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His Powerful Word -- Hammer And Fire

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001

God’s Word has to the power to expose and crush all falsehood and to buildup and refine in its truth.

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:23-29 September 2, 2001 -- Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost GOD’S POWERFUL WORD – A HAMMER AND FIRE! It’s been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. What that means is that words can be powerful. Words can be weapons. A careless, harsh word can cut a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002

With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:21-23, Hebrews 10:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Lack Of Faith

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

Jepthath’s lack of faith in God was not an answer to his problem.

Title: Overcoming a Lack of Faith Text: Judges 11:34-40 CIT: Jepthath’s lack of faith in God was not an answer to his problem. Thesis: Our Faith in God will give the answer to our problems. Major Objective: Consecrational Specific Objective: That they will trust God with their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Security In Being Secure

Contributed by David Powell on Nov 14, 2000

Security of the Believer

Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 (.doc format) MSWord Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we'll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant part in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Star Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Using the acronym "L.I.G.H.T" we can learn how to become a light that illumines the gospel message to the unsaved world.

A STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS A SHOEMAKER WHO HAD A LONGING DESIRE TO BE A MISSIONARY. EVERYONE WHO CAME INTO HIS SHOE SHOP HEARD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST. ONE DAY HIS FRIEND TOOK HIM ASIDE AND SAID, "ALL THIS TALK ABOUT JESUS IS RUINING YOUR BUSINESS." THE MAN RESPONDED, "MY BUSINESS? MY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Fly In The Ointment (Life/Social Skills, Part One) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

A Fly in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:1-10) 1. And sometimes problems occur at just the right time: (1) the pain bothers you or the fever spikes right when you are seeing the doctor (2) or take this news story: "A flight in the United States proved lucky for a British woman who suffered a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Snowmen

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004

Focus on the runway and you won’t melt

Spiritual Snowmen As we begin this passage of scripture, the Jews have just returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. Unlike our county jail up in LaPorte with its jail ministry that provides Bibles to the prisoners, the Jews were not allowed to practice their religion or even read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Travelers In The Fog

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

When we walk in our own understanding, without the leading of the Spirit, we are walking in a fog. We must allow the Day Star to arise within our hearts.

Travelers in the Fog A few days ago, I drove out of my driveway headed to work. It was about 6 AM and those of you who are up and about at that time of the morning will know that it is still dark outside. I immediately noticed that not only was it still dark but that there was also a thick fog. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Martin Leigh on Sep 10, 2003

A study of the text in Galatians and its meaning for today

FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal 5:1ff) This verse sums up the whole of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. His message is one of deliverance. Right at the beginning of the Epistle this theme of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Noah's Ark--A Glimpse Of The Coming Savior Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 1 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how Noah’s Ark parallels the saving works of Christ.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 1 Noah’s Ark—A Glimpse of the Coming Savior Scripture Ref: Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 16,19; 7:16, 23-24 Luke 1:26-35 Galatians 5:19-21 Romans 9:22-25 2 Peter 3:3-15 Leviticus 17:11 John 5:24; 14:6; 10:7, 9 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-19

What I Really Need Is...security In These Troubled Times. Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 27, 2009

Part 2 in the series on what we need from God. This was given for Memorial day about putting our security in the right person.

God, What I really need is.... Security in these times of trouble Psalms 37:1-10 read We have been doing a series on... God, what I really need is... last week...we looked at what we really need is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Assembly Of Yourselves Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on May 23, 2009

How important in church attendance?

The Importance of Church Attendance Rev. Sean Lester For Living Water Assembly of God May 25, 2009 (484) QUOTATION QUESTION. How important is church attendance? (30) (NIV) Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Connected

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008

A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Among The Pieces

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

When storms come, and they will come, "Hold On," there is peace among the pieces. I preached this message in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Peace Among the Pieces By Pastor Donny Granberry It has definantly been difficult for many of our Church family, our neighbors, and those living within the reach of Ike these past week or so. Our prayers, concern, and compassion go out to you and to all of those who were affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Great Salvage Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 19, 2005

So many people today have lives that are shipwrecked. So many today have lives that are at the bottom of life’s ocean. Why have people come to the bottom of life’s ocean? Because they have been sunk by the weight of sin! Oh beloved today realize that

Intro: So many people today have lives that are shipwrecked. So many today have lives that are at the bottom of life’s ocean. Why have people come to the bottom of life’s ocean? Because they have been sunk by the weight of sin! Oh beloved today realize that God sent His only Son for a great ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2

Denomination: Baptist