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Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013

Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 20, 2013

There is a process that God has for you to fulfill your purpose, but you need to cooperate with God because He has placed a seed of success inside of you.

Growing In The Local Church Philippian 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Reasons to grow spiritually: * Gives you authority over the enemy * Makes you tough * Allows you to discover your strengths ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Banquet

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 28, 2013

Messiah uses a banquet to make serious point about how we should think of ourselves. Does self esteem have a place in a Christian's life?

September 1, 2013 The Banquet A drunken man who smelled like beer, sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: *other

The King's Defense

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 29, 2013

Many questions we ask are not really coming from a place of curiosity but have ulterior motives, and we’re going to see that in action today.

The middle part of Matthew chapter 22 is incredible. Three groups are going to use questions to try and trap Jesus into saying something that will get him killed. They all, government, the Pharisees, and Sadducees all wanted to get rid of Him. The Herodians represent the secular, political and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

The Judgment Of Sinners

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 13, 2014

The Bible describes the judgment of sinners. How does this compare to the popular notions of life after death for those who have not placed their faith in Jesus for salvation?

Please continue standing as we read the Apostle’s Creed in unison. Last week we took a look at what the Bible has to say about Christians judging and condemning or pardoning and forgiving those who are not born again followers of Jesus Christ. This week we’ll be taking a look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Praying In Secret

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Prayer is necessary both in secret and in the public places or congregational gathering. When you pray in the secret, you are applying and observing scriptural principle in your life.

“But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself. The Lord will hear when I call unto Him”.(Psalm 4:3) “You can be sure of this:The Lord set apart the godly for himself.The Lord will answer when I call to him”.(NLT) “...When thou prayest, enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:3

Denomination: Anglican

Having The Faith Of A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2012

God responds to faith. Watch where you place your faith. The emphasis is not on the size of faith but the placement of your faith. Watch the motivation of your heart.

Mark 9:14-29 Having the Faith of a Mustard Seed 4 Mar 2012 1743 Read also Matthew’s account: Matt 17:14-21 A young boy was tormented by a demon. He could not control himself, throwing himself into the fire or water to kill himself. • His father was at a lost what to do, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

1st in a series about life of Solomon. An effort to get the audience to associate Solomon's request with the choices that are placed before them and to prioritize them accordingly

I Kings 3:3-15; II Chronicles 1:1-13 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be great to have 3 wishes, for whatever you want? I once asked our church family in Joplin to think that through – If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want? I’ll share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year Promise Word - 2014

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 30, 2013

God would take you to the ‘high places’ of joy, peace and happiness! I’m blessing someone right now! Rejoice!

He will make your feet like Hinds feet! Habbakuk 3:19”The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” Usain Bolt, the "fastest man in the world," is 6 feet 5 inches, some say, the secret to Bolt's speed lies ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Driving Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 3, 2009

Why are you where you are right now? God has placed you there for a purpose. What is stopping you from leading the way to accomplish that purpose?

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you remember, we finished Ezra back in the first week of July. So it’s been 6 months since we spent time with our remnant. I miss them. As we’ve talked about before, Ezra and Nehemiah were originally two parts to the same book. Ezra wrote it, but he used ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Just When You Think You Have Arrived

Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2009

We haven’t arrived until we reach that place that Jesus has prepared for us. No amount of success in this life means that we have arrived.

Just When You Think You’ve Arrived By Pastor Jim May John 13:36 – 14:6 Simon Peter had made an assumption, and it’s the same assumption that we all make from time to time. He assumed that he had reached a place in his relationship with Jesus where he would never forsake Jesus and would never ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth - My Redeemer Lives, Series Intro

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011

God colors outside the lines. He providentially sends us places we would not volunteer to go, because there is a Ruth, whom He wants to save.

Ruth My Redeemer Lives Series Intro PPT 1 Today we begin a new series I am entitling, "My Redeemer Lives." Redeemer is one of those religious words we have, that unless you have been brought up in the church you have no idea what it means. To redeem something is to: Recover ownership - like in a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Full Plates Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009

We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 27, 2010

The church is just one generation away from extinction. We must lead our young people to the place where they can experience God for themselves.

March 28, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 21:12-17 Subject: Jesus in the Temple Title: The Fountain of Youth It is good to have our visitors from First Assembly in Hannibal here today. I appreciate the work that they do with the Royal Rangers and the training they have provided for our men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal