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Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 14:1-6

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

Funeral Sermon for a faithful man in his eighties after lengthy heart problems

Funeral Sermon 4 June 2001 John 14:1-6 Rev. Roger Haugen Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go to prepare a place for you, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary Was The First To Carry The Gospel

Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 23, 2001

The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this scripture for

Mary was the First to Carry the Gospel dsw@ucc12-23-01 The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test That Tell Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 13, 2002

Would Elisha passed the test to be used of God as a channel of Grace?

Dark Times: Test that Tell the Life and times of Elisha Elisha came on the scene in a day that was an extension of Elijah’s time. Northern Kingdom living; 1. INDEPENDENT LIVING; As we alluded to last week a time when the God of the Word and the Word of God was held in disrespect. No dependence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of God

Contributed by James Marshall on May 27, 2002

Christians will go through many things, but god still has a promiss that he is still God.

The promises of God Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen The word faith SOMETIMES MEANS 1. GOING DOWN A slippery bank to a river not seen 2. Claiming an old boat that has no motor to use on god sea 3. Trying the oars that is needed the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:2-4, Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson's Hope

Contributed by Chris Thron on Mar 11, 2001

Samson lost all by compromising his committment to God. Where is his hope? Where is OUR hope?

And Samson did not know that the LORD had left him. But the Philistines took him, put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. There they bound him with chains of brass, and set him to grinding in the prison house. (Judges 16:20-21) Recall the story of Samson’s downfall. Samson was the original ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay In Crete

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

To Encourage the minister to remain in the place where is assigned

“Mission Possible” Titus 1:4-5, 3:1-7 Tit 1:4-5 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (5) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Be

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The Beatitudes are the declaration of God's blessing in our lives

“Be” – Matthew 5:1-12 Confess that I am intimidated to preach about the beatitudes, because it does feel a bit like climbing a mountain, and I know how out of shape I am. Where do you start? How will we make the journey? These simple words are profound in their depth and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Lost Everything By Doing Nothing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 20, 2006

The third servant simply buried the talent and did nothing. This unprofitable servant lost everything by doing nothing! It is to this third man that I am directing this message. His thinking needed to be changed. He was wrong about seven things:

Note to SermonCentral readers: Please read the message on this text by Brian Bill. It helped to inspire this message. Thanks Bill! Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Title: “The Man who lost Everything by doing Nothing” Introduction: Most of you are familiar with the story of the master who went on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trustworthy Stewards

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005

A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Example Of Practical Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James was a pastor/servant whose life portrayed the practical faith which he encouraged his readers to live by.

SERIES - JAMES "A Living Faith for Practical Living" "James: A Living Example of Practical Faith" James 1:1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. Today, being the first Sunday of 1998, my prayer is that not only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mid-East Crisis And Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 13, 2006

Many in the Islamic world will not be satisfied unless Israel is annihilated. But their evil desire will never come to pass because God has His own agenda for Israel.

THE MID-EAST CRISIS AND BIBLE PROPHECY Isaiah 41:9-10 Whenever hostilities erupt in the Mid-East affecting Israel, many question whether the Battle of Armageddon is soon to occur. The answer to that query is “No”. The “Rapture” of the Church described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, will occur seven ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Jesus first of seven letters to the churches of John’s time.

Ephesus: Loss of First Love Revelation 2:1-17 Intro Tonight we are beginning a new sermon series entitled: “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” The churches that John writes about in this section of Revelation were actual churches that existed during his time. Now these churches have not been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Failed Plans

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 6, 2008

This word will teach believers not to trust in their feelings, but only in God’s word!

Failed Plans Text: Matthew 4: 1-11 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal