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Power And Peace In The Storm Series

Contributed by William Lollar on Jan 6, 2003

The storms of life can come up quickly and unexpectedly, but our greatest comfort is knowing that the Lord Jesus not only sees our struggles, but He has the power to bring peace in the midst of the storm.

Power and Peace in the Storm John 6:15-21 I. The Problem with Misplaced Enthusiasm (vs. 15) a. It will dull your spiritual sensitivities with carnal pleasures (see Mark 6:52;Ecclesiastes 5:1; Proverbs 28:26) b. It will quickly put your will at odds with the Father’s will (Proverbs 18:2; ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thyatira: 'tis The Gift To Be Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2003

True simplicity is a focus on the fundamentals of love, faith, service, and patient endurance. Getting caught up in theological guesses or emotional highs diverts us from "this one thing I do".

Some things are so simple they are hard to understand! Some things are so direct and obvious that we don’t want to accept them as they are. We want to make them complicated. Have you ever tried to describe to someone how to tie a shoestring? It seems simple until you start to teach it. Left ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Virtue - Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

The Bible has a lot to say about love. But so does the world. The problem is that the world doesn’t say the same thing the Bible says, & we tend to get the two mixed up.

MELVIN NEWLAND,MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I like the story about a rather legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Esther - A Heroine In Personal Crisis Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The book of Esther is the biblical answer to Walt Disney’s story of Cinderella. An orphan girl from an enslaved nation ends up marrying the king. It’s short story at its finest.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: One of Megan’s favorite stories is Cinderella. She was the abused, ophaned house slave with no hope of a future or ever attending the royal ball much less luring the handsome prince into marrying her. Her fairy god-mother magically helps her to not only attend the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

The Progressive Guidance Of God

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 26, 2001

One of the wonderful things about the Christian life is that it is ever-changing. There are no boring days when we can wake up each day to serve a God whose mercies are “new every morning”.

One of the wonderful things about the Christian life is that it is ever-changing. There are no boring days when we can wake up each day to serve a God whose mercies are “new every morning”. His guidance is constant and consistent…he’s the tour guide that never gets out ahead of you….the tour guide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 9, 2001

Lessons from Babel. It is only in the act of praise and worship with our whole lives that we function as designed - not by building cities and names for ourselves - but by building up His people and honouring His name.

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - with more fear than wonder I would suggest! In our relatively short history, we have developed science, engineering, medicine, economics, psychology and many other physical and social sciences to the extent that it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church The Way It Ought To Be

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

From the moment this church came to be, the people were fired up. They were exhibiting the critical characteristics of a healthy church. They were doing church the way Christ intended it to be done. The church was alive.

Church The Way It Ought To Be Acts 2:42-47 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 22, 2000 Grand Opening Service Introduction: This truly is a day for celebration. Those of us who make up the Pico Canyon team has been looking forward to this day for two years. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Promises And Excuses

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Aug 15, 2006

God’s promise for eternal life and neverending joy is before us but we can’t seem to just stop coming up with excuses for why we shouldn’t enter into it.

Our Bible passage for this morning opens with a promise. It wasn’t a new promise that the people had never heard before but instead, a promise that had been carried down generation by generation. Parents took time to pass the stories of this promise on to their children. The entire community of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus was a man. He was not the Son of God as Christians claim, but was elevated to that status by Constantine. That is the claim of The DaVinci Code. This sermon seeks to evaluate that claim and see if it matches up with an historical picture of Christ.

Introduction: It was June 18, 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of the Duke of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals (lights strategically positioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Are You A Basket Case?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 8, 2006

After the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus told his disciples to pick up the fragments and place them into a basket. Why? Three thoughts: To remind them of their miracle, their mission, and of their Manna from Heaven.

Title: “A Basket Case” After the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus told his disciples to pick up the fragments and place them into a basket. Why? Here are three simple, but profound, thoughts that God laid upon my heart to share with you today. 1. To remind them of the Miracle. In Mark 8, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Quitting Is Not An Option

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 23, 2005

In this day and time it’s easy for the believer to want to just give up and throw in the towel. But the Word of God encourages us to hang in there because there will be a reward for those who endure until the end.

Oct-05 QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION! GALATIANS 6:9 For the last two months the Lord has allowed powerful and anointed messages to forth into this body of believers that I believe has help propel and position us into this specific area that we are operating in… Whether it’s been in Tuesday Night ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity: Where Your Word Is Your Bond Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 30, 2006

Integrity is a reputation of trustworthiness that is built up over a period of time and is proven by our behavior, our conduct both in and out of the limelight, both in the public view as well as when no other human is looking.

INTEGRITY: WHERE YOUR WORD IS YOUR BOND Matthew 5:33-37 1. `My boy,’ said the businessman to his son, `there are two things that are essential if you are to succeed in business.’ `What are they, Dad? Asked the boy. `Integrity and sagacity.’ `What is integrity?’ `Always, no matter what, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Some Assembly Required Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 17, 2006

Gifts are to be used for the building up of the body. However, our greatest strength is our greatest weakness, and when a gift is used in the power of the flesh, it has destructive consequences illustrated in 1 Corinthians 12

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts – Part 3 “Some Assembly Required” 1. Review a. This is the third week that we have been exploring our spiritual gifts. By now, you should be familiar with what they are and why we have them. If you have been coming on Sunday nights, you likewise would be learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue A Heart Of Compassion And Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 12, 2006

We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those steps are not easy, but we know that with each step Jesus is by our side and at times reaches down lifts us up and carries us.

“Pursue A Heart of Compassion and Love” Matthew 9:9-13 John 5:1-9 The call of Jesus to follow Him is not a call to follow him without challenge and adventure. Jesus did not say, “Follow me and I will give you a pain free life.” We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-16

Denomination: Free Methodist