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Can Reeds Thrive Without Water?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jan 4, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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As we move close to the beginning of a new year, let’s study our plans, our goals, our worldview to make sure they are not reeds. Let’s consider our own lives and make sure that we ourselves are not merely reeds!

CAN REEDS THRIVE WITHOUT WATER? Job 8:11-19 INTRODUCTION ‘A man stopped to chat with a farmer who was erecting a new building. He asked, "What are you putting up?" The farmer replied, "Well, if I can rent it, it’s a rustic cottage. If I can’t, it’s a cow shed."’ That farmer had put some thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Will You Serve In 2003

Contributed by John Johnson on Jan 8, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 19,057 views

Just like Joshua had to make a decision for the future, you and I must make a decision to be fully committed to the upbuilding of God’s Kingdom.

Whom will you serve in 2003 Joshua 24:14 You did it! You made it through another year. 2002 is history. 2003 is a mystery. The new year divides the past from the present, the old from the new. This is a new year, full of all sorts of possibilities and opportunities. 12 long ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Millennium Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 14, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 12,593 views

1. Satan is bound. 2. Jesus reigns as King. 3. Satan is loosed for a short time.

Sunday, October 5, 2003 Title: Millenneum Text: Rev. 20:1-10; Isaiah 65:20-25 Introduction 1. A little girl had been listening while her mother’s friends were talking about how Jesus was going to be coming back soon. A. After a period of time, the child’s mother noticed that she hadn’t seen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10, Isaiah 65:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Foreign Language

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Jan 28, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 7,070 views

Tower of Babel narrative gives us a good idea of what should be foreign language to believers today.

Foreign Language Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: Say a few words in another language. Why do we have so many languages today? Why do we have to take Spanish, German, French, Greek, Hebrew? Why can’t we all just speak one language? In our text today we are going to see how it happened. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Too High A Price

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 4,373 views

Consider the cost of following Jesus

" TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Share Croppers

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 30, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 4,768 views

Tenant Farming is simalar to Share Cropping. the owner gets his first!

SHARE CROPPERS When I was a very young man, my family lived and worked on a farm. We were sharecroppers for a while, and I can assure you it is not a life I would recommend to any one. Landowners would find large mostly poor families and hire them as sharecroppers, which meant basically free ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Godly Dad

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,037 views

This sermon focuses upon the power of Father God

Today we pause and in pausing we reflect upon Fathers... remembering those who are still with us and yes those who have past on... Choosing today to celebrate the power and influence of being a dad.- a Godly Dad. So what does it mean to be a father? What does it mean to be a dad? Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bones, Bodies, And A Big Breath - [halloween]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2005

based on 129 ratings

| 17,653 views

’Dem Bones-Imagine the scene Ezekiel saw as the scattered dry bones on this old battlefield surf the desert in search of each other. New life in Christ and the future restoration of Israel. Link included to text file, handout, and PowerPoint.

“Bones, Bodies, and a Big Breath” Ezek. 37:1-14 Read vv. 1-10 This passage of scripture is the basis for the old negro-spiritual, “’dem Bones.” Sing: ‘dem bones, ‘dem bones, ‘dem, dry bones toe-foot-ankle-knee-thigh-hip-back-shoulder-neck-head (backward?) INTERPRETATION: Not about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lad Had

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 7,539 views

We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6.

WHAT THE LAD HAD. John 6: 1-14 Int. We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6. Luke tells us that it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaac & Rebekah: Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 17,703 views

It can’t happen, can it? Is it possible for a dead love to be resurrected? If the flames of passion have gone out, can they ever be rekindled? Can we really force ourselves to love somebody if we don’t “feel” anything? (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Isaac & Rebekah: Learn to Love Genesis 24 (Third in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: It can’t happen, can it? Is it possible for a dead love to be resurrected? If the flames of passion have gone out, can they ever be rekindled? Can we really force ourselves to love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Furture Has Responsibility

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 4, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,251 views

The Transfiguration Of Our Lord, Series B

The Transfiguration of our Lord February 26, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this last Sunday in the season of Epiphany, we recall how Peter, James and John were given ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Raise Your Children From The Dead

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 13, 2006

based on 68 ratings

| 6,626 views

A recrafted sermon of the same title from contributor 3007 focusing on how parents can reach children who have fallen away

HOW TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE DEAD MARK 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION… Bill Cosby on Father’s Day (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/f/fathers_day.htm) Two humorous observations from Bill Cosby’s book, Fatherhood. He writes: Now that my father is a grandfather, he just can’t wait to give money ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Owns You? [the Sermon On The 'amount'] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

based on 195 ratings

| 34,016 views

Do you own your possessions or do they own you? "Things" can take a toll on: The Heart-AFFECTIONS, The mind-PERCEPTIONS, The will-DIRECTIONS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Who Owns You? Matthew 6:19-24 We can divide life into 2 broad categories: the spiritual, and the material. But the Lord Jesus never made that distinction. Matter of fact, He often taught that our attitude toward the material is a mark of your true spirituality. v. 21 ‘Where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Securing Our Nation Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

| 4,892 views

How should Christians view national security

Series: America Bless God My goals for these sermons are 1) Convince you to register and vote this November 2) Help you to sort through what criteria are most important. 3) Equip you to help others. 4) Influence you to join with others in praying and fasting for our nation. Securing Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

G Is For Grace Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,902 views

a study of "grace".

Introduction 1. (email funny) 2. As we continue to study our ABCs... We come to the letter G... G is for Grace... Grace is one of the great words of the Bible... It is found 115 times in the Bible... It is found in both the Old and New Testaments... And as Christians, learning our Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

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