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The Widow's Might

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Nov 15, 2000

We are called not to trust in our own strength or power, but in God.

THE WIDOW'S MIGHT There is a sly skill that many of us practice to varying degrees. It's called name-dropping. We want to impress others with who we know, because we feel that it reflects positively on us if we move in the right circles. For ex., many years ago, my claim to fame was that I worked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

What Are Some Of The Problems Of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001

What Are Some of the Problems of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21

What Are Some of the Problems of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21 Of the seven deadly sins in Proverbs, pride leads the list. Paul also knew something about the dangers of spiritual pride since he had seen how pride tends to degenerate into a license to sin. Coming from a Pharisaical background, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Wardrobe

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2001

When we become Christian’s, some things need to and will change in our lives.

INTRODUCTION  Last week we took some time out of our day to clean our closets out. As we cleaned out the closet, we examined each thing we found to see if we need to take it with us to our new address in heaven. Out were the disco shirts, the leisure suits, and the powder blue tuxedos and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Can You See This Morning?

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001

Rev. Fair speaks of our needs to look to Jesus: Look full in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim. In the light of his glory and grace.

HOW FAR CAN YOU SEE THIS MORNING? Genesis 13:14 “And the Lord said unto Abraham after that Lot was separated from him, lift up now thine eyes and look from the place where thou art”. INTRODUCTION What we are and what we may become depends in a large measure upon what we can see, and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Fire Alarm

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 29, 2002

Are you on fire for God or just something like it?

07, January 2002 Dakota Community Church The Fire Alarm Introduction: 2Corinthians 13:5 5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? Five Quick Self-Exam Questions: 1. Did I gain ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Promises And Fulfillment

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Nov 25, 2003

The Sunday of Fulfillment. A sermon based on the OT lesson from Isaiah, concentrating on the fulfillment of God’s promises to those He has chosen.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. 40 years ago yesterday the president of the United States was assassinated. Many of you in this room remember where you were and what you were doing on that cold, winter-like day in November, 1963. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Things You Can't Talk About In Church: "Doubt" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: God is good enough to welcome our questions, and great enough to handle our doubts.

Things You Can’t Talk About In Church: “Doubt” Habakkuk 1-3 INTRODUCTION: 3 children of a missionary couple were called in for dinner after they’d been playing outside. Their mother said, "Be sure to wash your hands." The little boy scowled and said, "Germs and Jesus. Germs and Jesus. That’s all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up, Get Up, Dress Up, Go Up

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 3, 2006

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Acts 12: 5-11 Wake up, get up, dress up, and go up Last Sunday night Brother Huie made some points in his sermon that I want to use for our Bible Study tonight. If you will remember he got on the subject about Peter being in prison and how an angel came and led him out. He mentioned four points ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give And You Will Receive Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON V GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE Mk. 10:28-31 Nov. 5, 2006 FOR THE LAST TIME LET’S BE REMINDED OF THE DEFINITION OF A CONTRADICTION. TO ASSERT OR EXPRESS THE OPPOSITE OF . . . A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE . . . . – ONLY IN AMERICA ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Worry To Peace Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 16, 2006

In Phil 4:4-7, Paul gives three ways to take a bite out of worry, anxiety, and stress.

Phil 4:4-7 Our scripture focuses on a challenge all of us face from time to time – how to deal with worry, anxiety, and stress. Sometimes we deal with it well and handle it in a mature way. At other times we may let it get out of hand. Watch what happens to Mr. Steinbloom. (He asks question ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Obedience Can "Kill" You!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 3, 2007

God seeks to discipline those He loves....and we really don’t care too much about that idea!

HEB 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.3 For we which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconciled Books Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 8, 2007

God balances the books

Reconciled Books The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 21 2 Corinthians 5:16–21, Isaiah 12:1–6; Luke 15:1–3a, 11–32 † In Jesus Name † Grace and Peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ Reptetitive Reconciliation Verses 18-19 of today’s epistle reading, the 2nd letter of Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Enounter

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007

A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven.

A DIVINE ENCOUNTER Acts 8:26-40 I want to talk to you about how it is possible for you to experience a divine encounter. A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven. When it is all over you understand that, though it played out in an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Worth Talking About

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

A church worth talking about is a church that finishes what they started.

It is related that a man once came to Charles H. Spurgeon, and asked that great preacher if his church was a pure church. He said he was looking for a pure church that he might belong to it. Mr. Spurgeon said that he did not know about his own church; but he did know that there were many good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist