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Old Testament Challenge: David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: David and Goliath

The Courage of David A few weeks ago we talked about Moses and his answering God’s call in his life. Today we are going to talk about courage with yet another Old Testament personality but I want to revisit Moses for a moment. What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: *other

Rebirth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 26, 2010

In this message, part 4 in series Love Never Dies, Dave focuses on the meaning of "birth from above."

Rebirth Love Never Dies, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2010 The past two weeks we have looked at Jesus as the Logos – the preexistent, eternal Word of God. In chapter 1, John presents the Logos to us. In chapter 2, John tells two stories which show Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keeping Faith When Friends Fail You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 2, 2008

What friends should do and what they shouldn’t do. Sermon ends with a focus on Jesus as Job’s faithful friend.

Keeping Faith When Friends Fail You Job 1-37 Rev. Brian Bill 3/2/08 After speaking with someone this week who is suffering severely, I received this email: “These last four weeks have been some of the most difficult that I have ever faced. There have been points of agony, doubt, despair, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of New Life- Victory Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 8:28-39 Title- The Benefits of New Life- Victory Romans 8:28-39 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God's Requirements Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2009

God longs to be in relationship with us, not for us to lean on our rituals.

Meeting God’s Requirements Micah and Amos Rev. Brian Bill 2/15/09 I’m not sure you’re aware of this but Tim Tuley has had a lifelong ambition to play one hole at Pebble Beach, California the way the pros do. This is a challenge because this green is on a small section of land that juts out into ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 101 - Part 8 - Your Evangelistic Potential (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

Today we are going to talk about salt.

Today we are going to talk about salt. Salt is used in greater quantities and for more applications than any other mineral. It has more than 14,000 known uses. Everyone uses salt, directly and indirectly. It is estimated that each American uses more than 16 tons of salt during their lifetimes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Measured Against The Plumb Line

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

We are tested every day by the Word of God. Are we continuing upright in the ways of the Lord? Are we inclined toward sin, or are we striving to be true to the Lord? The Word of God tests us, every time that we read it, every time we hear it.

Have you ever seen a plumb line? Simply, it’s a string with a heavy weight tied to one end of it. A bricklayer will hang a plumb line beside a wall that’s under construction, to see if the wall is being built vertical and true. If things are out of kilter, then he’ll be able to see it right away: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Amos 2:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Zombies

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 8, 2012

meeting the needs of others both psychically and spiritually

Facing the zombies Luke 6:27-40 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone the new has come. I want to tell you of an amazing transformation in my life. Jesus Christ changes lives. He makes us into something he can use, something new and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Following In The Footsteps Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

The call of the kingdom is a call to repentance, restoration and life and one of the first steps in that new life ought to be baptism. This message seeks to answer the question: Why should I be baptized?

Following in the Footsteps - Matthew 3:4-17 - July 8, 2012 Series: Baptism According to what we read in the pages of God’s word there are what we would call two ordinances that Jesus has established for us. Now the dictionary defines an “ordinance” as “an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:4-17

Denomination: *other

The Fruit Of Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 15, 2018

The Fruit of Forgiveness - Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Repentant Woman (vs 36-38). (2). The Critical Host (vs 39-43). (3). The Forgiving Saviour (vs 44-50). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Has anyone been on a plane trip recently? • Has anyone been on a boat trip recently? • Has anyone been on a train trip recently? • Has anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

Psalm 12 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2018

The opening words suggest that this psalm is an appeal for help during bad times when evil men dominate. There are times when sin seems rampant, sweeping all before it like a tidal wave.

March 3, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 12 Title: To the chief Musician. Upon the Sheminith*, A Psalm of David. *Sheminith (eighth), a musical term found in the title of (Psalms 6:1). A similar direction is found in the title of (Psalms 12:1) Comp. 1Chr 15:21. It seems most probable that Sheminith denotes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

Sometimes we let our life-circumstances shift our focus away from God’s commands. Circumstances aren’t the prerequisite to letting God's Light shine. We can’t let others’ choices become an excuse for us, as-to-why we don’t let God’s light shine.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Scripture Text: Genesis 40.5-23 INTRODUCTION Good ole Joseph has been through a lot, hasn’t he!?! When we left him last-week, …he was sitting in the pit-of-prison!... Have you ever been behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit: For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 27, 2017

The first beatitude. Not the economically poor but those who are poor in spiritual qualities.

Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into people's minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, so also is I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. The Sermon on the Mount, as Matthew chapters 5-7 is commonly called, is another. Its popularity may stem from its position ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Heals The Officials Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 25, 2015

Jesus Heals the Officials Son – John chapter 4 verses 43-54 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The beginnings of faith (vs 46). (2). The approach of faith (vs 47). (3). The rebuke of faith (vs 48). (4). The rewards of faith (vs 50). (5). The confirmation of faith (vs 51-53) (6). The spread of faith (vs 53b) SERMON BODY: Ill: Genuine ads that were found in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Brethren