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Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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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

Whose Side Are You On Anyway?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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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

| 18,973 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

On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (2) Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 3,496 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

Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 10,711 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

Salt

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Oct 7, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 13,075 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

I Am Not Where I Should Be?

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

based on 34 ratings

| 5,580 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

Encouragements To Go Forward

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002

based on 544 ratings

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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

Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,055 views

God doesn’t play favorites. We are all sinners, no matter how miniscule the sin seems to us. But we are also all loved by God.

July 4, 1999 James 2:8-13 “Do you play favorites?” Part II Introduction - talk about stages of life that increase freedom (being able to walk, driving, moving out of the house; then we go back into bondage once we get married); Ben, my son, talks about being able to do whatever he wants to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 3, 2002

based on 81 ratings

| 9,271 views

A sermon outlining how in the best and worst, God is with us.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Christmas I December 30, 2001 Is. 63:7-9, Heb. 2:10-18, Mt. 2:13-23 “Immanuel” “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keys To Overcoming The Enemy And Possessing The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING

KEYS TO OVERCOMING THE ENEMY AND POSSESSING THE PROMISES OF GOD **************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING THE MESSAGE KEYS TO OVERCOMING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meeting God Down A Rabbit Trail Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 10,478 views

God stands at the end of our rabbit trails when we have exhausted all human options

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “going down a rabbit trail.” Wild rabbits don’t like to saunter down Main Street; they prefer bolting down trails leading deep into the woods. (By the way, jackrabbits are capable of speeds up to 40 mph to evade predators). To go down a “rabbit trail,” then, means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-10, Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

What We Believe...about Sin

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 26, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,367 views

Focuses more on the sin of failing to respond to the Holy Spirit.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Sin Text: Proverbs 29:1 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge was returning home from going to church. He was asked what the preacher had preached about. His one word reply, "Sin". The questioner wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Letting Go Of Human Dependencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 6,499 views

The Holy Spirit reveals insights to those who consistently lay aside all of our their false dependencies.

Letting Go Our Human Dependencies Quote: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,326 views

The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

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