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The Family Of God

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 12,755 views

What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?

INTRODUCTION Dan Dierdorf is a former professional football player who is now a television sports broadcaster. “I’ve been on this incredible roll,” he says with wide-eyed amazement. “I’ve made more money and bettered myself every year since I was 21 years old. If my life were a graph, it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Adversary Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 11,398 views

The 2nd message in a series on spiritual warfare unveiling the person, nature, and tactics of Satan.

The Battle is the Lord’s Your Adversary Trans: Two weeks ago we began a study on the topic of spiritual warfare by investigating the reality of this spiritual war b/w the Devil and God. Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Note: This Scripture helps us to understand the basic problem – there is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Ezekiel 28:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power Suit

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 7,617 views

This sermon encourges Christians not to settle for Earthly power but to tap into power from God.

God’s Power Suit Luke 24:49 , Acts 1:8, Phil 2:7, Mark 10:45, Matt 10:24-25, Luke 22:24, John 13:1-5, 2 Cor 12:10, 1 Cor 1:25, John 7:37- 39 July 21, 2004 I. Do you know what the catch word for today is? POWER! A. Power sells. Power is in. Power is what people seek. 1. Clothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Baptist

Was It Your Will That An 18 Yr Old Girl Got Cancer And Died? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 10,678 views

This is a sermon that dealt with a question about the death of an 18 yr old girl who passed away after battling cancer for 2 years. A member asked if I would address this topic.

Intro: 1) Explain the difficulty of this series and the struggle I had w/ this sermon. 2) Tell the story of Tonya Nowell 3) Debbie asked this difficult question, “Was it God’s will that this girl got cancer and died? 4) This leads to even more questions. Could God have stopped ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Oops I Didn't Know We Couldn't Talk About... Sex Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 29, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 7,489 views

Part 1 of this life-changing series that will show you how to "Break Free" from the junk of the world.

“Oops I Didn’t Know We Couldn’t Talk About… Sex” Breaking Free from Sexual Pressure Brian A. Moon How’s everybody doing tonight? I hope you are doing good and that you all had a great week because tonight we are going to talk about something that some of you might not have ever heard even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do In Time Of War And Tragedy

Contributed by John Telgren on Jun 1, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 9,599 views

What should you do when war strikes? Retaliate? Protest? Or could this be an opportunity to strengthen faith in God and minister to those in need?

The news came shortly after we had arrived in Tulsa for the workshop. After a short time, we were able to put it out of our mind. We were with thousands of Christians from all over the world with some of the best preachers of today. We had a marvelous time singing together, being uplifted by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-5, Luke 10:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of The Equilateral Triangle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 9, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 11,386 views

Strength in families requires all three elements: faith, hope, and love. Illustrated with timbers handled to show that without all three the structure is unstable.

Some of the old-timers used to say that bad things come in threes. Did you ever hear that? There is a notion out there that you never have just one disaster, you always have three, closely grouped. If there is a plane crash in the Andes today, look out, there will be two more in the near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 14, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 7,831 views

A look at the words "give us this day our daily bread".

How do you pray “Give us this day our daily bread” in a land where you can walk or drive down to your local Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, or anywhere else and be faced with a choice of fifty different types and sizes of bread to buy? How do you pray “Give us this day our daily bread” when you can go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Find Your Place In Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Jan 24, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 14,031 views

Lydia was a person who found her true place in life, an accomplishment that many people throughout the years have tried to achieve.

YOU CAN FIND YOUR PLACE IN LIFE Acts 16:13-15 Her name was Lydia. She wasn’t your everyday ordinary woman, at least not in her day! Today she would fit right in with so many women becoming more and more prominent in the work place. But in her day it was almost unheard of for a woman to work out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 13, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 11,954 views

This is the first of eight sermons dealing with the Seven Churches of the Revelation

One letter, seven churches. Most of us are familiar with the Revelation of John, the last book in the New Testament, or at least we think we are. We’ve breezed through it pausing on the sensational bits, dragons, beasts with seven heads and ten horns and locust the size of Volkswagens. But for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Will You Be Found In Relation To God? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 12, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 5,146 views

I hear continually of Tribal justice and some of its methods and practices at least in Bristol Bay. If the tribe of Togiak banishes someone from the tribe then that person must leave…the only problem is they can go to Twin Hills, Manakotak or Dillingh

Where will You be Found in Relation to God God sends Israel on God speaks with Moses God leads the way for Moses DBF Sermon, 4/13/03, Exodus 33 I hear continually of Tribal justice and some of its methods and practices at least in Bristol Bay. If the tribe of Togiak banishes someone from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

At The Last He Will Stand Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 8,377 views

We search for permanence through accomplishments, wealth, legacies; but Job discovered that he needed a Redeemer who would stand in his place and bring him a lasting relationship with God.

Have you discovered that nothing which you call permanent really is permanent? Lots of things are called permanent, many things are described as lasting, but they aren’t. Not really. Not long ago I wanted to mark two plastic containers so that I could be sure they would stay permanently ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sprouting Wings To Fly

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 8,954 views

We all want to "sprout spiritual wings" to fly high in God, but are we willing "wait upon the Lord" so that he can give us the wings?

SPROUTING WINGS TO FLY Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Everybody loves to think about the ability and power to fly. Even though there are a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray Expectantly Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 8,636 views

If we are going to pray expectantly, we must: 1. Pray passionate prayers. 2. Pray persistent prayers. 3. Pray believing prayers.

It was around 1870 when New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed. Everybody called him “Boss Tweed,” and it was a name that suited him well. The time came when he ran for reelection, and Boss Tweed’s political machine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

based on 168 ratings

| 4,220 views

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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