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Ash Wednesday Is A Time For Housecleaning

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Feb 29, 2004

This is a 2-part sermon for Ash Wednesay based on Joel. This was used in a service with the imposition of ashes, a worship service which stressed repentance. The 2 parts are: The Sinner Repents, The Lord Relents.

Ash Wednesday Joel 2:12-19 Let’s suppose that after we left church this evening, we locked up the doors, and none of us came back until 5 years later. Not a single person set foot on this very property until Ash Wednesday, 2009. When we do come back, what would our church look like after 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Provision In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with how God makes a way out of no way for us. It is preached out on our third anniversary as a church. It encourages us to stand for the Lord.

God’s Provision In Uncertain Times NLF 2/15/2003 Esther 4:1-16 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Rick Today we celebrate three years of God’s provisions in the life of New Life Fellowship. God has taken a thought and an idea in the minds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship Part 1 Time Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about time management.

How would you like to receive a check everyday? It would be the same amount as everyone else in the world. No matter how you spent it, you would get the same amount the next day and the next day. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well each and every one of us gets the same amount of time everyday. Each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving People One At A Time Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Third in the series "God Has a Dream." God fulfils our dreams when we love people one at a time.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 42:41(p. 26) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Loving People One At A Time” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” When we I let God love others through us… 1. We get to love those who love us. “the LORD…he showed him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are We In The End Times?"

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

As the vision unfolds, a series of future conflicts involving nations is described between the Persians and the Greeks. Between kings of the South (Egypt) and kings of the North (Syria). In this conflict, Israel would be caught in the middle.

Andy Almendarez AAre We in the End Times?@ Daniel 11:36-12:3 We will be studying the final vision recorded in the book of Daniel. This vision pictures what will affect Daniel’s people? Describing the events in the last days, for this vision refers to many days that are to come. In the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"It It Time To Mount The Mountain!:

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 30, 2004

The children wanted "more." Joshua saw right past their complaint. There is a difference between getting a hand out and a hand up!

Introduction: The children from the tribe of Ephraim had a complaint. They brought their concern to Joshua. They said, "We need more room. Our inheritance is not enough. We are a great people (numerically) and need a larger portion than the other tribes of Israel!" Joshua saw right past their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Reunion Under God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002

Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

It's Just A Matter Of Time!

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 4, 2002

The last hours, the last days, evangelism

"It’s Just A Matter of Time" (Eccl. 3:1 & 2) Does anyone here know what time it is? How do you look at the day and time we live in? Do you see this hour as if it is just one hour of millions you have in your life? Allow me to give you some possible measurements of time: • 1 picosecond (1 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

It's Time To Lift The Pace

Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001

Motivation to excellence

It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Set For Time And Eternity

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002

The Lord makes it possible for those who put him before them to be blessed now and in eternity.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Nov 2002 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Psalm 16:8 Get Set for Time and Eternity Preparation is made for almost everything that we do in life although we don’t always prepare thoroughly. We do well with some things and not so well with others. Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-27, Psalm 16:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Time To Do Right Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 18, 2002

Social action -- sticking up for your weaker brother/neighbor is always right in God’s eyes.

November 17, 2002 1About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. 2They were saying, ¡§We have such large families. We need more money just so we can buy the food we need to survive.¡¨ 3Others said, ¡§We have mortgaged our fields, vineyards, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Time To Pray (Short)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Prayer is essential. It’s always time to pray. This is a short message about prayer.

Time to Pray John 14:13-14 I. The Range of prayer “Whatsoever” A.We can come and ask for anything. B.According to God’s will… 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: -Nothing is impossible for God. -Ask ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The One Time Satan Was Right!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002

Satan is a liar and the father of it but there were two times he was right. One was in this passage. The other is found in Matthew 4:6. This outline looks at the significance of the "hedge" God has put about His children.

THE ONE TIME SATAN WAS RIGHT "Then Satan answered the Lord, ’Does Job fear God for nothing? Hast Thou not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land." Job 1:9-10. I. "HAST THOU ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist