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Your Giant Is No Giant To God

Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 16, 2009

Facing our Giants of Life from the story of David facing Goliath.

On this day the last Sunday of the month of January already 2009, we greet you in the matchless, Name of Jesus, giving honor to God who is the head of my life and to Jesus who is the head of the universal church and this local fellowship, it is indeed an honor and a privilege to stand before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Man's Fickleness And God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 23, 2009

In Isaiah 65 and 66, Isaiah presents the contrast between man’s fickleness and God’s faithfulness.

So far, we’ve spent five weeks in the Book of Isaiah, focusing on how Isaiah describes the “Day of the Lord”. As I’ve pointed out during that time, much of what Isaiah writes deals with various aspects of the “Day of the Lord”, so all we’ve really been able to do is to look at a few brief snapshots ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Myrrh Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Giving The Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 19, 2009

We open up our Bibles once a year at this time to read the Gospel accounts of Jesus coming from the portals of heaven to lie in a bed of straw on this earth. Yet, to be honest isn’t it so much more than that? Isn’t there something more majestic about the

Everyone loves to receive gifts at Christmas time. And I am sure that as Christmas approaches we are wondering what lies behind those wrapped presents. I remember as a child that these 4 weeks of advent were so difficult. I would go by that tree about 30 million times a day looking at the box and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Life Liberty And The Pursuit Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008

This is the final in a study of the book of Ecclesiastes

Life Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes 12 Do you remember the Cadillac slogan from a few years ago? Life , Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes is about the Pursuit And Solomon had his share of pursuits We are wrapping up our study of this book We are skipping chapters 10 and 11, since they are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of Christ

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008

As a Christian is your heart for people, walk with Jesus and see how he reached out with a heart for people and lets learn to be more like our Lord everyday.

A prayer for all believers in Christ Before we explore John 5: 1-11 can you walk with me for a while and consider our hearts? I would like to start by asking what fills your inner being, what defines you? It’s a difficult one to answer, if you are like me many things can fill my inner being most ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Methodist

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This message talks about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist.

Why Methodist? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today we’re going to talk about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist. In 18 years of being a Methodist pastor, I realized this week that I haven’t preached on this topic, which amazes me. So I’m excited about this message this morning. There’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

V Is For Victory Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

You cannot fully understand Jesus and Easter until first you have been to the cross. You cannot understand this day until you have been in a dark place, experienced tragedy or seen the supposed triumph of evil and sin and even the triumph of death. Once y

V is for Victory Mark 15:1-8 You cannot fully understand Jesus and Easter until first you have been to the cross. You cannot understand this day until you have been in a dark place, experienced tragedy or seen the supposed triumph of evil and sin and even the triumph of death. Once you fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Stay Alert Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008

The best defense is a good offense... A call to build up our faith

ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 17-25 today… We’re wrapping up this short series through the book of Jude and, refreshingly, Jude ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What It Means To Be Justified

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008

Justification, a big word describing something very simple.

Christianity 101: What It Means to Be Justified Romans 5:12-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 13, 2008 We have been studying the book of Romans, often referred to as the Constitution of Christianity. Now why is it called that? Because, like no other book in the Bible, basic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Wise Warnings From God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

1. Don’t slaughter one another (Gal 5:13-15) 2. Don’t be snobby to one another (Gal 5:25-26) 3. Don’t slander one another (James 4:11-12) 4. Don’t sue one another (1 Cor 6:1-7) 5. Don’t speak dishonestly to one another (Col 3:9-14)

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 2: Wise Warnings from God Gal 5:13-26, James 4:11-12, 1 Cor 6:1-7, Col 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 6, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know this because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is ... Jesus

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 26, 2011

Christmas is Jesus – God’s Gift to Us. God’s gift of His Son provides a new start in life for all who believe and follow Jesus.

Christmas Is Jesus John 3:16 Luke 2:1-20 Do you have family traditions at Christmas time? When our children were at home we read the Christmas story before opening presents. Last week at L.A. Fitness I asked several people if they read the Christmas story on Christmas Day. One gentleman said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Share M & M's! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 8, 2012

Even secular 'experts' know that people need faith, hope, and love - three things Christianity uniquely offers.

“Building Quality Relationships: With the World – Share M & M’s!” Eph. 5:8-14; 1Cor. 12:27-13:13 A renowned pastor was reflecting on a conference where the main speakers were psychologists and psychiatrists. One had spoken about people’s desperate need to have ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Prayer About

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

Prayer is not an antidote to worry. Have you ever prayed about a stressful situation just to discover that you’re still worried about it? Faith is the antidote to worry. Prayer is about asking God for the supernatural.

I would like for you to consider for a moment if God appeared to you and said, “The people of Kabul Afghanistan are ready to hear about my Son Jesus and I want you to be the messenger to go speak of His resurrection and offer of grace.” Would you go? Would you go, knowing, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ