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    Miracles: Calming The Storm Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 4, 2008
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    In an age of much doubt and unbelief, by looking at the miracles that Jesus performed, it can build up our faith in the God of the impossible (many thoughts taken from a sermon series called Miracles given by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Do you ever feel like you are in the middle of a storm The winds of circumstances- blowing out of control. The disciples once found themselves in a storm- look at how they responded and God responded to them Open Bibles to Mark 4- first in a series on Miracles. As we look at the miracles- purpose- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Stewards Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
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    Over 2000 years ago Peter said that "the end of all things is near." What did he mean by near? How do we live in our current age if the end is indeed drawing near?

    Introduction Live in a time/country- experiencing prosperity. However the air is filled with anxiety over … crime and violence, economic instability, rumors of wars, and news of natural disasters. The Bible calls these- end times. How do we live in times like these? 1 Pet 4:7-9 (First read 1 Pet ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Gates Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
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    Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

    Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Give It Up - Love Made Me Do It Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 12, 2008
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    A look at how the love of God affects every area of our lives, including how we give of our time and our money. What does love do? Love by nature gives freely. (Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurc

    Introduction This week- 2nd and final part of a series on money. As w/last week- talking about money within bigger context-making God first in every area of our lives Review from last week Last week looked at principle- First Things First. First things are important to God. Looked at what can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Give It Up - First Things First

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 5, 2008
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    There is a principle in the scriptures of keeping the first things first. That which is first in our life is important to God. Is God first in our finances? Relationships? Time? Marriage? Etc.? )Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by P

    Introduction Today- talk about giving- important topic in the Bible. Many of Jesus’ parables have to do with money. Attitude towards money-barometer-spiritual condition More important- money- principle- First Things First. Begin by watching this video- First things First As we talk about giving- I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Be In Readiness

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008
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    Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

    Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Obedience Now Builds Faith For The Future

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 21, 2008
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    Most Christians have a general trust in God. When the storms of life come, can we connect His Word with our problems and can we connect ourselves with the God who spoke that Word?(Many thoughts taken from an article by David Wilkerson- These Times Demand

    Review Started the year exploring how to keep Jesus Christ out front in our lives in 2008. Last week look at the significance of the church. As we continue to look ahead - had this thought … In many ways a new year is a door or a gate into a future filled with the unknown, whether good or bad, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Significance Of The Church

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2008
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    Paul talks about a mystery, the creation of a new man, people from all tribes and nations, including Jews and Gentiles...the Church of Jesus Church. There is something very significant about the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Last week- talked about Jesus being out front in 2008. Referring to a song called Breathe Today by Flyleaf- You can only move as fast as Who’s in front of you We can … follow the wisdom of men, live in the shadow of how life has always been never believing it can be different, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Out Front In 2008 Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 8, 2008
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    If we are going to be successful in 2008 we must allow God’s Word to commingle with our faith and affect the way we live and perceive life.

    Jesus out Front in 2008 As we step into 2008 … Where are we in God’s prophetic time table? What is God doing in the earth today? What is God saying to us as a church? Great danger of our day- things are always going to go on as they have been forever. Luke 17:26-27 26 "And just as it happened in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Will See A Great Light

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 27, 2007
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    Isaish prophesied about the coming of the Christ Child some 700 years before He was born in Bethlehem. He described this Christ Child as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and our Prince of Peace (Many ideas for this sermon come from a C

    Two shopping days before Christmas- are we ready? More important perhaps, have we prepared ourselves for the true Christmas celebration? Dec 17, 1903- Orville/Wilbur Wright- made first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC. On their fifth attempt- the plane flew for 12 seconds. Wilbur- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Gift Of One

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 26, 2007
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    Christmas is more than gifts that I receive or give, it is about the gift that God has given to mankind. It was a gift that many then did not want and many still do not want today, yet it is a gift that all men desperately need.

    Christmas Eve 2007- A Gift of One As the Christmas season approaches my family begins to ask me what I would like for Christmas. Many items I would like to put on my list- some more expensive than people are going to want to spend. Most of us can think a gift we would like to receive. Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go Out!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 10, 2007
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    247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Introduction War is a horrible business- Iraq/Afghanistan. If I was president- country w/army- 10,000 men going to war- country w/army of 20,000 men, I would stop/consider- cost to win such a war. There would be great lost of life- many would die. Paul is talking w/Timothy about his walk w/God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Breaking Bread Together Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 28, 2007
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    247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Introduction Series- on being a Disciple versus a Christian. As we have seen, many in our culture call themselves Christians, but few truly live like disciples. What is a disciple? Lk 14:26-27 (+ Living Bible, Amplified Bible) If you come to Jesus, you must live a certain way to be a disciple- (if ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Smelly Feet Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 30, 2007
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    247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Hello COTR- third week- series about being a disciple Talk this morning about Smelly Feet. In our culture we identify ourselves as Christians, Jesus calls us to be His disciples. Disciple- Gk- learner, pupil, follower, student. He is Lord- we follow, pursue Him, do what He did. In reality we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Gone Fishing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 23, 2007
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    247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Introduction This is the second week- talk about being a disciple. Last week- observation- Jesus never invited anyone to be a Christian, but called them to be disciples. Christian has become- those w/belief system that does not change how they live. 247 million Americans- call themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic