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#2taking The Things Of God Too Casually Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004

We can develop the tendencies to take the the presence of Jesus too casually. It is an honor to know the Son of God.

#2 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. TEXT: Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and courageous, that thou mayest observe to DO according to ALL My law, which Moses my servant commanded ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Aug 5, 2005

THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This introduction will explain the series and some of the topics which will be covered in greater detail.

The Home as God Intended Part 1 – Introduction First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields WELCOME PRAYER The oldest institution known to man is the home. We know through the study of culture and society that the home is vital to our civilization. We also know from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

I'm Ok.

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 7, 2005

God looks on the inside where as man look on the outside

“I’M O.K?” by George Crumbly Matthew 5:17-20 Sunday AM July 22, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This message David Rings did on a video. I have used it at least 8 times and have had a tremendous response. You will need two different colored socks with one of them having the end cut out exposing all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

Achin' Backs And Dirty Hands

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 27, 2004

It took aching backs and dirty hands to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and it requires the same to continue building up Christ’s church today.

Achin’ Backs & Dirty Hands I. Introduction A. Background to the text is Neh. 1-2. 1. Nehemiah gets disturbing news about the condition of Jerusalem. a.It had lain in ruins for almost a century and a half. b.He had passion for the Lord! Neh. 1: 4 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Might Be A Redneck If ...

Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005

A look at Pentecost through the motif of Jeff Foxworthy

YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF... 5/14/2005 Acts 2:1-21 Jeff Foxworthy has made the word "redneck" a very popular one in today’s culture with his humor statements which begin "You might be a redneck if..." ( YOUTH GROUP GIVE THEIR ONE LINERS) Other good ones are : ( Like) "You might be a redneck if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

Avoiding Judgment Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

Once, while helping out at my son’s soccer practice, a kid responded to my instructions by saying, “you’re not the coach.” Don’t you hate it when you get that response? What do you do then? In this message we see Jesus receive that kind of response. And

AVOIDING JUDGMENT Mark 11:27-12:12 INTRO: Once, while helping out at my son’s soccer practice, a kid responded to my instructions by saying, “you’re not the coach.” Don’t you hate it when you get that response? What do you do then? PREV: Today we will see Jesus receive that kind of response. And ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 15, 2004

A sermon I preached at a local village Anglican church during ’the week of prayer for christian unity’

Unity. John 17:20-26. St Mary¡¦s Parish Church 18.1.04 Pulpit swap as part of week of prayer for Christian Unity Illustr: my father was an American GI in the Air Force stationed at Stansted Airport. Met my mum. Fell in love. Raised 5 kids- 3 born in USA 2 in UK when came to live ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Believer Beware

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Paul gave three warnings for us to heed if we are to enjoy our fullness in Jesus Christ

INTRO: I remember when I was in grade school one of the games I liked to play was baseball. My friend would pitch rocks, and I’d have a big long stick. I would see how far I could hit them. We were told not to do this over and over again, but I did not listen. One day when I was out hitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Special Week: Sunday And Monday Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish failure from ultimate success.

That Special Week: Sunday and Monday (Matthew 21:1-22, 23:37-39) 1. Hundreds of sages or rabbis in the first century had disciples who would follow them and receive instruction in the Torah, the written Law of Moses and the oral interpretations of that Law by the famous rabbis. 2. It was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Teacher Learns Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2007

If we are secure in our walk with God, we are free to consider potentially positive changes.

The Great Teacher Learns (Exodus 18) 1. This coming week is teacher’s appreciation week. 2. The number of all teachers in the United States is 6.2 million, and that does not include home-schooling parents! About 71% are female. 3. One of the greatest legends in teaching was a 17th century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jangler? The Pressure Cooker?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2003

Today life is crushing people with pressure and problems, God has a plan to develop us and grow us above the storm.

THE JANGLER? THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have found out the the Jangler on a presser cooker is called a LUBBER! Ecclesiastes 12 is a beautiful poetic story about life and the aging process. There are several verses that have a hidden story about worry and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:5-7, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accepted And Loved

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

Many believers struggle with the idea that God loves them. This message could help. It shows form the Bible, the love of God in all its glory, and what that means for each of us.

ACCEPTED AND LOVED Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 18th, 2007 John 3:16 One of the best things about the Bible is the way that it reveals the love of god for us. Listen to what I John 3:1 tells us about this. (Read it now.) Our Heavenly Father’s love for us is so powerful that he has brought us into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified By Jesus Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 16, 2007

This sermon attempts to point out that in justification Jesus pardons all your sins, provides for your righteousness and puts you in a fully pleasing position with the Heavenly Father.

Much of the time, many people feel like God must not love them. Especially if they have trouble or tribulation; if they’re going through tough times or trials are on every hand. Then they cry out to God, “Why me?” Then there are those who on the inside feel ashamed of everything they do or don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

2007 Thanksgiving Sermon

Holidays get interesting don’t they? They bring out the best in people and they also, unfortunately, bring out the worst in people. I’ll have you determine which is true in the following story. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009

In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational