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Be Intentional #1 - Living By Decision Instead Of Default Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

First in a series on living a life characterized by intentionality. This message dealso with being a person who makes determined effort to strengthen his or her relationship with God.

Be Intentional #1 – Living By Decision Instead of Default Various Scriptures December 29, 2002 Introduction Today we begin a series that will take us well into the New Year, as we look at becoming people of purpose, people of intentionality. I’ve mentioned before that this is probably the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Isaiah 29:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Powerful Short Prayers Part 4 The Bad King Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon on the power of short prayers.

Powerful Short Prayers Pt 4 Praying when you don’t deserve an answer Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series on “Powerful Short Prayers.” We have been looking at some of the short prayers that are recorded in the Bible and one thing that we are seeing is a clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1-31

Denomination: Vineyard

"The War Within - The War Without"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 25, 2011

We must win the war going on in our souls to be able to win the war going on without.

“The War Within – the War Without” October 30, 2011 Hebrews 12 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Building Up Broken Down Walls

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Repairing that which is broken.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Today’s Sorrows Into Tomorrow’s Joys Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God promises lasting joy and peace to all who hope in Christ Jesus.

Scripture Introduction When the Apostle Paul taught pastoral ministry to young Timothy, he drew specific attention to preaching to the wealthy: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moved With Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2013

The colossal structure of Noah's Ark stands on par with the pyramids among ancient wonders. What kept Noah motivated to continue working on the ark for up to 120 years? It was his faith, his fear of the Lord, and his commitment to his loving God.

MOVED WITH FEAR Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: We’re talking about Noah & the Ark tonight. 1. What animal could Noah not trust? The cheetah. 2. What kind of lights did Noah have on the ark? Flood lights. 3. Why couldn't they play cards on the ark? Noah was sitting on the deck. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Grace Part 2

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 3, 2011

A new generation was about to embark on a brand new journey into the long awaited Promised Land. The circumstances would be new, the enemies they would face would be brutal, but the challenge from God would not change: love Him and serve Him with all the

The Dangers of Grace Part 2 Deuteronomy 32:19-33 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: Moses is 120 years old and is about to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:19-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009

Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fact Of Inspiration Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 27, 2009

There are an abundance of scriptures both in the New and Old Testaments unmistakably declaring the divine inspiration of the writers

BIBLIOLOGY #4 The Doctrine of Scripture The Fact of Inspiration Dr. Russell K. Tardo IV. THE FACT OF INSPIRATION A. Old Testament Evidence: Evidence that the Old Testament Scriptures are inspired can be found in numerous Bible passages. The prophets, who were the Old Testament writers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Father And Your Mother Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009

The fifth commandment not only commands that honor should be given to parents, But I believe it also tells parents how to put themselves into a position that they deserve that honor as well

Honor Your Father and Your Mother Exodus 20:12 Introduction A mother that had scrimped and saved to put her son through college sat in her son’s graduation. She watched as he walked across the platform and received his degree with honors. As he walked down the isle, instead of turning into the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Calendar

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 4, 2009

God has a timetable of redemption for His creation - God’s Calendar - covering the Birth of Jesus, His Cross, Resurrection, Ascension, the Day of Pentecost and the Second Coming of Jesus.

GOD’S CALENDAR I think every home will have at least one calendar telling the family of coming events, marking the next birthday or when the school term ends and the holidays begin! They’re useful things to have so we know what’s going to happen. Do you think God’s got a calendar? I think He ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Isaiah 42:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Beautiful Body Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

How do we remain stable in the midst of instability of life?

“Faith That Works: A Beautiful Body” James 5:13-20 Life is certainly not lived on an even plain. The path is never level for very long. We’re constantly in a state of flux. We fall from the peaks to the pits; we slide from the heights to the depths; we shift from the sunshine ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He's Still God

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 16, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that no matter what happens God is still God!

He's Still God Daniel 3:17-18 1 Chronicles 16:25 (says) "For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods." - The Lord IS great and He IS worthy to be praised. But this does not just apply when things are good. Many times we are guilty of praising the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Have A Double Portion

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 30, 2022

Looking for God to do more in our lives

We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. And here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson not only to Elisha but to us today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist