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Jealousy's Harm To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 5, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 8,192 views

Instead of having jealousy, let us have gratitude and contentment for what God has given us.

Those of us who have e-mail usually get little stories or sayings from our friends. Sometimes I really read them, other times I don’t. The other day one of my high school friends sent me one I want to share with you. We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001

based on 1,359 ratings

| 99,489 views

The Stone was rolled on resurrection morning not for Jesus but for us, and that rolled away stone has a message for us today.

"The Stone Is Rolled Away!" It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning... The two got up and put on their garments grabbed their spices and headed out on the dirt road that lead out of the city. As they headed out on the road and as the sun began to rise the path was lined with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Were Looking For Him

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 29, 2001

based on 35 ratings

| 2,219 views

Rev. Fair shows us how others looked for Him showing us how to look for Him

THEY WERE LOOKING FOR HIM Text: Luke 2:21 HIS NAME WAS CALLED JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH: They went to Bethlehem to be taxed. Mary brought forth a promised child called Jesus. There was no room for him in the inn, so he was born in a manager. SHEPHERD: They were instructed by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21

Denomination: Methodist

Before The Cross, We Were On His Mind!

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 13,119 views

• God so loved us that He had us on his mind back before the world was created.

BEFORE The Cross, We Were On His Mind! ------------- Revelation 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:3-6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons We Can Learn From The Titanic Disaster

Contributed by Robert Pue on Apr 27, 2001

based on 401 ratings

| 74,695 views

There are many lessons God would like us to remember from the sinking of the Titanic, that are relevant to us today.

By Rob Pue This last April marked the 89th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. For generations the tragic story has captivated the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. People of all ages - even the very young - are enthralled with the story. And after all this time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Need Some Rest Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 14, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 7,028 views

God models for us and charges us with living a life of balance - one that includes a practice of Sabbath Rest.

From the Very Start You Need Some Rest! We are in a Genesis series – An ancient text that speaks with amazing present-day relevance! - Marriage - Struggles in Marriage - Spiritual Jealousy - Selfishness - Trusting God when it really doesn’t make sense - Obeying God when everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2001 A.d.--An Unprecedented Passage Of Time

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 6,482 views

What the new millennium teaches us about time and how to use the time we have left.

2001 A.D.--AN UNPRECEDENTED PASSAGE OF TIME By Jerry Falwell As we approach the year 2001 A.D., we move into a new decade, a new century and a new millennium. This is an unprecedented passage of time. Today I would like to talk with you about what the new millennium teaches us about time and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Really Ready

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2001

based on 125 ratings

| 19,793 views

This sermon uses the parable of the 10 Virgins to force us to consider whether or not we are prepared to meet the Lord.

Are You Really Ready? Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Sometimes in life we live for the deadline, and don’t take advantage of the present time. How many of you have had teachers who told you this assignment is due in three weeks so start working on it now? You spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001

based on 194 ratings

| 13,855 views

Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 24, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 9,335 views

Our children, and indeed everyone around us, should discover in us a soul conditioned and overflowing with gratitude.

What Parents Owe Their Children: An Attitude of Gratitude Sunday, November 25, 2001 For many this week, Thanksgiving was a very different holiday. Usually, on Thanksgiving, we stress about the Turkey coming out too dry. We vacillate over which pies to make… and how many pieces to eat. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6, 1 Thessalonians 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cling To Christ's Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 24, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 6,606 views

There is nothing in all creation that can separate us from God’s love for us in Christ Jesus.

In medieval times there was a monk who announced to his listeners that he would be preaching the following Sunday evening on the “Love of God.” The following Sunday, as the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Changing Experience

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Oct 2, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 13,790 views

This sermon lays out the steps Paul used and we too can use to share our testimony.

A Life Changing Experience Acts 26:1-23 4-2-00 a.m. In 1980 when we move to Arkansas I was only 8 years old. But for 8 years I had grown up Dekalb IL. Yes your pastor was born a Yankee. However, since I have lived in Arkansas and Texas for the last 20 years I like to consider myself a Reformed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 3,581 views

Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lowered To Be Lifted Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 9,894 views

"It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, James 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Poor Will Always Be With You Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

based on 136 ratings

| 30,566 views

Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us -- but what are we supposed to DO with the poor?

Deuteronomy 15:4-11 There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 15:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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