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O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 3,976 views

Something happened to me, which was known only to myself, and which caused me the most severe mental suffering. The hymn was the fruit of that suffering. It was the quickest bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the impression of having it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Confess Jesus Is The Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 5,494 views

PENTECOST 5(C) - Believers confess Jesus is the Christ with words by faith and with lives of faith.

BELIEVERS CONFESS JESUS IS THE CHRIST LUKE 9:18-24 JULY 13, 2003 LUKE 9:18-24 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do You Ask? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 2,655 views

Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 11,383 views

Leaders must lead with truth instead of deception, with grace instead of power, and with unswerving commitment to the the least and the lost.

Several things prompt this message. First and foremost, I bring this message because I know that it is crucial to teach and re-teach our church’s vision. Everyone needs to understand what we are trying to do as a church. Just saying it once or twice does not get the story told. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Do This Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 41,728 views

We must have the courage to move forward.

WE CAN DO THIS Nehemiah 2:9-20 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD. ?: What? What keeps us from moving forward? KW: Barriers TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:9-20, three barriers that keep us from moving forward. The _____ barrier is that keeps ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis Of Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 6,933 views

A sermon that explores unique componants of christian fellowship

Friendships/ What are they based on. Some years ago I went out to dinner with some Christian friends - in fact a lot of Christian friends - it was a great night one that will stand in our memories probably for the rest of our lives. I have vivid memories of laughter and happiness - jokes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running The Race

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002

based on 164 ratings

| 35,136 views

A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wearing A Quitter's Saddle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 6,436 views

It is easy to be hurt and offended and desire to quit. We cannot afford to quit.

WEARING A SADDLE OF QUITTING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Colossians 4:17 Archippus, "Take heed to your ministry .... that you finish it Proverbs 24 :10 IF THOU FAINT IN THE DAY OF ADVERSITY, YOUR STRENGTH IS SMALL. 2 Cor. 4: 16 For which cause we faint not; though our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17, Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Suffering Say About God? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,310 views

The Bible sees hardship as God¡¦s loving discipline, which, as we submit to it, he uses to produce his character in our lives.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We¡¦ve been talking in recent weeks about suffering, seeking to make sense out of the trials and hardships we go through in life. To start us off, I want you to think about what one couple has gone through¡K Introduction: Video interview with a couple who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tacking Against The Wind Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 23, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,442 views

4th in series calling for commitment and stewardship. This message incorporates the five love languages of Gary Chapman and our relationship with God and one another.

Voyage to Eternity Tacking Against the Wind New Years Day we looked at the church as the vessel that God designed and created to move us from the rock we live on to a better place. Paul Kissling shared about TCMI’s ministry two weeks ago and we shared in a memorable experience at the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Acts, Part 3- Recipe For Revival Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 12,363 views

Throughout the book of Acts we see phenomenal growth. In 2:47: “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved"; •By chapter 4 the church has exploded to over 5000. •And throughout Acts, the growth of the church is a common re

“Recipe for Revival” Acts 2:42-46 What’s the key to success in life? Walk into any bookstore and you’ll see shelves of books on how to be successful. How to be successful in business; in relationships; in personal financial planning; in athletics. One man who knew about success in sports was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Baptist

"Having Mercy, Being Pure, Making Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,877 views

Sermon 6 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Let’s pause before we go to discuss these three Christian virtues and remind ourselves of a couple of points vital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Orthodox

A Call To Remember

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 25, 2006

based on 38 ratings

| 6,933 views

The word of God calls us to remember certain things. This sermon reminds us of what those things are.

We are called by God to remember. In fact, there are over 100 passages in the Bible that deal with the act of remembering. Verses like – DEUTERONOMY 4:9 - ‘Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, or let them slip from your heart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Is The Sabbath Really A Big Deal Today?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 15,201 views

These Three...

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 26, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 3,188 views

We should be a church with a mission.

THESE THREE… I Corinthians 13:13 S: Church C: Characteristics of an effective church Pr: WE SHOULD BE A CHURCH WITH A MISSION. ?: How? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three essentials that we must have as a church with a mission. Type: Propositional The ____ essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

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