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Saul’s Conversion

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The Christian life was meant to be far more than we allow it to be. But at this point we've got to add something. Paul was not only converted from - he was at the same time converted to ...but to what?

SAUL’S CONVERSION ACTS 9:1-16 For quite some time I had been encouraging each of you to bring your Bible with you to church...In fact I made you show them to me on many occasions. But besides just carrying it with you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16, Acts 9:15

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 30, 2007

Sermon on persevering in the face of trials. 1st sermon in series

Hanging in There aug0497 Sermon Series II Corinthians 4:7-10 I want to tell you a true story. At least it has truth in it. Well, if it’s not a true story it ought to be. A young man had been in the army a little over a week. He wrote home and said, "Folks, I’ve just been here a week. I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The War Is On!!! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 27, 2012

As Christians we are engaged in a continuous warfare which requires a constant readiness to engage the enemy covered by the armor God has provided

Ephesians 6:10-18 KJV Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready Or Not - Here He Comes

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 19, 2012

Jesus Christ is coming again. He warns us to be ready for His coming. The countdown to the Rapture of the church has begun and we need to realize that “Ready or Not” - here He comes!

Ready or Not – Here I Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: When I was a child we played the game of hide and seek. One person was “IT” and they were the seeker, or person who would look for the other players who ran and hid. “IT” stood at the designated home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Challenge To Graduates

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010

Baccalaureate service for the 2010 graduating class of Fort Supply High School

Baccalaureate – Fort Supply 2010 God’s challenge to you Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you this morning. I know that some of you I’ve never met, so I’ll introduce myself. My name is Ken ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witnesses And Witnessing

Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 15, 2011

Jesus' 'Great Commission' applies to all; we must get up and get out and share our faith with the help and strength of God so that the number in 'the great cloud of witnesses' can increase and morality and behaviour in society be improved in ways that pol

Hebrews 12: 1 Sermon: Witnesses and witnessing According to the Bible we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I don’t think this means that we are living our lives on a stage and that the angels and all of God’s people who have died and gone to be with the Lord are up above ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossbearing

Contributed by Michael Walther on Aug 29, 2011

Christians bear their crosses as Christ bore His for them.

Crossbearing Matthew 16:21-28 NKJ From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. 22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking The Mold

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

Today’s teaching relates to how we function in relationship to God; what He intended versus the current reality. Some people have a healthy relationship toward God while other people are very dysfunctional.

Breaking the Mold Scripture / Text: Exodus 32:1-29 (NLT) Browsing the web, I came across the top three signs of a dysfunctional family: • Family discussions usually begin with, "Put the gun down." • Bikers next door always complain about the noise • Your mom threatens, “Eat your brussel sprouts, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Warfare And Real Warfare

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 6, 2015

As long as there is greed and evil in this world, there will be war. War will only cease when we live according to the way God wants us to live, and that will only happen when Christ returns.

Today-Nov. 11, 2014-is a special day in a special year. Today is the day when we pause to remember and give thanks for those who fought in wars past to preserve our freedom and those who still work to protect our freedoms today. This year we also remember three significant events in history: the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Paul, Christ's Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

TO UNDERSTAND THE BOOK OF ROMANS, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE THAT CHANGED THE AUTHOR FROM SAUL TO PAUL. THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS JOURNEY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GRACE

Paul, Christ’s Slave Romans 1:1 -- Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God I. Meet Saul, the Killer a. When we first see Paul, the author of half the New Testament, he is called by another name – Saul i. Like many whose encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

You Are What You Drink Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

The cup of judgment

You Are What You Drink Thirst is one of the most intense of all feelings that a person can have, and with good reason. Hunger is an intense feeling as well, but with the fat stores a person has one can last many days or weeks without food, but good old H2O is required by the body much more often. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Bible Church

You Have Never Read The Gerasene Demoniac’s Story Like This.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on … and you will see the bizarre from beginning to end.

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Summary: The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 3, 2015

Paul takes a look around as he gives his last testimony.

An outline from the book The Bumps Are What You Climb On "Three Important Looks" by Warren Wiersbe pg 17 1980 THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: Just looking in department stores. Often looking with no purpose. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Upside Down Is Right Side Up! Part1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Upside Down is Right Side Up! Part1 Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along with shovels. “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway? It will only cost $2.” He said, “Can’t you boys see I’m already doing that?” “Yes sir, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist