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When God's On Your Team

Contributed by Curt Cizek on May 24, 2009

David writes that "The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?" When God is on our team, we have nothing to fear.

-I don’t know whether y’all played any organized or disorganized sports growing up -Did any of y’all play any team sports either interscholastically, in intramurals or on the playground? -Obviously, it is a lot more fun playing sports when your team wins -Playing a game is a lot more fun when you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Your God Quotient? Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 26, 2009

Many people who sit in the pews have "no knowledge of God," as Hosea says. Knowing God is possible; it is about living; and knowing God brings hope.

Last Thursday was a beautiful spring day, so my wife and I decided to knock on some doors on Pine Street, meeting new people and getting reacquainted with people we had met before. At the last house, an apartment, we could see a man through the open door sucking the last drops of liquor ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Live Out Your Dash Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This sermon is part 1 of the introduction to a sermon series based on the book One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook

TITLE: Living out your Dash (Intro. To One Month to Live) Text: John 10:10, James 4:14 Date: 5/23/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church This I Memorial Day weekend, the weekend every year where we remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed while fighting ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Bodies Are Members Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 9, 2009

This is the ninth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 6:12-18. "Do you not know that your

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Your Bodies Are Members of Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-18. Introduction: I hope that it does not seem that I am obsessed with sin or immorality. I hope that it does not seem that I am, like Santa Claus, “making a list and checking it twice, going to find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Captivity Of Your Mind

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Discussion of the idea that we need to follow the philosophies of Christ rather than the philosophies of the world.

Avoiding the Captivity of Your Mind Colossians 2:6-8 June 7, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: My heart broke last week when I found out that New Hampshire’s governor had signed a bill into law allowing gay marriage. New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Exercise Your Curiosity Correctly

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 16, 2009

Exercise Your Curiosity Correctly 1) The curiosity of unbelief questions God’s ways 2) The curiosity of faith accepts God’s answers

Curiosity killed the cat. At least that’s what people say when you’re asking questions they aren’t comfortable answering. Is curiosity a bad thing then? Not necessarily. Thanks to curious people and their inventions we have life-saving medicines and can travel from here to the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Shine Your Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 17, 2009

Paul shares how important our witness is for a lost world

Yearly at Christmas on TV is , "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. George Bailey has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over his father’s building and loan, which is more like a charity than a business. George becomes so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Show Me Your Glory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning June 14, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#23] SHOW ME YOUR GLORY Exodus 33:12-23 Introduction: What is it that draws us to God? Romans 10:20 (NIV) “And Isaiah boldly says, "I was found by those who did not seek me; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dad, Your Greatest Responsibility

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 20, 2009

Dads,you’ll not be the Spiritual Leader of your home once in a while. You’ll be the “Spiritual Leader” all the time or not at all!

DAD, YOUR GREATEST RESPONSIBILITY!” Lighthouse Worship Center - Father’s Day 09 “...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” Joshua 24:15 INTRODUCTION: No matter where you are in life, you have been affected in some way by a Father or a Father Figure. Yesterday, I spent some time ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happened To Your Joy?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 2, 2010

A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ;

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR JOY? Galatians 4:15 NOTE: This sermon was preached in tandem with Pastor Ken's associate pastor of Congregational Care. Pastor Gary's portion is provided only in rough outline. Sermon Objective: A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Someone Stealing Your Joy? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 10, 2010

God gives joy through the true faith.

Scripture Introduction Part of the job description for pastors and elders requires that we warn God’s people of danger and admonish you to pursue godliness in doctrine and practice. John Owen explained the need for this work: “The hearts of believers are like gardens, wherein there are not only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enrich Your Life In God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 11, 2010

Jesus' exposes the greed in our hearts. Only he can bring us the real riches that last, our heavenly inheritance.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Enrich your Life in God A. Greed robs you B. Only God's barn endures Season: Pentecost 11c Date: August 8, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Enrich-your-Life-in-God-Luke12_13-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Leading From Your Strengths Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010

There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

(I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

Seizing Your Divine Moment Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010

Taking a risk and stepping our of your comfort zone.

Seizing Your Divine Moment (Ruth 3) Introduction: As we begin today I would like to read a true account of an experience that pastor, speaker, and author, Erwin McManus had in the early years of his ministry. Listen to what he says… “I got a message through the urban grapevine that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Your Dream Alive

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 16, 2010

Here's how to keep your God-given dreams alive, like Caleb!

INTRO: Dreams, we all have them; falling, unprepared, being chased, flying, etc. What dreams did you have growing up? Fireman, Baseball player, famous actress, President? Here’s how to keep your God-given dreams alive. 1. BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES Your God-given dreams will be kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist