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Peter: Sifted As Wheat Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 10, 2003

God’s allows a sifting process to make us into what he desires for us to be and do

Peter: Shifted as Wheat Luke 22:31-32 Primary Purpose: God’s allows a sifting process to make us into what he desires for us to be and do. We are going to look at the example of Peter this morning and see how God desires to mold us into Christlikeness just as he did with Peter. He uses trials ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

301 – God Or Odds?

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

When you’re against the odds... God is still able! Who will you trust, God or odds? 3 Keys to remember when against the odds!

Illustrate: On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Discovered What He Already Knew Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Many people spend their whole lives searching for something of value when it is closer than they could ever imagine. James was such a man who needed to discover what he already knew.

Once there was a band of poor Brazilian goat headers who decided to make a long journey to California in search of gold. They took with them bags of rocks they used in a gambling game. Unfortunately, most of them died on the dangerous journey. One young man made it to San Francisco with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

When It Comes To My Persona Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

We spend a lifetime constructing our image only to find out that it’s realy not about me!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: PERSONA Matthew 16:13-19 Video Clip: “It’s All About Me” Singer One of the most evident ways we prove to the world and to the Lord, that it truly is “All About Me,” is through our Persona. DEFINITION: American Heritage Dictionary pl. defines personas as: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2007

Memorial service message for James M. Wright, volunteer for a Florida Shriners Hospital. Focus on the welcoming of children meaning the welcoming of Jesus.

Images cross our television screens, and we turn away instinctively. Photos jump out at us from the newspaper, and we quickly turn the page. Brochures from charities arrive in our mail, and almost automatically we pitch them in the recycle bin. All because the media continue to show pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Bleed Blue?

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

We are sinful and depraved before God...our only hope is Jesus.

DO YOU BLEED BLUE? (Note: I preached this sermon in Kentucky, wearing a Kentucky blue jacket, and a UK tie) · Raise your hand if you bleed blue. · What does this have to do with Easter? Come back to it later. Text: Romans 3:10 – 12, 23 Introduction: · This scripture teaches the doctrine of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Candy Cane

Contributed by George Crumbly on Dec 18, 2008

To see how God can use different things to remind us of Jesus Christ

“THE CANDY CANE” by George Crumbly LUKE 2:8-11 (The Lord gave me this message after I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Given To Christ

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 7, 2009

Some things are valuable, not for their intrinsic value, but because of who gave them. We have been given to Christ by the Father.

“Given To Christ” Jn.17:6-12 I had the joy of leading a middle aged man to the Lord, about 25 years ago, who had been a pretty rough character. He had the reputation for being about all the things the devil would lead a fellow to be. When the Lord saved him, his life made a pretty fast turn ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Two Great Sins Of Israel!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 7, 2008

Two Great Sins of Israel! The Children of Israel committed many sins against the Lord, but there are two great sins that they did that can tie the hands of God. Today, we find these same two sins holding back believers, and in turn hold back the unconvert

Two Great Sins of Israel! The Children of Israel committed many sins against the Lord, but there are two great sins that they did that can tie the hands of God. Today, we find these same two sins holding back believers, and in turn hold back the unconverted from coming to the living Christ. To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:10-23

Standing In The Storm

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

If you wish to stand in the storm, you will hear and obey; if you do not you will experience destruction.

Standing in the Storm 02/15/09 AM Text: Matthew 7:13-27 Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION This weekend brought a rare event to the San Diego area – weather! We experienced a rare powerful winter storm system that brought about weather about as wild as it gets in Southern California. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Have Faith, God Has Power

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 23, 2002

Four steps to building s strong lasting faith in God.

Intro- Faith is th cornerstone of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:6 declares : " But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is , and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." The Amplified Bible says in the same book, chapter, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is A Refuge Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

God is a refuge in times of trouble

God is a Refuge Psalm 46 Blood Avengers Joshua 20:2-3 - “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, 3 so that anyone who kills a person accidentally and unintentionally may flee there and find protection from the avenger of blood. Sometimes You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Perfect

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that our perfection is because of the perfection of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect in Him? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our perfection is because of the perfection of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in us. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (Amplified Bible) You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love My Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010

A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal