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Memorial Service For Tom Rogers

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 10, 2009

Memorial service for Christian man, Tom Rogers. Tom was a Christian with a Servant’s Heart.

October 8, 2009 Reading of the Obituary of Tom Rogers age 60 This obituary tells us many things about Tom. It tells us of his birth and death, where he has lived, the family he leaves behind, and the paths that he chose in this life by way of his work and accomplishments. It gives us many facts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Root Of Bitterness

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion.

Intro: In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion. There are some lessons we can learn from this verse. I. THE CAUSE OF BITTERNESS A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: *other

A Great Man A Leper/A Successful Man A Sinner

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon compares the spiritual journey of Naaman with that of modern men who would come to God.

A GREAT MAN . . . A LEPER A SUCCESSFUL MAN . . . A SINNER 2 Kings 5:1-14 What if I told you that you could be set free from this prison today, that you could have all the money, land, and possessions the world had to offer–but there would be one catch. You would be alone–there would be nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eve, Mother Of All Living

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 19, 2007

Eve is the mother of all living in both the physical, temporal sense and the eternal, spiritual sense.

Eve, Mother of all Living Gen. 3:20 INTRO.: After creating all things necessary to sustain life and setting everything in perfect order, God made the living creatures. The first chapter of the Bible states five times that God saw His creation and it was good. Every stage of the creative process was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have No Fear, God Is Near

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Behaving wisely is seeking God's will before we act. Rash behavior may do damage in moments that cannot be undone in years. This is segment two of the series. For those wishing to teach and preach this series, you may contact me for formatted handouts and

SEE THE FIRST SERMON OF THE SERIES CONTACT US FOR HANDOUTS TO ACCOMPANY THIS SERIES II. A – Attitude Have I waited until my emotions and my spirit are in check before I act? • If we are not careful, we will act in anger. • In our haste to “do something” we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s 1st Mother

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 5, 2011

This is a look at the life of Eve - the world’s 1st mother. In this message we will discuss 7 lessons every mother can learn from Eve. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

The World’s 1st Mother Gen. 2:18-5:2 ILL> Eve – “The World’s 1st Mother” (1st not worst!) > 7 Advantages of Being 1st > 7 Disadvantages of Being 1st 7 Lessons Every Mother Can Learn From Eve 1. God intends that you be a “help meet” for your husband - ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - Playing Whack-A-Demon! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010

Even when confronted they were abrasive and uncooperative, malevolent. It took some time to EVICT them, and there was always the danger that they would RETURN.

Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - PLAYING WHACK-A-DEMON! Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What I Have Learned"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 1, 2016

Paul share in the text what he has learned: he learned astonishing things, he learned he was called by grace, he learned he was called to proclaim, he learned though life was rough still praise God, and he learned after I knew Christ others praised God.

“What I have Learned” Galatians 1:11-24 1. Before I knew Christ Paul says • My Faith was in Judaism 13For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism • I persecuted the followers of the Way. 13,I persecuted the church of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Mockery Spirit!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 7, 2014

God abhors mockery! Behind the mocking spirit is the devil! Do not give in to the instigations of the devil and mock at each other.

Mockery! Genesis 21:9 “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.” Loss of civility and a sense of decorum and decency was what all of us witnessed in India during the recent election campaign, where the politicians went about wagging ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Newnes Of Life, First Hand!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jul 29, 2016

Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone Friends, when Jesus Christ enters your life, you don’t grow wings; you don’t develop a halo, and you are miles and miles from being holy. When Jesus Christ comes into your life, the battle begins!

Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone! When my wife and I (finally) gave our lives over to Christ, the scenery around our house changed. No, the trees outside were the same, the furniture in the living room was the same, all the aquarium fish were still the same fish. What changed were the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Beauty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There can be no tension between devoting ourselves to love of God and love of neighbor.

Thursday of 25th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel There is a very old argument in the Church that contrasts what we owe to God with what we owe to our neighbor. These days, it goes like this: we don’t need ornate churches with lots of stone and pipeorgans and marble altars and Italian ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Building The Kingdom Community Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2015

The fire that Jesus longs to cast on the earth is the Holy Spirit building a community of hope.

Thursday of 29th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Those who are or were enslaved to sin, as Paul teaches, were liberated from righteousness, but it did them no good. When we have a habit of sin–whether it is pride or sloth or envy or lust or anything else–we really can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

I Will … Live In-Between #3 Possibility Thinking Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

To be useful for God we must not only be in the right place but we must have the right thinking. Do we see our world the way God does?

I Will … Live In-Between #3 Possibility Thinking (John 1:35-42) ~ Intro: There are many times we see things but don’t actually look at them or see what there let alone the possibilities. Some logos are examples… Another example of possibility thinking was found in one of my favorite TV shows of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt And Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008

Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are able to experience lives that are free. We are free from guilt and shame--not because we never sin, but because we are forgiven.

Matthew 5:17-30 “Guilt and Grace” INTRODUCTION Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hide, by Robert Louis Stevenson was one of the most popular books of the nineteenth. If you haven’t read the book, you probably have seen the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the movie you know about the twisted and tormented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran