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Twin Nations Of Prophetic Destiny - Continued Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 3 of a series exploring the spiritual connection between America and Israel. (Adapted from teachings by Dr. Perry Stone.)

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 3 – Twin Nations of Prophetic Destiny - continued Today we are going to continue our study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. The last two weeks we’ve looked at the question “Is America Found in Bible Prophecy?” And as I’ve told ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Shinning Brightly In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2008

We are called be lighthouses in a dark and stormy world.

Shinning Bright In Christ Text: Eph. 5:8-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story from one of Max Lucado’s books of a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Believe? Catholics

Contributed by David Diyanni on Sep 2, 2008

This is a sermon series that explores the beliefs of different religions and comapres them to what the Bible says.

What Do You Believe? Catholicism Introduction A. Today we are finishing our series called “What do you believe?” We have been talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Vineyard

Stepping Stones To Faith: Love Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Second Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) If you could ask Jesus one question what would it be? If you were able to have 10 minutes face-to-face with Jesus, alone, what would you ask Him? In the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John there were many people who asked Jesus questions. But there were two men who asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

A User-Friendly God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

Don’t let the drive for security and significance cause you to create a more manageable God.

Aren’t you glad we live in an age of user-friendly technology? You could go to Wal-Mart right after this service, purchase a relatively inexpensive laptop computer, plug it in, fire it up and with no previous experience understand how to use it in no time. Computer companies intentionally make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008

Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

You will never know financial freedom until you realize that financial freedom is a matter of heart. Seek God first. Serve God first. Put God first and money will serve you. If not, you will always be a slave to money

Devotion Matthew 19:16-26 Two Irishmen who were traveling in the Holy Land came to the Sea of Galilee. They discovered that it would cost them $50 each to cross the lake by boat. They cried out in protest. "The Lakes of Killarney are the most beautiful lakes in the world and one can cross them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-48

Denomination: Methodist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Boulevard Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2008

The Biblical word "peace" [Greek ~ Irene] signifies far more than merely the absence of war. It carries the idea of completeness and wholeness. It conveys a sense of inner-satisfaction and fulfillment. It communicates the idea of contentment and serenity.

Opening illustration: A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There was a bouquet at the flower shop that we wanted to give you. It was real pretty but it was too ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abraham Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008

God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without Shifting From Hope

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 12, 2008

For Day of Prayer for World Peace: Peace is shattered because of social, personal, and spiritual relationship breakdowns. It is restored through spiritual healing, which leads to personal and then social healings.

Introduction A All around us lies the evidence that peace is a sometime, fragile thing. Everywhere we turn we discover that peace has been broken, peace has been shattered. 1 We have the international scene to remind us. A few years ago we hardly knew where Yugoslavia was, but now we are having to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Impossible

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

THERE’S A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUST OBEYING GOD ON THE OUTSIDE, AND OBEYING FROM A THANKFUL, JOYABLE AGREEABLE HEART

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Numbers 22 As we look at the 22nd chapter of Numbers, we see the Israelites nearing the end of their wandering in the desert. They had just beaten up, killed, and plundered the Amorites and now they are camped in the plains of Moab near Jordon. This is the place where they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-41

Great Commission

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 27, 2008

An encouragement and challenge to believers to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission, the third greatest commandment, fighting this fight to win it, by faith and in His power!

Mt.28:18-20: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Since The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009

Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ