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Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 19, 2004

Romans 13:11-14 gives us three ways to prepare for Jesus’ Coming

Intro 1. General – 2. Specific – Are we prepared for the coming of our Savior? 3. Text –Romans 13: 11 Besides this you know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; 12 the night is far gone, the day is at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Walking In Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 4th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN TRUTH 1 John 2:18-29 It makes no difference what you believe, just as long as you are sincere!” This is the philosophy of many people today. Does being sincere automatically make something true? Here is an example that may answer this question. A nurse in a hospital gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Moved Into My Neighborhood?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 31, 2003

If Jesus moved into my neighborhood how would he live?

Text: John 4:1-42 Title: What if Jesus moved into my neighborhood? Introduction Although every neighborhood is different there are some things that are common to almost all neighborhoods. 1. Our neighbors may know little or nothing about the bible “You worship what you do not know, we worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trouble In The Tribe

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 3, 2001

Identifying the problems within a family and the church family will enable them both to survive.

Gen.37 TROUBLE IN THE TRIBE INTRO: Sunday, right after the Super Bowl, over 25 million households tuned in to see the premier of Survivor II. Thursday night 29 million saw the second episode. Now, last summer I watched the very last episode of the original Survivor, and I made a comment that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Talk On Tongues

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Oct 21, 2003

What is up with tongues issue?

What is the bible say about "tongues?" Is there a difference between "praying in tongues and speaking in tongues? What is the purpose of praying in tongues? Is it for every believer? Is it for today? These are the questions that every Christian at some point ask themselves. I will discuss what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Isaiah 28:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 9, 2005

Harassed and helpless people in this world are waiting for someone to point the way to Christ.

The Harvest is Plentiful Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: A New York ophthalmologist said that there were more nearsighted people in the city of New York City than in any other. His reasoning was that people routinely operate down among the skyscrapers, hemmed in by the walls of high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Varieties Of The Way Paul Used Shame, Guilt, Anxiety In Persuading People F

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST 1. Innocent Shame Guilt, Anxiety - Tension felt when one’s character is slandered without justification. Someone may be guileless, harmless, and lacking any responsibility for a wrong doing, but be wrongly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Jesus After The Manger

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 28, 2002

Christmas 1: Jesus didn’t remain long in the manger. Where do we find Him today?

There are certain things that we like to be predictable. We want water to come out of the faucet when we turn the tap. We want the lights to come on when we flip the switch. We want the car engine to start when we turn the ignition switch. Even in this crazy age and time – we want certain things to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Triumphant In Christ

Contributed by James May on Mar 22, 2004

We are made over comers by the Blood of Jesus and the word of our testimony. We are to spread the gospel like a sweet incense but only God can bring the fruit.

TRIUMPHANT IN CHRIST Sunday, March 21, 2004 – PM 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 12, 2001

Easter should make a difference in your enthusiam, your endurance, your evangelism, your everyday living, and in your enemies.

“WHAT A DIFFERENCE EASTER MAKES” Acts 10:39-43 In 1957, a song, entitled ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’ sold more than two million copies. When I think of of that song title, I realized that could apply to many dates and events. But the greatest day in history was the day that Jesus Christ came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For But Pickers

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

How many times do we use the word "but" in our everyday conversations? The children of Israel found many excuses not to trust God.

The Search For But-Pickers Numbers 13 & 14 Numbers 13:17-33 Have you ever met those people that no matter what the proposition or statement, the first word out of their mouth is “but”? I believe that we have a but-load of those people sitting in our churches today. Those without vision; those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mission: Impossible Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 16, 2008

God has given to all believers the Great Commission – to preach the good news and make disciples. Here are 5 keys Jesus gives to effective evangelism.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE INTRO TO TOPIC: When I mention the word “evangelism”, what do you think of? • Someone standing on the street corner shouting out, “Turn or burn!” • The fear associated with going from house to house knocking on people’s doors? 2008 = a year of new beginnings, and a year of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: *other

The Tribulation (Part V) Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

A look at the Anti-christ.

“The Tribulation” (Part V) Did you ever have something happen that you just didn’t understand? We all have. Illustration: Terrie’s spooky phone call. John had the same experience while he was at Patmos receiving the revelation. John was given visions but he wasn’t given names ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Like A Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 30, 2007

Spiritul Pressing Produces Fruit.

I Am Like A Green Olive Tree Isa 53:2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, [yo-nake’ a twig (of a tree felled and sprouting): - tender plant.] and as a root out of a dry ground: [tsee-yaw’ parch; aridity; concretely a desert: - barren, drought, dry (land, place), solitary place, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation, Part 23 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 1, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation Part 22 Revelation 13:9-12 Introduction Last time we concluded with the beginning understanding of the religion of the beast, and how it will affect all nations to the very end of time. It is critical that we understand how easy it will be for Satan to control those of this world who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational