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Grow Up! (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010

How can I tell if I’m spiritually mature?

GROW UP! (Part Two) Why should I grow? Why is it important for us to focus on spiritual maturity? One reason is so I can know God’s will. Progressing in spiritual maturity will enable me to discern God’s will and it will allow me to approve of God’s will. I will see that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Up A Tree And Out On A Limb

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

Dramatic monologue, as if Zacchaeus were telling his story. His life was "up a tree", in trouble. He went "out on a limb" to receive the welcome and the salvation offered by Jesus.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 30, 1988 Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, the savior for to see.” Oh ... good morning, good morning. Almost didn't see you there. In fact, I've missed a lot of things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Give It Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 9, 2010

Are you really ready to say, "Everything the Lord says I will do?"

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Let’s Give It Up for Jesus!” Ex. 24:1-8; Lk. 9:57-62 & 14:25-33 Life is filled with contracts. There are contracts between management and employees, between nations, between provider and buyer, and even between husband and wife. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The need to mature in our faith. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Let’s Grow Up! Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him” • Joel, aged 10 • “Don’t pick on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Take Up Your Beam

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2010

The importance of every member of the body of Christ experiencing the presence of God and coming to a better understanding of God’s calling on their lives.

Take up your beam Purpose of teaching- not just for information exchange but for life transformation- that is not a preference. When Saul was knocked down by the HS on the Road to Damascus, he knew- not a casual transformation. We live in an age that has trivialized faith. We have made it little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Stir Us Up, Lord

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 19, 2010

Christ is the Servant King

The Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent is known as either Christ the King, the Reign of Christ, or the very prosaic Sunday next before Advent. When I was growing up it was also known as ‘Stir-up Sunday’, because in the Anglican tradition the collect appointed for the Sunday next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: *other

Wrapping Up A Memorable Trip

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

WRAPPING UP A MEMORABLE TRIP (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 14 verses 21- 28: A Quick Review • The two missionaries (Paul & Barnabus) had been away from home for months. • They had journeyed from Antioch of Syria to Derbe which is in modern day Turkey. • During this first missionary journey; • Paul & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Growing Up In Our Salvation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2010

There are a number of commands given by Peter that will cause us to grow up in our salvation.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who during a church service on Sunday Morning announced to his mother, “Mom, I've decided to become a preacher when I grow up.” 1. “That's wonderful, but what made you decide that?” His mother asked. 2. “Well,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Gotta Get Up

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 27, 2010

An exciting short message about getting up on Christmas morning!

YOU GOTTA GET UP! Luke 2:8-16 VIDEO: Christmas Excitement Boy excitedly opening up Christmas present. I. GOTTA GET UP CHRISTMAS MORNING! A. How many of us remember eagerly waiting for Christmas morning? B. As kids we can’t sleep on Christmas Eve C. But we know when we wake up there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Let's Just Give Up"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010

With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’m Moving On Up!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2011

We are going to talk about change and most of the time when we think about change we are thinking about how someone else needs to change!

Deuteronomy 1:5-7-On this side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying, “The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain. Turn and take your journey, and go to the mountains of the Amorites, to all the neighboring places ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Close Up Work Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. No Soul Is So Lost But The Lord Can Find It II. No Situation Is So Small But The Lord Can Use It. III. No Strength Is So Feeble But The Lord Can Increase It. IV. No Start Is So Small But The Lord Can Magnify It

- You need another lens to do close-up work - Macro lens on water + Without water, you can’t have life! - Water covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface - Mayo Clinic Guideline 8x8 (8 oz x 8 glasses) - An American taking a five-minute shower uses more water than a typical person in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up On Anyone! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011

The Loyalty of Abram

Intro: 1. One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. But in time, age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded him to the Braves. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012

The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Baptist