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Stop Worrying Ans Start Living

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Worry is one of the greatest enemies of Christians. Satan uses it to rob us of our power, and divert our focus from the cross of Christ.

Matthew 6:25-34 “Stop Worrying and Start Living INTRODUCTION Worry appears to be a plague for all humankind, so much so that hundreds of sayings have been written about worry. · Charles Spurgeon wrote: “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows but only empties today of its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Prisoner Of War Series

Contributed by Paul Getter on Apr 7, 2003

I Refuse To Be A Prisoner of War! Jesus came to set you free Indeed

I Timothy 1: 18  ¶This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19  Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: II Corinthians 10: 3  For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Restoration And Commission

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus restores individual lives and them gives them the ministry of restoration. In fact- this is His plan: the restoration of the whole world. Three stories of individual restoration and then a step back to look at the big picture of global restoration

Restoration and commission Luke 7:36-50 1) A sinful woman 1.1 Differences in gospels 1.1.1 all contain conflict 1.1.2 Jn & Mt= over extravagance 1.2 Big problem! "If Jesus knew!" Problem of Roman Occupation Temple/freedom being taken 1.2.1 Sadducees: Problem solved by collaboration! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 17 - What Has God Already Placed In Your Hands? So Use That! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

God can use an ordinary rod in Moses hands. What resources are in my hand? What will God use in my life to enable me to find the victory I need in the circumstances I face? Am I willing to support my leaders?

Exodus 17 - What’s that in your hand? Use that! 1. AM I WILLING TO BE TESTED IN YOUR FAITH? "Am I willing to trust in God when I face problems and crisis points in my life? Am I willing to go to Him in prayer for the answers I need on a daily basis?" In Exodus 17 God leads His people to a place ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hallowing Halloween.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 29, 2009

❶. God’s Name is to be Hallowed ❷. God’s Day is to be Hallowed ❸. God’s People are to be Hallowed

ROOTS OF HALLOWEEN Pastor David J. Meyer (A former astrologer and occultist) Last Trumpet Ministries International PO Box 806 Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 53916 http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org In the early days of England, there was a kind of witchcraft known as Druidism. The Druids were called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Example: Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 22, 2011

Jesus is the ultimate example of sacrifice, as He gave Himself to save us.

Christ, Our Example: Sacrifice August 21, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the ultimate example of sacrifice, as He gave Himself to save us. Focus Passage: John 10:11-18 Supplemental Passage: "Greater love has no one than this, that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 22, 2013

All the events of this world is working toward one thing and that is the day when Jesus Himself will come and take His place upon the throne of David.

Thy Kingdom Come Revelation 11:15-19 We saw read last week in the first few verses of this chapter the Lord telling John to measure the Temple and all that was therein. Through all the events of this world the question that is often asked is “What is God doing?” The answer to that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hide Thyself

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on May 1, 2013

The time has vome to hide thyself, go to your prayer closet

HIDE THYSELF By Rev Stanley Baker Isaiah 26:20-21 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers,.... These words are to be connected with the preceding verse Isaiah 26:19, and considered as a part of the song; and then, they are to let the people of God know ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Song Of The Angels

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008

Songs fill the air at Christmas time. Christmas carols are heard everywhere. Perhaps the pattern for this was set for us by the angelic hosts who announced the birth of Christ.

The Song of the Angels Luke 2:14 Intro Songs fill the air at Christmas time. Christmas carols are heard everywhere. Perhaps the pattern for this was set for us by the angelic hosts who announced the birth of Christ. I. An angel announced to Joseph the forthcoming birth of the Savior (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened

Isaiah 59:1-3 The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened 1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened , that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 1. IT TRANSFORMS THE DISEASED Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Unwrapping The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 14, 2015

When we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, we are unwrapping the gift of Christmas to share with others.

Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas Christmas is almost here and there’s presents ready to be opened. Just as quick as the gifts are unwrapped it seems to be over as well. For most of us, it’s hard to remember what we got for Christmas last year. The real Gift of Christmas is one we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are Standing Around? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 31, 2014

There are not lot things in this life you can bank on, but you can bank on this truth!!

Acts 1:9-11-Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's Our Schedule For Humbling Before God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 1, 2015

What’s our personal schedule in humbling ourselves before God?

We are almost finished with the book of 1 Samuel. God has been teaching us through the life of David. David was a godly son and shepherd, a godly worker. God anointed David as future King of Israel. David was courageous and honored God when he killed the giant Philistine Goliath. David depended on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gaining Discernment From David Part 1 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny."

“A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Conqueror Becomes The Conquered

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 19, 2010

We can see things that cause us to fail God if we follow through.

WHEN THE CONQUEROR BECOMES THE CONQUERED 2ND Samuel 11: 1And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist