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12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 6 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

Working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than I do as a pastor didn’t bring true abundance. I was not happy, making money. God's Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

1. God has a plan for your life - Jer. 29: 11 2. There is a battle engaged for your life - Jesus said in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” 3. Too many of God’s people are losing the battle - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants You To Prosper

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 15, 2012

The first thing that will determine your prosperity: 1. What you sow! 2 Corinthians 9:6NIV Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. You say, “Well, I don’t have much!” Listen,

God Wants You to Prosper 2 Corinthians 9:10-11NIV A rich man asked a wise man to write something down that could encourage the prosperity of his family for years to come. It would be something that the family could cherish for generations. On a large piece of paper, the master wrote, "Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2014

Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.

John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Story #28 A Body Of Evidence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The church is the representation of Jesus in our world. We are his body enacting his presence.

1. Searching for Children We regularly seem to hear about missing people, especially children. The Department of Justice has a 100 page book that can be downloaded which no parent wants to read. Its title is, "When Your Child is Missing." Key Bullet Points and Action Steps are on the cover -- You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In That Home

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 12, 2014

Sermon idea is based on what is in Mothers home idea from News Boys That Home.

In That Home John 14:1-6 Lyrics to the Song from News Boys “In That Home” 1. In that Home the Broken was mended 2. In that Home the Lost was Found 3. In that Home Momma had a way of Making things Ok 4. In that home we knew we were safe 5. In that Home we found Faith to Believe 6. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Unrecognizable

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Unrecognizable Because Of Doubt 2. Unrecognizable Because Of The Difficulty 3. Unrecognizable Because Of Discouragement 4. Recognition Begins With Scripture 5. Recognition Delights The Heart

Unrecognizable Disappointment, doubt, disillusionment, defeat, discouragement, despair, death - Mary didn't recognize Jesus in the garden; - Disciples didn't recognize at the BBQ cookout on the lake - Two on the Emmaus Road they did not recognize Jesus - The Emmaus Road. v.13 threescore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

C.o.p.

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: C.O.P. (Christian On Patrol)

C.O.P. (This children’s talk is based on Luke 13: 10-17, where Jesus heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath.) Theme: Jesus gives life. Objective: 1. To demonstrate an act of giving life. 2. To teach that Jesus gives life Key Phrase: Jesus gives life. Materials: 1. A carry bag 2. An old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Persevere In Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2014

Whatever happens do what God says!

Before we read Chapter 4 of 1 Samuel, open your Bibles for a moment to Exodus 13…. Page…. Remember that God saved His people Israel from Egypt; now look at Exodus 13:17….. From the very beginning, God allowed a people called the Philistines to go against Israel, God’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2010

A pre-lenten sermon on the importance of having a close relationship with Christ Jesus.

Luke 9: 28 – 36 Stop, Look and Listen Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 9 - Matthew 12:30-32 - I Don't Want To Be Rescued Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 15, 2010

Imagine if some of the miners, after all the work that had been done for them, had decided they DIDN'T WANT TO BE RESCUED and walked back into the darkness of the mineshaft, away from the capsule which had been made to bring them to safety and celebration

Part 9 - Matthew 12:30-32 - I DON'T WANT TO BE RESCUED! The world watched as 33 Chilean miners TRAPPED underground for 69 days were rescued. The last miner was rescued on Thursay October 14, 2010, a day marked with celebration and joy all around the world. The President of Chile said that Chile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bound To Be Set Free

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gentleness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013

I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing And Hearing Again

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

The Bible says our hearts, like that of the Pharisees, can get calloused against God. It is not intentional, but our hearts get dull. We have to recondition them and reopen our eyes to see Him afresh.

Eyes to See The Pharisees were trained and schooled to recognize God, to hear His voice and to know what God was saying. They looked for something that was so obviously close, but never saw Him. When He actually came on that Christmas, they did not even recognize Him. In fact, even when He spoke, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Consequences Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 11, 2014

There are consequences to sin.

For Communion last week we noted Ruth’s commitment; she said “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me….”. It was not just a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Am I Surrounded By Problem People And Problem Situations? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 23, 2014

A look at the call to "fight the good fight."

FIGHTING: You were made to take ground. - 1 Timothy 1:18b – “fight the good fight.” - It’s a fight. It’s a battle. - You are a warrior, a soldier. - This is a spiritual battle rather than a physical ground, but that doesn’t change the need to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist