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Steps To Receive An Answer To Your Prayers.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 10, 2007

Steps To Receive an Answer to your Prayers. Most prayers of the people of the world do not seem to receive an answer to their prayers. I believe God has a plan for the way we pray and what we pray about. For example, if we want revival we need to pray acc

Steps To Receive an Answer to your Prayers. And I say to you ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you (Luke 11:9). Most prayers of the people of the world do not seem to receive an answer to their prayers. I believe God has a plan for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Have You Lost Your Savor

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

Christ called Christians the salt of the earth, even though Christians shall be treated with contempt they still become blessings to the world.

Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Salt = sodium chlorine. Purpose to enrich, to preserve. Salt plays an important part in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Very Sure Your Anchor Holds

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Are you totally sure of your salvation?

Be Very Sure Your Anchor Holds – 12/11/05 pm Philippians 2:12-18 INTRO Satan presents doubts in our minds all of the time. Have I been saved? You aren’t worthy enough to work for Christ, think about your past. Things like that, have you ever been presented with such thoughts in your mind? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 15, 2007

A short homily given at a mid-week communion service. We need to be ready in advance for the changes which will come our way. Jesus prepared the disciples for his departure with the promise of the Spirit. The same Holy Spirit lives in us.

John 14: 23 to 29 What follows is not a party political broadcast on behalf of the Labour Party! Tony Blair has now announced that he is leaving his post as Prime Minister. Now I am no expert but I guess that within the Labour Party there will be a mixture of concern, excitement, nervousness and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

How To Keep Your Faith Intact

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 28, 2007

Keep your faith intact and actually increase, not decrease.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH INTACT Every day our faith is attacked. The evil one knows the power of faith and he is constantly attacking us so that we do not experience more power in our lives. Every day we have problems. We experience financial problems, problems at work, in relationships, with our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Funeral message for an elderly Christian brother

Text: NAS John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easy As Falling Off Your Horse

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

We, like Paul, as followers of Christ, Christians, are sent to the Gentiles of our time: secular humanists, moral relativists, materialists, even atheists, to open their eyes, like Saul’s were opened by Ananias, so they may turn from darkness to light.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate the Apostle Paul’s conversion. As Saul Paulus of Tarsus, he was a rising star in the rabbinical leadership of the time. When Saint Stephen was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr, Paul stood by, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is Your Relationship Based On? Series

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 8, 2007

Why do bad things happen to good people? If God is a good God, why doesn’t he fix all of the problems in the world? "If only" God would heal me, then I would put my faith in him. What is your relationship based on?

A young woman had become critically ill and her prognosis was grim; she would likely die within the year. Her family had a nominal “Easter and Christmas” commitment to the church, so the discussions in the hospital between this young pastor and the family always ploughed new ground. The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Anglican

How's Your Heart For God's Gardening Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 12, 2007

Christ talks about 4 different soils, each representing a heart and how receptive it is to God’s Word. How receptive are you to God’s Word?

Here is one for the teachers in the crowd today! It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florists son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Colossians-Understanding Your New Life

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

A Sermon/Study from Colossians to help understand and be secure in your new life.

Colossians-Combating Heresy(NLT) Colossians was written around 61 A.D. During Pauls imprisonment in Rome. It is therefore one of his “Prison Epistles”. “Who is Jesus”? From the earliest days of Christianity, there has never been a shortage of alternatives and theries regarding this question. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob, How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Peter Pharis on Jun 17, 2007

This is a Father’s day sermon concerning Jacob’s return from Haran. It asks is your God big enough to deliver from danger, forgive and keep His promises.

A businessman suffered some financial losses at the same time when his wife was seriously ill. He came home one day, discouraged and respondent. His five-year-old daughter, sensing her father’s mood, gave him a hug and said, "Yesterday in Sunday school, my teacher said that God raised Jesus back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How 'tidy' Is Your Spiritual Bedroom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

We must live a life of faithfulness and fidelity to Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 19, 2007 Date Preached: May 20, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: How “Tidy” is your Spiritual Bedroom? Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:1-2; 23-29 Introduction: This morning I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your Life On The Firm Foundation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 19, 2007

Pentecost 2(A) - Build your faith on the firm foundation as you hear Jesus’ words -- not man’s words and do God’s will -- not yours.

BUILD YOUR LIFE ON THE FIRM FOUNDATION (Outline) June 10, 2007 - PENTECOST 2 - Matthew 7:21-29 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Today’s text reminds us not to be overtaken by the signs of the times. All around, as it is constantly reported, there seems to be only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has An Antidote For Your Hurt Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 22, 2007

Psalm 23 addresses the hurt in our lives and the hope that Christ gives.

GOD’S ANTIDOTE TO YOUR HURT Stress busters - Part 4 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 I. WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOU HURT A. DON’T IGNORE IT. "I kept very quiet... but I became ever more upset. I became very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2007

There are other shepherds out there, and even the most Godly Christian struggles with making the LORD his trued shepherd. Find out why.

OPEN: In the classic novel: “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a fork in the road. One path leads one way, and the other path leads the other… and she asks the Cheshire Cat for advice: “Would you tell me please,” she asks “which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ