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How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 4 Teamwork Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2009

When God calls on us to do a certain task for Him He requires that we all work together as a team. Usually the task is something huge which requires a team to complete it. This is God’s way of saying to us that we need each other so in the midst of the ta

How to receive New Wine in 09 – Step 4 - Teamwork Opening Scripture Text: Genesis 6:9-14: 9This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set The Captives Free

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 3, 2004

Different forms of bondage, You don’t know, Physical, fear, control, How to over come the bondage with anger or love God will use it for good.

Have you ever been in the situation where you felt trapped? Not as much physical as mental. Some of us felt trapped in Jobs, others maybe a marriage, sometimes people feel trapped in a neighborhood because the area changed. There are people that get trapped by the choices they make, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Congregational

The Prize Prisoner

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 12, 2004

Easter sermon which contains a parable telling the story of the resurrection from the perspective of the devil.

It was the pinnacle of his existence. The Prince was more than elated, almost giddy, as he personally led the new prisoner into the dungeon of death. This is what he had been working for all these years -- years and years of opposition by the King -- years and years without any respect for his ...read more

Denomination: *other

Journey To Bethlehem Part 2 Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001

The second part of our Journey takes us into the town of Bethlehem, to the Inn and finally to the stable where Jesus was born.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer For Healing

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Ifelt very awkward and uneasy just being there. First heali1ng service I had ever been to and I was very skeptical about the whole thing. Heard about phonies who pretended there were healings when there were not This man from England was at our Saturday morning full gospel ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disaster! Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

Humanity, created in God’s image, has smeared it with sin.

The Big Picture - Disaster! Bible Reading: Romans 1: 18-32 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO You are the eyes of God. Yours are the hands of God. Your words are the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Demolition

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 22, 2003

Thru his death (his own destruction – his demolition) Jesus makes way for a new life that belongs to all who believe in him.

- - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - “Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and oxen, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

Staying Connected

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 27, 2006

Our world in into staying connected. Jesus expalins that relationship with God is like a grape vine. You have to stay connected.

Staying connected John 15:1-8 We live in a country and even world that is probably more connected than any one could have imagined 20 maybe even as little as 10 years ago. Having phones in every house seems to have been around for ever. Mom always told me to call if I was going to be late. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

I Feel My Hair Growing Again

Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Mar 13, 2007

Samson, Hair

People of GOD I want to say….as we began to reach the close of this year and the Genesis of another…. that unfortunately trouble is a part of life….If you are here today... and you don’t have any troubles......I want to tell you ......just keep on living.....because....trouble is going to find ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Mar 24, 2007

Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus teaches us about His ministry. Insignificant to us may be significant to Him; He always has time to minister; He doesn’t really care what self-righteous think; His mind was on His mission.

LUKE 19:1-10 Imagine the story with me. Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. He knew what awaited him there, he knew he was going to be received royally, then in a matter of days, he would be crucified and murdered. He understood this was God’s master plan to offer salvation to the world – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Servant Leaders

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Shall Be My Witnesses

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 16, 2005

Too often we ask God why don’t I have this or that, why is this happening, why, why, why. Instead we should be asking what God can you do through me? God answers with the voice like many waters, You Shall Be My Witnesses.

Vance Havner a very practical down home preacher said, “One day of green pastures and still waters is followed by dark valleys and miry swamps and a thousand whys lie unanswered, tabled for the future.” When it comes to unanswered whys from God we all too often ask more whys instead of what! In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pet Rocks

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

It is the rock of ages that gives us grace to lay down our rocks. Even Jesus was almost stoned. Have you thrown any rocks lately?

Lay down your rock Hand out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. ILL>>> Pet rock, rock hound, quartz, silver, arrowhead An elementary school , recently had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1, John 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Romping With The Lion

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Dec 20, 2005

The scene of Aslan romping with Susan and Lucy reminds us that God created us for an abundant and joyful life.

Romping with the Lion December 18, 2005 (Jesus said,) “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Progression Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Praise . . . it is more than goosebumps and music. There is a progression to praise that we must move through.

The Progression of Praise Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal