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The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024

When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, John 1:14, John 12:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:12-14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Untameable Beast Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Untameable Beast James 3:1-12 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever had to call out animal control to your house or neighborhood? If you ever were to see a wild animal prowling your neighborhood, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call Tipton ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Leadership

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2017

When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good?

Prelude When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good? Let’s look at Jesus’ blunt assessment of human religious leadership in Matthew 23:1-12 and see if we can learn a better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer That Keeps Me And My Family Safe

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 24, 2022

This message is based on one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss.

Today, I will be sharing a powerful, personal prayer with you. This is one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss. This prayer is Bible based and has a strong foundational truth. It has worked for me and kept my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride In The Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

This back to school series of sermons is designed to see each of us flourish and to see our families flourish. To do this, I want to champion your spiritual growth.

You love your families dearly. Families come in all shapes and sizes. We are homesick while we are away from our family, and we rejoice when we walk back through the doors of our homes and see our loved ones. Our families are good gifts from our great God. We work to provide for our families and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003

This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28, 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Quick Start Guide To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

In one short chapter of the Bible, the Apostle Paul gives us a "quick start" guide to Christian living. Packed into this chapter are 6 "life principals" for living a successful life as a Christian in a fallen world.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Have you ever noticed that guys don’t like to be told what to do? I mean, directions – guys will wander around aimlessly and totally lost for days before stopping to ask for directions. And putting things together – when I get a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Has My Life Been A Failure? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2003

Joshua’s life reveals that success in old age is measured by faith and not sight, by what we have left for the next generation to complete, and by passing on a warning about the lessons he had learned.

And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. Not one thing has failed. It would ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Second Mile

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 19, 2007

I believe that we as Christians are required to live in the second mile. I have been working with people and Pastoring long enough to observe that all successful people live by the second mile principle.

Title: Living in the Second Mile Scripture: St. Matthew 5:41 (Adapted from sermon from Rev. Edward Hardee, 7/2000) Preached at Perfected Praise Worship Center, Oklahoma City On Sunday, November 18, 2007 http://www.thewordministryokc.com We have entered into this Thanksgiving week, in a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41, Matthew 5:41-45

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007

Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stretching My Imagination

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 15, 2008

Sermon shows how God wants to use ordinary people based on Joshua 1:5-9; and shows how we will have success based on the promises of God. Acknowledgement: Rick Warren

STRETCHING MY IMAGINATION 50 Days of Faith Part 2 of 8 - Joshua 1:5-9 Last week we launched our 50 days of faith series. The keynote passage is ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).’ I am asking God to stretch my faith, your faith, and our faith as a Faith Community. Have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Confessions Of A Misguided Innovator

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008

A tendency to rebel against authority, an exaggerated desire to win the approval of others, and a skewed definition of what it means to be successful; these deadly ingredients combined to create the misadventures of my life and ministry so far.

Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 (pm) Confessions of a Misguided Innovator Begin by reading Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

"With Her Sons..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 2, 2005

The key to being a successful Mother in todays world is influence, not authority. No where else is this best seen than in the encounter Jesus had with the mother of Zebedee’s boys. Let’s examine it together!

DrButler2@Bellsouthnet Dinsmore Baptist Church "A Message For Mother’s Day" Outlined & Aliterated Introduction Look back with me for a moment, what do you think the Mother’s of Yester-year would have said to their children if they were living today? e.g. *Columbus’ Mother: "I don’t care what you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being A True Friend Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

My subject this morning is not evangelism per say, but something crucial to its success. How can we be the kind of friends that attracts people to Christ and attracts healthy relationships in our own lives?

Being a True Friend Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationships #2 1 Sam. 17:57-18:4[1] 2-6-05 Intro Ted was born to Polish parents in Chicago in 1942. His father was a sausagemaker and times were tough. When Ted was only 6 months old he was hospitalized with a severe allergic reaction to ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic