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Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, John 11:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partners In Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to be partners in grace.

PARTNERS IN GRACE Galatians 2:1-10 S: Partnership Th: “Grace-Full Living” Pr: WE ARE TO BE PARTNERS IN GRACE. ?: What? Concerning what? KW: Matters TS: In our study of Galatians 2:1-10, we will find three matters in which we are to be partners in grace. The _____ matter in which we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth: Growing In Grace

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to develop as people of grace.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: GROWING IN GRACE Colossians 1:9-11; Acts 2:42 S: Four Marks of the Church Th: Spiritual Maturity Pr: WE ARE TO DEVELOP AS PEOPLE OF GRACE. ?: How? KW: Desires TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 1:9-11, three desires that we need to have in order to develop as people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Put It Off Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

A call to repentance of the specific sins Paul mentions

Put It Off ¡V Eph. 4:25-5:2 Steve Simala Grant ¡V Oct. 20/21, 2001 Intro: Some sermons are a whole lot easier to preach than others. Sermons about the character of God, about His love and faithfulness and awesome power are a whole lot easier to preach than those about sin, especially ones that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of Who God Is To Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

A personal testimony of how I have experienced God and the things I find most important

A Glimpse of Who God Is to Me Candidating Sermon ¡V Steve Simala Grant July 8, 2001 This morning is somewhat unique for me ¡V I¡¦m preaching a ¡§candidating sermon¡¨, or sometimes called ¡§preaching for a call¡¨. The idea is that after hearing me preach you can determine whether you feel that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer Is... Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus shatters the stereotypes of ’us’ and ’them.’

THE ANSWER IS… John 4:1-42 S: Prejudice & Racism Th: “Jesus Shatters the Stereotypes of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’” Pr: The answer to the differences is Jesus. ?: What? KW: issues TS: In John 4, there are three issues that are addressed in which the answer is Jesus. Inductive approach ISSUES: I. RACE II. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002

What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Deliverer Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Qualities Of Bonfire Believers

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This sermon discusses seven traits of believers who blaze as bonfires for Christ!

Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.” –Jer 20:9 NKJV When you read this verse in context with the rest of this passage in Jeremiah 20 you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Help For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2002

Two interwoven stories that teach us some fascinating principles on Faith.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 Help for the Hopeless! Luke 8: 40-56 The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the evil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Focused Fatherhood

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

This is a message for Fathers. It speaks of Isaac and the priorities that he displayed as a father. His responsibilities to God first, to his family, and then to his job.

Thanks to my, Dad-In-Law for the seeds of this message, Rev. Doulgas E. Harding, I. I wish all of you DADS a Happy Father’s Day this morning!!! I know that many may be facing a number of feelings or emotions at this timefor various ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Genesis 26:23-25

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 27, 2002

This sermon will help you identify hindrances to your spiritual development and how to correct them.

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Pastor Steve Dow June 30, 2002 Introduction As we look around the church in North America these days we quickly discover that few professing Christians are really living productive spiritual lives. Every where we look we find people who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-9

Constantly Abiding

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 20, 2001

Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

I.“Abide in Me”—Experience Life (verses 1-8) verse 2, “no fruit” verse 2 “fruit” verse 2 “more fruit” verse 5 “much fruit” Where are you and I? Are we still acting like people that are not saved. Are we just barely growing so that we are still struggling with swearing or lying or stealing etc.? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The King Was Born

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on the day "The King" was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ!

"The Day The King was Born!” Thesis: Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on day The King was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ! Illustration: The Mysterious Visitor ’Twas just before Christmas. A pastor sat in his study meditating upon ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

Loving my enemy is a way to show I belong to God.

May 27, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 6 INTRODUCTION Before the reunification of Germany, each of Uwe Holmer’s eight children tried to enroll at the University of East Berlin, and each one was rejected. The East German Ministry of Education wasn’t in the habit of giving reasons for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ