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What Can We Learn From David's Prayer?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008

Part of a series on prayer. This uses an example prayer and draws lessons for our prayer life.

What Can We Learn from David’s Prayer? 2 Samuel 7:18-29 LIFE OF DAVID Before we get to the prayer and the main passage we are going to look at this morning, I want to remind you a little of the life of the person we will be looking at. The prayer in 2 Samuel 7 is not an isolated prayer, but one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lies We Believe About Time Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

What lies are you believing about time?

Lies we believe about Time 1. Overview a. Top Five Things People Put Off Until the Last Minute i. House chores/yard work: 35 ii. Holiday gift shopping: 25 iii. Making doctor/dentist appointments: 20 iv. Calling relatives: 15 v. Changing oil in the car: 5 b. Time is as much a mystery as eternity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Enemy

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008

How to deal with our enemies and please God.

Days of David: How To Love Your Enemy 1 Samuel 24 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday evening, April 13, 2008 This week, I was fixing breakfast for my son Max. He was having a little Pop-Tart thing and he really wanted to help me cook it. So picked him up and I sat him on the counter and he pushed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Wait With Me?

Contributed by Jerry Wood on Apr 22, 2008

A first person account of the final week of Jesus from the entrance into Jerusalem through the crucifixion as told by a follower of Jesus.

(Simon comes out through door at back of sanctuary. Sort of stumbling about as though he has just awakened. Walks to the front and drinks some water then turns and is startled.) Oh My! I’m sorry I didn’t realize anyone had come in. A thousand pardons for my rudeness but I had fallen asleep in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Foundation For Joyous Living Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008

This sermon is part of a series in Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE THE FOUNDATION FOR JOYOUS LIVING Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:1-2 Intro. A. I have spoken to you on numerous occasions about the importance of a solid foundation. You do not have to be a contractor or home builder to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

I'm Forgiven Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

What produces worship in your heart?

Why do I worship? Last week we asked that question and answered it with the first of many answers, because God’s Presence leads me to respond in worship. Worship, as we defined it last week is a response of all that I am to all that God is. In other words, it is a RESPONSE to God’s revelation of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pbc Revealed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 4, 2008

Sermon incorporates results of Reveal Survey and closes with what Jesus thinks about our church.

PBC Revealed Acts 2:42-47 Rev. Brian Bill 5/4/08 Pastors get asked a lot of questions, they receive a lot of requests and sometimes people just need to share their ideas. Here are some actual letters from some children to pastors. “Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

In this message Dave seeks to answer the question, "What do you do with your brokenness?"

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2008 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses, and all the king’s men -- ? He’s broken. He’s fallen and he can’t get up. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

John 9

“Blind to the Truth” - John 9 - 3/7/04 Blind people have done some amazing things. During one of the recent Olympic games there were blind skiers. They trained going down hill along with a sighted skier who called to them when to turn right or left. There are blind men who have conquered steep ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

The Greek word used in all three of these passages of scripture is Christianos just like the Spanish word and it literally means a follower of Christ.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Part 1 - 2/22/09 Acts 11:26, 1 Peter 4:16 INTRODUCTION Definition: They are those who belong to Jesus Christ. Other designations in scripture are believers, disciples and the children of God. Originally used as a nick name for those who were followers of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Child-Sized House

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 2, 2009

Let us commit to building a church building with room for personal response to Christ and not business as usual; with room for spontaneity and not control; with room for those who need healing and not for exploitation.

When our children were small, we often took them to the Smithsonian museums, to try and cram a little culture into heads usually preoccupied with cartoons or sports. The best place to go was the Museum of American History, because there were so many different kinds of exhibits and so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Gap

Contributed by Mark Jones on Nov 5, 2009

Grace fills the gap between God’s holy standard and the sin that still rages in our bodies.

EOLS: Grace fills the gap between God’s holy standard and the sin that still rages in our bodies. Romans 7:18-25 (Primary) Ephesians 2:16-21 Romans 6:12-14 The Grace Gap-is my term for the chasm that exists between the ideal of God’s standard, and the flesh in which I live. This very issue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Three Women And A Basket

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2009

Leaving no child behind means that we parents set aside our own pleasures, that we learn to advocate for our children, and that we cross cultures with our resources.

It was every parent’s worst nightmare. My son, my own flesh and blood, standing in front of me, and announcing that he was taking lessons in ... skydiving! Skydiving! That’s where people walk out of airplanes and float downward to earth, supported by a thin sheet of cloth and a few little ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer To Grow On Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2009

The power of Jesus is available to anyone who will tap into it.

A Messiah of Power Text: Matt. 9:18-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once there was a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Methodist