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From Terrorism To Triumph

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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In the day of continuing threats of terror facing Americans as well as the world, there is an answer for Beleivers who want to live by "Faith and not by Fear."

From Terrorism to Triumph LIVING IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, NOT, THE LAND OF THE FEARFUL Psalm 91 • by Dr. Larry L. Thompson Introduction: After the shock of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2002 America found herself attempting to recover and move forward. No sooner had we begun then we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Priorities: Loving Our Children

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

based on 155 ratings

| 7,480 views

God appears to Abraham & says, "I want you to take your son & offer him as a sacrifice on the mountain that I will show you." I can’t begin to imagine how Abraham felt inside when God asked him to do that.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Families Fail Series

Contributed by David Limiero on Jun 5, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 8,695 views

Why do families fail? Compares the stories of Absalom and the Prodigal Son.

The Perils of Parenting: When Families Fail Eph. 6:1-4; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Samuel Introduction What happens when families fail? For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about parenting in times of peril. Two weeks ago we looked at a young mother named Hannah who was able to raise her son ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

based on 179 ratings

| 17,694 views

Life in the Spirit is more than we think.

INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Creative With God

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 7, 2001

based on 82 ratings

| 5,092 views

God continues his creativity through us.

GETTING CREATIVE WITH GOD If one were to ask an unbiased observer to name that institution in our society which clearly espouses creativity, we can be sure that he would not name our twentieth-century church. This is an indictment of how we Christians feel about the mandate God has given us for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing A Day With God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 5, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 9,908 views

Three principles from the classic Mary/Martha story in Luke 10 to help us slow down the pace of life and learn to walk with God day-by day.

Futurist David Zach called what we do “hyperliving.” We want to do more and more things in less and less time. Some of us carry around planners as tall as Terminal Tower. We say things like. “OK kids, let’s see who can take a bath fastest!” We buy time saving gadgets and don’t have the time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Debt - It's About Bondage

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 8, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 10,530 views

Many believers are drowning in debt, but Jesus wants to be Lord of our finances and set us free from that bondage.

Proverbs 22:7 Debt, It’s About Bondage Introduction “The rich rulleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” As I read that verse I think of the many in our nation today who are claiming that the Bible is an old and archaic book that isn’t relevant any more. While there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

based on 115 ratings

| 21,424 views

Stewardship is the missing piece to successful living. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship" 1 of 4 (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Luke 6:27-38 January 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Draw your attention to the puzzle on the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Too Short To...play It Safe, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,888 views

Examines the pull between our bodies, which crave comfort and stability, and our spirits which require risk and adventure in order to thrive.

Life’s Too Short To…Play It Safe, prt. 2 Part 2 of series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church 4/10/05 David Flowers Last week we launched a new series called Life’s Too Short To… We began with the fact of the brevity of life – how recognition of the brevity of life is the thing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Bryan Moore on Jun 13, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 11,214 views

As part of the Series, Strengthening Our Families, this sermon was aimed at graduates and youth on how to handle our failures and to embrace God’s unconditional love for us.

FAILING FORWARD Luke 15: 11-24 Rev. Bryan Moore Fordtown Baptist Church Kingsport, Tennessee May 15, 2005 Graduates Sunday INTRODUCTION A.) The title for this morning’s sermon, Failing Forward, comes from a book written by former preacher and leadership expert, John Maxwell. The full title of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Want Your Worst Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 6,389 views

Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

It’s About Time [management - Stewardship]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2005

based on 787 ratings

| 79,297 views

God gives us no "rollover minutes". Weblink included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation. This message will make you think about what’s really important, and gives practical solutions to our busy schedules.

It’s About Time Psalm 90 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AboutTime.html Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:1

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Forgiveness

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 9,058 views

Solomon gives us a choice: We can walk in wisdom and exhibit an uncommon forgiveness when we are hurt or we can live as we know how to live by harboring resentment and bitterness.

Uncommon Forgiveness Proverbs 17:9 In Proverbs 17 there are some shady characters who exhibit shady characteristics in the way they live their life. Some of these folks, who evidently were alive and well in Solomon’s day, are still with us. We read about them in Newsweek, People, and in our local ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Leave ... Your Kids Behind Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 25, 2002

based on 169 ratings

| 16,760 views

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Snare Of Freedom Series

Contributed by David Holderman on Jul 23, 2004

based on 137 ratings

| 10,198 views

When the U.S. left Godly paths and principles and wrote and legislated God out of existence, we merely gained prodigal freedom. If we are ever to regain Godly freedom, we must return to our beginning foundation: God!

Purpose: When the U.S. left Godly paths and principles and wrote and legislated God out of existence, we merely gained prodigal freedom. If we are ever to regain Godly freedom, we must return to our beginning foundation: God! Introduction: Once upon a time… (Tell the narrative of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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