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The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011

We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would A Loving God? Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 5, 2012

Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? The short answer is, "No, He wouldn't, but we would."

WOULD A LOVING GOD Terra Bella Presbyterian Church March 4, 2012 2 Peter 3:8-15 2 Pet. 2:4 Gen. 1:1, 26, 27 Isa. 1:17 Ezekiel 18:21-23 Ps 103 Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? I suppose I could make this a really short sermon and simply say, “No, He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010

I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Without Faith, Freedom Fails

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 9, 2012

Our national celebration should cause Christians to reflect on the source of our freedom, and the support that is necessary to uphold it. The theme of this sermon is that Faith is the only Foundation that can support Freedom. Without Faith, Freedom fail

This week we celebrate all that we love about America. There are parades, fireworks, speeches, and family BBQ’s. Contestants squared up in the annual Hot Dog Eating contest, and veterans marched down Main Street reminding us of the cost of America’s Liberty. Our national celebration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For Your Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Breaking the status quo is one of the most important parts of following Christ. But to get past this barrier requires us to experience personal breakthroughs in all areas of our life. Learn how God gives breakthroughs to his people.

The Breakthrough Series: Breaking The Status Quo Barrier I Chronicles 14:8-17 INTRODUCTION On October 1, 1947 Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier when he flew the Bell X-1 rocket plane to a speed of MACH 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet. In aerodynamics, the sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Look Back at Daniel and the Lion's Den in this stirring sermon on perseverance in the face of adversity

We’re continuing our series on O.T. Old School, with stories you’ve learned since you were a kid. Last week, we talked about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the Fiery Furnace. Tonight, we’re going to look at their friend, Daniel. I was looking for a good illustration to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

The Rapture Of The Church Part 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The rapture of the church...it is the next great event to take place...and by the signs of the times it won't be long. Back in 1 Thessalonians 5 it says that the day will come like a thief in the night.

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH PART 1 READ 1 Thessalonians 3:13 18 This morning we are going to kick off what will be a 6 8 week series on the subject of the Last Days...and I want to take us up through to the Great White Throne judgment. And I want to begin with an event that is shortly to come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13-18

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2012

Today’s church desperately needs new life; it needs to be rejuvenated and it needs to be made eager to tell the world about Jesus. The hope of the church is Christ Himself, and He is the only one who can fix His church. But the basic question that I want

February 9, 2003 Title: Where is Jesus? Text: “So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Adversity Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

As we look at the life & experiences of Nehemiah we find again & again that Nehemiah deals with problems & decisions that are very relevant to us today.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the seventh of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Truimphs Over Every Sin, Every Time

Contributed by Michael Forsyth on Jul 10, 2017

Original sin does not rate highly on a Christians favourite doctrine. However, understanding that all have sinned in Adam, and therefore will die, is the starting point for God's solution, the second Adam, Jesus.

When Rachel and I first visited Ridley Hall, Cambridge. The institution where I am currently training to be a priest with the Church of England. Someone there told Rachel and I about a conversation they had been having with some friends prior to the day. His friends had dared him to come up with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Worship And Tradition

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 6, 2017

Part 5 of a series on worship.

Tradition! Psalm 95 March 5, 2017 Have you ever noticed that sometimes we do things for a reason, but many times we really don’t know the reason? Sometimes we don’t recognize how our decisions are predicated on past events which we’re totally clueless about. For example, and I’ll tell you upfront ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Inspired Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2018

We can trust the Word because it is inspire by God.

Opening Video: More Than A Book (1:42 video ilustration available on Sermon Central) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Miracle

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 7, 2015

Missing, or not accepting, the miracles in Jesus’ life will cause us to miss the miracles God wants to perform in ours.

The Grave Robber: Don’t Miss the Miracle
John 14:12

I’ve been reading a book called The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson. In this book, the author talks about the incredible power behind the seven miracles that Jesus performed in the Gospel of John, showing us how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Othniel & "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2018

God left opposition in order to teach us spiritual warfare. Othniel rose to fight with God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit. We can conquer by the same means.

OTHNIEL & “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Shy Pastor 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone has ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare: "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2021

THE FORCE was with Othniel but it wasn’t the midi-chlorians or a dynamic personality. His secret weapon was the Holy Spirit! By it he defeated the King of Double-Wickedness who oppressed Israel 8 years!

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, visited the U.S. and as a public relations event, took a walk along a crowded street. A little girl stepped up to him with a pair of puppies. “Sir,” she said, “would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God