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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Partnering With Your Chuch

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Sep 15, 2008
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    Questions to consider: 1. Are you vested in inviting people to “come and see”? 2. Are you serving strategically as a partner? 3. Do you have Christ like characteristics?

    Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
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    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trials Of Life - A Blessing

    Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 22, 2008
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    Trials are common but these trials are surely a blessing for them that love God. Do you love God, do you see trials in life a blessing? Check it out...

    Trials of Life – a Blessing Over the last few days I was frustrated over many things due to various reasons on all fronts especially on the ministerial end because the genuine people do not go any far but those false prophets and those who take people on a magic spell get the popularity. Looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Good Gracious" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2008
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    Sixth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communication has been referred to as a “fine art.” Indeed, learning to communicate effectively to others is a life long pursuit. But it is a worth¬while pursuit. God calls upon His people to learn how to effectively communicate. In fact, He calls upon us to recognize that learning to effectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    God Is Like Scotch Tape: You Can't See Him But He's Always There

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007
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    The part that faith plays in our relationship to God when we are not able to see Him at work in our lives or feel His presence.

    April,2007 “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him But He’s Always There” Hebrews 11:1-13 INTRODUCTION: This morning I was going to give each of you a piece of scotch tape when you came in the door. This was to remind you of today’s message, “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Father's Faith Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 23, 2007
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    A family needs to see a father’s faith in action. As his faith grows over time, many answers will come to pass.

    April, 2007 A Father’s Faith John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: There are times when a father’s faith makes requests of the Lord in the interest of his family. This happened in today’s scripture reading. The nobleman had evidently heard of the miracles that Jesus had performed at other places. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Exhortation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 21, 2007
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    This sermon is the sixth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Exhortation in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    This year LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC released through Holman Bible Publishers the inaugural edition of the Holman Christian Standard Bible from which I read Romans 12:4-8 today . . . There are 7 heart Motive gifts listed here. That’s who you are! There are many Ministries, that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Bandages Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 27, 2007
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

    “Bandages of Love” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 26 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Instructor Training Course Demonstration San Antonio, Texas BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Worry About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007
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    Transfiguration (A) - Jesus says, "Do not worry about tomorrow." Each day has enough trouble. Tomorrow provides God’s mercy.

    DO NOT WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW (Outline) February 18, 2007 - TRANSFIGURATION - Matthew 6:24-34 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Today’s text talks of trust. Believers have choices: trust God or trust man, trust God to provide or worry about the future. Sadly our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Clear Direction

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
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    Sermon done on our one year anniversary regarding vision.

    A Clear Direction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Jones avatar

    How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
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     | 12,586 views

    Having a close relationship with God

    How Big is God to You? This morning I want to speak to you in a continuation of the series we just completed. A message that will help you as you put to practice the steps we have talked about the past 5 weeks about making Godly decisions and seeing 2010 become the best year of your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
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    The fullness of time came more than two thousand years ago. A tiny baby came into a grim and dark world bringing light to all mankind, a light that still invites men to come into the warmth of God’s grace and find there peace, and hope, and love.

    The Story of Christmas 12/21/08 AM Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: For many today, Christmas is just a holiday; a stressful one at that. It’s a time for buying gifts that didn’t need to be bought out of a budget that couldn’t afford them. It’s a time for squeezing parties and extra events into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Cup Full Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009
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    Did you ever eat your Thanksgiving meal alone? Since the first American Thanksgiving, this has been a SHARED meal. Like Communion...

    Cup Full of Thanksgiving I Corinthians 10:16, 17 Have you ever eaten your Thanksgiving meal alone? Mary Pierce shared this insight in Focus on the Family Magazine: The locusts — as my husband affectionately calls our extended family — were on their way to our house for Thanksgiving. We host ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Home Baked Happiness Giving Christmas To Your Family

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
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    We look forward to Christmas with anticipation

    Home baked happiness- Giving Christmas to Your Family Luke 2:8-2:14 ILL. It’s Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. `Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. Therefore, I suggest we forget all our differences & ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "If Everyone Were An Eye, How Would We Hear?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2010
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    A sermon about finding love, meaning and hope within the Body of Christ.

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “If Everyone were an Eye, How would we Hear?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a toothache. Nobody who has ever had that experience will need to be reminded just how all-consuming that kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist