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"Developing Longsuffering”

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 30, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 18,400 views

Correct me if I am wrong, but everyone wants to “Develop Joy” right? And not to many of us would pass on the opportunity to live a life of “Peace”, however it’s this fourth characteristic that many have trouble developing within their Christian characte

“Developing Longsuffering” Job1:1ff Introduction: I pray that everyone is getting something out of this series on “Developing Character”. I hope that we are not just warming a pew, listening to good music, and leaving here unchallenged. My desire is that each one of us would take seriously the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Denying Jesus

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 8,113 views

This is the second message in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

¡§The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!¡¨ ¡§Denying Jesus¡¨ Matthew 26:31-35; 51-58; 69-75 February 17, 2002 The most important day in the most important life ever lived was the day Jesus died on Calvary¡¦s cross that our sin debt might be paid. It is a day worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When You’re Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

based on 944 ratings

| 272,087 views

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3, John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 6,113 views

A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

>>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

If Rock Could Talk Part 1

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

based on 106 ratings

| 13,989 views

What if rock of the old testament could talk what would they say? This sermon looks at the significant of rocks in the Old Testament... I think you will like it

If Rock Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40-40 If Rocks Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40 A new year brings many thoughts to my mind. As we close in on the end of 2003 I started thinking about the verse and wondering, “If the stones of the bible could cry out what would they say? So today’s message I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40, Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Woman At The Well - 2

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Oct 28, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 3,534 views

Looking at the second of the three movements found in this story.

Have you ever wondered why the Israelites kept going back to worship idols? From the beginning of the Old Testament to the end, these idols appear repeatedly. Genesis 35 records Jacob’s instruction to his family: “Get rid of the foreign gods you have with you and purify yourselves”. Zechariah, the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 17, 2001

based on 62 ratings

| 12,460 views

We honor fathers best by recognizing the critically important work God has given them.

Father’s Day is a strange holiday. Like Mother’s Day, it’s a civil holiday, established by a Resolution of Congress and by an annual Presidential Proclamation. It was first recognized by Calvin Coolidge in 1924, and this year the President once again named June 15th as Father’s Day. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Was It Your Will That An 18 Yr Old Girl Got Cancer And Died? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 10,707 views

This is a sermon that dealt with a question about the death of an 18 yr old girl who passed away after battling cancer for 2 years. A member asked if I would address this topic.

Intro: 1) Explain the difficulty of this series and the struggle I had w/ this sermon. 2) Tell the story of Tonya Nowell 3) Debbie asked this difficult question, “Was it God’s will that this girl got cancer and died? 4) This leads to even more questions. Could God have stopped ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"Make Your Home A Safe Haven"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 11,388 views

Ephesians 5:22-33 gives a prescription for making your home a safe haven. The goal is to have an atmosphers in your home that acks like a magnet where your children and others are drawy there because it is a safe place, a safe haven.

Your Home A Safe Haven Ephesians 5:22-33 Introduction Several days ago I had a Dentist appointment for a regular check up and to see the hygienist. The hygienist is about 27 years old and planning to get married this coming summer. In our discussion we were talking about marriage (it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ready To Be Trusted With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 11, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,081 views

You have a huge choice to make with your life. What story will I tell? Will I spend my life telling people how great I am or will I spend it telling them how great God is? You will gossip something. Gossip the good news.

CEL091403 Ready series 1 Thessalonians 2 Ready to be entrusted with the gospel This week past our church and community experienced two dramas that portrayed the pivot points of our belief system. One was a drama presented live by actors on the Evergreen stage. The other was a drama experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Just How Badly Did Jesus Suffer? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 18, 2004

based on 86 ratings

| 9,687 views

The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody?

The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody? Most film critics have felt the need to stress their discomfort with the amount of violence in the film. Roger Ebert, who gave it a thumbs up, said The Passion of the Christ is the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfullness Results In Fruitfullness

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 6, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 7,975 views

A Mother’s day sermon on the faithfullness of Hannah.

Have you ever had one thing that you really wanted to do in your life that seemed to be just out of your reach? Have you had one thing you really wanted to achieve only to watch the time for doing it sail on buy with no results? Have you ever found a major goal you had for yourself was just not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Sends The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 31, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 9,352 views

PENTECOST(A) - Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to comfort his disciples and to convince the world in regard to sin, righteousness, judgement.

John 16:5-11 - May 30, 2004 - Pentecost JOHN 16:5-11 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We Blind Too?

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 6, 2004

based on 394 ratings

| 44,036 views

4 Reasons That Believers Can Be Blind! 1. Judgment 2. Skepticism 3. Tradition 4. Fear

Are We Blind? John 9 June 6, 2004 The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies will always be known as the team that suffered one of the great collapses in sports history. They let a huge division lead slip away by losing ten games in a row at the end of the season. Despite the collapse, the Phillies season ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

based on 184 ratings

| 13,068 views

Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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