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Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 3,722 views

A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Survivor 2: How To Find A Tribe That Won't Vote You Out Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 21, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 7,852 views

This is the second message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the way every church ought to be (09-22-2002).

Opening Illustration There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said “Left Foot Baptist Church.” There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from the name. Finally, one day when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sinking In The Storm Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 9,278 views

WITH FOCUS FIXED ON JESUS, ONE CAN RISE ABOVE LIFE¡¦S WAVES. Three times in this passage, the word ¡§immediately¡¨ introduces something Jesus does. Each action reveals a need of the disciples that the Lord met in the time of storm. Here are Three indisp

Lessons from Storms in the Scripture #6 -- August 5, 2001-- AM SINKING IN THE STORM -- The Storm Where Peter Walked on the Water -- Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: (1) When an important event has unexpected and undesirable shifts in circumstances, one normal outcome is a sinking feeling in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Four Dimensional Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

based on 229 ratings

| 36,087 views

God is crazy about you

Introduction A group of four-through eight-year-olds were asked: “What does love mean?” Their answers vary from the amusing to the profound. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. Love is when you go out to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

based on 134 ratings

| 17,886 views

Part of a series on Matthew 24 & 25 - Because Jesus is returning, and we do not know when, how should we be living. "Be wise" is the focus of this message.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Wise - Matthew 24:43-51" We have been studying through Matthew 24,25 - with this overall theme . . . Because Jesus is returning and we don’t know when, how should we be living? I remember reading a story a few years ago about a man who was visiting South ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 12,697 views

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Where Can I Find My Strength In Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 5,286 views

God does not always remove affliction, but uses it to reveal his power as we embrace our weakness.

We’ve been talking this month about suffering, because I know how many of you have been going through difficult things in recent times. (Let me say that if you want a copy of these 7 messages on “Making Sense of Suffering,” sign up on the tape request form on that little desk in the back corner.) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Your Summer Count For Christ!

Contributed by Jess Bousa on May 10, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,825 views

Summer can be a time of joy or disaster. Setting Godly standards, being a Godly influence, and building Godly relationships are the basic elements in makeing one’s summer count for Christ!

Pray First: (I have some information in front of me that I feel is extremely important!) Today is May 11th: Seniors: 1. 1,987,200 seconds till summer 2. 33,120 minutes till summer 3. 552 Hours till summer 4. 23 days (June 3rd) Everybody else: 1. 1,036,800 seconds 2. 17,280 minutes 3. 720 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptations Children Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 31,072 views

Temptations that are common to children

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; EPHESIANS 6:1-4 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS THAT CHILDREN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I started a new series called “Fatal Temptations” 1. It’s based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good People

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 3,628 views

Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life.

Title: Good People Text: Matthew 5:8 Truth: Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life. Aim: To challenge them to live more consistently and clean. INTRODUCTION Other preachers and I speak to the generation of Watergate and Monica-gate. Surely we have an easier time convincing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

#1doomed To Fail: Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 5,575 views

God’s people are doomed to failure if they walk in spiritual blindness. We need vision in the church? Do we want to see?

#1 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. But this is part one of a several part lesson! Years ago at President John Kennedy’s grave an eternal flame was ignited. The experts said it would burn for ever. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Let Anger Stab You In The Back

Contributed by Steven Kelso on Dec 4, 2006

| 3,453 views

An Inductive sermon on How To Overcome Anger

A "Do it yourself" catalog firm received the following letter from one of its customers: "I built a birdhouse according to your stupid plans, and not only is it much too big, it keeps blowing out of the tree. Signed, Angry The firm replied: "Dear Angry, We’re sorry about the mix-up. We accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Holiness

Reclaiming The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,587 views

The third and final sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(1) As we conclude our current series, ‘The Church that You and God Have Always Wanted,’ we are treated one last time to some classic bulletin bloopers. (2) Today’s focus is on preachers and guest speakers. (2A) The Rev. Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. (2B) During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

I Surrender All? Part 1

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 23,173 views

When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

I SURRENDER ALL? PART 1 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:1-8 Introduction Illustration: Don’t Argue With A Lighthouse There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Ronald Campbell, Iv on Nov 22, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 14,713 views

How’s God’s Vision brings about unity, which can ultimately bring about Victory

I. Introduction a. The other day I was in a parking lot. It was a normal calm day, the weather great a breeze kept it cool and from getting to hot, just the right amount of clouds were out and the sun was weaving in and out of the clouds as guided shadows graced along the cars and blacktop. Over ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

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