Sermons on Wins:

Dad's Or Dud's

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003

We have this choice, we can be DAD’s or we can be DUD’s the next generation is depending on us.

DAD’S OR DUD’S Anyone can be a Father; it takes someone special to be a Dad There are 3 components to being a DAD The First Component is Dedication 1. Duet 6: 1-9 2. Prov 3:1-12 The second component is Active Ps. 103:7-16 1. No Absenteeism Parenting 2. No Couch potato “Daddying” 3. ACOA ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressure

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 13, 2004

Do I ever feel like I am in a pressure cooker, or that I am being pulled and pushed in every direction? Well, I can respond like Herod. I can be manipulated by it to the point where I am forced to make decisions contrary to what I know is right. Or I can

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Hope College Women’s basketball team had made it to the national playoffs. The final game saw Hope 20 points behind with 10 minutes left to play. The team remained calm and began to narrow the gap. Then with just 5 seconds remaining, a 3 point basket tied the game. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Now Strengthen My Hands Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

When you’re bruised and bloodied by life, press on; your creator did not send you here to start the race, but to finish it!

“Now Strengthen My Hands” – Nehemiah 6 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History.” The Apostle Paul, in I Corinthians 9:24, says, “Run in such a way as to win the prize.” When you’re bruised and bloodied by life, press on; your creator did not send you here to start the race, but to finish ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God You There?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006

SERMON ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYERS.

LUKE 18:10-14 GOD YOU THERE? INTRO: WHY ARE SOME PRAYERS UNANSWERED? 1: PHARISEE AND A PUBLICAN A)PHARISEE IS A PREIST B) PUBLICAN IS A TAX COLLECTOR C) TWO MEN OF TOTALLY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND PROFESSIONS 2: TWO PRAYERS A) PHARISEE PRAYS AND GIVES THANKS AND BOASTS ABOUT HIMSELF AND WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Other

Winners With A Weakness Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2006

YOU THINK GOD CAN NOT AND DOES NOT WANT TO USE YOU BECAUSE OF CHARACTER FLAWS, WELL GUESS AGAIN. JESUS USED A GROUP OF MEN WITH FLAWS TO EXPAND THE KINGDOM. LET’S EXPLORE . . .

II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 WINNERS WITH A WEAKNESS . . . 1976 FILM BAD NEWS BEARS FEATURING COACH MORRIS BUTTERMAKER (BILLY BOB THORNTON) WHO IS RECRUITED TO COACH THE BEARS, A WOEFULLY INEPT LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM CONSISTING OF 12 MISFITS TO A CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST THEIR HATED RIVALS, THE YANKEES. THIS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grinch Who Stole Easter

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

How The Devil Is Distorting The Truth Meaning Of Christmas

Introduction: · Have you heard of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?” · He’s the Dr. Seuss character that hated Christmas so much that he didn’t want other people to celebrate it, or enjoy it. o He stole their presents o He wrecked their decorations o He did everything possible to ruin everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation's Confirmation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prayed

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

An in-depth look at the prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion.

JESUS PRAYED John 17:1-26 Key Verse and Theme: “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surely Not??? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 25, 2007

God’s children do not get to choose His methods of correction. Habakkuk wrestled with the idea that God could use the wicked to correct His children.

Surely Not??? Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1 Habakkuk 1:12 (NLT) O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who are eternal—is your plan in all of this to wipe us out? Surely not! O Lord our Rock, you have decreed the rise of these Babylonians to punish and correct us for our terrible sins. …But You’re Different ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Intelligence Report Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 31, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "War On Terror".

SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT Jude 1:1-4 In a time where terrorists and terrorists groups are being hunted down all over this world, we have an appreciation for our Special Intelligence groups. It is through their reports that many terrorists’ attacks can be avoided. Although our Nation is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On Leadership Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 2, 2002

Moses authored some of the original leadership manuscripts.

Moses on Leadership Exodus 17:8-18:27 Everyday, public and private entities spend hundreds of thousands to millions on books, resources, seminars, etc that are based on leadership principles. All of these “newly discovered” ideas can also be found in the Bible, written a few thousand of years ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Games Played At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on Feb 27, 2002

The soilders played games at the foot of the cross and we are so quick to judge them but do not we do the same thing?

A song from an Easter musical which spoke to the truth: "Playing Games at the foot of the Cross" The soilders played a game of chance-we are so quick to judge them-but do not we do the same thing? The Israelites ate, drank and rose up to play- I Corinthians calls it "idolatry" Do church folks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-37, 1 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing Towards The Goal Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

How do you achieve the goal of knowing Christ?

#24, 9-23-07 Pressing Towards the Goal Introduction; What is your purpose for living? Is it just to survive? Is it just to enjoy your self? Are you just floating aimlessly through life? God has a higher purpose for us! How can we know and achieve that purpose? Text; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 18, 2008

Small things God used.

Small things God used: 1. A STICK Exodus 4:2 "The LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod". What did God do through Moses’ rod? He brought the 10 plagues upon Egypt. He divided the Red Sea. He defeated the Amalekites. God took something that had been dead and used it. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Three Kinds Of "People" Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

Continuing with the theme of faith, Lewis creates a number of characters that model different kinds of faith.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational