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Burn Brightly

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001

As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

"BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need Of Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 23, 2007

This message reminds the church of the need for God’s power in order to really do God’s work.

Subject: The Need of Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: The Church was born at Pentecost and now Pentecost has become a Sacred Holiday on the church calendar. Of course, Pentecost has always been a holiday that celebrated the harvest of grain. It was one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Super-Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

The greatness of God’s grace encourages us to live a godly life.

God’s Super-Abundant Grace The Importance of CONTEXT and GRAMMAR Romans 5:12-21. The Righteousness of God defended God’s DECISION is fair that declares men righteous God’s METHOD is fair in doing this on the basis of Christ’s work ADAM: (the source of our sinful condition) CHRIST: (the remedy for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

Idea is from Max Lucado’s book of the same title. This series helps us face those who try to stop us in our walk with God.

Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:40-51 A slender, young, beardless boy knelt beside the brook. He was picking his weapon to face his giant. He could have spent the time staring at his reflection, probably tanned skin from those days in the field with his fathers’ flocks. Hair bleached by the sun, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Gave Himself Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When Jesus gave Himself to mankind, He gave it all.

Christmas: It’s All About Giving WHEN JESUS GAVE HIMSELF TO MAN Philippians 2:5 - 8 One of the joys of being a parent is the opportunity to reflect on how much my parents gave to me. As a child I really did not understand the sacrifices they made in order that my brother, sisters and me could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incarnation Of Christ, As The Gospels Told

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 17, 2007

This is a Christmas sermon in poetry, reflecting on the progression of thought in describing Christ’s birth as the Gospels were written. I wrote it to describe questions from a member.

Christmas Eve, December 25, 2007 - All Gospels Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Jacob To Israel: Wrestling Bout Of Destiny

Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008

Believers are in a process of "evolution"- what I call the process of transformation from glory to glory. The Lord designs and expects that the Church be dynamic in experience and operations. Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel. One of the ways of practica

JACOB TO ISRAEL: WRESTLING BOUT OF DESTINY PROFILES OF STRIKING BIBLE PRAYERS 1. JABEZ. The Prayer of Jabez seems to have worked at "the snap of the fingers". There is no record of the time and place where this prayer took place. “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2007

A look at Jesus’ time in the wilderness and how it relates to our struggle to resist temptation.

Dakota Community Church February 25, 2007 The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ Introduction: Read Matthew 4:1-11 The kind of Jesus you follow says a lot about your beliefs concerning Christianity. Do you serve a happy face Jesus, or have you met the Jesus of the Bible? I am just saying that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

"Bandages Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 27, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 26 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Instructor Training Course Demonstration San Antonio, Texas BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Character Of Patience Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is the 4th in a series of fruits of the Spirit, or the chacter of a Christian: Patience

I. Someone shared with me a story this week of a young boy who witnessed a Baptism at his local Baptist Church. And he heard how the minister described it made that person part of the family of God. This got the young boy to thinking and so the next morning he decided to baptize the family cats. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 7, 2008

New discoveries in neuro-science indicate that there is a "warm-glow" effect in our brains when we are generous. God has built into our brains a great way to feel happy - be generous.

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 January 6, 2008 I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. December always leaves me exhausted and I look forward to January o that I can relax a little bit. Butt God has this interesting, and sometimes infuriating was of not letting me rest. I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Supper – Examined

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper

Title: The Lord’s Supper – Examined Theme: To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Cor 11:23 NKJV For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Church Of God

A Refresher Course On The Gospel Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

Memory of significant events is achieved through repetition. Our minds are tremendous tools to harness, and use information. There is no greater piece of knowledge today than that of the gospel. The words of the gospel have the power to changes lives,

A REFRESHER COURSE ON THE GOSPEL AND THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Memory of significant events is achieved through repetition. Our minds are tremendous tools to harness, and use information. There is no greater piece of knowledge today than that of the gospel. The words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005

Keeping the faith can sometimes be very much like jogging: its a battle against yourself.

You’ve see them along side the road. They often wear ragged and loose fitting clothes. Their expression is usually a mixture of pain and determination. You’ve seen them in the rain, you’ve seen them in the snow, you’ve seen them when the sun is blistering hot and the humidity is nearly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 27, 2006

This is an Explanation of witnessing and how the disciples became witnesses.

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Message: “You Are Witnesses” Text: “You are witnesses of these things” (v. 48) Introduction: What is a witness? This is what the American Heritage Dictionary says: A witness is: a. One who has seen or heard something b. One who furnishes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian Church