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The Journey From Fear To Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 23, 2002

3rd in series of 4. God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear.

God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear. Their fears were not the normal fears of a young couple about to have their first child. No, they had fears that are beyond the scope of our comprehension. Mary was to give birth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivors: Who Will Survive?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 27, 2001

CBS scored a hit with its Survivor series,and we can benefit with Biblical principles to help us be survivors in life.

Sixteen people journeyed to the Australian Outback as part of CBS television show Survivors, attempting to be the last person voted out in order to win a substantial prize package. Total strangers, they formed two tribes, and now are down to one as each week another contestant is voted out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Ecclesiastes 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picking Up The Pieces

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2001

Now that tragedy has hit the country, what will we do now? That is the question.

INTRODUCTION  On 911, 2001 our country was struck by something that changed the lives of many people. Our nation was struck by something that destroyed the lives of many people. The act of terrorism that struck our country will forever change the lives of many if not all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing In A Bowing World

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007

By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 14 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 14 1*. And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Memorial Day Observances

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

Let me suggest to you that we observe or do Memorial day from the past to the present and on to the future.

INTRO.- Memorial day weekend means “fun day” to most people! Play, pleasure, cookouts, etc. ILL.- If you want to go to Garden Grove, CA, here is what you can do on Memorial Day weekend. Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Four day festival celebrating everything to do with the humble strawberry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walk Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring The Wilderness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 16, 2017

A sermon looking at the topic of having the courage to leave the wilderness and move into the promises of God. This message looks at the areas of compromise, contentment, and God's purpose verses His promise, and stepping out by faith and risking it all.

Desiring the Wilderness Joshua 1:10-18 This week I was looking at the topic of courage and I read God’s word to Joshua as the Israelites were preparing to cross over the Jordan River to enter and possess the Promised Land. When I think about this I see our own journey of faith, our journey to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Unique Things About Jesus #2 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus really was different. Let's discover some of those ways in which He was different.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #2 UNIQUE THINGS ABOUT JESUS (Mark 1:14-45) Parallel Passages: Matthew 4:13-22; 8:14-17; Luke 4:14-5:16 “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways.” Do you know what that means? God through Isaiah is saying: “Do you understand that I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-45

It’s Darkest Just Before Dawn!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2020

We're going to look at how problems often cluster in series; this has happened to us with the Coronavirus. We see the 5 things stolen from the Church; but be assured, the night is almost over! THE DAWN OF DELIVERANCE IS COMING! HAVE FAITH IN GOD!

IT’S DARKEST JUST BEFORE DAWN 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 6-8, 18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A tough old cowboy told his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life and be immune to viruses, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. 2. The grandson did this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-19, Romans 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can We Sing The Lord's Songs In A Foreign Land?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2023

Our life as followers of Christ serve as either a hymn of praise pointing to our Saviour, or it serves as mere background noise for the delight of a dying world.

“[By the waters of Babylon] our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, ‘Sing us one of the songs of Zion!’ “How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill!” [1] “Our citizenship is in Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 22, 2010

A reminder of 3 truths taken from Paul's letter to the Ephesians: 1- we are in a Battle, 2- It's Invisible, and 3- we must Make a Stand. We are reminded that God's Armor is available for the believer but it must be fitted - fitted by spiritual growth and

INTRODUCTION Chip Ingram developed a new DVD Teaching series called “The Invisible War”. Many thoughts began to run over situations in MY LIFE & the LIVES OF OTHERS recently. - Questions asked recently (sickness, death, constant struggle, financial) - Battles Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Willow Tree

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 2, 2006

All hope was gone. They went from their precious promised land to the heathen land of Babylon (modern day Iraq). They had been warned repeatedly by God through His prophets, yet they had turned a deaf ear!

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 15, 2012

In the pages of the OT is the journal of a man who stands as person with vision who rebuilt what was broken. His name is Nehemiah. The name means “the Lord’s comfort.” Vision gives significance to the otherwise meaningless details of our lives. It’s not a

THIS AM WE BEGIN OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH.EZRA & NEHEMIAH ARE 1 BOOK IN THE HEBREW BIBLE.THERE ARE 3 OT BOOKS- EZRA, NEHEMIAH, ESTHER- WHICH BELONG TOGETHER. THE BACKGROUND OF THE ISRAELITES IN BABYLON- HOW/WHY THEY WERE SENT THERE-GOD SPOKE THRU THE PROPHET JEREMIAH- AND MANY OTHERS- BUT ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Along With One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 8, 2002

This is the first of four in a series on Ephesians 4. The main theme is the function of the church in the accomplishment of its mission.

Living in the Family of God Drama Getting Along in the Family God’s Doctrinal Statement For years I have resisted the notion of having a “doctrinal statement”. It’s not that we don’t know what we believe or that we don’t want you to know. It’s just that I have a hard time rewriting what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ