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Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Kwame Kilpatrick And Great Falls In The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 8, 2008

Like King Saul, He seemed like a man with an incredible future but in the end he fell

KWAME KILPATRICK AND GREAT FALLS IN THE BIBLE Text: 2:Samuel 1:27 INTRODUCTION: 1. This was a historic week for the state of Michigan. After months of controversy, the Mayor of Detroit plead guilty to two felony counts of lying under oath and accepted a sentence of 4 months in jail forfeiture of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For Some . . . ?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2008

Amos warned the people not to wait with glee for the Day of the Lord. It would not be a good day for them. We must watch ourselves lest we get whacked by Jesus too.

Are you ready? -The old Monday Night Football song featured Hank Williams Jr. singing, “Are you ready for some football”? -The obvious answer for most viewers was a resounding, “Yes!” -It used to be that those Monday Night games were absolutely worth waiting for -They were premier matchups of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Agent Micaiah And The Itching Ears Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 11, 2008

It’s been said, "If I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you." We tend to listen to those who tell us what we want to hear. Itching Ear Syndrome is dangerous. This message asks the question: Does it Really Matter Who I Listen To?

Last Sunday we looked at Agent Elijah and considered the question; “Does It Really Matter What I Believe?” · This morning, we’re going to look at another one of God’s prophets, Agent Micaiah, and consider the question; “Does it Really Matter Who I Listen To?” · You’ve probably heard the statement; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prophet Who Felt Loss

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The life of Elijah is such an encouragement to us as we are able to identify with him in his reaction to the events of his day - God is the same for us today and is able to strengthen and enable us to witness for Him.

THE PROPHET WHO FELT LOSS 1 KINGS 19:1-19 Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of all time. God produced many mighty miracles through him; yet we see him at one of the low points in his life; in fact perhaps one of the darkest moments of his life. Amazingly, this dark period takes place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Adversary Fell Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

First of A 4 WEEK STUDY ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATUS. Wherever these themes are: ADVERSARY, PRIDE, DARKNESS, LIES, Satan is.

I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. YOUR ACCUSER FELL Luke 10:17-20 (18) The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. THE CONTEXT: 1) Immediate picture: 70-72 sent out to spread the message that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: *other

God Is Still There Even In That Deep Hole Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 6, 2007

A message in a series from the Book of Lamentations.

We have reached the halfway point in our journey through the book of Lamentations. The images have been quite graphic to say the least. We have vividly seen the consequences of continued disobedience put on display. By now you have probably begun to discover the central theme of the book through ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When All Seems Lost Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 10, 2007

This is a message from a series from the Book of Lamentations.

How do you handle circumstances when there seems to be no hope? What do you do when all seems lost? Philip Yancey in his book “Open Windows” shares the story of a teenager by the name of Elie Wiesel who tragically had his faith in God destroyed during his imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wherever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

What determines the life of a gift?

Wherever Matthew 26:6-13 What determines the life of a gift? Three ways one can give: 1) Give to Get 2) Give to Reach Goal 3) Give to God Matthew 26:6-13 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Monologue: The Story Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 29, 2009

This sermon is told in story fashion and chronicles events from before time into eternity.

This is a simple outline that I use as a guide to talk through each section. A well versed memory of these areas and chapters is necessary to deliver this monolgue from memory. This outline is an over view of each of the chapters I will present and is meant to start the discussion on each area. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Is More Than Attitude Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

By definition (from several sources), mercy is defined as showing more kindness and love to a person than they deserve. It is a love determined by the state or condition of the person needing mercy, regardless of whether they are worthy or deserving of m

Mercy is More Than Attitude Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. INTRODUCTION: By definition (from several sources), mercy is defined as showing more kindness and love to a person than they deserve. It is a love determined by the state or condition of the person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007

Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Woman Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show the importance of a wife

Title: The Virtuous Woman Theme: To show the importance of a wife Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. This passage is designed for three people 1. The man looking for a wife. In it we see the qualities that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Church Of God

My Chains Are Gone!

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Apr 13, 2009

Easter is the celebration of how Christ has set us free! Here we discuss how Christ has set us free, and how we can continually realize that freedom in our daily lives.

My Chains are Gone! A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbors house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw five of her youngest children huddled together, concentrating with intense ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Episode Iv: A New Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 10, 2005

God teaches us that his way of winning hearts through his Word is the only way.

$20,000. That’s how much our congregation spent last year (not including pastor’s salary) on outreach both here and through our synod. What did that $20,000 accomplish? Well we didn’t grow as a congregation, and our synod’s membership actually declined. Was that $20,000 wasted? Is sharing God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran