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How To Defeat Indecision Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

How to defeat the giant of indecision.

Key verse: Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). INTRODUCTION Choice plays a big part in our lives. For instance, we can get anything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

The Attitude Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

David understood the priority of worship. This sermon looks at his devotion to worship and what we can learn from it.

The Attitude of Worship Text: Psalm 27:4 Introduction: As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 27:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 26, 2005

A little encouragement will go a long way!

INTRODUCTION • There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said last time, but it keeps getting worse.” (Source: John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-39, Acts 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 9, 2008

In this church God wants to harness all the potential that’s in it and unleash it everyday into kingdom work!

I believe that the world is desperate to see the power of God on display in our lives! In this church God wants to harness all the potential that’s in it and unleash it everyday into kingdom work! Anything man can harness makes that item so much more powerful – horse, atom, water in a dam, etc. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 6, 2005

We are called to help one another when the need arises

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X In the church we talk a lot about the concept of the ¡§church family¡¨. In a healthy family, we are there for one another; we are there for each other in the good times and the bad. „X It is fun to be a part of a family when all is well; it is challenging to be in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Throne Room

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 15, 2010

Revelation 4 is pure description. It is a portrait of the throne room of God, calling for awe, fear and reverence.

When we go to an art museum and look at a great painting, we are sometimes confused as to what the artist was trying to accomplish with his work. This is especially true of abstract art. In our image overloaded society, we seldom take the time to really take in a picture. However, there is a way to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011

In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Started This Journey In My Right Mind And I Will Finish This Journey

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Don't Quit.

Rth 1:14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. Rth 1:15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. Rth 1:16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Prepared Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2010

Are you living prepared? The time is near according to Peter, we are called to be prepared!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever found yourself totally unprepared for a meeting or some event? • Have you have those dreams of having something come up that you were responsible for yet you were unprepared. That is scary to think about isn’t it? • I still have reoccurring dreams of getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013

Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Sound - Pt. 5 - Sound Warfare Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 5 – Sound Warfare If you have been here the last 3 weeks then you are surely becoming convinced that there is power in sound. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is probably true. However, as powerful as sight is sound rivals its impact. You simply change the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Army

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 12, 2013

A good soldier endures suffering; Doesn't entangle himself with the things of the world and wants to please his commanding officer.

The Lord’s Army November 10, 2013 I am a proud veteran. I come from a long line of veterans. I can trace ancestors who served in the military all the way back to the Revolutionary War. William Burch, from Haw River, North Carolina, was just a boy when he joined -but he served our country ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

Grace For Life... God's Grace Sustains Us Through All Of Life. Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2014

Whatever our circumstances God gives us grace for living.

Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational