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Narnia: Encounter The Power

Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 21, 2005

The last in a series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this sermon explains the power found in forgiveness and sacrifice, unlike the power the world expects.

ENOCUNTER THE POWER This week, we had a hero in the news. This man was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work among disadvantaged, at risk kids and his utter determination to keep them off streets and out of gangs. He has written books on the subject and dedicated his life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-10

Denomination: Holiness

Temptation, Trust, Sin Series

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

How do we deal with temptation?

Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gomer In Me

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Hosea's love for a promiscuous wife becomes the clearest example of God's love for wayward people.

It has been said that when God saved us God took His greatest risk. Because the truth is the investment that came along with God bringing us into relationship with Himself is something that can not be fully comprehended and it is often something that is devalued and underappreciated. God is a God ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 12, 2016

2 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-II—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: The Old Fire Truck... A fire started inside the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta. Before long it exploded into flames & an alarm went out to fire departments from miles around. After fighting the fire for over an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2012

No answer can completely answer this most difficult question of life. I this sermon we consider some things about God and the world He created, we consider the reasons for suffering, and we consider how to cope with suffering.

Introduction: A. There is a scene in a British movie where a young brother and sister had experienced the death of their beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring True Corporate Worship-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 10, 2012

2 of 2. Jesus took it upon Himself to remove the hindrances to true corporate worship. True corporate worship can be restored/recovered. But How? 6 marks of recovered corporate worship. True corporate worship is Restored/Recovered thru...

RESTORING TRUE CORPORATE WORSHIP-II—Mark 11:15-19 Attention: Need: The need for current (temple) worship to be cleansed/readied/restored/renovated Recovery/restoration of worship assumes that there was a time when worship was truly worship. A need for ‘Revival’ is a statement ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tainted Love Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture the Apostle Paul is going to point out to us several stages that have marked man’s futile search for love and meaning. And it’s my hope as we examine this text that we’ll discover how we can avoid these stages so that we

“Tainted Love” Romans 1: 18-25 October 2, 2011 Intro: Today we’re beginning a new series of messages entitled “Classic Rock.” Now for me, classic rock is music from the 1960s but when I talked to Matthew and James I was chagrined to find out that classic rock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering With God In Warfare

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 23, 2017

When we partner with God in warfare, we become a battle axe in His hand that He uses to shatter and scatter meetings and plans of the kingdom of darkness.

Introduction GOD IS SEEKING PEOPLE TO PARTNER WITH HIM God has always been on the lookout for people to partner with Him. The whole of the Bible from Genesis down to Revelation is about God seeking people to partner with Him. It is about God seeking:  Partners to manage His resources ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Romance Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how the god of Romance encourages us to put a special love relationship on the throne of our life that only belongs to God.

A. One day and older couple was sitting in their front porch rockers watching the beautiful sunset and reminiscing about “the good old days.” 1. At one point, Grandma turned to Grandpa and said, “Honey, do you remember when we first started dating and you used to just casually reach over and take ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 13, 2019

What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 12, 2019

What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 12, 2019 Intro: This week I took our new dog to his first day of dog training. He’s a wild… free spirit. So I was nervous. Seriously. I really thought he was going to get kicked out of school…on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chose Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2021

David highlights God's omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence in Psalm 139. In 13-16, he paints a beautiful picture of God creating him and forming him on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 139:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-15-202 [Manna Media Video - Psalm 139] Background of Psalm 139 Psalm 139 was written by David to the chief musician. It is in the fifth book, or division, of the Psalms which focus on God being among us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give God The Leftovers Series

Contributed by David Barnes on Nov 16, 2021

Malachi 1

Don’t Give God the Leftovers Associate Pastor Dave Barnes, Discover Church, November 14, 2021 INTRO VIDEO – first 2:30 minutes of “How to Read Malachi” by Bible Project. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/HPGShWZ4Jvk I used a clip from the RightNow Media version because it was 1080p HD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-11

God Wants Us To Live Like The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2021

We must... 1. Put God’s purposes over pleasing ourselves (vs. 1-3). 2. Let the Word of God work in our lives (vs. 3-4). 3. Seek Christlike harmony in God's Church (vs. 5-6). 4. Receive one another, just as Jesus received us (vs. 7).

God Wants Us to Live Like the Lord Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 15:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Back in Romans 12, Paul began been writing about the practical side of Christian life. And in Romans 14, he is very strong on 3 problems Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David, the former king of Israel, writes a poem of praise to God. He tells us in verses one through four that God is worthy of our trust and He is worthy of our praise. David praises God for hearing our prayers.

Americans are on edge. Our stock market has taken a tremendous beating over the past two weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial average plunged 513 points on Thursday and gyrated violently on Friday. The recent debt ceiling negotiation of this past Tuesday has caused Standard & Poor to lower the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist