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Ghostbusters

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2009

Panicked people do irrational things, like attempt to live in the past or to live out of bad religion. Panic can be dealt with only by trusting God and living in integrity. Luther’s Reformation is a prime illustration.

Children are not the only ones who are afraid of the dark. You do not have to be a child to be subject to irrational, unreasoning fears, fears that take you over and leave you breathless. Children may be afraid of dark rooms and of monsters under the bed, but the rest of us also panic. Don’t tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Foundational Truths Of Our Sexuality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

To reach what is good, perfect, and pleasing…including what is good, perfect, and pleasing (fulfilling) as sexual beings… involves transforming our perceptions. In this case it may mean deciding that the movies and magazines really can’t tell us who we re

Restoring Foundational Truths of Our Sexuality Series: Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality Brad Bailey – March 22, 2009 Intro – This past week my wife was facilitating a group of mothers who have been discussing sexuality… and in this particular week… imparting healthy sexuality to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering True Sexual Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

No aspect of life that runs deeper… and no gift that has been more tragically confused and corrupted.. Sexuality reflects our deepest longings and our most painful wounds.

This morning we are going to begin a series entitled Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality. No aspect of life that runs deeper… and no gift that has been more tragically confused and corrupted.. Sexuality reflects our deepest longings and our most painful wounds. Before unpacking that further, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Better And Not Worse

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 5

FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAMUEL 24:1-22) One day Francis was speaking with a member of Assisi’s nobility. The count was bewailing the chaos and scandals that were spreading throughout the region. “Your lordship need not grieve for these things,” replied the saint, “for there is a remedy for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Our Motivator Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Aug 3, 2008

We can be motivated to continue in the faith by realizing that Jesus is supreme in everything.

Isn’t music wonderful? This morning we’ve been blessed with all kinds of music, as we usually are. Music seems to speak to a part of the soul as nothing else does. I think we’ve all had times when we left church remembering what was sung more than what was said. In 1530 the great reformer Martin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"True Church Growth” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Never Called Shotgun

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008

Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

When Christ Condemns Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God speaks through his Son to all who are willing to listen and obey.

Scripture Introduction John 3.16 may be the best known verse in the Bible, but the next one is near in significance: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus came to save. That’s good news. But what about ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Powerful Witness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

The presence of the temple and the work the remnant did to built it stood as a testimony and a powerful witness for God. What stands as a powerful witness to our age? The Word of God sent out from the Church of God proclaimed by the people of God.

1. The first effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the created 2. The second effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the called 3. The third effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the comfortable Tonight’s passage is 31 verses long. It runs all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Faith: The Tongue

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional is part of The Anatomy of Faith series.

The Anatomy of Faith: The Tongue This evotional is part of The Anatomy of Faith series. To watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. For more thoughts on life and leadership, visit www.markbatterson.com. A number of years ago I read a story titled The Whisper Test. A woman named Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk This Way

Contributed by W F on Nov 25, 2007

What Jesus reveals about the future through this parable ought to change the way you walk through this life.

In his Parable of the Talents, Jesus gives us a glimpse of the future, a glimpse at what will happen on the last day of world history and the first day of eternity. This glimpse at the first day of eternity is significant because most of the world – and many Believers too – have lost their eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

C.s.i.: Critical Spiritual Investigation

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

What Evidence are You Leaving Behind as a Follower of Christ? If you were accused and on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

CSI: Critical Spiritual Investigation What Evidence Are You Leaving Behind As A Follower of Christ? INTRO: - ILLUS: William A Hamm, Jr., was leaving his office in Minneapolis on a summer evening in 1933 when he was grabbed by four men and shoved into a car. That kidnapping was solved a few months ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provision Is More Than Bread Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2006

God’s Provision of Daily Bread

SERMON SERIES: SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S PRAYER FOR DAILY LIVING TODAY’S MESSAGE: GOD’S PROVISION IS MORE THAN BREAD TEXT: MATTHEW 6:12; JOHN 19:28-29 FEBRUARY 26, 2006 DR. KEN SQUIRES, JR. (SQUIRESKD@INTEGRITY.COM) (READY TO POST. PROOF FIRST) “The world is full of so-called prayer warriors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fat Babies!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 16, 2006

Are you a fat baby?

I was recently at a pastor’s conference in East Texas. The church is definitely a country church and when I say backwoods it was back in the woods! The church is a hundred years old and the pastor is in his eighties and has been preaching fifty-six years. I had a great time. The preachers were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15

Denomination: Baptist

Win Some, Lose Some

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

From our text, let’s think about how to win some people to Christ. 1- Speak effectively 2- Give people time 3- Discern those with faith

INTRO.- ILL.- A conversation took place between a rabbi, a preacher and a priest. They talked about how each of them celebrated Christmas. The preacher and priest explained that they both gave thanks to God for Christ and all they blessings they received because of Christmas. "We do it a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ