Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Arlen Payne avatar

    We Have This Ministry

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    Every believer has a ministry.

    We Have This Ministry 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Whether or not you know it…you have a ministry. -When you see the word ministry in the Scripture, think servant -We often think of having a ministry as having some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clay People

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,235 views

    Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

    CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daryn Bahn avatar

    God Can Get Pretty Far With A Clay Jar

    Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    There is always hope for what God can do in our lives!

    Last Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Pastor Mark and Sandy and Dave and Sharon Makela and Karen and I were at our North Wisconsin District, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention in Appleton. It was a good convention, and it’s amazing to see how God works at such gatherings of believers, but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Riches In A Clay Pot

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “FOR GOD, WHO SAID, ‘LIGHT SHALL SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS,’ IS THE ONE WHO HAS SHONE IN OUR HEARTS TO GIVE THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF CHRIST. 7 BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD AND NOT FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Fragile: Handle With Care

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,894 views

    Our eternal salvation is secure because of Christ, but when it comes to the daily routine of following the Lord, we desperately need God's grace each day.

    Every now and then I receive, or send, a package labeled "Fragile: Handle With Care." It might be a very expensive crystal vase inside, or maybe it is just a small toy, but the purpose of the label is to warn the friendly UPS, or Postal Service, employee that if they are not careful how they handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jars Of Clay Or Pots Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 9,725 views

    There is a resounding cry in our churches for a stallworth hope that encourages and does not fester. Let us be Pots of hope, and encouragement.

    JELLICO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH/JELLICO. TENN. SUNDAY Morning: January 7, 2001 PASTOR: Michael Blankenship WHO ARE WE: JARS OF CLAY OR POTS OF HOPE? Introduction: Paul is writing to the church at Corinith, as well as to each of us today. Many false profits had sought to destroy Paul’s work that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Spotlight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    Funeral for Stephanie Parker, a jazz and blues singer and spiritual seeker, done at the request of her sister, a member of our church.

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT Henry David Thoreau, in Walden, wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He saw that most of us seem destined to live in frustration. Most of us will never be able to do what we would really want to do. Most of us will never truly fulfill what we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral - Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 685 ratings
     | 63,012 views

    There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

    Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Spiritual Treasures Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 9,630 views

    As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

    INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Sparkman avatar

    Surviving With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,816 views

    Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

    Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Becoming A Timex Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 13, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 15,279 views

    How to take life’s lickings and keep on ticking for Christ

    How many of you have ever felt the pressures of life? Let’s not fool ourselves We live in a fallen world And we are surrounded by everyday troubles and stresses Financial Family Ministry Jobs A nation in conflict Today, I am beginning a short series on “I’m at my wits end” Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mystery Of Light Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

    Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,574 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    Stress Or Distress

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Not All Stress Is Bad

    Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible