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Positive Perserverance Prompts Prosperity

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Positive Perseverance Prompts Prosperity Hebrews 12:1-3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 28, 2001 Mike Ditka, New Orleans Saints football coach with a reputation for optimism, came into the locker room to give his team a pre-game pep talk. "All right Boys!" he said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Service Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

To be a world changer I need new power from the Holy Spirit for Kingdom service. Part 4 of the series "How to Change Your World."

How to Change Your World – Part 4 November 4, 2001 INTRODUCTION Nichelle Nichols was the actress who played Uhura in the TV show Star Trek, and in 6 Star Trek movies. She was one of the first Black women regularly featured on a weekly TV show. As such, she had obstacles to overcome. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should We "Make Much Of Our Ministry” As Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001

How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13 When people are genuinely empowered and excited about their ministry they tend to make it a labor of love rather than an obligation to complete. Paul, the apostle, knew how to magnify his office without letting it become an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 24, 2001

Does the Scripture require that America "turn the other cheek" following the attacks of 9/11, or do we have the right to respond militarily?

Introduction The Story: Turn the Other Cheek The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Proverbs 28:5

Denomination: Baptist

Protection For Christians In Combat Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Can we stand in the face of terrible threats?

Protection for the Christian in Combat Does it ever seem to you that you have had more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? You may not be imagining that. When you accepted Christ as Savior you enrolled as an agent of Heaven and declared yourself an enemy of all evil and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002

This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

The Kingdom of God from Acts 1

Acts 1:1-2, “1Dear Theophilus:In my first book I told you about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2until the day he ascended to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions from the Holy Spirit.” Luke here is reiterating everything he already said in Luke. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Source Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 30, 2004

All people can experience eternal life through belief in Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 3. He is the source of eternal life John 3:1-18 September 25/26, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people can experience eternal life through belief in Jesus. 1. Every person needs to be born of the Spirit. (John 3:1-8) 2. We experience spiritual birth through belief in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Great Day Coming

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

There is a great day coming in which the Lord is judge the world. Let’s consider the Surety, Scope, and Standard of Judgment.

There’s A Great Day Coming by Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church When the Apostle Paul was being transported as a missionary prisoner to Rome, his ship docked to the south of Rome in the Italian port city of Puteoli. This was a holiday resort for fashionable Roman society, a spa with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-13

Denomination: Christian Church

American Idols: Baal And Molech Today Series

Contributed by Jamie Greening on Apr 27, 2004

This sermon covers the background and current application of Baal and Molech worship.

BC-Jeremiah 32:30-35 FC-Jeremiah 32:35 Motif-“Baal and Molech have long arms” Title-“American Idols: Baal and Molech in our Culture” Enhancer: Today’s we talk about two bad guys from the Old Testament; Baal and Molech. These guys were like old luggage—they never went away and were always a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Passionate Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages bless God when passion is present.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series (2 of 3) "Creating a Passionate Marriage" February 9, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Once upon a time, in the region of Lebanon in the near east, there was a girl by the name of "Cindy." A Her father, who owned a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Straw Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 24, 2003

A sermon on how the Passover served to free the Israelites and convict the Egyptians. Not for the faint of heart wanting a cute little story to entertain someone.

July 27, 2003 Exodus 11-12 Several weeks ago a family member was in her apartment when she and her husband heard a terrible screaming next door - the kind that makes you think, “something isn’t right.” After they walked tentatively walked outside, they found out that the father of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fishes And Loaves And Being Like Jesus. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 24, 2003

A sermon that uses the incident of the Fish and the loaves to identify key character qualities that Jesus has in Hebrews chapter 7

JN 6:8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" Sometimes we come across a practical problem that requires a solution. The solution appears impossible to resolve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28, John 6:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Blessing's Of Following The Lord"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

No matter the situation in your life be it a move across the country or a change in job or school or relationship, perhaps a change you did not initiate or want you can know the absolute joy of following the Lord!

Southern Hills Baptist Church October 27 2002 The Blessings of following the Lord Mark 10: 28-29 By Pastor Mark Hensley 28Peter said to him, "We have left everything to follow you!" 29"I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist