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Journey To Melchizedek Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 20, 2011

The story of Abram and the rescue of Lot. Mountiantop faith: 1. A deep love and commitment to others. 2. A deep love and commitment to God and the people of the place where God has called you. Both bring righteousness and peace to the world. Righteousness

INTRODUCTION (ACTING AND VOLUNTEERS) Today our series called The Journey comes to an end. I hope leaning about Abram’s journey to become a man of faith has been helpful to you. We end this series on a high note. Abram is worshiping God in the mountains of Israel at Bethel (which is Hebrew for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What Is Yours

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 14, 2009

Satan wants to steal, kill and destroy your life. If he can just let us continue to be ignorant in the know how when it comes to God, then half of his battle is already won. 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of

Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56:8-9 Ps 56:8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Mal 3:16 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. I have entitled this today: Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56 was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To Injustice Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 23, 2009

We are constantly surrounded by injustice in our world today. It has been that way since the fall and will continue to be that way until Christ returns. So how should we deal with it? As a leader, you are called to respond to injustice like Nehemiah di

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You don’t have to look very far to see examples of injustice in the world, do you? Just the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen car dealerships being arbitrarily shut down. When you hear the stories of what’s happening, one thing comes to mind—it’s not fair. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemaking, Ii Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Let's talk about the practical steps to take to make peace with others.

1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Peacemaking, II 5/25/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we observed the failure of the Corinth Church to handle conflict between its members. There were three lessons we noted that we essential to get into the right mindset for making peace. The first was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Plan For Our Money Worries

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2006

This passage is often taken out of context by people wanting "just a little less worry." In fact, the promises here are intimated tied to Jesus’ statements on about investing in the Kingdom (vv. 19-24).

- These verses make up one of my two favorite passages in the Bible. Still, as I studied this passage this week, I saw something that I had never seen before, something that opened up a depth that I hadn’t known was there. - The key thing that I had never put together is that it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Life Management Map

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2005

A sermon on the Great Commandment; 1. Love the Lord. 2. Love yourself. 3. Love others. (Portions taken from an article by Lucinda Norman in Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com)

Sermon for 4/17/2005 Mark 12:30-31 Jesus’ Life- Management Map Introduction: When I was in high school, the #1 thing that I enjoyed was Bible Bowl. My life management map would have been Bible Bowl at the top, and school and other things below this. When Crystal was in high school, the #1 thing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Impossible Became Possible

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 2, 2004

Taken from Chapt. 9 of "And the Angels Were Silent," Max Lucado -- God rejoices when we dare to dream and He equips us to fulfill those dreams in His service.

And the Impossible Became Possible Adapted from And the Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado—Chapter 9, Courage to Dream Again Scripture Ref: Isaiah 43:18-19 2 Timothy 4:7-8 2 Corinthians 5:17 Hebrews 2:14-15 Revelation 3:15-16 Matthew 11:28 Genesis 18:23-25 Job 19:25-27 Other Ref.: The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 30, 2006

The most important question any person could ever ask is, "What Must I Do To Be Saved?" Many paths are taken to God today, but there is a way to be saved, and there is but one way to heaven.

www.trumpetoftruthonline.org From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:29-30 Intro: For preaching the Word of the risen Christ, Paul and Silas were arrested, beaten, scolded, and imprisoned, yet at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Interruptions!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2006

A sermon based on the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus’ daughter from Mark 5. The theme is interruptions! (Seedthoughts taken from Joe McKeever in his article "An Interruption: Opportunity or obstacle?")

Sermon for 4/23/2006 Mark 5:21-43 Interruptions! Introduction: A. I have been studying feverishly on a sermon and it just isn’t coming together. Finally, the Lord helps me and shows me how it can come together. I am ready to record the thoughts when the phone rings. I pick up the phone and talk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Will We Eat In Heaven?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2005

A sermon on church fellowship meals and the wedding supper of the lamb. Warning: the congregation will want to eat after this one. (Some material taken from an article on the web about reasons why we eat)

Evening Service for 8/14/2005 The Wedding Supper of the Lamb Introduction: A. (Rev 19:6 NIV) Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. (Rev 19:7 NIV) Let us rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005

Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Different

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 4, 2005

A Christmas Sermon taken from a Christmas Card (from DaySpring) Jesus had a different kind of birth; He had a different kind of kingdom; and He wore a different kind of crown

Sermon for 12/26/2004 Different Introduction: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver’s license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native’s luck ran out. On his way home from work as a dishwasher, he ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Revelations

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

A confused and fearful group of disciples needed more than anything a word of confidence from someone who could give them back the security that had been taken from them at the cross.

RESURRECTION REVELATIONS John 20:19-22 It was resurrection evening: the disciples were unorganized (Judas was dead; Thomas was gone; Peter was humiliated; and all were distraught). They were hiding in fear, doors were shut and locked, and there was no leadership or boldness among them. (Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 4, 2003

A sermon on the miracle of the coin in the fish’s mouth (Outline adapted from Maclaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture and portions taken from "Peter’s Biggest Fish Story" by Ted Sutherland)

Sermon for 8/3/2003 Matthew 17:24-27 Introduction: False gospels that are not in the New Testament for good reason. One tells of lions and panthers that worshipped baby Jesus and showed Mary and Joseph the way to Egypt and protected them as they came back to Nazareth. The Infancy Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ