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Hmmm....tempting Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

3 Big Temptations we fight

Theme: Book of Luke Series Purpose: 3 Big temptations we fight I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Commit To Grow Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004

A stewardship series, sermon number 2. This message takes a look at how materialism destroys our faith.

Commit to Grow Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 10, 2004 (Read Psalm 37:1-9.) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you (nlt). Introduction Legendary comedian Jack Benny was well known for his portrayal of stinginess—By the way, is there anyone under 45 who knows who I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Starting The New Year Right

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002

In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002

A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Navigataing The Gray Areas

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 30, 2009

We are acting in love when we are considerate of the other person’s conscience.

Title: Navigating the Gray Areas Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13 Thesis: We are acting in love when we are considerate of the other person’s conscience. Introduction: In the Roman Catholic Church there is a list of the seven deadly sins: Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Wrath, and Sloth. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• Are you making God smile today? • Do you have a loving & close relationship with His Son Jesus Christ? • Do you make God smile by Trust and obedience? • Trust and Obey, for there is no other way. • Do you acknowledge God and do you serve Him?

What Makes God Smile? Have you ever wondered that if something you said • Or something you did made God smile? • I know as a parent there are things that my children have done • that make me smile. • At the same time there are something’s that my children say • that would cause just about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Will The Real Men Please Stand Up

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2008

A message for Father’s Day, calling men to become Biblical Men.

Will The Real Men, Please Stand Up?!? Ezekiel 22:30 * Turn with me to Ezekiel 22. This entire chapter leads us to God’s ultimate conclusion in verse 30. Review with me the words of Jehovah God to His chosen people. (READ) * It’s Father’s day, a day to honor dad. For me in my capacity as a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Your Struggle For Purity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God calls us to committed faithfulness to one another as part of our commitment to him. He calls us to purity of mind and action, to help us maintain the purity of our relationship with our spouse. He calls us to keep our promises just as he keeps his.

Introduction There’s a phenomenon that I’ve noticed over the past few years. That’s the phenomenon of ’the better offer’. It comes in two forms: the first is where you don’t reply to an invitation until the last minute because you might get a better offer; but the second is worse. That’s where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Glorious Bride Series

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

The church is the body of Christ, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way, because we are his bride.

The Glorious Bride Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Sometimes I think we don’t think often enough about that first week of creation described for us in the early chapters of Genesis. We kind of breeze by it, as if we’re in a hurry to get past the wonder of the creation itself, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Ten Minas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Interpretation & application of the parable. (PowerPoint slides are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Rewarding the Faithful Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were willing to ‘R.I.S.K.’ that is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Brethren

Sex, Drugs And Rock & Roll

Contributed by James Hayden on Mar 11, 2011

The Life of Jesus Christ

Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll The Life of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:31) And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 1. Sex - He was born of a virgin - We’re all adults, we know what that means. The virgin birth is the cornerstone of our faith- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Boys And Girls Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God requires that we value and appreciate his goodness in making us female and male.

Scripture Introduction Matthew Henry wrote of the first woman: “She was not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” That reminds me of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Challenge Of Choosing Full Disclosure-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the Full Disclosure of the truth regarding their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in a Full Disclosure are..

The CHALLENGE of CHOOSING FULL DISCLOSURE-II —Hebrews 4:12-14 Attention: I saw a billboard yesterday that said: Need Help? Call Jesus. 1-800-555-HELP I was impressed. But out of curiosity I called. 10 minutes later a Mexican named Hey-sus drove up with his tow truck. Hey-sus’ Full Disclosure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Vision - Noah

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

Learning vision from Noah

Vision - Noah Seeing with the knowledge of your heart and soul “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” What a powerful description of a man’s life…. That is the kind of quote I would like to have on my Spiritual resume. You know, the stuff ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Congregational

To The Out Of Control: Son Of God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2009

Christmas Eve 1989: The strong Son of God is what we need when we are out of control in terms of life direction, life circumstances, or sin.

May God help you if you are going shopping this afternoon! And may God forgive you if you woke up this morning and said, "I guess it’s about time I thought of something for her. “ The trouble is, most of us mere males are reduced to jelly by the trauma of shopping. In the first place, we don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist