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The Challenge Of God's Call-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 3, 2015

4 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-IV—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Commercial Shrimpers—The shrimper must know the migration patterns of the shrimp they are trying to catch. Shrimp migrate up & down in the water column during the day/night & ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named Stephen

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 20, 2014

What do we know about the first martyr for the gospel? Are we willing to lay down our own life, to death, for Jesus?

Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl 20 Aug 2014 Title: A Man Named Stephen Intro: How does a child of God go from obscurity to waiting on tables, a waiter, to being falsely accused and then become the very first martyr for the gospel? Well, Stephen, can help us on this as we look at his biography ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courageousness Through Weakness

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020

Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-54, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saying Grace

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

What is grace? What do we do with it? As well, this is an introduction to the purposes of our church, which spell GRACE.

John 1:1-5, 10-18 – Saying Grace I read a story this week by a fellow named Ray Raycroft, who I think is a pastor in Michigan. He says the story is true. Apparently, two pastors were on their way to Atlanta, Ga. for a large Christian men’s gathering. One of them had never been in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Que Sera Sera?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Que sera sera, what will be will be --- may be a popular idea, but it is not Biblical. The new young King will not listen to the preacher... The price tag is expensive. Be a prisoner of hope!

*2 QUE SERA SERA... WHAT WILL BE WILL BE... PRISONER OF THE WIND...... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part two... TEXT: Zech. 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; This is part two, quick review of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding God In The Mess Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2015

God always responds. God always delivers. God always wins.

Last week we looked at a judge called Shamgar, whom the Lord used to save Israel. He was the 3rd of the twelve judges (some says 13) mentioned in this book. • Author Samuel recounted the acts of these judges, from Judges 3 to 16. • They are not written entirely chronologically, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2013

Everywhere we turn we see people faced with fear, every road we take we meet the dreaded monster - fear. What is fear? What is the source of fear? And how can we be delivered fr0m fear?

Trusting God 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Has To Bruise You, To Use You

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2022

Why do Christians suffer? For us to be a tried & tested people; to help us be sympathetic to others; to show the lost how Jesus makes a difference. God lets us suffer, then receive comfort, so that we can give His comfort to others.

GOD HAS TO BRUISE YOU, TO USE YOU 2 Cor. 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION A. WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ME? 1. M. Night Shyamalan's film “Unbreakable” begins with a train wreck. Everyone on board is killed—over a hundred people—except for one. David Dunn not only survives the wreck, he walks away without a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Change Happens Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

You can try to change God’s way or you can change the world’s way. You can change with the help of God or you can try to change with the help of self. You can try an inside-out kind of change or an outside-in kind of change.

I grew up in the church. My dad was a pastor. I can remember people in those churches he pastored who attended services every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, who knew their Bible, who taught classes, who gave money, who led committees, but who were also mean as snakes. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Calling For Praise

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2011

David’s very design & creation was awe-inspiring for the Psalmist. My very existence is awe-inspiring. But Why? or rather, What about me inspires awe? An attribute calling me to praise my Creator is...

ATTRIBUTES CALLING For PRAISE—Psalm 139:13-16 or ME! Attention: YaHWeH has an intensely perfect knowledge of the crown of His creation(man) which this Psalm attempts to disclose to the reader. A very notable Psalm for that very reason. YaHWeH knows more regarding us— details ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Accomodating Churches-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2016

5 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-V—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Pretense Golf: Negotiations between union members & their employer were at an impasse.  The union denied that their workers were flagrantly abusing their contract's sick-leave provisions. One morning at the bargaining table, the company's chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Commit To God's Program For Your Giving " Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Where do I begin when it comes to financial giving to support God’s work?

Church growth experts have said that there are four things that can work to prevent a church’s growth: 1) A lack of desire to grow; 2) A lack of adequate leadership; 3) A lack of space; 4) A lack of finances. If there is any one of these factors that might hinder the continued growth of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Your First Love: Hold On To It Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

The most important relationship, the one which will determine where we spend our eternity, is our relationship with God.

AM Sermon Preached at Syria Christian Church January 2, 2005 "Your First Love: Hold On To It" Rev. 2:4, Matthew 22:37-38 [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] On one occasion when Jesus was asked what’s the first and greatest commandment of all, He responded by saying, ""’Love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduation Day

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006

The central text talks about how, when you are young, you are "no more than slaves". Students can certainly relate to this! But then comes graduation day... Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[Graduation Day] Slide Graphic – student in cap and gown Slide Text – Children who are under age are no better off than slaves Galatians 4:1a In the service this morning, we will be honoring our high school and college graduates. How many of you are graduating from high-school or college this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Constraints Of Restoration-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2019

2 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist