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The Honored Vessel

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007

It’s not the vessel of beauty and art that is honored in God’s house. It’s that vessel that bears the scars of battle and of service that God honors most.

The Honored Vessel Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Pastor Jim May I want to be an honored vessel in God’s House. It’s a privilege and an honor to be used by God in any fashion. I thank him for allowing me that chance. But before I can become a vessel at all there has to be a change in me. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebirth And Revitalization:the Start Of A New Year

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007

Learining the lessons of unconditional love and reconciliation and forgiveness of others.

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek and patient. Put up with each other and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you. Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Words Have Power - Job Chapter Nineteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter nineteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #19 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Wronged by comforters. (verses 1-4) 2. Wronged by God. (verses 5-13) 3. Wronged by family and friends. (verses 14-22) 4. Right with God. (verses 23-27) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "How long will you torment my soul, ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love You But…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Why does our way of expressing love change so much over time.

I love you but… 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A The word “Love” has been distorted to mean a lot less that I think it should. It happens so innocently and easily. We decide that we want a word more powerful than like. So, we love that dress, cheesecake, chocolate cake, but it cheapens the word when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

To walk on water we have to get out of the boat

Get out of the Boat. Peter Matt. 14:22 MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Cursing & Cussin'" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2008

First sermon in a series of the use and abuse of the tongue.

Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the con¬serving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Common Trouble? Uncommon Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2008

Often we feel like we are the only one having troubles. Troubles are common to man. Uncommon faith will deliver from common problems.

COMMON TROUBLE? UNCOMMON FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the lady that was bitten by a RABIED SKUNK? The doctor came into her room and informed her: YES, THE SKUNK HAD A BAD CASE OF RABIES. RABIES IS A HIGHLY CONTAGEOUS DISEASE. NOW YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Irreconcilable Differences

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

Can their be irreconcilable differences in the Body of Christ?

Irreconcilable Differences Psalm 133:1-3 I have a confession to make this morning. I am really not sure how to say this to you. I am embarrassed, ashamed, and really fearful of what you might think of me once you know the truth. I must confess to you this morning that my wife, Ronda, and I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Daily Routine

Contributed by John Petty on Nov 18, 2009

Being used of God doesnt require impossible situations, more often than not He uses us in our daily routines.

God’s power is available to every one of His children. John 1:12 (KJV) 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: This verse tells us that all believers in Jesus Christ become children of God, placing us in a position ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Rev. # 3= 1-20 John Tells Of The Glorfied Christ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 29, 2009

John is telling us about the things he had seen, as he is telling of the Glorfied Christ.

REV. # 3= 1~20 5-2-09 Today we will continue our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this will be our 3rd broadcast in this study, last time we left off with verse 6, so today we’ll take up from there, obviously we can’t spend a whole lot of time on the verses we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2009

Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Warning About Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2009

When all is said and done, we need to make sure we are saved. (NOTE: PPT for any of my messages is available (FREE) by emailing me.)

CODE YELLOW ALERT Warning about Salvation Hebrews 6:1-12 * One of the bedrock beliefs of Baptist is something called the “Security of the Believer.” This belief has frequently been termed “Once saved, always saved.” Without equivocation, let me say that this belief is one of my deeply personal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Self - Forward Steps 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is our Stewardship Series for 2009, focusing on the assurance of the Christian peom "Footprints in the Sand" we can step out boldly knowing God walks with us.

As you can see, the sanctuary is decked out in a “beach theme.” During our brainstorming session this year we came up with the idea of “Forward Steps” for our stewardship drive. Now, can anyone guess how we got from “Forward Steps” to the beach theme? The center theme of it all this year is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle Hard Times

Contributed by Dr. Ezra Aniebue on Dec 25, 2009

Don’t allow any hard time to break you, to cause you to quit, give up and lose hope. Instead learn the principles that will make you harder than your hard time. When you are harder than your hard time, you will send your hard time packing and running from

Hard times are real. Difficult situations are not new. The book of Eccl.1: 9 says, “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.” The hard time that you are experiencing now, or that you will ever ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Christian To Do? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2009

The purpose of this message is to express our freedom in the gospel of Christ and enocourage us to set our mind and heart on Christ and seek to do his will.

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN TO DO? Colossians 2:13-3:2 INTRODUCTION: A. Life in this country can be pretty confusing, let me illustrate: 1. Try Shopping for health care? Read about ObamaCare? What does it all mean? 2. Listen to the news. One moment the President is godlike, the next he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist