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How Do We Know God Is Working In Us

Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 5, 2006

We do not see God but we can see the evidence He is working in our life. Here they are.

How Do We Know God is Working In Us Nehemiah 7:73b-8:18 Introduction: If you happen to go to the EDSA Shrine (the site where the first successful People Power revolution in the Philippines took place) you will find written into the base of the Shrine the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14. Who was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Or Paul

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 9, 2004

How God changes you and I just like he did Saul to Paul. Who are you still being a Saul or a Paul?

Saul or Paul THERE WAS HIS FORMER LIFE Saul was the arch-persecutor of the church Saul was consumed with a fierce anger & wrath against Christ and His disciples He “breathed out threatening & slaughter. What is in the heart is what comes out, Saul actually hunted down and slaughtered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Care?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 16, 2007

A wonderful invitation for the times when we feel "God-forsaken"

Does Jesus Care? Heb. 4:15 INTRO.: Sometimes, when we suffer deeply, we are led to wonder if God cares about our suffering. The songwriter, Frank E. Graeff was led to ask, “Does Jesus Care?” His verses ask question after question about God’s concern for our needs, but the answer does not come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Preach God's Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

The preaching of the Word of God is and must be at the center of everything a church does. It is our mission and mandate. In this message, Pastor Steve shows "Why We Preach God’s Word."

Preaching is the greatest calling of God. It is the means by which He calls sinners to Himself and the means by which He equips those He calls for service. Preaching has been downplayed in the church. In some churches it’s not only downplayed but has been replaced. Listen to how some churches view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Gift Of Peace

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

The roles of fear and peace in our lives.

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 * Rev. 21:10-14, 22-23 * Jn. 14:23-29 Jesus’ Gift of Peace Another Look Sometimes it is a good thing to take a second look at basic realities in our lives. We can either get some new insight into life or at least, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic

The Urge To Cling

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

We instinctively know that clinging behaviour in an adult is not a good thing. Jesus knew that very well. He knew that the urge to cling could even cause us to lose our life. We could end up not really alive. Instead of being free in Christ, our clinging

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 20 Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) April 9, 2000 Readings: * Jeremiah 31:31-34 * Hebrews 5:7-9 * John 12:20-33 The Urge to Cling Mother Attachment Have you ever seen a little boy clinging to his mother’s leg? He’s afraid that he’ll be left alone and he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A sermon looking on the "Shalom" God wants for his world.

Introduction I am not known as a great Christmas card writer. I usually write one per year, to my wife. I leave her to do the rest! Look at this one with “peace on earth” on the front. We think nothing of such declarations of peace today. But the declaration of saviour who would bring peace was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Christ Known

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about security?

John 6:38-40 Baptist Distinctives: Security of the Believer Introduction A. Portuguese monastery illustration – how often do you change the rope? B. Review last week and series intent. Today we’re considering security. C. Doesn’t sound very interesting or exciting, but if you think security ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 3: Actual Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 8, 2006

WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN?

A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (II Tim. 3:1-4). 3. Signs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do You Work For?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 31, 2007

Labor Day message that challenges the Christian to honor God on the job.

Whom Do You Work For? Ephesians 6.5-9 September 2, 2007 (a-m) Labor Day Service Thompson Creek Baptist Church To make it in today’s world, you almost without fail, have to have a job. Even the super rich for the most part, have jobs or companies to run. All jobs have standards don’t they? They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrest Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 1st in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

“The Arrest” 15 Things They Did To Our Lord John 18:1-11 January 8, 2006 Today we begin a new series. There are 15 weeks leading up to Easter. From now until Easter we will be looking at 15 different things they did to the Lord. We are going to look at some of the different aspects leading up ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002

Lessons from Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor

When God is Silent I Sam. 28:3-19 INTRO.: There was a time just after the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, when we were unable to communicate with our son in NY and his family. There were a lot of others in the same position. It is terrible to be out of communication with those who are important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mission

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The mission of the church is to spread the gospel

What did the WTC event do to America - local population Got our attention - Mobilized us - brought out the best and sometimes the worst. The mission - God’s mission precedes the church - it creates and defines the church Follow Peter after last week - 5 Purposes of the church Great Commandment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational