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To See Or Not To See

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the idea of faith. For me, it takes more faith to believe there is NO God than to believe there is. I heard someone say that “people don’t want to be told about God…they want to experience Him.” It

2Cr 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen [are] temporary, but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. 2Cr 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Injustice

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 10, 2012

Man, that’s unfair! So many times that is what we say! The truth is many things in this life is unfair, we look around and we see injustices all around us.

Amos 5:2-But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. Proverbs 21:3-To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 28:5-Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all Isaiah 56:1-2-Thus says ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Difficulty Of Divorce Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The fourth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:31-32 explores Jesus' teaching on divorce.

The Difficulty of Divorce (Matt 5:31-32; 19:1-12; Deut 24:1-4) VIDEO… The difficulty of divorce – it has a ripple effect – all of us have been impacted in some way… difficult to experience… difficult to discuss… its difficult outside the church… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:36-43 - Will I See My Mum In Heaven? - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2011

And all of us are left with unvoiced questions about eternity, questions we don't really want to think about but which linger in the shadows of the mind. WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY DIE?

Darkness, Death, Aftershocks, Stroke, Jesus, Heaven, Saved, Hell, Christchurch, Funeral, Mum, Eternity, Light, Earthquake, Trusting in Christ, Matthew 13, New Zealand | report Matthew 13:36-43 - WILL I SEE MY MUM IN HEAVEN? - Part 12 I watched the news in the last few weeks as a nation reels in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Mar 18, 2011

Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  To have faith is to believe then you shall receive.  Only the Just shall live by faith.  To have faith is to believe that you will receive.  Faith in God that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants You To Prosper

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 15, 2012

The first thing that will determine your prosperity: 1. What you sow! 2 Corinthians 9:6NIV Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. You say, “Well, I don’t have much!” Listen,

God Wants You to Prosper 2 Corinthians 9:10-11NIV A rich man asked a wise man to write something down that could encourage the prosperity of his family for years to come. It would be something that the family could cherish for generations. On a large piece of paper, the master wrote, "Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things That Dads Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 18, 2010

Dads are not always recognized for their roles but their sacrifical and unsung lifestyle can be easily recognized in the things they do.

The things Dads do When children are born one of the first word they say is dad... It starts out as Da, Da and soon they can pronounce the word Dad or Daddy easily. Somehow the people in a home have overwhelming confidence in Dad’s ability to take care of business. Dad gets the honor of being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am A Smooth Man

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

We need to pursue the promises of God with the understanding that God brings about His purposes… not our dreams!

Gen 25:21ff 1. His birth was miraculous a) God loves to glorify himself in impossible situations i) His father Isaac’s birth was miraculous ii) His mother, Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her Gen 25:21 iii) We lose hope too quickly. We need the newspapers, check the rise in bond rates and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Room For Daddy

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

“Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance

Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Title: “Make Room For Daddy” Introduction: “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance his job with the responsibilities of a family. MAIN POINT – “There’s A Battle Going On” (“I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship--The Process Of Multiplication

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Making disciples is enlarging the church.

INTRODUCTION 1. Few Disciples—11 v. 16 2. Guards’ Report about Jesus’ resurrection 3. Rising number of enemies of the gospel Outline: For the church to enlarge the … I. DISCIPLES ARE WITNESSING TO POTENTIAL DISCIPLES, 19 (Acts 1:8) “Make disciples of every nation.” This process targets the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Focus #2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Focusing on our purpose as a church

Friday, July 14, 2006 Focus#2 LUKE 10 Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed. We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Festival Of Purim Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2014

Theology is faith seeking understanding. It can help us see the relevance of God's Word to our lives, especially when we don't get what we pray for.

Thursday of the First Week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei In the Jewish calendar, which is a lunar, or thirteen-month calendar, spring is the time of Purim, the minor feast of deliverance. The story is well-known in all the world, to Jews and Christians. A Persian king had, in God’s design, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

We Must Have Freedom In Order To Enter Into The Kingdom

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 4, 2014

This sermon will look at the text found in John chapter 3 verse number 16

Today I want to look at the bible verse found in the book of John the 3rd chapter and the 16th verse. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him would not perish but have everlasting life. I. What if I was to tell you that there is a strong ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Unified Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2017

Paul proclaims that we are all one in Christ.

Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 “Unified" INTRODUCTION The struggle between Paul and his gospel of grace and the Circumcision Party and their demand for works continue. Last week the Circumcision Party attacked Paul’s credentials as an apostle. They said that Paul really wasn’t an apostle because he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran