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The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

Almost Is Not Enough

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

AS WE STUDY THE EARLY PART OF THE BOOK OF JOSHUA TODAY, WE WILL SEE THAT OUR JOURNEY INTO OUR PROMISE LAND IS LIKE THE ISRAELITES JOURNEY IN 4 RESPECTS.

"ALMOST, IS NOT ENOUGH" TEXT: JOSHUA 1-4 INTRODUCTION [1:1-9] I am sure that most of us have heard the expression that Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. To almost hit your target with a grenade or to almost get a ringer, sometimes is good enough, sometimes it is all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

This Easter let’s all go through a metamorphosis as Jesus did. Let’s know the power of His resurrection.

Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis” Philippians 3:1-11 George Orwell, the author of “1984” said in 1939 "We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." Well I think in western Christianity we have sunk even further since then, and what a better ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

The Splash Felt Around The World - An Allegorical Fish Story

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Dec 15, 2008

A story with a spiritual meaning.

Chapter 1: Trip to Ascertain Bend Jackie and his brother, Stephen, had grown up fishing in the various creeks, ponds, and lakes that populates the Bibb and Perry county area. While growing up in Marion, they fished at Shady Grove Lake in Bibb County with their father and grandfather. Now grown, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: *other

Falling Out Of Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 23, 2014

Examining the importance of church attendance.

Falling Out Of Church Acts 20:7-12 A want to begin by sharing a letter that was sent from a “faithful church member” to their pastor: - Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Back Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2014

a study of Psalm 9 verse 1 through 20

Psalm 9: 1 – 20 Pay Back 1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For You have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Despair To Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul comes to the end of his rope, but he does not come to the end of his hope. He had no resource in himself, and all he could do was to surrender his life and future to the providence of God.

Paul Aurandt tells the story of one of the fastest rising young singers back in the early 50's. He was called the Romantic Voice Of America. Teenage girls would give anything to see him, but he never appeared anywhere. He was not even seen in photographs. He was strictly a radio voice. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Already Judged

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Because our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ feeling the full weight of God’s wrath as He hung on Calvary there are three great truths that assure the believer that he or she does not have to fear coming before God in judgment seeing that

JOHN 5:24 "VERILY, VERILY, I SAY UNTO YOU, HE THAT HEARS MY WORD, AND BELIEVES ON HIM THAT SENT ME, HAS EVERLASTING LIFE, AND SHALL NOT COME INTO CONDEMNATION; BUT IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE." Because our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ feeling the full weight of God’s wrath ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Bold Step

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Feb 16, 2004

Taking a new step is what people fear most.With Jesus we can do the impposible.

PASTOR Victoria Oladipupo Freedom of Christ Church Topic: A BOLD STEP. Scripture Reading: MT. 14: 28 – 31 28] And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. [29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Decorated Tree

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2002

We decorate Christmas trees for Christmas, but God decorated a tree over 2000 years ago for us.

ACTS 5:29-33 “THE DECORATED TREE” A) Every year at Christmas time, we always decorate a tree! * We put on it all kinds of decorations! * One special ball we put up together! * When we get through decorating the tree, we plug in the lights and behold, a decorated tree! B) There was another tree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Dec 8, 2004

A consideration of the hope and good news contained in Mark 1:1

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God Introduction Have you ever had some news that you have been absolutely bursting to tell someone? Something good had happened and you were not able to rest until you had told somebody, perhaps it did not matter who you told, anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2005

One believer’s response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina

HOW TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON: One believer’s response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina 1. The French news agency, Reuters, has dubbed the decade 1994-2003, the Decade of Disasters. • From 1994 to 2003, 5,677 reported disasters killed 673,070 people and affected 2.58 billion people, causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Sacrifice: The Ultimate Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Christ was the ultimate sacrifice.

Tonight we are kicking off our new series – “SACRIFICE” – sounds a little morbid for a back to school series, even to me … but here’s where we are at! Tough topic … so let’s start with a little fun … Things You Don’t Want to Hear During Surgery •Better save that. We’ll need it for the autopsy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running With Horses

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2009

Perhaps you’ve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in family. You’ve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, “Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse.” And then He asks you to “run with horses."

Opening illustration: Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test of stamina and endurance, the 100 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Free

Contributed by James May on Jul 2, 2008

The Centurion had purchased his freedom at a great price, but Paul was born free. Our freedom has been purchased at great price by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Born Free Wednesday, July 2, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Acts 22:25-28, "And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible