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I'm An Animal, You're An Animal

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009

A vivid description of my conversion and subseqent discoveries

" I’M AN ANIMAL,YOU’RE AN ANIMAL" The True Confessions of a Writing Evangelist This story begins on a cold wintery day in March of 1980. While searching intensely for the cure for my drink and drug habits, I began reading the Gospel of John on advice from my older brother. He told me once "If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Design Of God's Church

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 25, 2008

God gives godly leaders to train His people to become godly people for a God-honoring outcome.

The Design of God’s Church Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key verse: Ephesians 4:11-12 - 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty And Loud Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 3 – Pretty & Loud I. Introduction We want fireworks at ball games, bowl games, birthday parties, and even at concerts. Without them we leave feeling cheated or short changed. If we don’t have Fire…works at church I feel cheated too. If you will remember last week we discussed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priests Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 1, 2010

God's covenant people serve as “Priests of the Kingdom” offering reconciliation to all.

PRIESTS OF THE KINGDOM Rev. 5:6-10 Sermon Objective: The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” offering reconciliation to all. INTRO Last week we began looking at the two identifying marks of the church given in Rev. 5:10. We discovered that this was not the first time they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2010

Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 2 I. Introduction I know there are some Farmville addicts in here! That is any easy assumption since there are over 75.2 million active Farmville users worldwide. Some of you spend a lot of time online building and taking care of your virtual farm. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Need A Change Of Heart Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 2, 2010

How to take advantage of the new heart God promised to those who trust Him.

Last week we looked at some attitudes we need to have when we’re facing difficulty. We reconsidered the fact that the problem isn’t always the problem. The problem is our attitude, or our focus, about our problems. We need to focus on our Great High Priest, Jesus, who is able to help ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward With A Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010

This is a sermon preached at our 21st Anniversary as being pastors of our congregation. The goal is to set our eyes on the future.

Moving Forward With A United Vision Joshua 1:1-11 Colosians 2:6-10 Today we celebrate 21 years of ministry together, because 21 years ago a decision was made to move forward with a united vision for the cause of Jesus Christ. For 21 years, Jesus Christ has been our reason for staying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Grand Invitation & A Glorious Promise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2010

A sermon examining the good news of Jesus Christ

A GRAND INVITATION & A GLORIOUS PROMISE (PART 1) Acts 3:19-26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025) Audio - https://youtu.be/oLvzBVtZBUU?feature=shared In recent years a common topic of conversation amongst pastors/preachers is whether or not what we refer to as “the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Do They See?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 30, 2012

Do people see Christ's love in you? And do they see your love for him?

I really enjoy reading Our Daily Bread. Recently I have been really trying to start my days off with a daily dose of wisdom that is printed for the day. The devotions are so simple and to the point, they really have a neat way of speaking to me no matter what the topic is. The other day I read a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Other

The Challenge Course

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 6, 2012

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of b

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of being a Christian. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

How To Use What God Gave You - What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Nov 24, 2012

God can use the ordinary things in our lives for His extraordinary purpose. Also, this is a great sermon to finish the spiritual gifts study with.

Introduction: "When God is ready to do what seems to be the impossible He takes what appears to be the improbable and transforms it into the improvable." It has been said of the Church: "20% of the people do 80% of the work of the Church." It has also been said of the Church that: "20% of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20

Denomination: Friends

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Can God Do With What You Got?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2011

A sermon about giving and tithing.

Malachi 3:7-10 Mark 12:41-44 “What Can God Do with What You Got?” When I was serving a church in Virginia, one of the members was a struggling addict who was now going to the local community college and working a part time job at a nearby grocery store. Some Sunday mornings he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:40-44

Denomination: United Methodist

"Ebenezers"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 24, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Samuel erecting the Memorial Stone serves as a visual reminder of how God helped His people defeat their enemy.

24 May 2009 Pre-Memorial Day Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Samuel erecting the Memorial Stone (Ebenezer – stone of help) serves as a visual reminder of how God helped the people of Israel defeat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal