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Living Out Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2007

See your position as a platform for God’s purposes.

Living Out Your Purpose Book of Esther Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/6/07 We’re wrapping up our series called “Facing Your Giants” today. We’ve learned so far that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. But here’s the rub. Each time we take on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message I preached to let my new church know what my: approach, attitude and aim would be as I share the word with them.

“Where I’m Coming From” 1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooting Out Rot Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2007

Assessing and addressing the rot in evangelical churches requires a return to biblical holiness.

JAMES 1:19-21 ROOTING OUT ROT “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Peace From Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2007

The rich gifts brought by Christ the Lord to His redeemed people.

GALATIANS 1:3-5 GRACE AND PEACE FROM OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

This sermon was preached right after the Virginia Tech shootings. Aside from the apostle Paul, I don’t know if we see a greater change in anyone than John. He went from a "son of thunder" to one who said, "little children, let us love one another." It

As we continue through some of the smallest letters in the New Testament, we come to two of the letters written by the apostle John. But before we get to his writings, let¡¦s look at John, and how he was changed by Jesus. John is thought by most to be the youngest of the disciples. I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Origin Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 19, 2006

This message is the first of a series of messages for January titled "In The Beginning".

THE ORIGIN OF HUMANITY In The Beginning – 1 Genesis 1:26-28 Pastor Steve Dow SERIES INTRODUCTION: As we begin a New Year everyone tends to be making resolutions and looking forward to the New Year. It is a hopeful time. It is a time filled with expectancy. We want this year to be a better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

The Nature Of The Word Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006

If you are one of those true believers, neglecting to spend time on the Word of God, then I would like to turn on your interest and love for the Word of God through the following message by bringing to your remembrance how the Word of God works in you

6) HAMMER: The Word of God is also compared to a hammer in Jeremiah 23:29. A hammer is used to break hard stones. The stubbornness of human heart is compared to the hardness of a rock. We sin a lot. But we do not feel the guilt. We do not feel sorry for it. We do not repent. We do not care for God, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Your New Year's Resolutions Really New?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 2, 2007

Everyone makes resolutions each year to lose weight, work less, exercise. But those resolutions have no eternal impact. God gives us resolutions to make that will impact us for eternity.

Are Your New Year’s Resolutions New? Well, how was your Christmas? I know that I had the absolute best Christmas ever! Not only did I get to spend Christmas day with my wife, daughter and parents but Taylor, the greatest wife a man could ever have pulled the biggest surprise for me. Of course ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56-57

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Story Of Folly, Favor, And Flood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008

This sermon not only deals with the ravages of sin upon mankind, but also the fact that in the midst of deserved judgment, God is still willing to extend His grace, providing a means of deliverance from His wrath against sin. Noah and the Ark is a vivid e

A Story Of Folly, Favor, And Flood Text: Gen.6: 8 Intro: In my early years, as a member of the Primary or Junior Sunday school class, at Crestview Baptist Church, in Petal, Mississippi, I was often enthralled by the story of Noah and the Ark. Having a rather vivid imagination; I pictured ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Believe About Our Feelings Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

A look at how our emotions can feed us false information.

Lies We Believe about our Feelings FATHERS’ DAY HISTORY Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father’s day." She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

What We Were, What We Are

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The transformation of life that attends salvation.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For What Is Next?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon following a great community wide crusade and instilling in our church the need to be ready for what comes after great revival

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 4, 2007 Date Preached: May 6, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Are We Ready for What is Next? Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: The torrential rains had been pouring down for 6 straight days and the river had hit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of The Father

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

The Prodigal Son. A sermon focusing on the Father.

This morning I want us to look at a very familiar passage of Scripture in Luke 15. In this chapter Jesus tells three parables… the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and the parable of the prodigal son. The last parable is the one I want us to talk about this morning. No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Holiness

I Am

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What does God mean when He calls Himself, “I AM?”

I don’t know if you’ve heard about the time that President Bush and Vice-President Cheney were walking through an airport when they saw someone who looked just like Moses. President Bush walked up to him and said, “Excuse me, sir, but are you Moses?” The man didn’t respond, just stared off into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Climax Of The Story: An Arrest, A Trial, An Execution, A Savior Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

The Gospel reaches it’s climax as Jesus is executed and pays the ultimate price for our sins.

Do we have any artists in here? If you are an artist then you probably enjoyed art class in school while you were growing up. All of the different mediums, all of the colors and all the expressions of creativity would have been something that you enjoyed and looked forward to. While that would ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance