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Dear Dad

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003

The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

"Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Season's Of God

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 13, 2001

There is a time and a season for everything...which season are you in?

The Seasons of God November 19, 2000 Intro: A number of years ago, there was a report from Russia that they had had a disastrous mismanagement of their collective farms. Here were hundreds of trucks on the Steppes, tractors as well as combine-harvesters, but they arrived too late. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007

Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God's Word

Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 21, 2006

This message summarizes the book of Deuteronomy with four principles that help us in loving God and His Word. This was used during our survey of the OT.

“Loving God’s Word” The Old Testament Challenge FCC – March 5, 2006 Text: Deuteronomy Introduction: This is our 9th week in the Old Testament Challenge!! After this morning we will be one-fourth of the way done with the OTC. I wanted to say one thing to many of you who are behind on your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kingdom Of God..........""Or Umbrella Faith"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 12, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Mark 4:26-34 "The Kingdom of God.........." "or Umbrella Faith" 26* And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, 27* and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

World War Iii (The Tribulation Continued Part 5) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 23, 2005

This message talks about the final 7 bowl judgements in Revelation and the battle of Armageddon. I show how close we are to that great battle with high the news is fulfilling Bible Prophecy.

Title: World War III (The Tribulation Continued - Part 5) Text: Rev 16:1-21 Pray!!! Introduction: - Next week we will have a review of all we talked about to this point. - I know there are a lot of questions concerning the book of Revelation and I want to make sure that all understand what the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exposed

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008

exposing of sin, preservation of dignity, Revealing of character

SERMONS 2008 WEEK 1 Genesis 1-11; Job 1-9 TITLE: EXPOSED THEME: exposing of sin, preservation of dignity, Revealing of character INTRODUCTION: 1. Good morning! Happy New Year to everyone. Last year we took almost a whole year to go through one book. This year we are going to try to go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Hungry

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

The power of God to live as Jesus’ followers is a blank check for good in a chaotic and dangerous world.

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But sometimes the deaths ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Counts

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015

To stress that everyone matters to God!

I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30

Denomination: Other

From Bottles Of Formula To Formulated For Battles

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Aug 15, 2011

We are expected to progress in spiritual growth just as a person is expected to progress in natural growth.

From Bottles of Formula to Formulated Battles: The Progress of Spiritual Growth Where Are You At on the Spiritual Growth Chart? Sermon by Thomas A. Gaskill August 14, 2011 Scripture Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:3 NIV (11) We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 8, 2022

knowing Jesus in every way

In the verses we have just read, we see where Jesus has been teaching His disciples. He is teaching them in the form of parable, when the multitude grows large and wants to listen to them. Jesus then wants to take His disciples across the sea so that they could do some studying by themselves. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Power Hungry Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Why?

POWER HUNGRY Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden Reefs In The Love Feast

Contributed by Michael Bell on Mar 29, 2001

God’s word reveals the types of sins we are to repent of lest we become “hidden reefs” in the Love Feast.

INTRO: 2 kinds of heresy have always threatened the church: 1.) Heresy of DOCTRINE. 2.) Heresy of HEART. Jude is enjoining Christians to fight against heresy - of both kinds. The false teachers that Jude = dealing with were guilty of BOTH...we tend to focus on defending against ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Clothes That Make The Man

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Feb 13, 2006

Considers why God wanted Aaron and his sons to wear the priestly garments.

Exodus 28:1-6 1“Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, so they may serve me as priests. 2Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, to give him dignity and honor. 3Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43

Denomination: Pentecostal