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Stewardship Means More Than Dollars And Cents

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 4, 2008

So we come to the truth Stewardship Means more than dollars and cents. Stewardship is recognizing God’s ownership and our position. It is also realizing our responsibility as managers of what God has given us.

Intro: 1 Peter is a wonderful letter written to no one specific person or church. It is instead written to all the churches in Asia Minor or modern day turkey. It is written to churches that are experiencing suffering at the hands of others. So some would say this does not apply to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Armed With Vulnerability Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus sends us out "armed with vulnerability:" Praying for someone might be the most vulnerable thing we do.

Lighthouses of Prayer – Heal the Sick February 17, 2008 Show March of the Unqualified as people come back from coffee Read Luke 10:1-9 from “The Voice” Review of Lighthouses of Prayer From this passage we receive a way to impact our neighbours for Jesus: The Luke 10:1-9 The Model 5-6 - Bless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:3-9

Denomination: *other

Discover Our Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Church is created and empowered by the Spirit for the purpose of proclaiming God’s grace and love in word and deed.

Acts 1:1-11 “Discover Our Mission INTRODUCTION While we are being birthed as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, during the month of October, I think it is important for us to focus on the reason and purpose for our life. Last Sunday Jose focused on Jesus’ teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008

What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness In 3-D

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

There are three dimensions of forgiveness.

MATT. 6:12; 14-15 “FORGIVENESS IN 3–D” A) There are some subjects I could preach on tonight that might not apply to everyone! * For instance: I could preach on “How To Spend Your Money,” and many of you would say, “What money?” * Or “How To Make Your Wife Happy,” and some would say, “That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Going Up? Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

A sermon on the Rapture

THE END IS NEAR Part 2, Going Up? Sunday, August 9 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Years ago I a friend and I were driving to Spartanburg from Southern Wesleyan University to spend the night at the church I was serving in order to catch an early morning flight the next day to San Diego for an ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fear

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2010

The devil is the sinister minister of fear. It's the opposite of faith, which is what pleases God. Fear Degrades our Lord, Destroys our Lives, and Delights our Enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Fear Nehemiah 6:9-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Fear.html In chapter 6 it's the devil's last ditch effort to stop the good work on the wall. We have seen him use distraction and slander, and now fear - [worry, anxiety, nervousness.] Twice in our passage we see 'afraid' and also 'fear.' The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Laziness

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 26, 2007

Laziness is a rebellion and wickedness and it brings destruction of the temple/body od Christ. As living stones we are called to live, be active in the building and not sit in the wall.

Laziness Do you like to be called lazy? Of course not. Who would? But would you believe that the Holy word of God calls somebody lazy? Well, it does. So let’s start with pointing our fingers to someone who was described in the Bible as lazy - this is the safe start. Titus 1,12-13 : "Cretans are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:12-13, Titus 1:12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Offering Of A Testimony!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006

We can forget how important the power of a personal testimony is, and then be slack about testifing for the cross.

THE OFFERING OF A TESTIMONY THE POWER OF A TESTIMONY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. I KNOW PEOPLE THAT ARE GIVERS, AND THEY FORGET TO GIVE A POWERFUL TOOL OF DELIEVRANCE. A. I know loving people that give regularly to the work of the Lord. B. I have been sustained for the last 25 years because of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Have It All You Must Have The Attitude Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 3, 2015

If you want to go up in the world then you need to be willing to kneel down.

INTRODUCTION: I did something touristy yesterday and if you ask my family they will tell you it is not something I normally like to do. I like to keep a low profile. I don’t like people to think I get really excited about something. I don’t stand in lines for autographs - unless I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Understand That Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 26, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God Is Here" . Life is not fair; but God is faithful.

Series: God Is Here [#3] UNDERSTAND THAT LIFE IS NOT FAIR Esther 3:1-15 Introduction: When in an argument with a non-Christian, the question of fairness will always come up. You know, “If God is in control, then why would He allow innocent children to die”. Or, “If God is in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

‘fireproof Service’

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 25, 2014

This text encourages believers to give their best in Christian service.

9For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Little Series

Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016

A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

Text: Luke 16:10-13 INTRODUCTION For the Glory, Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Olympic gold medalist and missionary Eric Liddell, tells about an incident that occurred in China in early 1939. This was a time when much of the countryside was a war zone between the Chinese and their Japanese ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: *other

Naaman

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Naaman

II Kings 5:1-17 Naaman I. Naaman's Prestigious Position 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Sue Babb on Jan 9, 2018

Great things can come out insignificant places. God can use the smallest and weakest to shame the biggest and strongest.

I. Intro. A. I heard about a mother who was running furiously from store to store on Christmas Eve … trying to get those last-minute gifts. 1. Suddenly she realized she’d lost track of her little 3-year-old son. 2. In a panic, she retraced her steps and ...read more