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The River Euphrates: Foolish Fashions Shrink Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 20, 2009

A great people learn to balance foolish pride and destructive shame, and learn to be themselves rather than selecting the worst habits of the majority. Cling to what has supported the African-American for years.

Those who have planned our observance of Black History Month this year selected the theme, "New Currents, Ancient Rivers". Many of you will recognize that the words, "Ancient Rivers" are drawn from a well-known poem by Langston Hughes. The phrase "New Currents, Ancient Rivers" suggests to me that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giant Killing For Beginners

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009

Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 23, 2007

In this lesson we learn the right way to view our sins, and what God has done to maintain our fellowship with Him.

A. Good Morning! May God’s blessing and power be with every one of us this morning! 1. Praise Him for all He has done, for all He is doing, and for all He is going to do! Amen! B. We are just beginning a series on the book of 1 John that I’m calling Walking In The Light. 1. Last week we looked ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Hurting Today's Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fourth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is "The Christ?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Message describing Jesus as the Messiah.

What is “the Christ?” Matthew 16:13-20 February 4, 2007 We’re constantly bombarded with all sorts of ideas of who Jesus is. Some of them are on the mark, others aren’t. Listen to this quote: “I dig Jesus and so do many other witches. Its not his fault that Christianity is so confused today and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Be Part Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007

21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Real Revival And Real Change Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

REAL REVIVAL Comes from hearing God’s Word and experiencing God’s presence - Leads to a Heart Change - Leads to Life Change - Leads to World Change - All for the Glory of God and growing His Kingdom. Revival is an encounter with the living God… As one pa

REAL REVIVAL… REAL CHANGE Nehemiah Chapter 8 1 all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2 So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counterfeit Christianity Part 2

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

A broken life can never be a raw material for the devil. A broken life knows the secret of the law. It is immune to satanic arrows. It will trample permanently on serpents and scorpions. It is a terror to demonic forces. When a broken life goes into a par

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY PART 2 Dr. D. K. Olukoya This is the concluding part of the message, we started last week. We went into it because many people are working behind their schedules and some have spent unprofitable time in incubation instead of doing what God wants them to do. In the last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009

Thomas responded to Jesus based on the evidence of His resurrection. We need to do the same.

We are so glad that you’re here with us this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. That event is without a doubt the single most significant and meaningful event in the history of mankind. But the significance of the resurrection is not just found in the gospel accounts of the events ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part two of a seven-part series studying Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on James and John.

Turn to your neighbor and say, "Jesus is here, and anything can happen." It’s a great day to be in church. We are going to be looking at some scriptures in the gospels, which give a recording of Jesus, the life of our Savior. It gives four different looks at the same scenario. We are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The I Am Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

John 14:6 may be one of the richest texts in Scripture. There are some very powerful implications to John 14:6 and it is important for us as Christians to know what they are and what they mean.

John 14:6—beginning of a mini-series November 11, 2007 I AM Our God is an amazing God isn’t He? What an amazing God we serve. I mean He is all powerful. He is just yet He is merciful. He created the heavens and the earth and yet He cares for each of us explicitly. What an amazing God. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

Preaching: Antiquated Or Mandated?

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 14, 2009

2 Timothy 4:1-5. The necessity of preaching the word of God is seen in the ministry of Timothy.

PREACHING: ANTIQUATED OR MANDATED? 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 INTRODUCTION - Every Sunday morning, millions of people around the world gather together in buildings, huts, houses, or whatever else provides an acceptable meeting place, for the purpose of worshiping Jesus Christ, a man who claimed to be God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 17, 2005

God honors the prayers of His people for wisdom.

#2005-42 Sermon Series: Finding Your Focus Title: Wisdom Text: I Kings 3:7-14; 4:29-30, 32-34 Truth: God honors the prayers of His people for wisdom. Aim: To help you pray for wisdom to determine the primary focus or priority of your life. INTRODUCTION A redhead is walking through the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist