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Memorial Day - Will They Find Us Faithful?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2007

I believe we are surrounded by a greater cloud of witnesses than we will ever know ... We are the recipients of the faith, testimony & sacrifices made by unnumbered multitudes who have blazed the path before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND CCF, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in parks & cemeteries to commemorate what this day symbolizes. Bands will play, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

Just what does it mean to belong? How do you know?

“A PLACE TO BELONG” Message 18, Day 17 in the Series based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life Rev. Todd G. Leupold, BBC, AM, August 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Please allow me to take the next few minutes to tell you about several people – people you may even know. First, I’d like to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Mistake Of Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2007

Seeking revenge ends up hurting us more than anyone. Look at how that truth is discovered in Haman’s situation.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, my favorite cartoons were the Warner Bros “Looney Tunes.” 1. There was Bugs Bunny “What’s Up Doc?”, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fud. 2. There was Tweety Bird “I taught I saw a Puty Tat”, Sylvester the Cat, and Granny. 3. There was Pepe Le Pew, Marty Martian, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To The Heart Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Part 4 in the series There Is Power In the Blood. Takes a close look at what happened after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

There Is Power In The Blood – Part 4 A Journey to the Heart of the Earth Today we have reached the end of our Bible study on There is Power in the Blood. We started our journey in heaven with the first sin and the defilement of the heavenly temple. We looked at what it takes to forgive and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not!

Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 9, 2007

The thing that pointed me to God when I was in the sewer of life, was not a story, or an illustration, or an impassioned altar call, it was God’s word.

THE PRIMACY OF GOD’S WORD JOSHUA 1:1-9 Josh 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Soul Looks Back

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 10, 2007

We blame failure on "social ills" and that is a factor. But most of the time we are scapegoating, when we do not have to, for Jesus has turned our failure into potential. Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

There is at my house a picture I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. You look at my father and you see that he is wearing the cap of a service station attendant. Shell Oil, it says. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Is Real And It Is Not Funny Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2007

Hell is to be avoided.

HELL IS REAL AND IT IS NOT FUNNY Revelation 20.11-15 S: Hell C: A real place to avoid Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: HELL IS TO BE AVOIDED. ?: Why? Why is to be avoided? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture five reasons why we ought to avoid hell as an eternal destination. Type: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dying In Order To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007

True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Misions Fields

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon preached at a missions conference to remind people to also consider their neighbourhoods, workplace/schools and family as mission fields.

The Forgotten Mission Fields Ask people to boo the words ‘secular job’. This conference is all about missions. I am sure that over this weekend many of you will be inspired to see yourself as missionaries. I am sure that many of you will receive prophecies or dreams about what God is going to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 2 - Discipline) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2007

One of the biggest mistakes parents can make is not properly disciplining their children. In this lesson we look at the tragic examples of some biblical characters who did not discipline their children. The sermon ends with some suggestions for proper d

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. 1. Let me start with a little Father’s Day humor. 2. One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” B. I have a Top 10 List for you: Top Ten Things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of Response Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

I believe this is a pivotal truth for each of our hearts this morning as we continue in our series entitled “Holding out Hope in a Wounded World” and especially as we return to the subject of SANCTITY OF THE WOMB; RIGHT TO LIFE. Last week we looked at th

For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of one man the many will be made righteous. 20 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Differently Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2006

There are three Biblical processes that must be continually applied in order for a child of God to die to self, ignore the world’s influences and dispute the lies of the devil?

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Peter 3:18 Title: Walking Differently Theme: Growing in the Grace of God Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remarkable Insights On The Sermon On The Mount From The Greek Language

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 9, 2006

THIS SERMON CONTAINS REMARKABLE INSIGHTS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND DIGS OUT PRECIOUS REVELATIONS ON THE BEATITUDES

REMARKABLE INSIGHTS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE ********************************************************************** THE BEATITUDES : Matthew 5:3-9 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Son...sort Of. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Parable of the Two Sons.

The Good Son…Sort of. Matthew 21:28-32 Beartown Road Alliance Church October 8th, 2006 There was a movie out a while back called “My Life” about a man who learns that he is dying and you get a look at the way that it changes his life and his family’s life. He begins to make a series of videos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Congratulations, You Are Gifted. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

You are gifted by God to serve God.

You Are Gifted! What Satan Doesn’t Want You to Know About Spiritual Gifts. Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Part One of a Six Part Series Intro: A couple of years ago, my Dad and I took a week off and went up to our cottage at Delta Lake Camp. We went because it still had the original 25 year old roof ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance