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Saul's Kingship Confirmed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn’t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they’ve asked for as the avenue through whic

If you thought it was hard to go from a monarchy to a republic, it seems it’s just as hard to go to a monarchy from a Theocracy. You would have to say that Saul has it hard. It takes him three goes before he’s really made king. But then again maybe he was hoping it was all a bad dream so he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

David & Goliath - The Battle Is The Lord's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

God is the one who saves, not by sword or spear, but by his power, by his word proclaimed in the gospel, by his Spirit who fills each one of us just as he filled David.

I guess this would be one of the best known, if not THE best known story in the Bible. In fact it’s so well known that David has become a metaphor for the victorious underdog. He’s the archetypal cutter down of tall poppies. The one who can overcome the greatest odds to win through to victory. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Anglican

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Triumphant In Christ!”

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 5, 2003

Are you living a victorious life? The word “Triumph” means to be victorious or successful – to win! 2000 years ago, Christ rode into Jerusalem as a triumphant King! Because of Christ we also are able to live triumphant lives today!

“Triumphant in Christ!” Text: Luke 19:28-44 & Selected P A L M S U N D A Y Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – April 13, 2003 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Welcome to Cross Creek. This morning we are going to look at the Triumphal entry of Christ – Palm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Bible Church

Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious New World (What Will The Future Of Eternity Be- Part I) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

As we look toward the future of Heaven, what is in store?

Many of you have asked how life’s been as new parents. Like so many had described our son has brought more change…and more joy than we ever could have imagined. We are blessed with plenty of laughter. One of his constant sources of joy…our dog Trooper… his dog Trooper…Because of what he hears us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Is Coming.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 1, 2003

It appeals to the church to realise prophetically how close we may be to the end. And how important it is to understand.

I’m not one to listen to my old messages but I felt compelled this week to listen to the sermon I did the Sunday morning following the terrible destruction of the world trade centers and the pentagon. You see this preacher believes that something happened that day in the heavens that set in ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-14, Ezekiel 38:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ultimate Float Trip

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Mar 7, 2003

A look at the blamelessness, obedience, and faith of Noah.

The Ultimate Float Trip Genesis 6:9-22 GE 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. 12 God saw how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

From Saul To Paul!!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

How God can change you just like the Apostle Paul.

From Saul to Paul ACTS 9:1-22 There was a family from a very remote area That visited a very large city for the first time. They checked into a 4 star Hotel, and they stood Amazed at the beautiful and impressive site’s. As they left the reception desk the mans wife Stopped at the restroom. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Working With God On Behalf Of Our World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How God used Abraham to make a Difference, partners with God in changing our world

Beginnings # 6 "He Remembered Abraham"- Working With God On Behalf of our World Most Believers want to make a difference in the world of which we are part! We want to see our friends and family come to know God so they share in our hope of eternal life. We want to see sick people healed, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contending For Our Fellow Contenders Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

The mystery of the Gospel, according to Paul, is the Holy Spirit living in Gentile believers, bringing hope. We must struggle, like Paul, to communicate the value of that truth to the world and to the Church.

Contending for our fellow contenders Love and Wisdom, God and you Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 The Bible is full of mystery. At different times, through different servants, God illuminated the mystery so that it could be better understood as the need arose. Paul sees himself as one of these servants. He ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 23, 2008

In this study, we take a look at a Bible hero, Gideon and how the Lord can see the heart of a hero in even the most unlikliest of us.

The Heart of a Hero Have you ever noticed, how some people just naturally seem to have a “heroic gene” and others wouldn’t know the meaning of the word hero if one of them pulled a train wreck off of them? Of course, some people are more heroic than others by nature, and some, through training and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven's Throne Room Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2008

The Lord God allows us to join with John and see Heaven’s Throne Room. We are called to acknowledge the glory and power of the One on the eternal throne. Heaven has a sovereign.

REVELATIONS 4:1-6a HEAVEN’S THRONE ROOM [Ezekiel 1:13-28] In the first vision (starting in chapter one) we saw the exalted Christ nurturing and protecting His church. These seven churches have characteristics that belong to various churches in every generation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist