing so we fulfill God’s plan not only for us but for His purposes on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Disappointments New Christians Face

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

Paying The Price Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Divorce between believers

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 2) Introduction According to the National Center for Health Statistics, last year—in 2003—there were 2,187,000 couples that got married in the United States. And the Center reports that there were 1 million couples that divorced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005

When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2007

A sermon about the incarnation, the promise of God with Us

This sermon was written for an ecumenical service at a Retirement Community for Seniors. It is a revision of another of my advent sermons titled "Love in Advent". Sermon for Suites by the Lake – Advent – “A Child is Born” - November 24, 2007 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger.

TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION (#3) Genesis 39:1-23 When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger: A woman was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. She was enjoying the comfort of relaxing on an inflated cushion that kept her afloat. When she realized that she had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Clear The Conscience

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

The biblical method of having a clear conscience

How To Clear the Conscience Hebrews 9:11-14 But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That’s why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is A True Disciple? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

As we have so often learned in scripture there are to be some major differences between those who profess Christ as Savior and those who don’t. You ask: what differences should there be between believers and nonbelievers?? They are listed in point form in

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 of Part 1 Who is a true Disciple Part 2 Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction A logger got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the Company Operator about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp. The following Sunday, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Jesus ressurection demonstrates that we are Victorious

Power of the Resurrection Philippians 3:10 Luke 24:1-10 KJV 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Unrequited Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Comes Near Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 6, 2007

People reach out in crisis. Those who reach out to God find that He comes near. God’s nearness has its effects upon the saved & the sinner alike.

ISAIAH 33: 13-17 A FUTURE FOR THE FAITHFUL God here promises to come near and deliver His people from the destruction of their enemies. This great deliverance is not enacted from afar but by Him coming near in authority and power and making Himself known. This presence ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolved Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 13, 2007

We are called to make and maintain peace

Conflict is part of our lives here on earth. Our Lord Jesus Himself said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.”[1] The question is not if but when are we going to have conflicts. If you notice it, a small issue can even escalate into a big fight. It seems making peace is easier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth

lesson 5: The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth “The Church is God’s creation and design; it is His method of providing spiritual nurture for the believer and a community of faith through which the gospel is proclaimed and His will advanced in every generation.” Rick Warren Introduction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Calling Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 21, 2007

Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to fulfill the things He has

Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible