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Life Is Like A Basketball Game!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 14, 2004

What is LIFE? How do you define LIFE? We will discuss today the meaning of Life, how to take advantage of the OPPORTUNITIES, and what shall we do to attain SUCCESS in LIFE.

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Rophe Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 21, 2005

Names of God 8- The Lord Who Heals. Used as part of a service with a focus on healing.

Names of God 8- Jehovah Rophe- the Lord who heals. WBC 23/10/05pm Exodus 15:22-27 I thought you might appreciate these real doctor’s comments from hospital forms: 1. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. 2. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Priority For Family Living Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The fifth commandment is not directed at teens, but to families and children of every age. This is the first of the commandments dealing with human relationships.

“A PRIORITY FOR FAMILY LIVING” (Exodus 20:12) Parents of teenagers point to this commandment often. A father of four teens said, “There’s nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning with them won’t aggravate,” and another said, “Insanity is contagious. You catch it from your kids.” An astute ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Making The Most Of Your Benefits Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

We may lose benefits while employed in some job. In Christ we have benefits for this life and for all eternity. We are encouraged to make the most of God’s benefits by doing four things.

Making the Most of Your Benefits Psalm 103 How can you make the most of the benefits God has given you? 1.Bless the Lord. (v.1) We can receive more of God’s blessings if we would learn to “Bless the Lord”. Blessing the Lord means we bow the knee and give Him respect, the deepest of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

He Still Can & He Still Will!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 28, 2005

We rely on ourselves for everything - to the exclusion of God. It shocks us when we come to the reality that God not only is still "able" to help us .... but that He still "wants" to help us!

Now, first let me tell you that I used to be a very faithful viewer to the original Mickey Mouse Club. I used to watch it every day. I knew all of them by name and I really enjoyed that program. Of course, I was only about 8 years old at the time, too. Have you ever heard the expression, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: *other

Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005

The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31, Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home, Home On The Range

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005

Where seldom is heard a discouraging word! How is it around your home? We all face difficult times. Discouragement is almost universal in a war zone. Is there anything we can do about it?

14, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Home, Home on the Range Introduction: Where seldom is heard a discouraging word! How is it around your home? We all face difficult times. Discouragement is almost universal in a war zone. Is there anything we can do about it? Do we just need to suffer and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-35

Denomination: Mennonite

The Purpose Of Parables

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

If I Only Had A Friend

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Games People Play: "Trivial Pursuit" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Good Gravy

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Get to know the full benefits of being a Christian and what’s included in the salvation package. It’s all part of God’s good gravy!

God’s Good Gravy 8.26.05 I. Introduction Barney wore coke-bottle glasses and a perfect bowl haircut. He knew the answers to everything and was the teacher’s pet. This really ticked everybody off. One day, after an uncharacteristic absence from school, Barney showed up in class with a big grin on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilderness University Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

In this message we learn that real spiritual growth takes place during the most difficult periods of our lives. This is part 3 in a 9 part series.

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE WILDERNESS UNIVERSITY Sunday September 22, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:15-25 Intro. A. Today is a special day for us at Cornerstone. We have just dedicated ____ children. As young as these children are it may seem difficult to think of the time when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Holiness

Help, I Need Somebody

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2002

Salvation belongs to the Lord.

HELP, I NEED SOMEBODY Psalm 3:1-8 S: God Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: SALVATION BELONGS TO THE LORD. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 3 four unfolding stages that reveal God at work. The ____ stage is the… I. PROBLEM (1-2) II. PRESENCE (3-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hero Worship? Disappointments? Temper Fits

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2002

DISAPPOINTMENT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXPECTATION AND REALITY, we must learn to deal with disapointments.

HERO WORSHIP AND DISAPPOINTMENTS AND TEMPER FITS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I did this as a two part series. TEXT: 2 KINGS 5:11 But NAAMAN WAS WROTH, AND WENT AWAY, and said, "BEHOLD I THOUGHT, HE WILL COME OUT TO ME, AND STAND AND CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD, AND STRIKE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Proverbs 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Reveal The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Apr 5, 2004

How do we describe the glory of the indescribable One? What do we do to cause our friends and family to catch a glimpse of his glory? When His glory is revealed there is only one response – total acceptance or ridiculous rejection. This is why the enem

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on April 4, 2004. It is from a series of sermons entitled: “Why did Jesus have to die?”. Sermon title: Jesus died to reveal the glory of God The Biblical text is from John 1:1-9 In 1938 Baltimore racism had the city in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist