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The Sword Of Deliverance Part 11

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 23, 2004

The amount of time we spend with God meditating on His words and majesty, seeking His face establishes our fruitfulness in His kingdom.

This is the concluding part of the message we started last week. As a quick recap we have looked at the sword as a weapon the use of the sword in the Bible, why we need to use the sword and the powers we should use the sword against. Then we went into reasons we should really fight against our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Revelation To Pergamos - Words To The Compromising Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Johns letter to the church at Pergamon - a church who were compromising.

The Revelation to Pergamos - Words to the Compromising. Frank Sosienski was a postman in Louisville, Kentucky, who didn’t want to deliver some of his mail. Perhaps it was the hot summertime, like we’re experiencing now. Maybe the mail was heavy; maybe he wanted to quit his route just a little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Facing A Formidable Future

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

The Lord deals with OUR FEARS by offering us HIS FAVORS for A FORMIDABLE FUTURE! Every verse highlights OUR FEARS and stresses HIS FAVORS as it relates to the FUTURE.

I once read the account of a minister who described the most disconcerting experience of his ministry. He told how, that as he began his sermon an elderly woman, seated near the front, opened a little box, took out an elaborate hearing aid, arranged its parts, screwed them together, and adjusted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the concept of holiness and the work of the Spirit of God in producing holiness in the life of the believer.

The HOLY Spirit. John 14:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined two of the seven. (1) The Spirit of God---the personal, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freed To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2004

Through Christ we are free, not to indulge our sinful nature, but to willingly lay down our lives in service to our King.

Freed To Serve Galatians 5:13-15 It is time that we get back to our old friend, the book of Galatians, and pray that we might glean from this powerful little book the lessons the Lord has for us this morning. We’ve taken a four week break from our study of Galatians as we journeyed through the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father's Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

The development of faith in Christ is examined in the light of this father’s experience. His feeble faith moved to firm faith and full faith through this crisis.

A Father’s Faith Fortifying the Foundations #11 John 4:43-54 6-29-03 Our text this morning is from John 4:43-5:1 43After the two days he left for Galilee. 44(Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) 45When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, John 4:43-54

Denomination: Charismatic

Status Consciousness

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 23, 2002

Jesus was against strife in the church. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy

Status Consciousness (PRINTED OUT) July 02 Jesus was against the Pecking Order. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy They are in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ The Bible shows that Jesus arose from the grave as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Habakkuk "Yet Will I Rejoice!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 29, 2002

God acted in the history of Judah to turn His people’s hearts back to Himself. The people would not heed the many opportunities God sent their way and when the prophet cried out to God -- He answered. God’s answer shocked Habakkuk. This sermon sets the sc

Habakkuk: “Yet I Will Rejoice!” The prophet of God was disturbed in his spirit. He had felt the revival fires that had visited Judah during King Josiah’s day fade from a roaring blaze to mere flickering embers. He had watched the Temple slowly become empty and the hearts of the people become full ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1, Habakkuk 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Your Clothes On! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we look at the clothes that a Christian is to put on.

"GET YOUR CLOTHES ON!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:22-24; COL 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Many years ago there was an emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all of his money on them. He did not give himself any concern about his army; he cared nothing about the theater or for driving about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Too Short To...live In The Past Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2005

Part 6 in series "Life’s Too Short To..." this message looks at a life stuck in regret and guilt, and contrasts it with a life in the experience of God’s freedom, release, recovery, and good news.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Live In The Past Life’s Too Short To… prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 5/8/05 I would venture to say there’s a good possibility that there are some people at Wildwind Church today who are not carrying any regrets. Do you think that’s possible? I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Severe Mercy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The doctrine of election wasn't invented by Augustine, or John Calvin, or Jonathan Edwards. It is presented explicitly throughout Scripture but, "like every truth about God, the doctrine of election involves mystery, and it sometimes stirs controversy." That may be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Paradise Regained

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2000

What has been lost through sin has been reclaimed by our Glorious Savior!

Paradise Regained Hebrews 2:5-9 Something has gone wrong. We know in our hearts that things are not right. There is an emptiness that we cannot fill. We know that there is a sadness that cannot be escaped. We know that there is an anxiety that cannot be stilled. We are drinking from the cup of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Conquer Temptation Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

Temptation is a reality that we all face, this sermon will instruct believers on how to conquer it.

HOW TO Conquer TEMPTATION Growing Up Rather Than Giving - Part 4 James 1:12-18 We have looked at the reality of trials in our daily lives and the fact that we must make up our minds if we are to grow stronger and deeper in our faith and relationship with God. Decision determines destiny. Today I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chest Of Joash, Part One: Why?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 5, 2001

A three-fold rationale for keeping stewardship a primary focus in the church...It is a Lordship matter, Heart matter, and Eternal matter.

Chest of Joash, Part One: WHY? 2 Chronicles 24 March 4, 2001 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother¡¦s name also was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Solitary Places

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 11, 2001

Satan desires to isolate us to destroy us, but God desires to draw us to solitary places to restore and renew us.

Solitary Places Luke 8:26-39 In Santee, California a boy turned fifteen just a few weeks ago. While fifteen year old freshmen in high school are supposed to be studying for their math exams and trying out for the freshmen baseball team or getting ready for their next Debate Team competition, Andy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ