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What God Likes

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is a message about living a life that is pleasing to God.

Introduction: A Catholic Bishop recently asked a Yoga group to leave there facility believing the teacings involved in yoga to be contrary to the Catholic churches teaching. The pastor of the church was outraged and proclaimed to the Bishop that Catholic teaching was mere dogma whereas yoga is a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

That Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

The things we say have weight and meaning and they have long lasting effects. This message tells us how to control our tongue.

James 3:1-12 "That Troublesome Tongue" By Pastor Mark Hiehle When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I heard that sounded good but was as false as false could be. Whenever I was teased or put down, the phrase would run through my mind as a retort, but deep down I knew it wasn’t true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Jesus Encouraged People To Seek The Mentorship Of Godly People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People (Luke 6:40) We all tend to acquire the best and worst traits of our most influential teachers. Jesus urges us to adopt mentors that are Christ-like in their thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Illustration: It is better to train ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead To The Law And United To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6) Illustration;Sometimes we as Christians need to stop along life’s road and look back. Although it might have been winding and steep, we can see how God directed us by His faithfulness. Here’s how F.E. Marsh described what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

The Model Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

This is a continuation of examining the elements of Jesus’ prayer as it gives us a glimpse in a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

The Model Prayer – Part 2 Griffith Baptist Church – 8/6/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 11-13) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: Once there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just Seven Days Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 30, 2007

By starting with Palm Sunday, we journey through the significant days of Holy Week that lead to the victory on Easter Sunday.

THERE IS A CERTAIN TIME OF YEAR THAT HAS ALWAYS PERPLEXED ME AS A PASTOR. IT IS A TIME THAT SHOULDN’T. I AM SPEAKING OF THE WEEKS OF LENT AND THE HOLY WEEK. FOR SOME STRANGE REASON, I HAVE HAD TO ADDRESS AND DEFEND THE FACT THAT THESE ARE NOT OBSERVANCES RESERVED ONLY FOR THE CATHOLIC FAITH. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

An Encounter To Remember

Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007

Personal Encounters with Jesus

Many of us can recall some moment in time that stands out as a turning point in our lives. Maybe even some very important person, you may have met, whether at a fair, or town celebration or even on an airplane. For example, take my best friend from back home, Craig. When he was in fourth grade, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Empathize As Jesus Did: "Jesus Wept"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2004

The hurting ones need sympathy, They need to know we’re there; A quiet word, a tender touch Assures them that we care.

Empathize as Jesus Did (John 11:35) "Jesus Wept" 1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. The Lord really empathized with people by using the power of the Spirit to identify with all aspects of their lives. Jesus fully comprehended the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moslem America Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 24, 2004

A question from God. "what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?" Must reading for Americas future.

Moslem America part 2. Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Shift Coming Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Guess what, we are not in a parade. This isn’t some holiday festival here in the kingdom of God. We are in a battle! You can’t face the battle as long as you are on the bottle! God uses life’s bruises! He has the ability to reverse the curse. He can

Don’t Give Up the Battle! There’s a Shift Coming! Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church Feb 18, 2004 Wed Bible Study Guess what, we are not in a parade. This isn’t some holiday festival here in the kingdom of God. We are in a battle! You can’t face the battle as long as you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Mark 5:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Open Door—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be A New And Better Way

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005

Making changes is tough and too often we do what Moses did and snap back to doing things the way we’ve always done them, but that’s not always God’s way!

“Let There Be a New and Better Way” – Numbers 20:8-12 January 2, 2005 Read Numbers 20:8-12 Ask: Do you notice anything wrong in that passage? Look again… – God tells Moses to gather up three things: Aaron, his brother and “assistant pastor”; the staff, the symbol of Moses’ work as ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Powerful Empathizing Example

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

Here are nine ways that Christ exemplified empathy

Christ’s Powerful Empathizing Example John 11:35 - Jesus Wept Illustration:When my sons were young, one of them stubbed his toe and grimaced with pain. Seeing him trying bravely to bear the agony of those moments, I said, "Son, I’m truly sorry. My toe hurts for you." Lifting his head, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational