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Have You Lost Your Song?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003

We tend to lose our song in life and need to get it back.

INTRO.- Have you lost your song? Have you lost your ability to sing? Or it may be that you never had it in the first place. Have you lost your enthusiasm for living? Have you lost your joy for living? ILL.- Listen to the story about Chippie the parakeet. A Texas newspaper carried this story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stained-Glass Masquerade

Contributed by Scott Johnson on May 16, 2008

So often in the Church we pretend that everything is perfect, but truth is, it isn’t. The book of James offers insight into how to cure this ailment.

Stained-Glass Masquerade (James 5:13-16) Intro: Do you ever walk in to a church service and begin to question the validity of the perfection that’s displayed? Do you ever look around at the people and ask “Is there anyone in here who fails?” or “Has anyone fallen down in their walk with God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Reclaim who God created you to be by not allowing your past too much influence in your life.

Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pickpocketed By The Past Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

Reclaiming our identity in Christ from issues in our past.

Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brother Cooper's Closet

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

EULOGY for brother RANSOM COOPER. A sharp dresser and a good man!

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III Brother Cooper’s Closet Ephesians 6:13-19 NIV The Homegoing Service for brother Ransom Cooper Southside Church of Christ / Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Evangelist Matthew Myles, Officiant Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III, Eulogist THE OCCASION To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-19

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 4, 2010

You cannot stay right with God without keeping right with your brother or sister in Christ. This is the eighth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This message talks about the power of conflict resolution in the church.

From The Problem to the Solution 8 – CONFLICT RESOLUTION This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION I trust that you have been gaining some valuable principles in your life as you have faced, are facing, or will face all of your problems And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drama Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Today we are going to see the importance of relationships in this mission. It is vitally important to establish healthy relationships in your life to assist in serving God. God works through people. God never does anything in the world except what God do

Drama Free Matthew 10:9-15 Charlie Brown said it best: "I love mankind, it's people I can’t stand!" ...and we can all relate. Life could be so serene were it not for those pesky relational challenges. Last week we looked at the importance of the simplicity of our lifestyle, because the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Election Day

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2012

An evaluation of the election and honoring vets

“Veteran’s Day” November 11, 2012 Deuteronomy 20:1-4 “When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. When you are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

How To Fight The Devil And Win

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012

Spiritual warfare and how to win over the enemy and his demons.

How to Fight the Devil and Win 2 Chronicles 20:1-20:28 INTRODUCTION: the story of one of the most one-sided battles in the annals of human history. The children of Moab, Ammon and mount Sier had risen in rebellion against King Jehoshaphat of Israel. v-4-confessed his helpliness in v-12-obeyed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel Without Walls Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 15, 2012

BIG IDEA: Following Jesus involves walking through walls with the gospel.

“Gospel Without Walls” John 4 INTRODUCTION: “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” is an action movie starring Tom Cruise. Early in the film, Tom and an IMF teammate must sneak into the Kremlin and steal something out of the vault. How in the world will they attempt that? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godless Dreamers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

In our text, Jude speaks specifically about certain godless dreamers. 1- They pollute themselves 2- They reject authority 3- They slander celestial beings

INTRO.- Dreaming isn’t bad, depending on what you dream for. And I’m not talking about night dreams because we all have some crazy night dreams. ILL.- For example, I had a crazy dream that some people were trying to kill me and I defended myself by stabbing my attackers with a set of deer ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival In Ancient Judah And In America

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Oct 20, 2008

Judah’s revival under King Hezekiah teaches us how revival in America must begin.

Revival in the “City Set on a Hill” – Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI Charlie Brown and Linus. Charlie brown asks Linus "What would you do if you felt that nobody liked you?" Linus responds "Well Charlie Brown I guess I would take a real hard look at myself, ask if I am doing anything that turns people ...read more

Choose For Yourselves

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

Like Joshua I believe it is time for Pastors to make it clear to Christians in America that it’s time to choose whom they are going to serve!

Title: Choose For Yourself Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Date: 10/26/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Today is the last Sunday in our month long emphasis of “Praying 4 America,” but I hope you will continue to pray for our nation. We have a Presidential Election in 9 days ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Response To Ungodliness Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 10, 2008

An examination of what the Bible says should be the response of the Church to sinful acts and sinful people.

Title: The Church’s Response To Ungodliness Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 5) Text: 1 Cor 16:13; Eph 4:15 Date Preached: July 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. I doubt that anyone here this morning will be surprised that I would say that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Start Walking In Purity

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2008

5 principles that will help all of us to live up to God’s high standards for our lives.

Start Walking in Purity Psalm 51:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 6, 2008 *Let me start tonight by saying that sex is a good thing. I think we can say that can’t we? -Sex is a good thing! One way we know this is because none of us would be here without it. But even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-15

Denomination: Baptist