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Athletic Metaphors By Paul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

What was it that made the difference in Paul’s life? His conversion was dynamic. But, there have been other dynamic conversions that have not resulted in the kind of life that Paul lived. The Holy Spirit was powerfully at work within him. But the Holy Sp

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Sometimes in my life a kind of “melancholy of the soul settles over me.” I feel like retreating into a cave and not coming out for a long, long time. When that pessimism of spirit comes over me, I take great inspiration from a man who left his footprints all over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

The Pathway To Hell --- Gradualness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2006

We have great danger when we drift into dangerous waters and not heed warnings. The spirit of gradualness can lead to the trail of many tears.

THE PATHWAY TO HELL --- THE SPIRIT OF GRADUALNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Often we hear the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and I believe this. A. I don’t think there is one person, male or female in hell that believed they were going there. B. I think ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Critical Hold Of Sin

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Aug 20, 2003

Sin has a way of gripping our lives in such a fashion that we may not know it until it is too late...

The Critical Hold of Sin May 16, 1999 Judg 14:1-3 1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compassion And Light On Christmas

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 3, 2004

Christmas 2: Jesus’ selfless love and compassion is offered by God to bring light and forgiveness to sinful human self-centeredness.

In his book The Power of the Powerless (New York: Doubleday, 1988), Christopher de Vinck tells a simple story. He writes: “One spring afternoon my five-year-old son, David, and I were planting raspberry bushes along the side of the garage. A neighbor joined us for a few moments. David pointed to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Are We All Wet?”

Contributed by Ewen Moase on Jan 22, 2004

We have all heard the voice of God with our baptism. Time for us to break the silence of our own lives, to share with others in many, many ways the voice we have heard. The voice of God is calling us to go out to tell about our faith and why we believe.

Don’t you hate it? You are watching a great movie on T.V. The excitement is mounting. You are getting to a real good part. You are sitting on the edge of your seat. Then right in the middle before the plot is revealed or the plot takes a new and exciting twist comes on a commercial. For the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Orthodox

Outside The City Gate

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007

A Communion Sermon

OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE Hebrews 13:8-13 * Special Thanks to Randall Denny of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene for the Sermon idea Sermon Objective: A Communion Service A couple taking a cruise on a transatlantic ocean liner awoke one morning and saw dark, threatening clouds on the horizon. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Sin's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

A look at the causes that resulted in Solomon’s slow slide down sin’s slippery slope.

Passage: 1 Kings 11:1-13 Intro: The collapse of the bridge in Minnesota has everyone scrambling for the “why?” 1. happens every time there is a disaster. PP) Challenger disaster. 2. leak in a fuel tank caused by cold weather at launch. 3. we are a little less concerned about disasters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Punishment And Death Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 30, 2007

This sermon shows the agony that Christ went through on the cross. It is to encourage Christians to evangelize the lost to help them to escape hell. It shows the lost what they face without Chrsit.

The Punishment and Death of Jesus Isaiah 53.1-8 April 1, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church Among the Jews, scourging was limited to 40 lashes, but the Romans were restricted by nothing but their strength and their own fancy. The whip was called a flagellum, or cat of nine tails, made by plating ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul teaches the importance of “Pressing One” in all areas of life. We must move towards the mark – towards the finish line – toward the day when Christ greets us face to face and says “You’ve arrived”!

BACKGROUND Remember there were false teachers teaching importance of Roman Colony Citizenship Conduct, Status by Rank, and Jewish Law. Paul knocks this down by reminding the new believers of the real goal – that of reaching heaven! So many times, we allow Satan to change goal. He causes us, by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Sits

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 26, 2007

What does it mean when God (Jesus) sits?

WHEN JESUS SITS As a father, I have had moments in the lives of my children that I was so overwhelmingly proud of them I did not know what to do or how to act. As I think back on these special memories, I recall doing something that almost seemed inappropriate for the moment. What I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandments

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2003

How do the two greatest commandments sum up the law and the Prophets

Stiffkey/ Saxlingham 02-11-03 Stiffkey/ Saxlingham 02-11-03 Mk. 12:28-34: “The Greatest Commandments” Every time we hold a communion service, we read these very familiar words Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is this: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Anglican

Tune In To God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

Uses radio and technology as a running theme / illustration for keeping in touch with what God is saying to you. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Tune in to God 1 Samuel 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TuneIn.html Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! It’s nice to have the ability to hear from God, but we don’t often take advantage of the technology. We were on the radio again this morning, and it’s a privilege...but many more are tuning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Paul stands against the works-based religion of the Judaizers who were attempting to corrupt the gospel in Galatia.

NO OTHER GOSPEL TEXT: Galatians 1:6-10 (NIV) 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God