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Real People , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 5, " Needful Things" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 20, 2017

Part 5 of our 1 Samuel series- getting what we want even when it is not good for us

Real people- Real problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 5 “Needful things” Today as we continue with our study of 1 Samuel called Real People – Real problems We are going to address a common problem in the world today Needs vs. wants But more specifically Wants that we get ----That are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What We Really Need

Contributed by David Fox on Dec 11, 2001

What the world really needs this year.

What We Really Need Selected Scriptures Poem If the World had needed an educator, God in His mercy would have sent us a Great Teacher. If the World had needed a financial manager, God in His mercy would have sent us a Great Economist. If the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:46-52, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evangelism - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2007

This sermon gives three reasons evangelism and church growth are important.

Evangelism – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Outreach The Martins move into my neighborhood every spring. They show up about the middle of March and spend the summer with me. I enjoy having them around. They make a long trip you know? They fly in from South America. Spend the summer up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are A People-Called To Pray-Now!

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2020

We are HIS Children and HE desires our hearts. We are called to obey, but the question is, do we? IF: two (2) simple letters and “IF” is a big word. “If only” is a desire that GOD has for HIS Children. IF we would only...No longer is it a matter of "IF", the time is NOW.

2020.05.03 We are a people - Called to pray William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: 2Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 6:33; John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Psalm 51:3-4; Psalm 9:1-2; Matthew 6:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 82:3-4 We are a people called to pray. We are HIS Children and HE desires our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 6:33, John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:1-5, Psalm 51:3-4, Psalm 9:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 82:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness Experience - Treasures Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 10, 2022

As partakers in the ministry of sharing JESUS, what is it that you treasure in this life? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

2020.09.04 The Wilderness Experience – Treasures of the Kingdom. William Akehurst, HSWC As partakers in the ministry of sharing JESUS, what is it that you treasure in this life? Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 14:2, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riches Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal

Introduction A. When the wealthy businessman choked on a fish bone at a restaurant, he was fortunate that a doctor was seated at a nearby table. Springing up, the doctor skillfully removed the bone and saved the man's life. As soon as the fellow had calmed himself and could talk again, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In Your Heart?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Feb 15, 2004

The Bible describes two treasures that may be in the heart of man. What are they?

INTRODUCTION Throughout the Bible the heart is referred to as something much more than simply an organ pumping blood. A careful study of the Word reveals that the heart is very important to becoming a Christian. We can believe in our minds and still be lost, but once a man believes in his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2016

It is not enough to have great potential or show great promise. It is what you do with that potential that makes all the difference. A good beginning does not guarantee a good end. End your life well, to the glory of God.

Whatever we start, do it well and end it well. Put your heart in it and do a good job. It is more important how we end than how well we start. • This is so true of Saul’s life. He started well, but did not end well. • We are going to read about his death today (1 Sam 31), and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-7, 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Managing My Treasure God's Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006

Practical sermon on managing our money according to God’s priorities, encourages living within means, being content with what we have and tithing.

Ps. 24:1 As our memory verse reflects everything on the earth is the Lord’s, however he gives us each a portion to use. How we use the portion given to us is called stewardship. Over the past two weeks we have looked at how we are stewards of the time and talent God have given us. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Methodist

What Can We Offer?

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

What can we offer to God

I’m not allowed to eat at Mc Donald’s, except on very special occasions, once a year. When you go into McDonald’s you usually find that those who serve behind the counter are spotty kids who can only just bring themselves to mumble words asking you what you want. But they always manage to ask if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

Momma, What Is In The Bottom Of The Barrel?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014

Things may look hopeless, but God can provide our needs... Look in the barrel...

MOMMA, WHAT IS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an old fashion looking barrel with a little meal in the bottom... beneath the meal, I have a big printed sign: MIRACLE... YOU CAN NOT SEE MIRACLE UNTIL THE MEAL IS ALMOST GONE... I. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Thing"S We Learn When We Go Up The Rough Side Of The Mountian

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Sep 24, 2004

SOME TIMES WE MUST GO UP THE ROUGH SIDE OF THE MOUNTIAN.

2ND SAMUEL 15:30 TEXT.AND DAVID WENT UP BY THE ACENT OF MOUNT OLIVET AND WEPT AS HE WENT UP TITLE, SOME THINGS WE LEARN WHEN WE GO UP THE ROUGH SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. INTRO. WE READ HERE ABOUT THE FLIGHT OF DAVID, WE READ THAT DAVID WAS SAD AND HEART BROKEN HE CRIED HAS HE WALK UP THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:30-32

We Are Responsible For What We Teach Others Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 6, 2004

The tongue is a double edged sword. Arguments and wars have been started by words of misunderstanding. This week, is James 3 we read about being held responsible for what we teach and the words we say. We are taught the true wisdom has many characteristic

James 3:1-18 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2) We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3) When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

We're Accountable For What We Know Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

We will be held accountable for what we DO KNOW not for what we DON’T KNOW.

1. When we were studying the book of James, we learned that it is sinful for us to show partiality. Proverbs 28:21 (NKJV) 21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. It’s true, partiality has been used to divide & destroy for years. • It definitely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational