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Crash And Burn

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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I looked at the Feb 2003 S.S.Columbia disaster for 2 thoughts: 1) where do we go when hard times hit and 2) what happens when Christians wipe out and give up in their faith?

Psalm 46:1-3 – Crash and Burn Yesterday was a sad day for the world. It was not a tragedy to the same scale as September 11, 2001. In fact, even normal plane crashes take more lives than the disaster yesterday. Yet there is something very sad of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 1 Timothy 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - How To Put Jesus First Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

based on 114 ratings

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If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Holiness

Rebuilding The Walls

Contributed by Chuck Booher on Jun 19, 2013

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Through all of his challenges, Nehemiah overcomes and is found faithful because he clings to God and Diligently sticks to his calling.

This study is very personal to me and for Crossroads • In 2006 I was at CCV when I got word of the situation at Crossroads. • I was studying Nehemiah • Nehemiah 1:9 was used by God to give me insight and hope Nehemiah 1:9 (NASB) 9 but if you return to Me and keep My commandments ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011

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A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 10, 2020

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The 34th sermon in a series we're doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at the shortest verse in the Bible, and we discuss why Jesus wept. We examine sin and it's effects, and how Jesus is the answer to our sin problem.

Jesus Wept (Gospel of John Part 34) Text: John 11:28-44 So; if you remember from last time, Jesus had just spoken with Martha, and Martha was strengthened in her faith and she ended up making an amazing confession of faith in Jesus. And she left Him, in order to go get her sister Mary. And ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44, 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"looking For Life In All The Wrong Places?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2021

based on 2 ratings

| 6,077 views

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

“Looking for Life in All the Wrong Places?” Luke 24:1-12 The women come early in the morning with the spices they have gotten ready for anointing Jesus’ dead body. Why do they do this, do you suppose? Why bother? I suppose they are doing it for the same reasons we have viewings and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Seven Secrets Of Joy

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 2, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 9,806 views

Being joyful at all times

This epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the epistle. It is full of light, life, love, and joy, blended with traces of sorrow, yet with a holy delight that rises above his grief. —Charles Spurgeon, "Exposition of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abandoned Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2022

| 2,663 views

When Christ warned the disciples that he’d be leaving them, they didn’t take the news very well. He left them with words of comfort and admonition to help them overcome this test in their life.

INTRODUCTION • As we continue our series today, we will dig into an area of testing that is one most, if not all of us, have experienced or will, at some point in our life experience. • Have you ever been in a situation where you felt alone and abandoned? • What did that feel like? • The thought ...read more

Scripture: John 16:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addicted To Satan

Contributed by Jim Bender on Jan 8, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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There are many ways satan destroyes indiviguals and families, by far the worst and most destructive is by addiction.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and they might have it more abundantly. There are many ways satan destroys indiviguals and families, by far the worst and most destructive is by addiction. We live in a world where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Of A Risen Savior

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,117 views

A sermon on the resurection. Great for Easter or anytime.

The Comfort of a Risen Savior John 20:10-18 Intro: The fact of the resurrection is as well documented as anything in the history of the world. We have eyewitness accounts of our risen Lord. We have a more excellent testimony of his life in the person of the Holy Ghost. Furthermore, we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Christian's Cup?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 5,633 views

Challenges the Christians to look at his/her "cup" and prepare to drink it ALL.

What is the Christian’s Cup? Matthew 26:36-42 August 22, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist Church What was this cup that Jesus talked about with His Father? It was a cup that contained all the sin of the world. It was a cup that contained the rejection of His Father. It was a cup that contained a horrific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

From Story To Glory

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 10, 2022

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The impotent man had 38 stories of 'buts' to tell anyone who cared to listen. They could do nothing to help him until he met Jesus.

TEXT: JOHN 5:5-9 "And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitudes

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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The attitudes which Christians display towards their fellow man will have a great bearing on our relationship to God.

Webster defines attitude as: 1. A manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one’s disposition, opinion, etc.. A. Our attitudes may be socially acceptable and good, or they may send very strong warnings to every- one around that we reject what others think or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

based on 175 ratings

| 10,405 views

Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is That In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 13, 2006

based on 33 ratings

| 18,034 views

What is that in your wallet that is keeping you from following Jesus Christ?

Mark 10:17-22 Topic: “What is that in your wallet?” There is this commercial that asked this question at the end of their commercial, “What is that in your wallet?” The commercial that asks this question is a commercial that advertises for the Capital One Credit Card. The commercial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

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