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Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

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A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2017

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When Saul of Tarsus first experienced God's grace it turned him into a man of prayer. Even now, perhaps two decades or so later, we find him still on his knees.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Title: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians--#5 Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 FOR THIS REASON, EVER SINCE I HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 23, 2015

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If we have no urgency, no vigilance, no time for quite listening or fixing our eyes on Jesus. The result will not be standing still, but drifting away. The Scripture do not provide for standing still

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. The appointed passages for today are Job 1:1 & Job 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4 & Hebrews 2:1-12; and Mark 10:2-16. An Eastern Proverb states.....Negligence produces ..... a lot ....of dirt. As in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Honor Comes To Those Who Honor

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2016

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We are to honor authority, relationships, and God. In return we will receive honor.

Romans 13:7 “Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.” Honor. I am not sure we understand the meaning of the word. A pastor visiting Korea for the first time asked for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Struggling But Still Winning

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

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IT IS THROUGH STRUGGLE THAT MANY OF US LEARN HOW TO FLY I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REALIZED IT YET

STRUGGLING BUT STILL WINNING (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-9) VERSE 7: BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US. VERSE 8: WE ARE TROUBLED ON EVERY SIDE, YET NOT DISTRESSED, WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tus Diezmos Y Ofrendas Dicen Quien Tu Eres

Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Nov 6, 2011

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Hoy quiero enseñarte un principio espiritual que traerá bendición a tu casa y a tu vida.Te hará ver de una manera más profunda lo que abarca el presentar a Dios nuestros diezmos y ofrendas.

Hoy quiero enseñarte un principio espiritual que traerá bendición a tu casa y a tu vida.Te hará ver de una manera más profunda lo que abarca el presentar a Dios nuestros diezmos y ofrendas. Génesis 4:3-7 3 Pasado un tiempo, Caín trajo del fruto de la tierra una ofrenda a Jehová. 4 Y Abel trajo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Genesis 4:3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Giving To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2010

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This sermon looks at the Joy of being a cheerful giver. 1. Giving is an ENCOURAGEMENT 2. Giving is an INVESTMENT 3. Giving is a SACRIFICE

The Joy of Giving to God We have come to the end of our series on “How to Really Enjoy Life”. Today I want us to discover – how to Experience the Joy of a Giving God. The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Battle Axe

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

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Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Glorious Church

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Sep 29, 2017

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Despise not the day of small beginnings. We live in a world of mega but every big accomplishment started as a small thought or seed...just like the Glorious Church!

"A GLORIOUS CHURCH!" Zech. 4:6-10 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Elements To Warfare Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

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Daniel prayed with resolve—he set his face. He prayed with tremendous reflection—he looked upon God. I hate to say, and so much of my prayer is casual prayer, prayer that comes with almost a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. God is calling us at this late hour to pray with serious concentration.

Americans are riddled with anxiety. Many of you are full of anxious thoughts throughout the night. Many of us feel an impending sense of danger just around the corner. For some, this apprehension is about their jobs, their marriage and their children. Most of us think if we had a little more money, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Settlement

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 30, 2022

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As we all desire to settle down in life and enjoy God's goodness, I hereby affirm that settlement is indeed possible if we let God have His way, as it is His promise to settle and establish us - as stated in 1 Chronicles 17:14.

Settlement means ? “an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict ...” (Google) ? As far as I am concerned, this is the best realm of settlement that anyone could wish for. I say this because, once upon a time, we were in conflict with God because of the fall of man in the garden ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, 1 Chronicles 17:11-14, Genesis 39:4-6, Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2019

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Using a story in David's life found in 2 Samuel chapter we will look at some ways that we can unleash kindness in our lives.

Love Is Kind #LoveIs OKAY – let’s do this. Week three of our series, ‘Love Is’ NOW… IN WEEK ONE - we talked about ‘The Unrelenting Love Of God.’ LAST WEEK – we unpack the truth that love is patient and discussed some practical ways that we could develop our ‘Makrothymia.’ Makro – slow, Thymia – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Revealed In A Dream Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021

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This chapter deals with sinful pride.

Well, we finally made it to chapter 4 in the Book of Daniel. This chapter deals with sinful pride. People who are filled with pride exalt themselves and demean others. That pride is sinful because it belittles and sometimes oppresses others. Sinful pride can cause rulers to subject people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering The Awe And Wonder - Proper 22 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 21, 2021

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How do we rekindle our childlike faith of wonder and awe. Dare we be bold and love others and work to be the church that God wants.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gospel today is certainly a fiery one, how do you preach on a subject such as divorce, where there are so many issues about what can bring about a divorce in present day society. However, as I sat contemplating the words of the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

Born To Trouble.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 30, 2021

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Trouble has always been with us. It's our knowledge of Scripture and God that makes the difference.

Sermon Title: Born to trouble. Scripture Text: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 ILLUSTRATION: Dietrich Bonhoeffer died in a German concentration camp right before it was liberated. This is what he wrote: In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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