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Go Fish!

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

based on 138 ratings

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“Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

When You Need A Fresh Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 1,409 views

"Discipline your minds to look forward to the plans God has for you, so you can live purposefully to the coming of Jesus Christ" (I Peter 1:13, ELT).

1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. "Daddy, don’t kill my dream" (Debbie, my Daughter). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

April Showers Bring May Flowers Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 9,334 views

This is part 2 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. How do we deal with the everyday storms that make life stressful, tiring, and hard work. An examination of perspective.

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 2 - April Showers Bring May Flowers Matthew 14:22-33 Last week we began this series on Surviving the Storms of Life. We talked about basic survival skills like avoiding storms, remembering that God is in the storms with you, and casting out spiritual anchors to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Fervent Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,739 views

Christians should have genuine love for each other.

1 Peter 1:22-25 Fervent Love Introduction: In verse 13 Peter began to apply the truths learned in v. 1-12. He told us that because of what God has done we should 1) gird up our minds 2) Be sober in our conduct 3) have a hope that does not waver 4) Be Holy in all that we do. Then, last week, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,501 views

To see the Lord’s Table as a life-giving experience and to understand the benefits made available to a believer through our Communion with the Lord.

Talk about- Communion, Lord’s Table, Lord’s Supper To benefit from Communion- must be seen as more than a ritual- it is a life-giving experience. Communion- fellowship, partnership, participation. Can also be seen as communication … He speaks, we listen, we speak, He listens. To understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Lie: God Cannot Help Me With All My Problems Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 7, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,838 views

We live in a society that looks to drugs and alcohol to solve life’s problems rather than looking to Christ. Even our church’s are filled with prescription drug abusers. Why? We have believed Satan’s lie that God cannot be trusted to help me with all my

Series: Lies Satan Tells 6/05/05a RRC #3 GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED ... TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEMS 2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Cor. 12:9 God’s word is absolutely filled with promises that He had made to his people. Our focal passages today are promises that will absolutely transform your life if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 5,129 views

Sermon 5 in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life

God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 - Sermon 5 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life Exod. 3:12 Heb. 13:5 There is a recurring promise of the Old Testament used in different connections: "I will never leave you." We find it, first of all, made by God to Jacob at Bethel. The very same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Wise

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 3,838 views

A Christmas message about the Magi from the east.

Introduction: We will all have to admit that we don’t know everything about everything. If we did, there would be no need for schools or teachers. We all have to glean wisdom from those who know more about a particular topic than we do. At the peak of this Christmas season let’s take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Flee To Egypt

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 8,487 views

In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity.

Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity. After the magi presented their gifts to Jesus they were warned by God not to return to Jerusalem and tell Herod what they had discovered. It is possible they would have returned to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Man With The Foot Shaped Mouth And The Cross Shaped Heart

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 11, 2005

based on 12 ratings

| 5,394 views

Peter, In all His faults was still worthy to serve Christ

1. WHO WAS THIS MAN SIMON? • He was the third disciple called by Jesus (VS 42) • Andrew 1st and John 2nd • Peter was Andrews brother (VS 40) • Jesus recognized Simon before he was officially introduced • He immediately recognized Simon’s leadership qualities and changed his name • This was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 2, 2001

based on 2,876 ratings

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A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. This sermon may be particularly helpful when conducting a funeral of someone the minister did not personally know.

Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Pittendreigh@aol.com For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saving Private Ryan

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Apr 4, 2001

based on 184 ratings

| 9,313 views

The price that was paid for our freedom from sin.

On June 6, 1944, 55 years ago today A force of 176,000 Allied soldiers from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada Stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France D-Day or Operation Overload, was the largest seaborne invasion in history The invasion at Normandy took the Germans by surprise Because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Body Building

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 20,098 views

Corinth was a fractious church that you’d have thought God would have given up on... but He didn’t. Why?

(need yard stick & tape) OPENING: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eagles Strength

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 2, 2002

based on 265 ratings

| 32,147 views

Those that wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

Eagle’s Strength Psalm 27: 13 -14 – Fainted – Overwhelmed, done in, given up, to tire as from wearisome flight Goodness – God’s ability to make things go well Wait – To bind together by twisting Isaiah 40:28 –31 – Quick Summary Verse 28 – God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Went A Little Further

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 14, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 5,945 views

Jesus spent His life doing many good deeds worthy of admiration and praise. But He was in great sorrow in Gethsemane, because of a "cup" that He would have to take. In drinking from this cup, HE WENT A LITTLE FURTHER.

INTRO Jesus Christ spent His life doing many good things. The Holy Bible records a number of things that He did during His time on Earth: He brought hope to the poor, healed the sick, made the blind to see and freed the slaves. Certainly all these accomplishments were worthy of great praise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

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