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Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 3,940 views

Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Oct 7, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 13,489 views

Challenges Christians to be the Salt of the Earth. Asks them to evaluate where they stand as a Christian.

SALT MATTHEW 5:13 SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church WHAT IS SALT? IT IS A PRESERVATIVE, IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO PURIFY. IT IS AN ANTISEPTIC THAT MAKES THINGS CLEAN. SALT IS VALUABLE. SO VALUABLE AT ONE POINT THAT IT WAS USED TO PAY A PORTION OF A ROMAN SOLDIERS SALARY. HOW MANY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Tear It Down! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 12,535 views

A look at Josh and Jericho and removing obstacles in your life

TEAR IT DOWN JOSHUA 6:20-27 INTRODUCTION The story of Joshua and the city of Jericho (found in chapters 6 and 7) is one of those stories that are familiar to all of us. It is an amazing story. As I have looked at this passage, I have found some very profound spiritual lessons, but one more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Joshua 6:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 11,441 views

Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Into Action Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 5,987 views

Part four of a series on solving problems God’s way. This is a particularly good series for pastor’s/leaders instituting change within a congregation.

Introduction: New Coke Read Scripture/Pray Background: Nehemiah is headed into unfamiliar territory-four months and 8000 mi. Purpose Statement: to be effective change agents for God it is essential that we... I. Use the authority given you (v. 9) A. Nehemiah went forth in the Kings Name 1. More ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (2) Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 3,679 views

REMEMBER HIS APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE. REMEMBER HIS RESURRECTION WAS FOR A PURPOSE

ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (2) MARK 16:9-20; II TIMOTHY 2:8 9 It was early on Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead, and the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and found the disciples, who were grieving and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8, Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 12,764 views

In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 25, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 31,900 views

We are called to never give up when we have God on our side

Don’t Give Up Selected Passages August 24, 2002 Introduction A man decided to join a monastery and one of the rules of the group was that you were only allowed to speak two words every ten years. At the end of ten years he said, "Bad food!" Ten more years went by and he said, "Hard bed!" ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Not Where I Should Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 5,787 views

I am not where I should be, but I have set my aim for more!

I am not where I should be? By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 3: 13 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I DO, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward unto those things which are before. Philippians 3 :13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 10,999 views

In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.

BEHIND THE SCENES Isaiah 1 “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption” (Isa. 1:4).In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening. Background Isaiah’s life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behold The Father's Care

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 10,546 views

God, our Father, watches over His children and will not suffer them to be lost but will speedily come to their rescue when they cry out to Him.

Behold, the Father’s Care Psalms 18:1-6 1 <To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day [that] the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,> I will love thee, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose Side Are You On Anyway?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 7,076 views

How are you contributing positively to God’s family?

Two men riding on a bicycle built for two came to a long steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very stiff climb. When they got to the top, the man in front turned to the other fellow and said, “Boy, that sure was a hard climb.” The fellow in back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

I Looked For A Man

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 19,515 views

The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: Out Of The Comfort Zone – Into The Battle Zone Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

based on 126 ratings

| 12,770 views

We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced.

We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced. This distraction kept me from truly knowing God and loving God for the first 10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragements To Go Forward

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002

based on 544 ratings

| 70,310 views

While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17, Acts 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

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