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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Trumpets, Lamps And Clay Pots

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2003

The story of Gideon’s army has a lot to say for those who would serve in the Lord’s army.

TRUMPETS, LAMPS AND CLAY POTS In the 6th and 7th chapters of the Book of Judges we find the familiar story of Gideon, who God called “a mighty man of valor”. His story is almost unbelievable simply because Gideon was not a warrior or a great military commander. He was farmer who was hiding his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Man's Courage Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 4, 2003

Joseph of Arimathea demonstrated the courage to step-out and be counted for Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 67 “One Man’s Courage” Luke 23:50-56 “The evangelist Billy Sunday use to tell of a professing Christian who got a job in a lumber camp that had a reputation of being very ungodly. A friend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When I'm Tempted Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Second in a five part series from 1 Peter that adddresses how t find hope in our lives.

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pleading Passenger/Purchased Pardon Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 3, 2008

Jonah makes a plea, Take me up....get me out of here, his solution to the terrible mess he made. This is true for today’s throwaway society. Yet, Jesus prayed similarly, "Take me up,", but He pled for our forgivness as He offered Himself.

JONAH 1:12 PLEADING PASSENGER/PURCHASED PARDON I. PERSONAL PLEA: A. Perceptive. B. Pathetic. C. Plausible. II. PETULANT PLEA: A. Paradoxical. B. Perfidious. C. Polarizing. III. PROTOTYPICAL PLEA: A. Pliable. B. Purchased. C. Progressive. In answer to the sailors’ question as to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Writings In The Sand

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

All have sinned and God knows who we are and what we have done. But God forgives us and loves us anyway. And we do have something better to do than to stand around and point fingers. We can do what Jesus did. We can forgive and go out and share God’s

The noted Christian physician A. T. Schofield told a story about sitting with some friends in a hotel lobby that was lined with mirrors. As he glanced around the room he noticed a group of people some distance away seated around another table. Being very nearsighted, he couldn’t tell what they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Methodist

Little Is Much If God Is In It

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007

Using the mustard seed as an example, this message shows Christians that they nor the church must be large to succeed in the Kingdom of God. Don’t limit yourself or the church by what you can do!

LITTLE IS MUCH IF GOD IS IN IT MARK 4:30-32 THE GOSPEL OF MARK HAS ONLY FOUR PARABLES, COMPARED TO 15-IN MATTHEW AND 19-IN LUKE. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN HAS NONE. THREE OF THE PARABLES IN MARK ARE FOUND IN THE FOURTH CHAPTER, AND THEY ARE ALL RELATED TO SOWING SEED. AFTER THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

From The Devil's Depths To Divine Deliverance Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 20, 2007

Job’s misery was a rough path to a grand finale. Job was God’s man for the mission of putting Satan in his place. Wealth, health, family and friends are no foundation on which to stand, only faith.

Today, as promised, we will complete the book of Job. Last week we left him in the midst of his misery with three friends who came to "comfort" him. Remember, when we met Job, he was wealthy and seemed healthy, he walked with God blamelessly, and he deeply cared about his 10 children and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nick At Night

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 17, 2005

A non threatening invitation to salvation.

John 3:1-17 Paonia United Methodist Church February 20, 2004 This morning we continue along our Lenten journey As we return to an old friend. Lent, if you remember, is a season set aside to contemplate And even mourn the distance between God and mankind. And the purpose of this is to take an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Strength In The Storm Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 26, 2005

Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him.

Paul’s trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. Few things are as awesome to experience as a big storm. This past year, Florida saw four hurricanes plow through and wreak a path of destruction. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Practical To Know Jesus Is Coming?

Contributed by Mark Adams on Nov 11, 2006

This is my attempt at an inductive-style sermon dealing with the coming of Christ.

ILLUS: I have a friend that I respect a lot. Just this last week, he told me that he’s coming to see me. He says he’s coming soon! -This is a person of high status, so I want to do my best to be ready for him, so I asked, “When are you coming? What day” - He said , “I can’t tell you that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are All The Godly Songwriters Dead?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2007

Do you like good music? Do you know what it is?

As with many issues, there has been much ado about music in the Church and what constitutes good music. Music was an integral part of worship in the Old Testament. In one worship service the singers did such a great job that God’s glory filled the house so strongly that the priests could not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witness Of His Existence

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 18, 2007

Does God exist? Considering nearly 10% of Americans do not believe in God - perhaps we need to understand His witness of His existence in order to answer their queries - 1 Peter 3:15.

God’s Witness of His Existence Psalm 19:1-14 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line has gone out through all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day 2013

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013

This is the Labor Day Weekend. (Strange holiday) While we call it "Labor Day," we try to do as little labor as possible and most working people have the day off. Nobody has wished me a "Happy Labor Day".

Labor Day Weekend Sermon September 1, 2013 1 Thes. 4:11 (NKJV)11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 2 Thes. 3:10-12 (NKJV) 10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Proving Jesus Is The Real Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 23, 2013

The Gospel of Matthew is filled with references to Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament. This message looks at Old Testament Prophecies quoted in Matthew 1 and 2 on the message of Christmas.

PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE REAL CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS December 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Christmas is the season when we celebrate the birth of Christ. 2.) The question I want us to ask this morning is how do we know that Jesus is truly the authentic Christ we celebrate at Christmas? 3.) That ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ