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Joy For The Journey Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four factors we need in order to have genuine joy in the spiritual journey.

In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out for the Orient and ended up in the Caribbean. Some people have said that Columbus set a pattern that’s continued for the last 500 years…that men still won’t stop and ask for directions. For many of us guys, being someplace we’ve never been before is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7, 1 John 1:1-19, John 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Place To Be

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2003

Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy week of working together on a church ga

Psalm 84:10 A Great Place To Be Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sump'n Other Than Slump'n

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

Churches, like individuals, have "body language". If we seem to be slumping, let’s look at our victories; and let’s look at the body language for mission: bending the knees, touching power, expecting the Presence.

Even if you cannot hear what someone is saying with his lips, you can often read his body language. The words may not be clear, but the body language may be eloquent. What is body language? Body language is posture, gesturing, facial expressions, the way you present yourself to others. And that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Too Wide To Hide

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003

Preached in a church of another denomination for Christian Unity Sunday and Martin Luther King Sunday: we tend to hide our own history and to conceal our witness. But God calls us into a wider ministry.

I’m not sure how it is among Methodists, but we Baptist folks have a strange custom of hiding when we come to church. We hide. We try to get in and get out without being noticed. I don’t know whether Methodists are infected with this disease, but with Baptists it is an epidemic. We hide. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mentoring Men Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

Teaching does not have to be in a formal setting; in fact, the best kind of learning takes place in every day life, when we simply speak spiritual truth.

As we turn today to Titus 2, the focus, as John MacArthur states, “changes from the pastors to the people, from the elders to everybody, and from the leadership to the laity.” Specifically, Paul’s passion is for people to live out the transforming power of the gospel and not to look like the “same ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Intentionality Of A Father

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 15, 2004

Using the priest Eli as an example of what not to do with his sons this message explores some basic suggestions, grounded in the word imploring a man to take a house and make a home.

PEOPLE OF PURPOSE FATHER’S DAY – 2004 INTENTIONALITY OF PURPOSE: TAKE A HOUSE & BUILD A HOME 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10 ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. [2] One night Eli, whose eyes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of His Acceptance Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus is ready and willing to accept all.

“THE WONDER OF HIS ACCEPTANCE” JOHN 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: You don’t have to travel to Samaria to find those that need cared for & accepted. It’s not necessary to go to an ancient well to find people who need living water. We are surrounded by those who constantly are living “at the end of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Fly High - Acts Part 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

“Fly High” Acts part 14 On the Lighter side of life: See e-mail pictures Opening Illustration: Video Illustration from Blue Fish TV on what it means to be ordinary or extraordinary. Scripture Text: Acts 16 1He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctity Of The Womb Part 2:the Question Of Response Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

In light of what Scripture says about the heart of God, what should we do?

I want to set a text before us as a point of reference as we approach this subject… “For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of one man the many will be made righteous. The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today, We Run

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

51 Years of Miracles. What an amazing journey. God has done incredible things here in the past 51 years, and we have seen His great power. Today we reflect, today we remember, today we renew. Renew our passion to reach the world.

Today, We Run! 51 Years of Miracles. What an amazing journey. God has done incredible things here in the past 51 years. And we have seen His great power. Today we reflect, today we remember, today we renew. Renew our passion to reach the world. In 1956, a small group of people gathered to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Means To Communicate Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

The changes in the American family have been shocking. To one extent or another, all of us are struggling to find ways to make our households work. But the challenges we face today are much different than those faced by our grandparents.

Introduction The transformation of the American family during my lifetime has been nothing short of breathtaking. When I was a kid the television shows we watched were Ozzie and Harriet, Father Knows Best and Leave it to Beaver. All three shows dealt with middle class families with mom and dad and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Any Comfort In Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

You can trust God to sustain and encourage you, even in the most severe trial, because that¡¦s the kind of God he is.

Some of you have been through some trials recently. Some of you are going through some deep stuff right now. People have come to you, seeking to comfort you. And sometimes that just doesn¡¦t make you feel any better. When you¡¦re in suffering, it feels like the pressure will never let up. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Troublemaker Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 20, 2006

3rd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 3 TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Finish this statement for me. "Sticks and Stones may _____ __ _____, but _____ ____ ______ ____ ___." How long did it take you to learn that little saying may be the dumbest..and the most untrue statement? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Get Out Of Those Grave Clothes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Paul in these verses tells us how to walk in this new life. (Ephesians 5)

THE WALK OF PURITY "GET OUT OF THOSE GRAVECLOTHES!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:17-5:20 INTRODUCTION IN JOHN CHAPTER 11, WE READ OF THE ACCOUNT WHEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF JESUS’ DIED, LAZARUS. HE HAD BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE AND JESUS ARRIVED IN BETHANEY, WHERE LAZARUS LIVED FOUR DAYS AFTER HE HAD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ