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Branches Broken Off And Branches Grafted On

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Nov 4, 2009

To show that while gentiles have not suffered as God’s people, the Jews, have suffered, we cannot be arrogant or unbelieving and presume upon God but must come together with the Jews in humble faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. The Sadness of the Broken off Branches and the Future Triumph (15,16,23,24,26,27) What a storm we might have seen or experienced! The images in this part of Romans speak so clearly to the sadness of the situation of those branches broken off from the Tree. Have you seen trees whose branches ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Walls And Burned Gates (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 19, 2009

When you have heard about the work and seen the work it is time to get about the task of working the work. It requires personal involvement and prayer.

Broken Walls and Burned Gates Prairie Baptist Church – 11/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 2 Key verse: Nehemiah 2:17-18 - 17Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Although much of Jeremiah prophecy was about impending judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem, they also included a call for national repentance and the promise of possible restoration. It is easy to sit around and talk about the good ole days, especially, whe

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Emergency Planning

Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011

Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Price Of Disobedience

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2011

David and his time in Ziklag. How he moved out of touch with God and then realizes his mistake and leaves the enemy terriroty.

The Price of Disobedience I Samuel 27-30 Illustration – Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. He did it because he wanted to clear out some of his old tools to make room for new ones. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. Arrayed on a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Comfort We Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2010

All of us have pain, struggle, turmoil, and trouble; and we need to be reminded from where our comfort comes.

The Comfort We Need 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * There is an old adage which says, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink,” yet, this is not entirely accurate. If you need a horse to drink water, you can feed him salt to create a needy thirst. Before we actually get to God’s word, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"He's Still Waiting At The Well"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Nov 1, 2010

Just like the Samaritan woman we are given second chances through Jesus. Jesus knew the woman was going to be at Jacob's well and He waited on her so He could teach her and give her the opportunity to live a Godly life.

“He’s Still Waiting At The Well” Joke: There was football team who never won a game so one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. He told them, "Men our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On The Promises!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Moses faces the past and the king (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Moses faces the past and the king Reading: Exodus chapter 4 verse 18 to chapter 5 verse 23. Ill: • Why is it that to stop computers, you have to click on "Start"? • Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand? • Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food? ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Reconciliation?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Meets Esau. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 33 verses 1-20. Ill: • The Victorian artist James Whistler; • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist immediately sent for the country’s leading ear, nose, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Bucket List: 40 Days To Live?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 23, 2009

If you had 40 days to live what would you do with your life? God gives the Ninevites this opportunity and their response is something we can adopt for ourselves.

THE BUCKET LIST! What would you do if you knew you had 40 days to live? This question is not totally without some foundation in our life because many of us have gone to the doctor’s office and received news that turned out to be life transforming. Some have been told they have cancer, others ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Playing The Fool

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2009

Sarcasm betrays anger at ourselves or at others, but we cannot let it fester. We need to come to the Cross, where there is reconciliation.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it? Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each other do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Treat Someone Who Messed Up? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010

Everybody needs to be loved, but when someone has failed, they really need to hear that they are loved. But God loves us while we are still sinners and none of us deserves His love. We need to practice restoration because there may be a time when we will

INTRODUCTION We’re on an exciting verse by verse study of the book of 2 Corinthians I’m calling, “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today we’re going to answer a very important question: “How should we treat someone who messed up?” One of the most touching moments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Jonah, Chapter Three: A Story Of Revival” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 30, 2010

In Jonah chapter three, we read a story of revival.

In Jonah, chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. Today, as we turn our attention to chapter three of the book of Jonah, we find a story of revival. (READ TEXT) Jonah went to Nineveh and declared God’s word to the people. In response, the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

In Luke 15, we find a young man who could have easily written the words to the song "I wanna go home." His story provides encouragement for anyone who is homesick for the life that they once enjoyed as a child of God.

I Wanna Go Home Luke15:11-19 Many of you are familiar the lyrics to the song “Detroit City”. The First line goes “I wanna go home. I wanna go home, oh how I wanna go home.” In Luke 15, Christ tells the story of a young man who could have easily written ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Me A River Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 6, 2010

First of a three part series on the church discipline chapter of 1 Cor 5

Text: 1 Cor 5:1-5, Title: Cry Me A River, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/5/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Erika’s reaction to my engagement proposal – unexpected—laughter? B. Background to passage: However surprising it may seem in our more cerebral age, Paul appears more ready to tolerate “a mixed church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist