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Blaming Bathsheba

Contributed by Paul Pattison on May 31, 2005

based on 159 ratings

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David models for the believer the pathway from condemnation to renewed confidence with God.

Don’t Blame Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14 “In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants, and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.” Armies have for centuries kept their top ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Wanted - Man Of God

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 7,044 views

Today, we have the threat of cross-contamination between the ways of God and the ways of the world, just as it was threatening the church where Timothy was Paul’s chosen leader.

Sermon Title: Help Wanted – Man of God Text: 1 Timothy 3 Date: August 24, 2003 Context of Scripture: It only stands to reason that since we dealt with the issue of women in the ministry last times we looked at Paul’s letter to Pastor Timothy, we should look at what is required of the men. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 12,245 views

How do you know if you are inching away from a relationship with God? The story of the Prodigal Son features two sons - this is the one who don’t often hear about. Yet he usually bears the closest resemblance to those in the church.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supremacy Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 3,329 views

The 4th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ (Reconciliation) Colossians 1:19-23 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 5,035 views

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 1

THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cry Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,679 views

Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 6

THE CRY OF MY HEART (LUKE 18:1-8) Prayer is a way of life and inseparable from life for most people. A Newsweek poll several years ago (“Is God Listening?” Newsweek 3/31/97) indicated that 54 percent of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis; 25 percent said they pray to God once a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 4,177 views

Mothers (or parents) communicate an atmosphere as much as they communicate specific ideas; we as children cannot rid ourselves of that atmosphere, good or bad. But faith in God can lift us to a new self-esteem.

Just about everybody has a story that involves Mom’s voice. Just about anyone can tell you something distinctive about the things Mother used to say. We can remember not only what she said, but also the way she said it, the tone of voice she used. It’s surprising how many of us can remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Time Out, Time In Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 10,111 views

After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 11,583 views

There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Major Mistakes We Make With Our Money - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 30, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,704 views

12 Dumb things we do with our money - and how to change it!

Major Mistakes We Make With Our MONEY Malcom Forbes Failure is success if we learn from it The Bible says, “If you belong to Christ Jesus, you won’t be punished.” If you have blown it with your finances – we are not here to beat you up. NO! God forgives when asked – so do we. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apprentice #2: Philip Series

Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 10,867 views

This is the second in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Philip and that God chooses practical minded people.(Drama also available)

Last week we began this brief series “I’ve entitled” The Apprentice: The Type of Person God Chooses. “The Apprentice” is of course the TV reality show centered around Donald Trump in which 18 candidates arrive on scene for a 15 week job interview. They are put through all kinds of challenges, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Five R's Of Salvation

Contributed by David Azbell on Nov 13, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 10,249 views

A sermon on recieving the gift of eternal life

The Five R’s to Christian Maturity Receive: By Faith Repent: Change of Heart Remorse: Forgiveness of sin Relationship: Build (Baptism) or Restoration Righteousness:Maturity Receive: By Faith John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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How you can select disciples for the long haul, who produce into the fourth generation, and will preserve the gospel without alteration or addition.

Today, many people think discipleship is only for the few, the brave, the select, but this is not the Master’s attitude. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 13,682 views

If we could choose what we wanted for Christmas... would it be peace on earth?

Peace On Earth - Christmas 2002 12/21/02 Opening Statement…. What do you want for Christmas? If you could have one thing….if you could have anything you desire for Christmas this year, what would it be? Think about that statement for a few moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing Your World For Christ

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002

based on 260 ratings

| 22,067 views

Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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