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The Source Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Storm He Sees

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

Regardless of the storm, you need to know something about the Lord: “The Storm He Sees.”

“The Storm He Sees” In Florida we know about the devastation of storms – hurricanes, tornadoes, flash flooding – you name it – we have experienced it. With Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne hitting the Florida coast last year and Dennis this year we have become more than aware of the destruction, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A strange dog came to a preacher's house, and his three sons soon became quite fond of it. It so happened that there were three white hairs in the animal's tail. One day an advertisement was seen in the newspaper about a lost dog which fitted that description perfectly. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tapestry Or Tangled Mess?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is your Crops and Industry service. A time when we ask God's blessing on our work - whether the planting of the fields or the work we do in the factory, office, home, or other place of employment. 2. It is a time when we affirm our belief that God is the one who is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slaying Your Giants: In 5 Stages Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 6, 2001

We can find spiritual victory in the the valley of death and pain.

Slaying your Giants: in 5 stages 1st Samuel 17:3-11, 26-27, 38-51 (Written By Rev D. Helbling) Some time back we stood together with the Roper family from Texarkana in that viewing tower over Hot Springs. It was a beautiful sight: Very little of what you saw was actually in Hot Springs. Most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Easter - What A Difference!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Let us consider some of the changes, some of the transformations, that the resurrection of Jesus has already made.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) Today is Easter Sunday &, as Christians, we have gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior & Lord. But even as we celebrate, our hearts are heavy with the realization that much is wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Son Of Thunder? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2001

In many of us there is a little of James and John. (This sermon generated a lot of comment).

OPEN: I love basketball. I watch it whenever I can. I’ll watch it on TV, and once in a while I’ll even get a chance to watch a live game. Going to basketball game is different than watching the game on TV. When you go to a game, you’re going because you like one of the teams. You’re there to root ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof Of An Obedient Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

The fact of our new life is proven by the way we live our lives.

 Today we continue discuss John’s concern that believers discover how to maintain unbroken fellowship with Christ. It is the secret to living a dynamic Christian life. If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink….out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water(JN 7:37-38) ’This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Compassion

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 17, 2006

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Jesus having compassion on the crowds

7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Mark 6: 30-34, 52-56 "Compassion" 30* The apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. 31* And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Not So Fast! Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 6, 2006

The gift of intimacy as described in Song of Solomon is wonderful, but its development comes with restraints.

Today is the first Sunday of February. Some of you will soon be shopping for valentines, trying to find one with just the right message to express your feelings of friendship or love and romance. • You might look for the biggest card you can find. I did that one year. It was so big I had to ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Athletics

Contributed by James May on Sep 24, 2006

6 points to remember as we run this race toward Heaven.

Spiritual Athletics By Pastor Jim May Most of us have watched the Olympics on TV. We have watched as the athletes competed in all sorts of contests. Regardless of their area of competition, every athlete had to pay a high price to get to the Olympics. I know a young man who had such a dream. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Time Is It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 25, 2005

It is time for the church to be a redeeming factor in the world.

“What Time is It” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Chronicles 12:32 “And of the children of Issachar, [which were men] that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them [were] two hundred; and all their brethren [were] at their commandment.” Today I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Apostolic

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Adventure - Trusting God With My Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

Trusting God with our "things", with our very life is a big step of faith that all Christians need to take.

14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." 1 Peter 1:14-16 Don’t ever lose Hope, Don’t ever give up….. Why? Because You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene