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Uncertainty Of War Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2003

based on 89 ratings

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Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?

Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:6-13, Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Do I Condemn You Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 23, 2003

based on 60 ratings

| 15,829 views

If we fail to practice the gospel we preach, can we expect our preaching of the gospel to be effective?

TITLE: Neither Do I condemn You TEXT: John 3:16-17; 8:2-11; Romans 8:1 Preached by Louis Bartet at Point Assembly of God, February 23, 2003 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003

based on 139 ratings

| 20,281 views

This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002

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When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Always Something Standing In The Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Basic Training

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 8, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 7,269 views

We can trust that God’s training program is one rooted in love as we endure the hardships of life.

Basic Training Hebrews 12:7-11 The Marine Corps "Crucible" is the final test of an 11-week season of endurance and training for Marine recruits. The fires of the Crucible burn away the dross and provide the final passage for young men and women to receive the coveted title of "Marine." The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let It Rain!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 70,824 views

Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us.

Let it rain! Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us. Scripture Texts: James 5:16b-18 “…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mobilizing For Ministry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 33,281 views

The beauty of Christianity is that believers have been redeemed for a reason, converted to a cause, and saved to serve. This morning we’re going to take a look at the second key lifestyle ingredient of the early church they were mobilized for ministry.

Making an Impact: Mobilizing for Ministry These are actual excerpts from the classified sections of city newspapers. Are you illiterate? Write today for help. Alterations Shop. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. Auto Repair Service. Try us once; you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:45

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

based on 708 ratings

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Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Doing A Day With God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 5, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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Three principles from the classic Mary/Martha story in Luke 10 to help us slow down the pace of life and learn to walk with God day-by day.

Futurist David Zach called what we do “hyperliving.” We want to do more and more things in less and less time. Some of us carry around planners as tall as Terminal Tower. We say things like. “OK kids, let’s see who can take a bath fastest!” We buy time saving gadgets and don’t have the time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Knowable God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 96 ratings

| 25,273 views

The Bible teaches that God can be known. That’s astonishing, isn’t it? The God of the Universe has chosen to reveal Himself to us. He longs for us to know Him more fully, more accurately and more personally.

Our Knowable God I want to begin this morning by giving you a couple pop quizzes. This first one is pretty easy. 1. How long did the Hundred Year War last? 116 years. 2. Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador 3. What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. 4. What color is a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Blind Man Meets A Healer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

based on 170 ratings

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As Jesus heads into Jericho, He meets a blind man named Bartimaeus we know that’s his name from Mark’s account of the story. His experience with Jesus changed him forever.

A Blind Man Meets a Healer Stevie Wonder (the singer) and Jack Nicklaus (the golfer) are sitting around the pool talking. Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Nicklaus is surprised to find out that Stevie Wonder, who is blind, has been playing golf for years. The golf pro can’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Man Meets A Big God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

based on 478 ratings

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This morning we’re focusing on a high-ranking IRS man named Zacchaeus who cheated not on his return, but on everyone else’s. He had figured out a way to skim some money off the top and squeeze the last drop from people’s wallets. Jesus not only changed h

A Little Man Meets a Big God There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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