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This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Get You Back Or Got Your Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 4, 2010

When you are hurt, do you live by “GET YOU BACK” or “GOT YOUR BACK”?

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Get You Back or Got Your Back? I Peter 3:8-17 1 Peter 3:8-17 8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

He's In The Middle Of It

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 9, 2017

Just like with Shammah the Lord is in the middle of every battle we face. He is there to help bring about a “great victory” even for us.

In the text before us, Shammah is in the middle of a field filled with lentils. Lentils are peas, so he was in the midst of a pea patch. The people of God had labored for many months to plant their ground with lentils. They sowed the seed, they cultivated the little shoots when they broke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope That Comes From Disaster Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 16th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#16] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM DISASTER Job 3:16 Introduction: This sermon title for our chapter 3 verse 16 text sounds like an oxymoron; but it is very true. Many of you know that I struggle with some health issues, just as my son Tharon does. The main ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared To Receive

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Are You Prepared to Receive

Are You Prepared to Receive 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish, pray to God, above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Not much is known of Gaius, he was probably a faithful member in one of the churches of Asia Minor. The Apostle John conveys his own ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Benefits Of Imprisonment Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

When our base drives are confined by the shackles of God’s love, they are morphed into rockets of exploration. I believe Paul and Timothy invite us to join them in prison and slavery, and, thereby, to become agents of unimaginable liberation.

Three stories Boethius had the misfortune of being a well known and well liked Roman Senator, philosopher and teacher at the time a Ostrogothic king came to power in Italy. Boethius was imprisoned probably because of his immense influence on the thinking of the general population. While there, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2013

The church is intended to change the culture where it is established. Too often the culture changes the churches. Will God "give us up"?

1. [Joe Wright's Prayer -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bTMQvTRMs 2. Looking at our Place in Our Culture a. Called to change our culture -- Acts 17.6 b. Too often, culture changes us -- 7 churches of Asia 3. Our Temptation -- keep quiet and our faith to ourselves 4. Our Commitment -- first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2013

In response to trials and crises, one should learn to pray

Lord – Teach Us To Pray April 7, 2013 Elmer L. Towns A. WHEN FACED WITH TRIALS AND CRISES AND THE SOON RETURN OF CHRIST • Jesus instructed His disciples, “Men ought always to pray” (Luke 18:1). • The disciples’ response, “Lord, teach us (how) to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Lonely Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 29, 2013

Do you ever feel physically or emotionally alone? David knew very well how that felt. Fortunately for us, he wrote down both his feelings and his vision of what to do in these very difficult times.

We don’t really know the occasion for Psalm 63. It could have been written when David was running from Saul, or from his son, Absalom. This psalm is really about who you turn to when it seems like there is nothing in your environment that brings comfort or rest. 1 – 2 David was in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus, The Faith Provoker Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 18, 2014

Jesus provoked faith in different people in different ways, but he was consistently the object of faith, and faith meant taking him at his Word.

Jesus, the Faith Provoker (Mark 7:24-37) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The secret of self control is Christ control.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness spending etc, ad nauseum Theme: We want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Source Of Hope - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013

In continuing from this mornings message. Here is part two. Not only is Jesus our source of strength, but our source of hope as well. Where would we be without hope. Tonight we will explore Jesus as our Source of Hope.

In continuing from this mornings message. Here is part two. Not only is Jesus our source of strength, but our source of hope as well. Where would we be without hope. Tonight we will explore Jesus as our Source of Hope. Hope – (elpis) – “favorable and confident ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Target Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015

God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing When To Back Down Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". There are times when you need to wait on the Lord.

Series: The Songs Of A King [#2] KNOWING WHEN TO BACK DOWN Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction: In 1 Samuel 19, we find Saul telling his son Jonathan and those that worked for King Saul to kill David. After David had killed Goliath, he started becoming more popular and famous than King Saul and King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Look For In Jesus Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

simply challenging our thinking as to what we look for in certain things; how we approach and look at certain topics

What do you look for in Jesus? What do you see? Text: Mt. 16:13 Intro: 1. In the region of Caesarea Phillippi, Jesus asked his disciples: Who do people say the Son of Man is? 2. While this is an identity question, their answer also indicates just what it is they look for. I. PEOPLE RESPONDED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran