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The Great Escape – Stand Firm In Freedom Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

STAND FIRM IN FREEDOM WITH THE ARMOR OF GOD. Jesus has done everything necessary for us to make “The Great Escape;” you are personally responsible for your spiritual condition! It is up to you to live in the freedom Christ has provided for you. To s

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Stand Firm in Freedom Ephesians 6:10-18 • Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. [11] Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. [12] For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Burden

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Deeper Revelation Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Mar 4, 2007

Our attitude toward the book of Revelation determines how we will study it, and what we will get out of our study. Revelation itself teaches us how to study its contents.

Anyone who is familiar with the music of the Beatles likely knows the song “Yellow Submarine”. The song, released in 1966, was a chart-topper in the United Kingdom as well as the United States, holding the #1 position on British billboards for four weeks, and staying on the charts for another 13. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I'll Grow Into It Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007

Part 5 of series Every Thought Captive. Here Dave takes on the lie, "I’ll Grow Into It." This is when people assume they’ll grow spiritually as they age physically. Contains an explanation of where the lie comes from, the problems it causes, and what t

“I’ll Grow Into It” Every Thought Captive, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 18, 2007 David Flowers 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Brent Charles on Sep 21, 2006

This is the text of scripture inscribed in our Church cornerstone outside the main entrance.

A Firm Foundation 2 Timothy 2:19 A Closer Walk With Thee _____________________ Introduction: Whenever a foundation is laid there is a process: The hole is dug The Gravel compacted The footings laid out The steel laid in The concrete poured Tie bolts in place Then we begin the foundation: The forms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Love Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Sep 21, 2006

Jessu went to those those outside of the covenant community of Israel to show God’s love for all people.

14th Sunday after Pentecost 10 September 2006 LOVE BEHIND ENEMY LINES Text: Mark 7:24-37 24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Light Reflections

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 11, 2006

Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle.

Title: Light Reflections Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Truth: Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle. Aim: To lead them to commit to a morally pure lifestyle. INTRODUCTION Labor Day our whole family went to the zoo and the Omniplex. One of the fun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clockwork: Living In The Present Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 14, 2006

God Opporunities come in our lives but are we awake, alert and advancing when they arrive?

Clockwork: Living in the Present by Shannon Lewis 10/15/06 The last time we visited this sermon series we looked at the first dimension of time management: Learning from the Past. This week’s sermon of the 3 part series we’ll be exploring: Living in the Present. Just a quick recap before we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:2

"Do Not Judge" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 28, 2006

Sermon 15 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 “For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 “Or how can you say to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

The Heart That Sees Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006

6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian Church

"God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whats So Bad About My Flesh? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Why did Paul write about the battle between the flesh and spirit in almost every one of his letters?

Flesh & Spirit Sermon Series Part One: “What is so bad about my flesh?” 1. Over the past few weeks, God has been speaking to me about the power of the Spirit led life and the tragedy of the flesh led life. The consequences for a church, for a family or for an individual are dramatic, depending ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing Of Confession

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A look at the spiritual discipline of confession.

THE CLEANSING OF CONFESSION I John 1:5-10 Today we are continuing our series that you see on the front of your worship folder: A Dedication to Daily Discipline. Looking at spiritual disciplines that we want to begin incorporating into our lives on a daily basis. We have looked at prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peter: From Confidence To Cowardice To Cutting Love Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2005

This sermon got rather long, but I tried to show what Peter’s cowardice did to him and how Jesus dealt with it in a wonderful way. If you’ve got some time give it a perusal.

March 2, 2005 Matthew 26:31-35, 69-67, John 21:15-19, When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-67

Denomination: Lutheran