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Authenticity & Courage – Marks Of Greatness Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

We need to fear God who sees all things, yet we have an assurance of Christ standing up for us.

“Authenticity & Courage – Marks of greatness” – Luke 12:1-12 Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/1/07 am S1 - We all have hidden secrets - OOPS Show a Video Clip from the Wizard of Oz (The Wizard is caught out and exposed as a fraud. He has put on a mask and fooled everyone, but he is a hypocrite and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 8, 2009

Life is full of distractions and distortions of the truth that pull us of course and bog us down, Jesus gives us clear instructions on priortizing

The context: Jesus teaches on fasting, the right attitude about treasures and now He teaches about anxiety and how to handle it now mo matter how many times we hear it we need to hear it more don’t worry Easy to say, hard to do The purpose of this section is in part to highlight that what goes on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Have The Peace Of God

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

Paul, writing from prison, tells us how to have the peace of God in our hearts.

HOW TO HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD Text: Philippians 4:4 – 8 Introduction: · Peace of God different than peace with God · Peace with God describes state between God and the Christian (Romans 5:1, 2) · Peace of God describes condition within the Christian · Based on presence, promise, and power of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What I Really Need Is...security In These Troubled Times. Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 27, 2009

Part 2 in the series on what we need from God. This was given for Memorial day about putting our security in the right person.

God, What I really need is.... Security in these times of trouble Psalms 37:1-10 read We have been doing a series on... God, what I really need is... last week...we looked at what we really need is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Panic - Trust God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 2, 2009

With the economic recession are we worrying or trusting in God? A sermon to remind people to trust in God by faith that he will provide if we put him first.

You don’t have to read the Wall Street Journal to realize our economy is in crisis mode right now. Over the course of the first ten days of the month of October, the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 2380 points, or 22%. From a little over a year ago (Oct. 8th, 2007) the DJI is down almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Methodist

Calming The Storm Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 3, 2008

Jesus was not bothered by the raging storm. He controls the wind and the waves.

Calming the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-36 (HCSB) On that day, when evening had come, He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they left the crowd and took Him along since He was already in the boat. And other boats were with Him. Let’s Go * Jesus already knows * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Fear The Most? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008

Do you fear God or people the most? Are you a pleaser of God or people?

Who Do You Fear MOST? (Fear of the Lord part 2) Fear of the Lord or Fear of Man Pleaser of God or Pleaser of Man Luke 12:1-12 1 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and crushing each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, "Beware of the yeast of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Your Giant

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 8, 2009

Based on the story of David and Goliath this message focuses on step we can take to overcome fear.

“Facing Your Giant” 1 Samuel 17 Doctors have now defined at least 322 different phobias. Here are the top nine: 9. speaking in public. 8. crowds 7. tunnels & bridges. 6. closed spaces 5. storms 4. social situations 3. water 2. heights ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Our Valuable Life Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2009

Many of us have allowed our lives to become so full, we loose sight of the important things. We get so busy with work, school, children, sports or hobbies, that we forget that God put us here for a purpose, and when we know that purpose and fulfill it, w

Matthew 10: 29-31: "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30. "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31. "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 6: 25-34: "Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 24, 2009

Faith is knowledge passing into conviction, and it is conviction passing into confidence. Nothing is more disastrous than to study faith, analyze faith, make noble resolves of faith, but never actually to walk in faith

Faith, the Measure of a Man Most words in our spiritual vocabulary are difficult to define. They denote something invisible and intangible to be understood in the Spirit. Words like love, peace, and faith are best defined in the Bible. The author of the Book of Hebrews defines faith in these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Over coming fear

KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Catalyst For Hope

Contributed by Mark Evans on Mar 9, 2009

A Stimulus to Change; somebody or something that makes a change happen or brings about an event.

Catalyst For Hope! The nightly newscasts are broadcasting messages that stir emotions of fear, doubt, and uncertainly. Let me encourage you to maintain a positive and realistic perspective. Choose To Be A Catalyst For Hope. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 22, 2009

All of us have to face death, but not all of us have to fear death. A valley is not a dead-end or a cul-de-sac, but rather a tunnel opened on both ends.

The late great trumpet player Louie Armstrong tells a story about while growing up in Louisiana, having to go down to the pond and getting water for Allie May. He gets down there and is about to scoop the water out of the pond and all of the sudden coming out of the water are these two huge eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Happy Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 25, 2009

Paul urges us to live a joyful life in Christ. We are to (1) choose to rejoice in Christ, (2) let go of our worries through prayer, and (3) think and meditate on God’s truths.

Philippians 4:4-4:9 How can we live a happier life? Paul gives us three principles: 1. CHOOSE to Rejoice Always Paul says we can choose to rejoice - it is a choice. • We are not victim of the circumstance • If we believe God, then He is our Guide, not fate, not some kind of force. Paul says we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zeitgeist Or Christ?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today are different from non-Christians and should not fear because we have a spirit or power, love, and a sound mind.

We’re working a little bit differently this morning in that we’re working from two passages. It may seem like two passages, but if you read through 2 Timothy, it’s really all one passage. We’re just concentrating on these verses because in them, Paul has given Timothy a clear contrast between a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist