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What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

based on 59 ratings

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An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing Problems And How To Handle Them

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,879 views

In life and in death there are problems to be faced; when Jesus is brought in, the problems are solved.

FACING PROBLEMS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM! Mark 5:21 - 43 I. PROBLEMS IN LIFE 1. THE PROBLEM OF DEMAND V. 21 – 24 The Lord was in great demand, but separated the needs according to priority. We can be overwhelmed by demands made on us, and need to stop and see which the priority need is. 21 When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 25, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 11,769 views

Noah was just a man who lived like a just man.

Noah: Just a man who is a Just man Genesis 6 At a burning building in NYC Harlem district, a blind girl was perched on the fourth floor window. The firemen had become desperate. They could not fit the ladder truck between the buildings, and they could not get her to jump into the net, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Eye On The Ball

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,574 views

Are you keeping your focus on Jesus during the storms of life?

Keeping Your Eye on the Ball - Matthew 14: 22-31 A man walks up to a coffee machine, puts in a coin presses the button labeled coffee, double cream and sugar. The cup never drops but the machine takes off and starts to pour the coffee, cream and sugar. The guy quickly replied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace, The Gift Of God's Love

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 6,402 views

Only Jesus can bring inner peace and harmony to our lives.

Peace, the Gift of God’s Love Isa. 26:1-4 INTRO.: Few will argue with the statement peace is one of man’s constant quests in this life. We’ve tried many ways to achieve peace, even going to war. Yet, all our efforts seem futile and the world is armed and ready for war. We are engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracles In John: Lesson 6: Calming The Storm

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,920 views

“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” (Heb. 12:11).

“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three "Forths" Of The Battle - [withered Hand]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2005

based on 101 ratings

| 12,239 views

Jesus said STAND FORTH, then STRETCH FORTH, and finally, SEND FORTH! Powerpoint at website.

Three “Forths” of the Battle Mark 3:1-14 Free Powerpoint at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Forths Welcome to our Palm Sunday service! [introduce message] Today we look at the man with the withered [shriveled] hand. It was likely a paralysis issue of pinched nerves/cut off blood flow. Luke the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 26, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,003 views

We must learn to stay focused on what is impotant. This lesson from the Bible considers ONE THING!

ONE THING I DO! by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., kyfingers@aol.com Three letters changed my live --- I DO! Believe what you doubt and doubt what you believe! Today in extreme hurry, rush, so busy, so much to do. ...We must concentrate on ONE THING Phil. 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joyful Stress

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 5,961 views

Dealing with stress in a godly way

JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Holy Spirit / Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 25, 2003

based on 419 ratings

| 35,747 views

In order to consider the unlimited power and work of the Holy Spirit let us look at the various works of the Holy Spirit that Jesus told us that He would accomplish in our lives.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT © 4/2001 Mark Beaird 2 PART SERIES / Part 1 Text: John 16:7-11 Throughout the centuries there have been debates and misunderstandings concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Some think of The Holy Spirit as an “it”, an impersonal being or a “divine force.” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

| 3,733 views

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualifications For An Innovator

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 48 ratings

| 4,582 views

Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com business. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance of change. An innovator is a person who does not mind introducing a new way of doing things to othe

Illustration:Perhaps you may remember Hank Luisetti, the great basketball player of a few decades back. When Hank came along, virtually every basketball coach in the country insisted that his players shoot with two hands. Instead of two hands, Hank used a jerky, funny-looking, one-handed jump shot. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Now And Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by Wes Bennett on Mar 29, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,630 views

Recognizing the Call of God and Choosing the Right Response

Come Now and let Us Reason Together Isaiah 1:18 - 20 Intro: You will find here in the text a choice -- it is a reasonable choice presented from the Lord * the willing and obedient - eat the good of the land - though you have sinned and your sins are as scarlet - I will make them as white as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Multiple Approaches To Leadership In The New Testament

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

based on 13 ratings

| 2,413 views

Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament

Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament Thematic Interests- Romans Group Interests - Ephesians Individual Interests- Philippians Relational Interests- I Thess, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus 1. Thematic Interests & Reserved - Attention to Major Themes such as justification by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's Fishing Trip Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001

based on 612 ratings

| 40,029 views

This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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