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Caleb: Serving The Lord Wholeheartedly Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2022

When the band of spies was sent from Israel’s wilderness encampment Caleb represents the tribe of Judah. The majority of the men bring back a bad report. Caleb was lifted up as one who had a different spirit and followed God fully. His name means “whole hearted.”

I just finished the book Cereal Tycoon and the life of Henry Parsons Crowell the founder of Quaker Oats. It is a Christian book about how faith played a role in all aspects of his life including his business. As a young man Henry Crowell heard D. L. Moody preach in Cleveland Ohio. Moody told the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Joshua 15:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2022

Having a heart for God does not mean we are flawless, but that heart is demonstrated by our actions and routines.

Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times (2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33) 1. People can surprise us. My friend called me in hysterics.“I just saw a mouse in my kitchen!”she yelled.“I’m so grossed out! It’s so disgusting!” “What are you going to do?”I asked. “I’m not sure. But you can bet I’ll never ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Conquering The Mountains Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 19, 2022

A mountain is described as a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface which rises abruptly from its surrounding levels.

Barry Finlay, a Canadian-born author and mountain climber once remarked: “Every mountaintop is within reach if you just keep climbing.” Revelation 21:10 confirms: “And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 54:10, Galatians 6:9

Advantages And Logic: No Substitute For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2004

Even people with all the spiritual advantages will not open their hearts to Christ apart from the Sovereign Grace of God.

Advantages and Logic: No Substitute for God’s Grace (Romans 9:1-6a) Romans Review: Chp.1-3:23 The Doctrine of Sin „h Gentiles are lost Sinners „h Jews are lost Sinners „h Everyone is a lost sinner Chap. (3:24) 4-5 The Doctrine of Salvation „h Christ¡¦s atoning death on the cross its objective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God I'm Not What I Used To Be!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at three things, like Paul we Christians could say: Thank God 1) I’m not what I used to be 2) I’m not what I’m going to be 3) I am who I am.

Intro: 1) Carrie Asking about my Belly and she said it felt like a pillow. 2) Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort. (Hair changes color, sometimes falls out!) 3) When it comes to who we are (our likes, our personality, our attitudes), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Which Gate Should I Enter

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

What is the true way to God? Sermon describes the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But . . . which is the true church? Both spiritual laziness and legalism are denounced, in favor of a sincere service of God, through humbling faith in Jesus.

WHICH GATE SHOULD I ENTER? Often people ask me which church they should join. I am always tempted to tell them to join an Assemblies of God church, since I belong to that fellowship. However, I believe God needs to direct them specifically. So, I simply encourage people to join one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding The Invisible

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

To receive the impossible we need to believe in the invisible! Our invisible God always works in the visible!

To receive the impossible we need to believe in the invisible! The Invisible World – Much of our world today believes in an invisible realm. One we cannot see or touch in a material sense. Apart from the fact that the majority of the world’s population believes in one form of deity or another we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rod And Staff Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 4, 2004

The rod and staff are reflective of the nature of God and both are needed.

ROD AND STAFF (Ps. 23:4) Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. If you can think back for a moment to the Charlie Brown cartoon characters and Linus carrying around his blanket, now and then sucking his thumb, you get an image of early childhood comfort. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

Fear To Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 9, 2007

Nehemiah moved from fear to faith when he trusted in the Lord and His plan.

Building Blocks for Success - Fear and Faith Nehemiah 2:1-26 Pastor Don Jones Introduction John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9, Nehemiah 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Stress

Contributed by Thomas Hensley on Oct 9, 2006

How to deal with stress

Swindoll in Stress Fracture: Whoever dubbed our times “The Aspirin Age” didn’t miss it very far. It is correct to assume there has never been a more stress-ridden society than ours. For many, gone are the days of enjoying bubbling brooks along winding pathways or taking long strolls near the beach. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices Made By The Imagination?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2006

It is very easy to let our imagination run wild, and then our emotions rule instead of faith.

CHOICES MADE BY THE IMAGINATION DELUSIONS OF A VISIONARY IN THE NEGATIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. SPIRITUAL THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS LOGICAL? A. THE BLIND MAN WAS TOLD TO GO WASH IN A POOL OF WATER SOME DISTANCE AWAY? WHY NOT HAVE SOMEONE BRING HIM THE WATER? B. NAAMAN DIPS 7 TIMES? WHY NOT ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing What You Can’t Do.

Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Aug 24, 2010

The very thing that the woman cannot, yet yearns to, do is precisely the thing Jesus gives her the power to do.

In the days of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, Woolloongabba was the home of pimps, prostitutes and people of pious intent. We belonged to the latter group, for The Gabba was also our home, living almost in the shadow of the famous ground itself, right next to Holy Trinity Church where I worked as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

"What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Two

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011

What does First Baptist Church believe about marriage?"

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” Last time, we talked about the nature of marriage. Let’s look at two other things regarding marriage that are addressed in this passage. (READ TEXT) B. The difficulty of marriage - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011

Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist