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Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 5,202 views

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost

20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Genesis 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "The Dark Night of the Soul" "The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 6,266 views

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

based on 156 ratings

| 64,031 views

An examination of a parable that Jesus told of the talents. So often we do not use what God has given us for his glory. We must put to use our gifts

Introduction: Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purposeful Ownership Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 8,082 views

Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

“Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Years

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 11,628 views

Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

God First In The Home

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 7,096 views

Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

An Unfair God?

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 19, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 8,277 views

In dispensing eternal life, God is just as gracious to the death-bed convert as he is one born and reared in the faith. Jesus’ parable of the Vineyard Workers shows us why.

An Unfair God? Matthew 20:1-16 Somewhere in the Charlie Brown cartoon canon, there is an episode where Lucy and Charlie are walking home from school. Lucy has a report card in her hand and she is clearly not pleased. She turns to Charlie, and, complains: "It isn’t fair Charlie Brown, it just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Practical Applications Of Spiritual Realities Spiritual Warfare Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 8,075 views

Understanding Spiritual warfare is useless unless you can put it to use in the natural world.

September 25, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:18-20 Subject: Spiritual Warfare – Part 4 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Practical Applications of Spiritual Empowerment I’ve been talking to you for the last three weeks about spiritual warfare. Today we conclude the series. I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 2, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 12,257 views

How is your debt ratio with God? Do you walk around feeling the weight of your sin, past present and future, around you neck? Learn what it means to live a guilt free - debt free life.

Americans are racking up credit card debt at a record pace. Now, don’t worry, this isn’t a message about being a good steward and owing no man or anything like that. But while our financial debt soars, no one talks much about the spiritual debt we owe to God. I know for myself - every time I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Key To A Fulfilled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 16, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 12,873 views

The key to living a fulfilled life is the choice to live for God and to spend our energies blessing others.

Sermon for CATM - October 16, 2005 - “The Key to a Fulfilled Life” Time. It hovers over our lives. It frames all that we do. Everything we can think of doing occurs in time. Thought occurs in time. The clock keeps ticking even as right now, for the first time perhaps in a while, we are all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph And Predestination

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 6,669 views

Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005

based on 167 ratings

| 16,911 views

Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 17,005 views

Jesus’perspective on servant leadership changes the way we see our our Master, our fellow leaders, and the church members we serve.

Servant Leadership Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who died a few years, became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. I used to refer to him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 8, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,123 views

Jesus turned water into wine. What is it just a good trick? Or was there more to it? This is the beginning of a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY As I was meditating on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine, a phrase popped into my head – “joie de vivre”. I knew of it mostly from theology texts and usually guessed at its meaning and pronunciation. But this phrase kept nagging me, so I decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

God, The Lord, My Strength Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 27, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 20,490 views

We can make it through tough times because we live by faith, joyfully in Him.

Ray Charles was a pianist, singer, and composer featured in the award-winning biographical film Ray. The film reveals how Ray compensated for his blindness by learning to hear what others could not—a skill that would contribute to his musical talent. Scene: As a 10-year-old boy, Ray enters ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

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