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When The Saints Go Marching Round Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua Pt. 4

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING ROUND (JOSH 5:13-6:5, HEB 11:30) More than twenty years ago I heard a lively old Negro spiritual recorded by Elvis Presley in one of his gospel collections. The title of the song was “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho,” and the words to the chorus were: Joshua fought ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Witness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 9, 2008

Like John, we should lay aside our pride to serve Christ.

“The Jews” • The expression is used 71 times in John. • Most commonly it refers to the Jewish leaders, especially those of Jerusalem and Judea (as here in 1:19), and usually they are cast as those who actively oppose Jesus, fail to understand Him, and who finally seek His death. • Not all Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

At The Forks Of The Road, Which Way Will You Go?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Decision Time!!

AT THE FORKS OF THE ROAD WHICH WAY WILL YOU GO?? ACTS 24:19-27 I’d like to start tonight by saying that everyone That’s here is on their way to Heaven!! But I can’t! Did you Hear Me??? I CANT!!!!! When you’re at THE FORKS OF THE ROAD Which way will you go?? There’s two directions you can choose ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Honest View Of Yourself

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Author Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is the last in a series on the Heroes of Faith from Hebrews 11. It looks at Jesus as author and perfecter of our faith. It is expository.

Conclusion Jesus Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. — Hebrews 12:2 NCV Do you know who holds the record as the world’s best free-throw shooter? If you’re thinking Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Larry Bird—you’re way off. It’s probably not a fair ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Rebuilding Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011

It’s only through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ. Only through Him can we be forgiven and at peace with God. Only through him can we find peace with one another.

Rebuilding Broken Relationships Part 3 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church INTRODUCTION - You're Only as Strong as Your Roots This is a majestic oak tree. How tall do you guess it is? How old do you think it is? I wonder how much it weighs. Oak is some of the best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012

God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hour Of Decision!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 11, 2013

(1) THOUGHTS create ACTIONS, (2) Actions create HABITS, (3) Habits create CHARACTER, (4) and Character creates DESTINY. Your decision today determines your destiny tomorrow!

The Hour of Decision 1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Joshua 24:15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Christian Church

Building An Expressway To God

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

[Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Pharisee's Dilemma

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 2, 2009

Follow a Pharisee into the desert to hear John the Baptist preach about coming Messiah and struggle with him a God breaks into his life.

Advent 2 Malachi 3:1-7; Luke 3:1-14 The day started for him just like any other. He got up early, before the sun would peek over Jerusalem’s proud stone walls. It took him a little longer to get ready than most people, because he was a Pharisee, and as a teacher of the Law of God, his fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What The Disciples Discovered In Christ

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 16, 2008

This is a message that will help identify Jesus.

Text: When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Matthew 16:13). This is an excellent question for us today. If Jesus were here and ask us that very question, what would be our response? What would we say? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

What's The Purpose For Those Walls

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 19, 2005

Sometimes we build walls that keep our help from getting to us.

What’s The Purpose For Those Walls? Are you trying to hold God in or keep Him out? Scripture Reference: Joshua 6:1-5 (KJV) Joshua 6:1-5 1 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Around

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 28, 2005

A sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent A sermon about John the Baptist and Repentance

Second Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 ’Turning Around"   1:1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

From Hero To Zero

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Practicing Or Pretending? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible