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Unshakeable Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2009

How to effectively deal with insecurity, difficult tasks and pessimists.

We’re in the pre-series "Getting Ready for Something More." Last time we saw Nehemiah, a Jew living in exile in the foreign land of Persia, serving as the king’s cupbearer, the person who tested the food and drink served to the king to make sure it wasn’t poisoned. He had received a report of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Series Of Providential Events Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 24, 2009

Is the hand of God with you during good times, or maybe, God has brought you to terrible times as well. Why would the hand of God leave us in difficult times?

The right place at the right time. Coincidence? Happenstance? Good fortune? The wrong place at the wrong time. Bad luck? Fate? Accidental? When an amazing and wonderful thing happens in our life we say that the hand of God was certainly with us….does that mean that when something bad happens in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Face Of Evil Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 16, 2011

How often do we lament the fact that those who live EVIL lives seem to be getting away with things and those of us living FOR Christ seem to be getting the short end of the stick? Doesn't it make you angry... I know I don't like it, but God has a plan and

Luke 23:1-5 [ESV] 1Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute [TAXES] to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king." 3And Pilate asked him, "Are you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2009

Greatness is not determined by status. It is determined by service. So if you want to be truly great then follow the least, be the least, and serve the least

Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, There’d be brighter night lights, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Still Waters And Green Pastures

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

JUST AS A SHEPHERD LEADS HIS SHEEP TO STILL WATERS AND GREEN PASTURES TO PROVIDE FOR AND PROTECT THEM SO THAT THEY CAN GROW TO MATURITY, SO TOO DOES THE "GOOD SHEPHERD" PROVIDE AND PROTECT HIS FLOCK SO THAT THEY CAN GROW INTO SPIRITUAL MATURITY.

STILL WATERS AND GREEN PASTURES PSALM 23:2 INTRODUCTION: FROM AFRICAN COLONIAL HISTORY COMES THIS INTERESTING TALE: IN THE DEEP JUNGLES OF AFRICA, A TRAVELER WAS MAKING A LONG TRIP. NATIVE PORTERS HAD BEEN ENGAGED FROM A TRIBE TO CARRY THE LOADS. THE FIRST DAY THEY MARCHED RAPIDLY AND WENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of A Profitless Life

Contributed by John Perry on May 15, 2010

What will your life amount to? The parable of the talents is a parable about life, a parable about the fact that we've got to do something with life, a parable about the fact that a life not put to good use is a life lost!

Bunbury Fri pm Men’s D/S “The tragedy of a profitless life” Intro: *** There was a story about a man who died & when they were winding up his estate it was discovered that in his will he wanted his estate left to the devil! Since the estate involved a property the executors of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Want To Be Free Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

This is a complete Good Friday service, with Scripture and readings and songs.

Good Friday Service – April 14, 2006 Welcome; instructions Invitation to worship; time of silence “Message of the Cross” “A Dark Passover” – Kids’ sketch Lazarus: John 11:37-44 37But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Endgame Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Nobody’s perfect. The words are both true and of some comfort. But as Christ followers the Good News is far better. Jesus is perfect. and if we pursue him passionately, that rubs off on us in this life.

Introduction Billy Graham is now in his late 80’s and he suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His worldwide evangelism ministry has spanned more than sixty years. Awhile back, Billy was invited to speak at a luncheon in North Carolina. After many wonderful things were said about him, Billy stepped to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Longing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 24, 2011

We can either choose to long for Jesus and end up rejoicing or long for “stuff” and end up weeping and mourning.

This morning, as we continue our journey through Revelation, we’ll be covering all of chapter 18. Since it is a relatively long chapter, I’ve asked some of our elders and deacons to come and read the passage out loud for us. [Reading of chapter 18] Once again, this is a passage where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Myths Of Abortion

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 24, 2011

This lesson is based on a SermonCentral contributor Dan Jacques titled “Dismantling the Myths of Abortion”. I preached the sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

Introduction: A. As you know, I usually like to start my sermons on the light side, but today’s subject isn’t one to joke about. 1. Let’s begin with something obvious and yet sobering: think about the fact that any of us here today under age 38 are alive because your parents chose ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man's World Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007

By providing for Adam in the Garden, God showed that He is concerned about our needs and He will still meet them today.

1. God provides a place (2:8, 10-14) 2. God provides a promise (2:9, 16-17) 3. God provides a purpose (2:15, 19-20) 4. God provides a partner (2:18, 21-25) We’re looking at a fairly long passage tonight, and you’ll notice that the last part covers God’s creation of Eve. There are about a million ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-25

Denomination: Baptist

Elève Ta Bannière

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Apr 11, 2007

Il y a de tristes moments dans l’histoire du peuple de Dieu. Dieu a promis d’être avec son peuple ; mais dans sa propre sagesse impénétrable, il semble les abandonner. Ce psaume soulève la question de l’abandon divin et défie le croyant de s’abandonner à

ELEVE TA BANNIERE Lecture : Psaumes 60. Il y a de tristes moments dans l’histoire du peuple de Dieu. Dieu a promis d’être avec son peuple ; mais dans sa propre sagesse impénétrable, il semble les abandonner. Ce psaume soulève la question de l’abandon divin et défie le croyant de s’abandonner à ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Breaking down each of the pieces of the armour fo God; a sermon I wrote and preached with a gr 11 student

The Armor of God Youth Service - June 11, 1995 INTRO: I have a hard time with things that I can’t physically sense. I’m a fairly concrete person - I like the tangible things in life - like a thick piece of chocolate cake, or the solid handshake of a friend. And it is because of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen By Success Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 27, 2006

The third of four messages on the four greatest threats to our spiritual idenitity.

Identity Theft March 26, 2006 Stolen by Success Intro: Do you remember the board game – LIFE. I loved to play it when I was a boy. You start w/ nothing but a goal to win and to accrue as much wealth as possible. But along the way something happens… life! And as you experience life – you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Néhémie 1 Series

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Dieu cherche des hommes pour rebatir la foi, leur pays, leur travail, leur famille, va t il trouver gens qui croiront dans cette puissance de grâce !

Lecture : Néhémie 1/1-4 « Paroles de Néhémie, fils de Hacalia. Au mois de Kisleu, la vingtième année, comme j’étais à Suse, dans la capitale, 2 Hanani, l’un de mes frères, et quelques hommes arrivèrent de Juda. Je les questionnai au sujet des Juifs réchappés qui étaient restés de la captivité, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal