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God Is Able To Turn Our Complaints Into Praise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 26, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel and see the great Praise they start with of God’s mighty hand, then immediately they are into "Woe am I." But God is not tied to a place in time for HIS glory and might. God is able to deliver us from any and every

God is able to turn our Complaints into Praise Moses and Miriam lead in praise for deliverance Complaints come God alone is able to deliver DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/27/02 You know I like most people are apt to Praise God for the many blessing that HE brings into our lives every day. When I survey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman's Place Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

Judges, Pt. 1

A WOMAN’S PLACE (JUDGES 4) Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a helicopter, ten men and one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one had to leave, Because otherwise they were all going to fall. They weren't able to choose that person, until the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Do Or To Be

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

"To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Malachi 7:13-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 6, 2001

As Paul talks to the Corinthian church he gives some awesome advice about how to get the job done in the most importnat work of life - His church!

"HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9:8 INTRODUCTION Employers at a Detroit business office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board: "THE MANAGEMENT REGRETS THAT IT HAS COME TO THEIR ATTENTION ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Sep 13, 2002

A Sermon for 9/11 that points people to the true hero - Jesus Christ.

Please note: This sermon was used during a service in which we invited the local fire department, EMT’s and Sheriff’s department to recognize their sacrifice and committment to our community. We gave them a certificate of appreciation and a lapel pin commemorating 9/11 and had a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Miracle On The River Kwai

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Ernest Gordon’s “Miracle on the River Kwai” tells the extraordinary story of survival in the Prisoner of War camps.

1. INTRODUCTION I am indebted to Philip Yancey’s book “Rumours of another World for first bringing this awesome story to my attention and for his insights and revelations to us today. I guess most of us here today would have heard of or even seen the film “Bridge over the River Kwai”. The film ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

There Comes A Reckoning Day!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2007

Let us study three men? There comes a reckoning day, choices? Three men and their life style choices? ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 25, 2006. ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 26, 2006. ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 30, 2006. Brown, Hussein, Ford.

THERE COMES A RECKONING DAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Eccles. 7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Bless The Children

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2005

Jesus blessed the children and so must we!

INTRO.- ILL.- A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a preacher in town had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Runaway Bride

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 30, 2005

We are living in a day when too many Christians are becoming "Runaway Brides". The recent case of the Runaway Bride is compared to the Christian who becomes lukewarm in their love and comittment to the Lord.

USA Today Article referred to during this sermon: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-06-21-runaway-bride-report_x.htm “Runaway Bride” Text: Rev. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Talk Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostle’s Creed - Intro - The things you believe or don’t believe will change your life. So make sure you believe the truth about Christ

There was once a physics professor who was teaching his class the theory of the pendulum. He knew they responded well to physical demonstrations of theory so one day he held his class in the university gymnasium. The class gathered in the gym to discover that the professor had rigged a large, heavy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The First Evangelists

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 26, 2005

Easter Morning - the Church as a movement

10 Things You Never Hear in Church 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon was 35 minutes long. 3. Personally I find volunteering at church much more enjoyable than watching basketball. 4. I’ve decided to give our church the $500 a month I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Halves Make A Whole Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 28, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 10 (Final) "Aquila and Priscilla"

TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE (ACTS 18:1-4, 18-26) A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. “Well, it dates back to our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Surrender & Total Commitment

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering what kind of dedication a Christian is to have for Jesus Christ

This morning we’ve witnessed the dedication of Anslie. Brent and Natalie brought Anslie and presented her to the Lord dedicating her to His care. I want us to this morning consider what dedication is all about. What is it that you think of first when I mention the word dedication. You may think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist