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Paul's Thorn- Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what can we learn from it?

Paul’s thorn- power in weakness. 2 Cor 11:30-12:10 WBC 10 July 5am How many people do you know who, when they are challenged as to their credentials, as to whether "God is with them" respond - "actually, I’m an utter coward. I’ve had to cry off with my tail between my legs. (… ’take time out’… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stay The Course

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The Boomerang Generation”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with respon

“The Boomerang Generation” The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with responsibilities for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Or A Sigh

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

This was a sermon given on Christmas morning, 2005.

Lk. 2:1-20 “A Celebration or a Sigh” It’s finally here. The wait is over. We lit the white candle, the Christ candle at the beginning of the service as a physical reminder that Christ was born into this world on Christmas morning. And so as we begin this message this morning, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

I Believe God

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 12, 2006

Our belief not only affects us but everyone around us.

I Believe God Acts 27: 19-26 Have you ever heard someone say, “It does not matter what I believe it will not make any difference to anyone else?” Or have you ever heard some one say “it doesn’t make any difference what I believe as long as I believe something?” Both of those statements are dead ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Living In The Last Days"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2005

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “Living in the Last Days” A friend went to New York City for a meeting that lasted several days. One afternoon he decided to go over to Central Park to see what was happening. It was a beautiful day, the tulips were blooming in plentiful supply and he was thankful to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Meal & A Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What would you do if God came to dinner? Abraham gives his best to the Lord and receives fellowship, promise, and plans for the future in return.

Two things are accomplished in this chapter - a visit from God Himself for two reasons: blessings and judgment. God is reminding Abraham - and especially Sarah - of the promised son, and to engage Abraham in a discussion about judging sin. It teaches about God’s character and intercession. Verse ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Glory Of Shavuot (A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2005

The wind in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth. Peter didn’t have time to conduct Church growth seminars

THE GLORY OF SHAVUOT (A fresh wind blows) IAN JOHNSON Jun 08, 2005 Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006

Part 4 of the Series The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction. In this message Dr. Jones explores the reliability of Scripture as a defense to many of the claims made in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

Can Scripture Be Trusted Series - The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction Text: Luke 1:1-4 Leigh Tebing, Dan Brown’s fictional British Historian, had this to say about Holy Scripture: “’The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven.’ The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006

This is a monolog I wrote for a student at a Christian High School, then later I performed it myself. It incorporates John’s message, first of repentance, then of pointing people to Jesus as the Messiah.

Introduction (I had someone read this before I came to the platform) It was a dark and discouraging time in Israel. A time of cultural and political unrest. But for men and women who knew God and were sensitive to Him, it was a time for prayer and seeking, a time of hope that He was about to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, I've Gotta Have More

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2007

Only Jesus satisfies the Soul. Looking at people who realized that nothing else matters but you Lord.

Intro: my Mom’s motto was never leave the table hungry and we never did. But sometimes when I went to friends homes they gave out enough to feed a bird. So many times I would come home and raid the refrigerator because I was starving. In life there are times that you just gotta have more. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Jesus Through Listening, Looking, & Worship Series

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A message on how to find Jesus through your looking, listening, & worship by Pastor Coy Sample. (Additions by Nathan Parker).

I. What does Jesus have to say? God has been speaking to His people throughout the ages. 1. In the Garden of Eden 2. To Abraham through a visitor Life Examples: Abraham: The Man of Endurance (Gen. 21:1-3) Call Abraham not only a man of faith (Gal. 3:9), but a man of endurance. The starting gun ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Making Commitments That Count Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007

This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist