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Approaching The Midnight Hour

Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005

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At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Dig Some Ditches

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

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We must "dig some ditches" in our valley of despair if we want God to fill them with the water of blessings, just like Elisha told the Kings of Israel.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Struggling With A Wavering Faith

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

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one thing the Bible and history teach us, is that many people, if not all people, have struggled at times in their life with issues of doubt and faith.

Struggling With a Wavering Faith Turn to Mark 9:23-24 Show Video Clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Leap of Faith - leaping into the unknown. Well, we’re talking this morning about those times when we need to make that leap of faith. Times when doubts arise and it all doesn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-17, Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God First In The Home

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003

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Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

The 3 C's You Don't Want To Be

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

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This sermon is about overcoming comfort, complacency, and cowardice.

Turn with me to James 4. Read James 4:13-5:11. A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Nothing But The Cross"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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“The Lord’s Church is identified by how its members love and assist one another.”

In May, 1953, two men became the first in history to climb to the top of Mt. Everest; Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and his Sherpa guide from Nepal, Tenzing Norgay. They reached the summit together and attained instant international fame. On the way down from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Alpha And Omega

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2001

based on 106 ratings

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What does it mean to us individually that He is the first and the last?

(I began this service with a 4 minute clip from the movie Amistad. The clip begins at 1:35:11 and ends at 1:39: 12 But who was the man in the pictures? He was none other than Jesus, but you knew that, you have the benefit of the book in your language, the benefit of having experienced church, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sleepy Sailor Scares Seasoned Seamen Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 21, 2008

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One man’s disobedience, affected so many innocnet people. Although Jonah gave up on his call from God-God did not give up on His call to Jonah and He waited until the right time, to get Jonah’s attention.

JONAH 1:5 SLEEPY SAILOR SCARES SEASONED SEAMEN I. STORM: A. Sudden. B. Similar. C. Savageness. II. SAILORS: A. Sinners. B. Struggling. C. Seeking. III. SLEEPER: A. Spent. B. Shadow. C. Squandering. The ship in which Jonah was sailing was never given a name in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Be Careful With The Bait Of Satan Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

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This sermon deals with the temptation. What is it? How we are being tempted? and What will be the results if we let in temptation in our life.

TOPIC: BE CAREFUL WITH THE BAIT OF SATAN (3rd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1: 12-18 v. 12, “Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trials and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Brokenhearted

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus was sent to bind up the broken hearted, so why so many brokenhearted people?

The Brokenhearted Isaiah 61:1-3The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; To proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abounding Grace Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2008

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Abounding grace means dead to sin and alive to Christ. But what does it no mean to be dead to sin? And what are we to do as a result of this abounding grace in our llives?

ROM 6:1 -23 GRACE ABOUNDS IN CHRIST LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL HAD TAKEN US THROUGH OUR ANCESTRY AND HAD SHOWN US ALL THAT WE WERE EITHER IN ADAM OR IN CHRIST THAT IN ADAM CAME SIN AND DEATH REIGN IN CHRIST GRACE AND ABUNDANT ETERNAL LIFE REIGN ... WE ALSO SAW THAT WHEN SIN INCREASES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Part In The Story Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008

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God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In A Pig's Eye

Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2008

based on 21 ratings

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Can we wee more than the pigs? Even pigs didn’t want to live under the power and influence of unclean spirits. We need Jesus to speak peace into our lives.

In a Pig’s Eye By Pastor Jim May In this world there is a great truth that we should never forget. And what is that great and profound truth, you might ask? It is simply this: Never wrestle with a pig: You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it. In our story from God’s Word tonight, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Call To The Undecided"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jun 23, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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A call to those who are hesitating to make a decision for Christ.

“A Call to the Undecided” 1 Kings 18:17-39 It was Thursday, May 1st, five days after Aron Ralston had first entered Utah’s Bluejohn Canyon on what should have been an eight-hour, 13-mile hike. But on his way, while scrambling through a narrow section of the sandstone slot, Ralston dislodged a 1, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 4 - How To Test Your New Years Resolutions Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 2, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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MAKING RESOLUTIONS is not the real problem. It is TESTING THOSE RESOLUTIONS AGAINST THE YARDSTICK OF THE BIBLE that is often neglected.

Matthew 4 - How to TEST YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Well it’s a NEW YEAR - 2010! The new year is always a good opportunity to EVALUATE your spiritual life, to reflect on whether you’re being CARELESS or COMMITTED in YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Everyone has the opportunity to think about the DIRECTION you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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