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"Created For Greatness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 22, 2008

The Lord created you for His glory. We bring His glory as we 1. Become committed. 2. Become involved. 3. Become surrendered to Him

“Created for Greatness” January 27, 2008 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Purpose And Promise Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2010

1- The purpose of the law 2- The promise of God

INTRO.- ILL.- One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Senior Moments

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010

You'd be surprised at how many people God greatly used in their latter years. This message looks at several who had God-filled senior moments!

SENIOR MOMENTS! 2 Corinthians 4:15-18 (KJV) "For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expectations: Are You Swimming Or Sinking?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008

Sometimes our EXPECTATION of something is due to our frantic pace, we don’t notice sin creeping into the back seat of our lives, putting us at great risk. Thank God that he’s always on the lookout for us, and that at times he uses setbacks to rescue us f

Expectations: Are You Swimming or Sinking? Jonah1:1 – 4:7 OPENER: Get a roll of toilet paper (individual is better) that is pre-wrapped. Carefully undo the wrapping and tape a $10 bill inside the roll and close the packaging. Tell teens that inside the paper bag is: Something that is very useful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalm Of Boundless Praise Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2009

God deserves boundless praise! What does that mean to me?

Summer Psalms #11 - The Psalm of Boundless Praise Psalm 103:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 12, 2009 *Last Friday morning Ed Turnage was walking out of the donut shop and said a hearty “Good morning” to the man coming in. Ed was taken aback when the man rudely replied, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Your Creator In The Days Of Your Youth

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2009

Message given to graduating H.S. Seniors At the Willow Vale Christian School graduation service.

REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH Ecclesiastes 12:1 “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you say: ‘I find no pleasure in them.” King Solomon gave this advice to the youth of his day. His advice came from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 4, 2004

In this message we discover how to have a closer relationship with God, know God better, really get to know God.

CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY HEARTS Mark 7:1-23 INTRO: How do I have a closer relationship with God? How can I know God better? Really get to know God? Move from religion to relationship? You can’t drown if you don’t get wet; "Tradition is a fence around the law." But often our traditions become a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005

According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recipe For Renewal Right Here In River City

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Jul 5, 2001

What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than by preparing for a renewal

RECIPIE FOR RENEWAL IN SAYBROOK I. REUNION II. REVIVAL III. REBIRTH I’m sure many of you have seen the musical either at the schools or on TV, the Music Man. So you remember that scene where the “professor”, pointing to the Pool Hall tells the citizens, you’ve got trouble right here in river ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law As Teacher

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Jul 10, 2001

God’s Law is a stern teacher, but stern for a purpose: to drive us to the Gospel of Jesus Christ where real genuine freedom is found.

One time when Jesus was off praying by himself, his disciples nearby, he asked them, "What are the crowds saying about me, about who I am?" [19] They said, "John the Baptizer. Others say Elijah. Still others say that one of the prophets from long ago has come back." [20] He then asked, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-25, Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust The One Who Rules The Nations

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 6, 2005

Psalm 33 reminds us that the LORD’s plans for the nations of the world will be accomplished. It also reminds us to look to the LORD for safety and blessing for our country

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” If you have been paying attention to the news in the past couple of years you know that there are those who object to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Cell Phones Vs. Jesus

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Sermon based on an email I received about the attention we give our cell phones versus the Bible. I linked it to Jesus instead.

Cell Phone vs. Jesus Scripture: John 15:5; 14:13-14; Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:18 Introduction: I have received some interesting emails and phone calls recently pertaining to some things that Christians have been involved in. The message this morning was inspired by several of those ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Thanks-Blessings

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2015

God's Word says to thank him for being a slave, being miserable, being dead, being smelly,being loving, and being sensible. Some of these you don't really think about.

I hope everyone is ready for Thanksgiving this Thursday. I will be deep-fat frying one of the 45 million turkeys that have given their life for this wonderful holiday. One thing I am thankful for is that I can get mine from the frozen food section at the grocery store. I would hate to have to hunt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Isaiah 46-47 I Will Carry You Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 46-47

Isaiah 46-47 I Will Carry You I Can Bear Your Burdens vs. 1-7 I Can Make You Righteous vs. 8-13 I Lift Up the Humble vs. 1-15 Intro: Castaway Tom Hanks character is shipwrecked Learns how to survive on a deserted island Makes a raft and is recovered in the ocean, in the process loses Wilson Comes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational