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Prayer Keys - Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 6, 2011

A holy life is characterized by being separated from the world to God. A holy life is characterized by godly sorrow for sin. “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer.” A holy life is characterized by effective prayer.

Discuss this sermon at http://prayerkeys.blog.com/holiness/ “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer,” 1 Timothy 2:8. A priest was building a trellis for a climbing rose beside the church. He did not think the rickety things at the local garden center were worthy of being used ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective: The Destructive Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011

God never planned for defeat to be the rule of the Christian life. God planned for the Holy Spirit to be the ruling principle of our life. Victory is to be the rule defeat the exception. When sin is ruling in our life God called for us to deal with it.

Intro: What does God want from the people that make up this local body of believers called Immanuel? Does he want new buildings, more children for VBS, more bible study classes, what does He want? First he wants us to get our perspective right about we exist for the purpose of God living in us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

To The Glory Of God

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 5, 2009

This message, in conjunctionn with the Lord’s Supper, was given on the Sunday that people were asked to commit to a one year giving plan for providing capital for a new building project.

TO THE GLORY OF GOD – COMMITMENT SUNDAY 1 Corinthians 10:31 INTRODUCTION: A. This is a wonderful day in the life of First Baptist Church of Mascoutah. 1. We sit here this morning having paid off the 48 acres of land the Lord provided for us 2. He did it though us in a memorable fashion: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Making Each Day Count--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the first part in a series of messages on practical Christian living from Psalm 119.

MAKING EACH DAY COUNT Wisdom for Life from God’s Word PSALM 119 Part 1: LIFE Introduction: Today I want to begin a series of messages called "Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God’s Word." Our focus is on the important part that the Bible plays in being a follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

“the Results Of Revival” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 13, 2011

What happens when God's people meet the requirements of revival?

This is the final message in our series on 2 Chronicles 7:14. From this promise concerning revival, we see that when God’s people meet the requirements of revival, certain things will result. 1. The upward result - God hears When God’s people depart from Him, they are disciplined by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Our pursuit for our spiritual growth calls for cooperation with God, commitment to grow and constancy in the process of growth.

We live in an instant world. We have instant noodles and instant coffee. Whenever we needed something, we can now have it delivered. We want to have what we want right here right now. That instant mentality is carried over even in our Christian life. We want instant growth. We want instant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Truth

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2010

3 John verse 11 echoes the words of John throughout his writings. We are called by Jesus Christ to leave sin and follow the truth.

This morning our text is 3 John. Adam Clarke notes that we seldom hear 3 John quoted but in reproof of lordly tyrants, or prating troublesome fellows in the Church. He says that it has been the lot of both the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected, because with many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Notes - Taking A Look At Love Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

Everyone says it, but who really knows what "I Love You" means. This series is intended to help us know more.

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE SERIES Everyone says, “I love you.” but do they really know what they are saying? Do they have any idea what real love really means...what it is...what it looks and feels like? During the month of February, amongst the Valentines and candy boxes, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home And Let The Party Begin Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2012

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

COME HOME AND LET THE PARTY BEGIN! (Sept. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) HUMOR: Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

Trying To Bypass The Waiting Room?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Often we try to bypass the waiting room, but there can be found great purpose while waiting for God's good things. Do we honestly evaluate where we have been, where we are going? There may be a reason God ask us to WAIT UPON HIM?

TRYING TO BYPASS THE WAITING ROOM... By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD HAS AN EVALUATION SYSTEM... HIS SCALES ARE FAITHFUL AND TRUE. A. THE PARTY IS ON... NO CORRECTION TO LIFE STYLE? THE SCALES... YOU HAVE ONE MORE NIGHT Daniel 5:24 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving In The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 12, 2014

We must make room for Jesus at Christmas. God wants to fill us with His presence. We have to create space for Him, not the other way around.

Moving in the Neighborhood! John 1:14 Dr. Jim Bohrer It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... I've always ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Catch The Vision

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This is the first of three sermons composed directly from Wayne Schmidt's book "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum." The messages were related to our church's purchase of a new building, moving out of a rented facility.

Catch the Vision Joshua 1 & 2 The book of Joshua is a book of vision. It’s the story of Israel moving into the Promised Land. And we’re going to focus today on chapter two, but we need to know that three times in the first 9 verses of Joshua 1, God tells Joshua to be strong and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heart Of A Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008

Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blueprints: A Study In 2 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 5

“Blueprints: A Study in 2 Corinthians” Part 1 – Cleaning House NewSong Church – 08/03/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS ...read more

Denomination: *other

Baptism: God’s Watermark Of Approval Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

Through baptism God marks us with real forgiveness.

(Call a few children up to the front of the church.) Can you see a face on this (U.S.) five-dollar bill? No? What do you see? You see a picture of a big building with lots of columns right? (Hold note to the light.) Now do you see a face? Very faintly don’t you? We call that a watermark. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran