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Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Lift The Pace

Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001

Motivation to excellence

It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture Perfect Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

Picture Perfect ME OR WE? – (Part 3) THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IS MORE ABOUT "WE" THAN "ME."

✎ Some day Susie and I hope to build our “dream home,” but before we do we have to overcome some obstacles. First we need to talk together about the house we picture in our minds. We both would like to build a house, but I’m sure that the house I want to build is not the same as the house ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Little Man; Big Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 29, 2004

Zaccheus’ attitude toward money completely changed when Jesus found him up a tree.

The owner of a fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who was stronger than he was. He would squeeze a lemon dry, and then hand the lemon to anyone who wished to challenge him. Anyone who could squeeze just one more drop out would win the money. Many strong people tried, but nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

If You Are...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2006

God uses times of wilderness in our lives so we might discover true identities as children of God.

Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 26, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 4:1-13 Who are you? If I were to go around the room this morning and ask each of you that question, how would you answer it? Do you know who you are? In last week’s message we looked at the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified For Service At The Brazen Laver Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#8 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series

Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series #8 Sanctified for Service at the Brazen Laver By Pastor Jim May Exodus 30:17-21, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006

The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Possible Reasons For Missing The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008

Reasons for why some people miss the opportunity.

Possible Reasons for Missing the Opportunity I was too impressed in letting people know what it is to miss the opportunity and therefore as a continuation of the previous sermon I want to take up on this issue of the possible reasons. To explain this I have taken the parable of Jesus in the book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Huge Pricetag Of Instant Gratification

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008

We will often miss the best things in life because of impatience. The price of impatience is a price we don’t want to pay.

The Huge Price Tag of Instant Gratification By Pastor Jim May Matthew Chapter 15:22-28 We live in a world that wants what it wants and it wants it right now. There isn’t one of us that does not love a little instant gratification now and then. How do I know that? All you have to do is look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Adoption That Changed The World

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 24, 2007

An adaptation of another contributor, with personal applications and illustations

The Adoption that Changed the World Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas changed in a hurry for Mike and Tiffany Bailey from one year to the next. In 2001, their neat house with the white picket fence was fairly quiet. Like all of their past Christmas seasons, Mike and Tiffany had gone to parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wise Counsel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 13, 2006

How can you learn to trust God?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ¡§My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Journal Of God

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If the Bible was God’s journal, what would His entry read about the notable days of your life?

"The Journal of God" Dan. 7:10, Rev. 20:12 Dan. 7:10 A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened. Mal. 3:16. Then those who feared the LORD talked ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Little Church

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

We choose what is good enough for us, cars, entertainment and homes. God expects offerings to him to be more thatn good. HE demands excellence.

A Good Little Church There are a lot of good things in life. We all make choices in what is good enough. Like how many premium channels on our TV. Perhaps extra things that we deserve after all our hard work. The harder we work the more careful we are with our spare time. (I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:10-14

Denomination: Congregational

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

A description of a man of God drawn from the life of Caleb.

FATHERS DAY 2004 Being a Man of God A tramp one day stopped a man walking down the street. “Excuse me, sir,” said the tramp. “I know I’ve no business to stop you, and if I’m caught begging I’ll be the guest of the county for a bit: and I guess I’m not much to look at, but poverty don’t help a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist