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There's A Reason For God's Answer To Your Question

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 16, 2005

When we ask God "why" He doesn’t always give us a seemingly direct answer or any answer at all. Why does God do that? This text addresses the deep no answers of God.

September 18, 2006 Romans 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Three...

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 26, 2005

We should be a church with a mission.

THESE THREE… I Corinthians 13:13 S: Church C: Characteristics of an effective church Pr: WE SHOULD BE A CHURCH WITH A MISSION. ?: How? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three essentials that we must have as a church with a mission. Type: Propositional The ____ essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

Runaway Bride

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 30, 2005

We are living in a day when too many Christians are becoming "Runaway Brides". The recent case of the Runaway Bride is compared to the Christian who becomes lukewarm in their love and comittment to the Lord.

USA Today Article referred to during this sermon: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-06-21-runaway-bride-report_x.htm “Runaway Bride” Text: Rev. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004

A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

The Unexpected Lamb

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Revelation 5 and the all conquering lion who turns out to be a lamb that was slain, the paradox at the heart of Christianity and what it means for us in our daily struggle.

Introduction This morning we’re going to find out about a lion. A great big powerful victorious lion. So I thought I’d bring along an example. Now you need to be careful I don’t want to frighten anyone, so be warned this is one ferocious lion I’ve got back here. It gave me quite a bit of bother on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2004

Pilate asked, but he didn’t really want to know. Knowing the truth calls for decision. Easter sermon.

“Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’ Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?’” Two ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Orthodox

Narnia: Believing The Incredible Series

Contributed by Lee Johnson on Dec 9, 2005

Lucy’s opening of the wardrobe into a new world can symbolize the opportunity for our hearts to connect with God. No matter what our situation, trial, or need, God is only a blink away. Open the door . . . see the light.

Title: “Believing the Incredible” Is it possible that someone can open a door and enter into a new world? The truth about our existence is that there is another world near us. And this world is not so visible, but it is the one that we’ve always hoped for, where life-purpose and adventure are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

We often think that God’s blessing should just pop up. Some do! More often than not though God asks us to look for them. God has strategically placed His blessings where we could find them if we are listening to Him. God wants us to remember that He loves

Valley Experience Series # 3 Opening Illustration: Once Isaac and his servants remembered the wells, they had to look for them. The wells just didn’t pop up. Effort was made to remember exactly where they were, and to find them. There is a story of a family unpacking at their new home. After ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Ways To Be A Better Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 28, 2008

Insights about friendship from the book of Proverbs.

Today’s message is the last installment in our series from the book of Proverbs. We’ve been looking all this month at the God-given wisdom that helps us lead happier and more successful lives. So far we’ve looked at: How we talk – which plays a big role on our fulfillment in life – if we talk ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Road To Revival

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2013

How can we get to revival? 1. Humble our hearts. 2. Put a priority on prayer. 3. Sincerely seek the Savior. 4. Return to righteousness.

God’s Road to Revival 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan 20, 2013 *Our revival with Marion Collier starts just one week from today, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. But remember what “revival” means. *The Old Testament word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 5, 2012

Where do we go from here? -- Go forward: 1. With determination to find the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. With declarations of your faith (vs. 2). 3. Depending on God’s guidance (vs. 3-9 & 12). 4. With great devotion to the Lord (vs. 10-11)

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 4: Where Do We Go from Here? Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We usually put three wise men in the manger scene, even though they don’t really belong there. The Scripture doesn’t tell us how many there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasuring God's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 29, 2012

Belief in God's sacrificial love opens the window to eternal life.

“Treasuring God’s Sacrifice” John 3:1-21 Sometimes getting fresh air into our home or office is pretty simple. All we need to do is open the window. Nicodemus and Jesus were working on a project; it was called eternal life. As John describes their encounter he teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed