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Gideon: God's Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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Gideon was an unlikely hero. But God used him in a powerful way, just as He uses all who will believe Him and obey.

"Gideon: God’s Reluctant Hero" Judges 6:1-40 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik June 6, 1999 Today is a very famous day in history, called D-Day. On June 6th 1944, during WW II, thousands of allied troops landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to begin the liberation of Europe from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, Where To Look For Peace, Joy And Love?

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 23, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 5,934 views

When you want to find the love of life you have to look in the right place.

Introduction: A car salesman was sure he could make a big sale to me if he could just get me inside one of their new computerized cars. This model came complete with a computer generated voice that told you everything. The salesman noted the little voice would tell me how much gas was left, when I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Desire Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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This is the third in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 15, 2002 “Soul Desire” A lawyer came to Jesus, spurred on in part by his Pharisee cohorts and, I believe, in part by a desire to know the truth. He came asking an important question; he came to the right place to get the answer. No one could ever be more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Parables Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 23,525 views

Jesus tells three parables illustrating what it means to be lost, heaven¡¦s joy when the lost are found and how the loving Father looks to save people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 41 ¡§Parables of the Father¡¦s Love¡¨ Luke 15:1-32 As we open our study of Chapter fifteen, the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling again. ¡§Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Cause?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003

based on 120 ratings

| 6,371 views

Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 19, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 12,429 views

We must realize the truth that 1. We all begin as ugly people. 2. We have the beauty of God stamped on our souls. 3. God offers to make us new people.

Her nose was pretty big, but I didn’t think it looked all that bad. However, Lori claimed she was so ugly that people called her names and teased her children at school about her looks. To me she was average and even pleasant in appearance, but she decided to have her nose diminished, her chin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 5,906 views

Lenten series based on Mark 14 and Jesus’ encounters: Jesus was so comfortable with Himself that He could encounter threatening people without being threatened; could correct hostile people without being destructive; and could receive the heart of a tortu

We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes – This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

based on 240 ratings

| 82,495 views

There are 4 major lessons we learn from the book of Esther: 1. God has a plan for your life. 2. Satan has a plan for your life. 3. You have a choice. 4. God has the answer.

All I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark, and it is quite amazing. One, don’t miss the boat. Two, remember that we are all in the same boat. Three, plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Four, stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15, Esther 5:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit's Community Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 3,694 views

In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reboot With God's Promise

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,159 views

Ecourage and Empower the believers to use the Promise of God to bring them repentant hearts, confident faith and a growing congregation.

Acts 2:37-47 The Day of Pentecost NIV Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fresh Touch From God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 10,561 views

The Christmas Touch - part 3 Lessons learned from the shepherds.

Advent: This morning our journey to Bethlehem continues. The season surrounds us and the pace quickens as we count down the final days to Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle we sometimes suffer from tunnel vision. We’ll wake up one day and realize Christmas has come and gone and we missed what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Christ Has Me Covered, Why Do I Need To Confess & Repent?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,838 views

When we become a Christian, there is a regime change in our lives, but there is still a lot of mopping up to do.

Hebrews 10:14 January 25, 2004 If Christ Has Me Covered, Why Do I Need to Confess & Repent? Last week I started a series in The Purpose Driven Life. And it seems that immediately we are going to take a break. Last week left some questions unanswered, and I felt the need to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: *other

Those Who Morn Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 7,512 views

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004

based on 83 ratings

| 9,169 views

Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

(Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

based on 156 ratings

| 4,105 views

God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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