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Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing Gods Voice Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 17, 2002

based on 125 ratings

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This is a third in the series Overcomeing the Grasshopper complex

TITLE: How to Recognize God’s voice TEXT; Joshua 1 THEME: spiritual victory, the promises of God, Joshua, spiritual warfare P.S. The voice we listen to will determine the direction we will walk. If we listen to our emotions we will remain in the spiritual desert. If we listen to the whispers of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Wine Or Not To Wine

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,512 views

This is sermon notes on the use of wine for our lives and our walk. We are called to a higher walk as the "Set apart" people of God.

To Wine or Not to Wine Old Testament Theology By: Bruce Landry I. What was common use of wine in the Ancient Near East Page 1 II. Some Questions concerning Wine Page 3 III. Is Wine the best choice today? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Removing Stones Instead Of Casting Stones

Contributed by William Barnes on Dec 9, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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Jesus involved the people in the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead by asking them to do 2 things: "remove the grave clothes" and "loose him and let him go". These words have practical application for us today.

Removing Stones Instead of Casting Stones John 11:38-48 38Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39“Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sudden Impact 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 3,140 views

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact momen

Sudden Impact Part III – “I AM” Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, Luke 10:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ - Master Military Strategist

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 6, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 6,564 views

We need to trust Christ’s "war plan", even when it seems the battle is going against us.

Over the past couple of weeks, since the war in Iraq began, we have been subjected to a barrage of television commentators expressing their views on the conduct of the war. Every channel has their own set of talking heads – retired generals arguing about whether we have enough troops and tanks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

True Discipleship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Answering Our Culture #1: Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 21, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 12,004 views

First in a series about answering the objections our culture has to Christianity - this one about how people will turn from truth.

Answering Our Culture #1 – Be Prepared 2 Timothy 4:1-4 July 21, 2002 Introduction God has been reminding me of something lately. When God called me here, it was with the idea that God wanted to help this church become a tool that God could use to bring many people to Christ. And I have shared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In The Light

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 16,659 views

This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Garbage In Garbage Out

Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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We are God’s living sacrifices. We need to treat our bodies well so that God can work to His full extent.

Health Picture #1: You wouldn’t do this...No, Of course you wouldn’t pour water into the gas tank of such a lovely, expensive car. That would be ridiculous, crazy. But what about the priceless machine called the human body? It will only take so much punishment, you know. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Adventist

Propohetic Insight For Today Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

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Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling clo

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling cloud of dust in the distance moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

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1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Road Signs Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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To help the believer naviagate through life safely by paying attention to the "road signs" God lays out in his word.

God’s road signs Part 3 Jeremiah 31:21-22 This week we have been talking about signs. The 70s singing group, The Five Man Electrical Band were prophetic when they sang, Signs, Signs, everywhere there’s signs Because signs are everywhere. I walked around my church last ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Up To Legalism Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 6,063 views

# 15 in series. “One of the most serious problems facing the orthodox Christian church today is the problem of legalism."

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 15 “Facing Up To Legalism” (John 5:9-13,15, Gal 1:6-10, 2:1-5, 11-14) The subject that I want to talk to you about this morning is legalism. You know it’s kind of odd but, I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2007

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This sermon deals with the reality of false teachers and how to safeguard ourselves from them.

A. How many of you remember the game show called “Truth or Consequences? 1. Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself, and later by Bob Barker. (This picture shows Edwards and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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