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Holy Desperation

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Power from on high!

Holy Desperation! "When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you. When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, you will find me with you, says the LORD, and I will change your lot. Jeremiah 29:12-14 At the present time in Afghanistan we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Looking For Camels

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006

Looking for the Promise and being ready when it comes

Looking For the Camels Gen. 24 INTRO: Do you love a Love Story? “chick flicks” not the guy thing, But I still enjoy the love stories of the Bible 1. Jacob & Rachel, Ruth & Naomi Ruth & Boaz 2. David & Jonathon (brotherly love) friendship 3. Isaac & Rebekah B. Story: Abrahm is aging, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-63

Denomination: Baptist

02 Letters To Loved Ones - Thessalonians Training Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

THREE ACTIONS FROM THESSALONIANS 1. Make It Personal - v. 1; 2. Make It Practical - v.1; 3. Make It Powerful - v.1

PowerPoint Available Fill in Blank Handout Available PowerPoint Symbols - + New Slide > New Transition ________________________________________________________ + A Letter To A Loved One??? - Enjoy being with our love ones - They go - Then their first communication is shared - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtroom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Those who do not have the Law will perish apart from the Law, and those who do have the Law will be judged by the Law. The problem is that neither proposition is very exciting.

The Courtroom of Conscience Romans 2:14-3:3 (Note: the dashes represent blanks; the congregation received an abbreviated sermon outline with blanks to fill in as bulletin inserts) 1. Absurd manufacturers warnings: -Sears Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping -Fritos chips: You could be a winner! ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 4: The Best And Worst Of Times

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2006

The top ten Best and Worst of Times in regards to Christ’s return.

A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you . . . the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. “Many shall run to and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2003

The third part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores another two "uses" -- duplicating the gift and sharing our "insights" about the gift

THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT Part 3 Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:1-3 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

If

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2007

In this sermon the 3 temptations of Christ Jesus and His response to them are compared to ways in which we are tempted today.

If - Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Martha needed a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She and Craig, her husband, went to the mall and as Martha was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig happened to notice a beautiful, shapely, young lady as she walked by in a rather snug fitting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jesus Who Polarises People

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

This story is a beautiful expression of the gospel.

Mt 26, Mk 14, Jn 12 Audio @ http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/04/easter-message-jesus-who-polarises.htm Easter = kids -Easter bunny isn’t it? don’t miss the chance to stuff your face! Strictly come dancing, Dr Who and Casualty - looking for a hero - influence poll. BBC poll in 2002 top ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Why do some churches seem to experience the power of God while others are coasting on fumes?

Matt. 13:53-58 “What Moves The Hand Of God?” Intro: ***A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the following week he preached for an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson's Hope

Contributed by Chris Thron on Mar 11, 2001

Samson lost all by compromising his committment to God. Where is his hope? Where is OUR hope?

And Samson did not know that the LORD had left him. But the Philistines took him, put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. There they bound him with chains of brass, and set him to grinding in the prison house. (Judges 16:20-21) Recall the story of Samson’s downfall. Samson was the original ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, John 15:18-25

Denomination: Other

Praiseing God On The Wrong Side Of The River.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 29, 2003

Praiseing God at the right time.

Praiseing God on the wrong side of the river. Exodus 14:11- 15:1 Ex 14:11, And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Myself A Spiritual Check-Up

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Oct 22, 2010

There are going to be times when you question God’s call on your life. It is during these times in which you need a spiritual check-up.

Giving Myself a Spiritual Check-Up Jeremiah 12:1-17 When we pick up Jeremiah, we see that he starts with similar “complaints” against God. The prophets in the Old Testament would complain in their prayers to God. Their main question is: Why do you let the evil continue when I am having such a hard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

As The Deer Panteth For The Water Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 16, 2010

When we are in the spiritual dessert, we need to keep in close touch with God or we will shrivel up with spiritual dehydration. The Psalmist explains his experience in the spiritual dessert, and points us in the right direction.

As the Deer Panteth for the Water Psalm 42 and 43 Rather then spend a lot of time introducing the Sons of Korah and relating their role to the modern Christian, I thought I would share just a little bit about them each week. 1. Descendents of the Korah, a branch of the tribe of Levi. Some ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Family Business Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

The beginnings of Jesus' life according to Luke

The Family Business Today we talk about Fathers and Sons - Family Family business - painting, machine shop, college (dad taught school before I did) My kids teach Jesus - son of Joseph the Carpenter (only one occasion called a carpenter) The bond between father and son Rarely easy - often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational