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The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2003

From time to time it’s good to ask the Lord to earch our heart to see if there is any sin of prejudice there.

The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice Acts 10:1-35 A Christian is one who is walking in all the light of God. Acts 10 we have the story of two Leaders, one a Roman leader and one a Jewish leader. One was looking at life through the lens of a God fearing Gentile and one through the lens of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Can All The Things I've Done Really Be Forgiven? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 14, 2003

Second sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at forgiveness through the uniqueness of Christ on the cross, the provision provided through Christ, and the scope of that provision.

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Can All the Things I’ve Done Really Be Forgiven? INTRODUCTION: Tough question! What we are really dealing with is two concepts – Guilt and Assurance. Two weeks ago we discovered that mankind is looking for a way to clear his conscience of guilt, because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

He Didn't Throw The Clay Away

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 5, 2003

God wants to Redeem the pieces of broken lives. He wants to Repair those broken pieces into something worthwhile. And He wants to Refill the Vessel.

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6 He was 21 years old. By all appearances he was living life to the fullest. Parties, drinking, living it up. He was young and full of live. He had a bright future ahead of him. Although this was the appearance to many, inside a war was going on. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Millennial Mystery And Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

Installation of Assistant Pastor. How may a young woman make an impact? By acknowledging that it was God who brought her to this time and place, and by laying down her very life for the task.

A young woman in a very difficult situation. A crisis moment, for which no training could have fully prepared her. A dangerous moment, one in which the future of a whole people lay in the balance. She had little power, in the usual sense. She wielded no authority, commanded no troops, had access ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Our Home

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Jul 8, 2004

Designed to open eyes to the enemies attack on our homes and bring a response

Text Judges 6-8 Title: The Battle For The Home Subtitle: Battle Lessons From The Life Of Gideon There is a battle taking place for your home---An all out assault -Your home is in this battle -Ignore it your loosing -Christian homes are loosing battle for marriages/children just like we lost ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Friend

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 13, 2002

No matter what you are going through, Jesus will be your Best Friend

THE BEST FRIEND John 15:13-15 Pastor Greg Mc Donald I would like to take this moment and welcome all visitors and thank you for coming and worshiping with us today. We welcome you here today on our Friendship Sunday. Some are here this morning because you where invited by a family member ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stuck In Bed Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007

This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

(Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Show Favortism Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.

if you would like the powerpoint, please email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. James 2:1-13 “Don’t Show Favoritism” “Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.02.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Good morning. It is a blessing seeing each of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letters To The 7 Curches Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

ONe chrch appears alive but is dead, one feels as good as dead but there’s still ife there if only they’ll persevere.

Today we read about two churches with a significant contrast of characteristics. One thinks it’s alive but is dead, the other feels as good as dead but is alive. Sardis was a sophisticated city and perhaps that was the reason that persecution against Christians wasn’t such a problem as it was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

In Or Out

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon from Jesus and Peter walking on the water from Matthew, preached in the weeks leading up to revival services.

In or Out? Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Back on July 16, 2003 the US Coast Guard intercepted a group of Cubans attempting to escape that tropical paradise that was until recently under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro…they had hopes of finding a new home in the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Is One Letter Short Of Danger

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 3, 2008

I want us to look at three angry men in the Bible and see what we can learn from each one.

“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly” Proverbs 14:17 A plot to murder a third grade Center Elementary School teacher in Waycross, Georgia, was thwarted Friday, March 28th when a student told authorities about the plan just before the start of the school day. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2006

The "sign" the shepherds received was a baby in a manger. But compared to the sights and sounds of the angels in the sky... a baby in a feeding trough would seem somewhat anti-climatic. Why did God do it that way?

OPEN: A Salvation Army woman was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance would prevent her from ringing her bells to invite contributions. She was contrite and apologetic that she had “broken” the law. But the next day she was back in front of the store… doing a brisker business than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roots - Part 1 - Praise And Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2009

Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

Roots Pt. 1 - Praise and Purpose I. Introduction Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. We brag about fruit. No roots and no fruits. What is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal