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Life's Greatest Influences

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007

This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Money Talks

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 14, 2006

Stewardship

Money Talks Luke 19:1-10 November 12, 2006 There are certain matters for each of us that we don’t want to talk about. Certain topics, issues, concerns that when brought up cause us anxiety, fear, anger, or even to shut down. When a spouse A neighbor A child begins to steer a conversation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007

Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Creator From Creation

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

The tells us that we can understand the creator from creation.

Understanding the Creator From Creation Last week I began to just marvel at the complexity of creation. And then in my devotions I read this particular passage (Psalms 19:1-6). Biblical writers tell us we can infer something of the greatness of the creator in the wonders of the creation. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do What? Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

A look at Confessing our Sins to One Another

WWJBD Part 5 – Do What? James 5:16 [Skit – Silent Friends www.onetimeblind.com] James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” GULP. Do what? I don’t know about you but there are times I find it a bit intimidating to confess my sins to a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together With The Spirit

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 28, 2005

The prophet Ezekiel was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people.

The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision. He was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people. And as he lay there by the banks of the Chç - bar, assuming the position of total submission to God, God shared with him a vision. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The God Of This Age." Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005

Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

"The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Thanksgiving

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Thanksgiving Day Sermon

THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Simpsons: A Matter Of Respect Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The last of my Television series, looks at our need to show respect.

1 Peter 2:11-17 The Simpsons, Children love them, parents hate them. But the people who love the show have embraced it fully. There is no other series on television, either comedy or drama, where the environment is depicted so fully and consistently. "Simpsons" fans not only know what the family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

We still ask the third question in the Bible, "Am I my brother's keeper?" to excuse our responsibility for our fellowman.

Am I My Brother's Keeper? Genesis 4:9; 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction This past week I installed a new ISP on my computer. I had to set up the DNS and the TCP/IP. Then I had to configure the SMTP and the POP. If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you'd better read the FAQ. By the way, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Two Builders - Two Foundations Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus had just finished giving the infamous Sermon on the Mount. He so desperately wanted His audience to go and do what He had just taught them because He wanted to implement His kingdom of righteousness on earth. So he tells a story for his conclusion.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Form is meaning in the Bible. The way something is written or said indicates its meaning. I need you to help me make this point. If I say, “Once upon a time…” you expect a story. If I say, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today….” you expect a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002

Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The True Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Sep 2, 2003

In an atmosphere of false teachings that sought to confuse the church and split it. John writes here about the true fellowship of the church and how we can recognize it.

Today I want to begin a series on the book of I John. It is believed by most that John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was the author of this letter. He wrote this letter before he was exiled to the island of Patmos. Many put the date at around 85-90 A.D., which is real close to the date that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God