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The Legend And The Lord: A Lesson From Nolan Ryan And The Savior Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

Where does our ultimate hope come from?

September 22nd, 1993. It’s a day that will live long in the memory of two boys and their Dad. "I can’t believe it, Dad," my oldest son said, "Nolan Ryan’s very last road game. This is history and we’re here to see it." "I know, Matthew. Seven no-hitters. Almost six thousand strike-outs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Finding Forgiveness

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The funny thing about forgiveness is that it doesn’t just set them free, it sets you free, too. It frees you from the acid of resentment. It allows the wound to begin healing.

Mary Karr’s uncle had endured all he could stand! The tall Texan grabbed his chain saw and began to split his own house into two halves. He was sick and tired of living with such an unforgiving woman to whom he had not spoken in months. He had enough. He divided his house and moved her portion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Logos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2010

The Christmas season is about celebrating the incarnation, the time when God became a man. God visited this planet in human form over 2,000 years ago; how do we understand who our Savior is?

The Logos (John 1:1-13) 1. This past Tuesday, it was difficult to drive in and out of our church parking lot because of a barrage of traffic down Webster Street. 2. Where did this traffic come from? Downtown was blocked off because President Obama and Vice-President Biden were speaking at a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dress For Success

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - Does That Mean I Can’t Own My Own Home, Lord? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010

A man comes and wants to follow Jesus, and Jesus gives Him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about having no place to sleep! What is He saying? IF I AM TO BE A DISCIPLE (A CHRIST FOLLOWER) I CAN NEVER OWN MY OWN HOME?

Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - DOES THAT MEAN I CAN’T OWN MY OWN HOME, LORD? Here we go again! Jesus doing something totally unexpected! A man comes and wants to follow Him like the other disciples are following Jesus, and He gives him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Forgotten Who You Are? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 12, 2011

A short talk encouraging us to know Jesus - and when we know him, he helps us to know who we really are, and who we can become.

Jesus takes his disciples aside and asks them, “What about you? Who do you say I am?” (16:15). A teaching assistant accused of looting. An 11 year old girl appears in court and admits breaking windows in Nottingham. Teenagers appear before Magistrates with no parent in attendance. Magistrates ask, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

"Hope Out Of Darkness"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 13, 2011

God can heal any wound. This is the story of a firefighter that I met that was trapped in the ruble of 9/11.

Hope does not come without suffering. Romans 5:3,4 “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” In this verse we see in order how hope is found. First something in our life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Body Vs. Machine

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acquiring The Fire Of God

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 15, 2009

Where is the Fire of the Holy Ghost Spirit of God in the chruch? What causes it to be gone? And Where is it?

“Acquiring the Fire of God” Proverbs 26:20-21 Jeremiah 20:9 KJV Introduction: The word fire has the definition of; 1. To purify 2. Rapid combustion in which a substance ignites and burns, producing heat, light and flame. 1) WHAT CAUSES THE FIRE TO GO OUT IN OUR LIVES A. Lack of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

I am going to give you some understanding and help in our struggle to wait upon the Lord.

How Do I Wait on the Lord Wed. Night March 25th 2009 Psalm 37:7 Introduction How do you feel about having to wait? If you are like me, you don’t like to wait. I don’t enjoy standing in long lines at Wal Mart. If you have ever been to an amusement park in the summer time? Talk about having to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 28, 2006

#1 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061203. Did you ever get confused trying to find yourself on a map? I like to know where I am but can get easily confused or turned around. (like mall parking lots) Do you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." Examines the evidence in our lives that we are God’s Chosen

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Children And Jesus Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today in our passage in Mark chapter 10, we will discover 2 things, 2 important, crucial, life-changing things Jesus wants us to learn from children.

CHILDREN AND JESUS Mark 10:13-16 INTRO: You can learn a lot from children Read emails of things children said and did PREV: Today in our passage in Mark chapter 10, we will discover 2 things, 2 important, crucial, life-changing things Jesus wants us to learn from children. Its all found in Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational