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New Year

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

what is your plan for this year?

A boy told his father, "Dad, if three frogs were sitting on a limb that hung over a pool, and one frog decided to jump off into the pool, how many frogs would be left on the limb?" The dad replied, "Two." "No," the son replied. "There are three frogs and one decides to jump, how many are left?" The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Root Systems Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The first in a sermon series on developing spiritual depth and wholehearted discipleship

INTRO unveil the cougars ► Today you feel safe that you can see these wild animals without threat of harm ► Because they are locked behind these bars ► But if I unlock and open the door it would be a different story. ƒ{ The reality is that all of us have a wild animal inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Buying Milk With No Money"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 3, 2010

Since the period of the Israelites, the Invitation has been offered down through the centuries to those seeking to find the Way...some have accepted it; others have rejected it. But it is the greatest invitation to humankind.

ISAIAH 55:1-9 “Buying Milk with No Money” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “Get your hot dogs here! Only $5.00.” “Ice cold Coke here, ice cold Coke! Only $7.00!” That’s what we hear when we go to see a baseball, football, basketball or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Sexual Purity

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

It seems that we are a society that is submerged in the seamier side of life. Christians are not isolated nor insulated from such influence.

SEXUAL PURITY We really live in a confused and confusing world! We have so many conflicting messages coming at us that it is difficult to know what to think or believe. This is especially true for people who do not have exposure to regular and direct Biblical teaching on life itself. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's Alive

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2009

For many the Bible is just an old book to collect dust on a shelf, press flowers with, or in which to collect obituaries and wedding clippings – but the Bible is so much more – It’s Alive!

IT’S ALIVE! HEBREWS 4:12 Introduction: A collector of old books ran into an acquaintance of his who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been in his family for generations. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody had printed it. "What? Not GUTENBERG?" gasped the book collector. "Why, yes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Power For Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon deals with how to be filled / led by the Holy Spirit.

“Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. Main text: Ephesians 5:13-21 As we continue in our series, today we look at our third message entitled “Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. As our series has unfolded, we began with the first building block – “Our New Life.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Genesis 48 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Tonight we’re going to be looking at how God uses dreams in the life of Joseph. Dreams are a mysterious thing aren’t they? I mean, who knows what some of them mean. A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 -- Which Way Will You Choose? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

This third part of the series deals with our choice to live either a way of faith, or a way of unfaith.

WHICH WAY WILL YOU CHOOSE? Habakkuk 2:2-20 Then the Lord replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Success At Work & School Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

What does it mean to find or achieve great success in your work? How do we find satisfaction and joy in our work? For our purposes this morning, we will speak mostly in terms of employee-employer, but the same principles apply equally to the school envi

“SUCCESS @ WORK/SCHOOL” 2nd in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 17, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: Work. School. Just saying/hearing the words evokes all kinds of different thoughts and emotions. Today, they are represented in TV shows such as “The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 19, 2009

Christmas declares, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that we would experience the good tidings of great joy proclaimed by the angels 2,000 years ago.

REDISCOVERING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 28, 2009

Nearly 90% of those who make New Years Resolutions rarely see any change or results. The missing element: a LIVING HOPE!

This Could Be the Start of Something Big I Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Priority Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 1, 2008

Peter expresses here in this text the necessity of developing Christian character. This sermon addresses the priority we must have as Christians daily to be christ-like.

The Priority 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: “Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?” “No,” said the husband, “I didn’t.” “Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?” she asked. “I’m afraid I didn’t,” said her husband. To this his wife ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Wise Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well as taking care of all the needs of His people. God is a tender yet strong and very patient Shepherd. Jehovah Rohi is also known as Jehovah Rahah. Jesu

April 27th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Five — Jehovah Rohi Sermon: God is wise enough for me Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 53:6 Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible