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’tis The Season To Trust Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 16, 2010

In this message, as we look to a new year, let’s think about how to trust the Lord more in life. 1- Trust His provision 2- Trust His protection 3- Trust His promise

INTRO.- Listen to this horror story. Get Ready to Live on $190 a Month. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Are you prepared to live on $190 a month when you retire? For most Americans in their 50s, that’s all the personal savings they’ll have to look forward to during retirement, according to Wells ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Where You're Going?

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010

The best of intentions won't get you to heaven...

Do You Know Where You’re Going? Matthew 7:13-14 13- Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14- Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Victory Starts With Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 17, 2010

This sermon deals with the need to have a vision if we plan to be successful in what we strive to do for the Lord.

Victory Starts With A Vision 2 Kings 5:1-1 Luke 22:39-53 2 Kings 5:1-19 Today we celebrate Victory Sunday in which we bring in the first part of our offering for our Excelling in Giving Campaign. This Sunday started with a vision at our leadership retreat. Saints at the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

1 Timothy 3:16 The Son Became Flesh

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010

Recently I brought a few thoughts on what I consider to be the # 1 Bible doctrine, and that is the INCARNATION. If Jesus was not God in flesh then none of the rest of the numerous Bible doctrines are important, if the incarnation is not real then we can

#-2~ 1 Timothy 3:16 THE SON BECAME FLESH 12-18-10 Recently I brought a few thoughts on what I consider to be the # 1 Bible doctrine, and that is the INCARNATION. If Jesus was not God in flesh then none of the rest of the numerous Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Man

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

A message to encourage men to use what they have to the glory of God.

THE BLIND MAN Mark 10:46-52 By Cleavon Matthews June 2004 INTRODUCTION The significant city of Jerusalem is the destination. On the pathway to this pericope of passion is the historic ‘city of Palm trees’ Jericho. This is not the original city of the Old Testament. It is two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

God wants to resurrect some dry bones...He wants to meet us where we are...whether that is in the midst of very difficult and trying circumstances, as some of you are facing...or even if you just realize that your direction in life is not the one God has

CAN DRY BONES LIVE? EZEKIEL 37:1 14 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.... According to those who know about such things, this piece of wisdom is a relic thousands of years old. Versions of this nursery rhyme have appeared in 8 European languages. But in it's early stages, Humpty Dumpty was a riddle. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Greatest Restoration

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

THE GREATEST RESTORATION PSALM 23:3 INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE THINGS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST IN OVER THE YEARS ARE RESTORATION PROJECTS. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE RESTORE HOUSES, ROADS, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND MANY OTHER THINGS. A FEW YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Ark Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 18, 2010

There are significant lessons to learn by studying Noah's Ark. Jesus Christ is our Ark of Safety from the coming wrath of God.

Lessons from the Ark Genesis 7:17 – 8:4 17 The flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth. 18 The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. 19 And the waters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ark, Anger, And Acceptance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2010

We who are successful want instant gratification, but must know that God’s timing may be different, and that it is important to do something that enables others to succeed. In prayer we learn that we are accepted and so our efforts have meaning.

Success brings with it its own set of problems. If you get used to being successful, you soon expect it, and then if it eludes you, that can be very hard to take. I know that I am speaking this morning to reasonably successful people, by and large. Most of you, when you face a challenge, are able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

There's Still Room For One Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 24, 2010

This sermon shows that Christ has the authority to forgive sins, and highlights the importance of brining men and women to Jesus.

There’s Still Room For One Aim: To show the authority and willingness of Christ to forgive sins. Text: Mark 2:1-12. Introduction: This is not a sermon for the claustrophobic, for it speaks of a room so tightly packed with people that one could not move. Have you ever been in a room like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Heart Habits Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The Sixth and Final Sermon in a post-Easter series on Love.

I begin this morning with this question… (Slide 1) How healthy is your heart? I am speaking on two levels right now – the physical and the spiritual. What do you know about your heart? That is, your physical heart? From the Texas Heart Institute’s website, we learn the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2010

Why wouldn’t people love their neighbors? And do I have to love myself before I can show this kind of love to others?

Today is our Friend Sunday, and many of you invited your neighbors to worship with you this morning. So, this morning I thought I’d give you a little quiz on neighbors. Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Bitterness destroys - don't get mad get even.

What’s in your wallet? Ephesians 4:17- 5:2 Last week we talked about fear and how fear is a gift from God that protects our lives. However, often we let fear take our lives away from us if we allow the natural tool to go wild and unanchored in Christ. Today we are looking at another ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010

We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist