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Survivorman Part 2

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 2 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Out Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Scripture teaches the Christian life involves both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It’s not one or the other; it’s both.

From the earliest days of the church, the relationship between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of believers has been debated. Is the Christian life essentially a matter of passive trust or of active obedience? Is it all God’s doing, all the believer’s doing, or a combination of both? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Risky For God Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

We all need someone who can speak truth into our lives, whatever the cost. We also need to be that someone for another friend. Such relationships, based on hearts united in Christ, form bonds that allow us to risk great things for God.

Introduction I don’t know about you, but it’s easy for me to forget that the letters in the New Testament were first written as real letters. They deal with real life and real people—but I can forget that. I mean I don’t write letters that sound anything like Paul’s letter to the church in Rome! My ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ultimate Endgame Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Nobody’s perfect. The words are both true and of some comfort. But as Christ followers the Good News is far better. Jesus is perfect. and if we pursue him passionately, that rubs off on us in this life.

Introduction Billy Graham is now in his late 80’s and he suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His worldwide evangelism ministry has spanned more than sixty years. Awhile back, Billy was invited to speak at a luncheon in North Carolina. After many wonderful things were said about him, Billy stepped to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Got Joy? Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Nov 5, 2007

The way of the world seems to focus on pleasing ourselves or pursuing a life of ease. But that brings no lasting satisfaction. God is so much bigger and has so much more for us, no matter our circumstances.

Introduction Years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a profound essay. This is how it began. “Most of what I really need to know about how to live…I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Difference A Name Makes Series

Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Aug 28, 2008

The name, mission, and message of Jesus is our calling and what we do with His name has eternal value.

THE DIFFERENCE A NAME MAKES Jesus – Week 2 Pastor Steve Gallimore Tennessee Valley Community Church August 31, 2008 When I was growing up I heard it and I’ll bet you did too. As a matter of fact, my kids heard it over and over and over: Be careful where you go, what do, and how you act because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cage Of Fear Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 3, 2009

We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

Ultimate Cage Fighting The Cage of Fear I. Introduction Cage fighting. 2 go in and only 1 exits as victor. A test of will, a test of strength and dexterity and ultimately one must exert authority and impose His will on the other. There are two ways to think about cages. We can either see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Principles Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

The principles of - consistency, figurative language, progressive revelation, caution, priority, application and obedience.

Final Principles Video Bumper (Bible) OKAY MGCC… This is our final conversation in our series, ‘Understanding The Bible…’ Week number 10! MAN – it has been a fun, challenging and rewarding time of study. NOW – let me give you a heads up on where we will be heading in the coming weeks… Just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

What might the story of the raising of Jarius' daughter look like if it happened today?

Introduction • Hear now the New Testament story of Jarius, the ruler of the Jewish synagogue. [Read Luke 8:40-56] • What if that story took place today? Instead of Jarius, let’s visit with a Baptist minister by the name of Wallace. Of utmost importance is for each of us to notice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Our Addictions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2009

Because of grace, Jesus took our place.

Breaking Our Addictions Isaiah 53 Rev. Brian Bill 2/1/09 Steve Salvator Interview Is it really possible to be free from addictions? Steve’s story shows how Jesus became His bondage breaker. I submit to you this morning that the best way to break free is by putting your faith and trust in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Kiss Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2013

Warren Buffett believed his donation of $37 billion dollars to the Gates Foundation would buy him a place in heaven? Is that possible? Can we buy our way into heaven? Can we work our way in? Or is there another way?

OPEN: A man and wife were sitting in their living room when they noticed their neighbor across the street pull up in to his drive. He stepped out of the car with flowers in his hand, met his wife at the door and laid a passionate kiss on her. As they watched all this play out across the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The gospel is about transformation from the inside out through the power of the risen Jesus.

A Changed Man Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Gary Habermas was a young doctoral student at Michigan State in the 1970s struggling with his faith. Like so many young people who grow up in a Christian family and eventually leave home and their faith as well, he was definitely rethinking what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

"The Family Under Attack!" Part 1 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 1, 2002

How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

"The Family Under Attack!" "Home Improvement" series Part 1 of 5 Text: Psalm 127:1 Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - February 3, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Psalm 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Facing Life's Problems Together Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

*NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005

Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican