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The Purpose Of God In Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 24, 2007

Do we not understand there are some divine reasons why our prayers are delayed? God is often doing something to build our lives and to bring about a blessing to us and others in the delay.

The Purpose of God In Unanswered Prayer John 11: 1-45 When it comes to God’s answering our prayers, it often seems that if we do not hear the answer we want to hear, we conclude that it was no answer at all. It’s like the three retirees, each with a hearing loss, who were taking a walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attack And Counter Attack

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2007

Used as an introduction before Deacon ordination. It examines attacks against the church in Acts, & how the church responded. Expanded outline.

ATTACK AND COUNTER ATTACK In Matthew 16:18, Jesus, speaking to Peter said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. How many of you have ever felt the need to claim that promise before? I felt the need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2007

The body of Christ is one unit. Regardless of our race, our nationality or our social status, we are all one in the body of Christ.

I had friends in Scotland. They were Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mary McNeill; they served in China when the Japanese invaded China they were interned in China. They were interned with Eric Liddell. Eric became famous because of the movie made of him, Chariots of Fire. He won an Olympic gold medal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cycle Of Baggage Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

What is keeping you from becoming the leader that God has called you to be? Allow him to call you out of your baggage and into His leadership.

THE CYCLE OF OUR BAGGAGE. Developing the leader within 1 Sam. 10:22 Have David bring a bag up and pull out a toy motorcycle; then start beating it. “Dude, what are you doing?” David, “I’m breaking cycles!” People today take their baggage seriously. We like it to match. We love all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive!

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 25, 2008

An Easter Season Sermon using the Hymn, "Were You There?" as a basis.

He’s Alive! (But Don’t Tell Anyone) Matthew 27 & 28: 1-10 Key Verses: Matthew 28: 6-7 Hymn Suggestions: “Were You There?,” Traditional Spiritual, Public Domain; “He Arose!,” Robert Lowry, Public Domain; “My Savior’s Love,” Charles Gabriel, Public Domain; “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” Stuart ...read more

Denomination: *other

On Solid Ground

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things:

On Solid Ground Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things: 1st—the path they will follow, 2ndly—the teachers they will listen to, and 3rdly—what will they do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 29, 2008

Knowing Jesus is life’s greatest privilege and our most urgent need

That I May Know Him Philippians 3:7-14 The importance of having our priorities in the right order A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Other Side Of God Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

In this sermon we discover God as a righteous God, Jehovah Tsidkenu. The painful result of rebellion verses surrender to God’s will.

Sunday April 6, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names pt 4 — Jehovah Tsidkenu Sermon: The Other Side of God Scripture: Romans 11:22 "Then note and appreciate the gracious kindness and the severity of God: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ten Commandments: Ten Words The World Needs To Hear Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 12, 2008

Ten Words. The Ten most powerful words ever spoken. Ten simple but profund words that give divine direction for our relationship to God and man. Right response to God and man is the way to a whole and well life.

Intro: A gray haired lady, long a member of her community and Church, shook hands with the minister after the service one morning. “That was a wonderful sermon, she told him, just wonderful. Everything you said applied to someone I know.” What is often missed is that God’s word applies to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbath Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2009

A lot of people have had questions about the purpose of the Sabbath. Jesus takes it head on and reveals a lot about how we should live our lives.

Last time we ended with Jesus promising rest and peace for anyone who would come to Him and take His yoke—a yoke where He does the heavy lifting—no more striving to earn God’s favor by being good—only submitting lordship over your life to Him. The Jews got a picture of the rest of God through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Is For Sinners

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2009

A textual sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15 (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas is for Sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction: From Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol we read about Ebenezer Scrooge. “Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grind-stone, Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Presence Or Presents?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 15, 2009

During Christmas season we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. So, what would Christmas be like if we truly celebrated God’s presence?

Opening illustration: Oswald Chambers once wrote: “It is not God’s promises we need, it is [God] Himself.” At Christmastime we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. In certain parts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reach For The Sky

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 16, 2009

Even though you may feel low, a brakthrough is always within reach.

REACH FOR THE SKY? ACTS 28:11-16 RAGNAR ARLANDER WAS AN AUTHOR…….AND FOR MONTHS HE AND SOME FRIENDS DECIDED TO SCALE MT. RAINIER….. WHEN THEY REACHED THE PLATEAU…..THE GROUP DECIDED THEY HAD GONE FAR ENOUGH…. THEY HAD REACHED A BEAUTIFUL SPOT AND THEY WANTED TO STAY THERE. BUT ARLANDER DECIDED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Can we answer the questions of Joshua or Jesus?

Concordia Lutheran Church 11th Week of Pentecost- August 15, 2009 “Do You Want to…” John 6:51-69 and Joshua 24:14-18 † IHS † {My dear friends}, grace and peace has been poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:3 Message mod.) A Question, and a similar ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-69

Denomination: Lutheran