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The Irony Of Working On The Sabbath

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Can a Christian really work on Sunday? Can work be a form of worship on Sunday?

I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I LIKE A RESTFUL “PEACE AND QUIET” ON SUNDAYS. SUNDAY. RESURRECTION DAY! THE DAY, AS A CHRISTIAN, I FIRMLY BELIEVE TO BE OUR SABBATH. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT THAT WAY. I MUST HUMBLY CONFESS THAT FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Free To Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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When we find ourselves weary in our spirits… we need to worship! When we find ourselves weary in our bodies… we need to worship! When we find ourselves weary in our emotions… we need to worship

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO WORSHIP PSALM 27:1-6 READ PSALM 27:1-6 = “1 The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Day To Get It Right

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

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The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Present Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2006

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So, when you think about it, Christmas is about giving and about presents. This brings us to the crux of our message this morning, how do we make a present of ourselves this Christmas? In order to answer this question, we need to take a good look at Sam

THE PRESENTS OF CHRISTMAS The Present Of Ourselves INTRODUCTION: How does the song go, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” ? And Christmas really is, or really should be the most wonderful time of the years, eclipsed ONLY by Easter. Christmas celebrates a birth, and Easter a “rebirth”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Week 7 "From Stuffed To Satisfied” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006

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Week 7 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 7 “From Stuffed to Satisfied” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) How many of you dressed up for Halloween? (use pictures of animals dressed up for Halloween) + Powerpoint with animals dressed up for Halloween. Humans are different from any other life on this planet… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Joy To The World

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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OUR SOULS ARE STIRRED BY A DIVINE JOY THAT CANNOT BE SILENCED BY TIME, TRADITIONS, OR TROUBLES….AND AS THAT FIRST Christmas unwrapped this great joy, so we discover how to unwrap our own.

This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

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The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God.

The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God. This is precisely what we discover in Luke 15:1-2, a showdown between RELIGIOUS PERCEPTIONS AND DIVINE PASSION: “Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost In America - Ablaze

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

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Rev. Church Swindol often talked about two themes in the bible: "the way to God" and "our walk with God". This sermon is part of a series of the Ablaze an Evangelism six week home study to help people understand the need to reach the lost and to give the

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2006 Text: Acts 1:8, 42 Pentecost XVII, Redeemer “Lost in America Part I” Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … feel good. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … rich. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have Food That You Know Nothing About

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 4, 2006

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What is the food that our soul craves? That will reward, feed and satify us? It is ’doing the Father’s will’. It is seeing others find faith in Jesus.

"I have food that you know nothing about" John 4:27-42, Luke 9:57-10:1. You know- the Gracious Father loves us, accepts us, wants us - and one thing is necessary: that we let this in and have it - But His love doesn’t end there. Neither does His plan. It goes beyoned that… us… is greater than ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches Journey Towards Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 9, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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As this passage unfolds it speaks of Solomon’s temple that was erected for the purpose of worshiping Jehovah God, and then dedicated by prayer, sacrifice and finally it was consummated by the presence of God being made manifested by fire. Now, at the clo

Illustration: A few years back the Lord called my wife and I to Pastor a small community church that had two active deacons; one of which I became very close to during our 2 ½ year tenure. We had noticed the Sunday School record books held a sad truth, the church had been on a gradual decline for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Special Conference"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2002

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All persons possess dignity and worth because we are created in God’s image.

GENESIS 1:26-27 “God’s Special Conference” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: “I am overweight.” “I have no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Life's Most Important Questions

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 4, 2005

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answers to the questions of life

Intro: a few years ago they took a poll on the most significant events in the history of mankind. Number one was Christopher Columbus discovering America, Man stepping on the Moon, and Man’s first flight. The birth of Jesus Christ was seventh on that list. Now I know going to the moon is great, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zeal For God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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A challenging lesson on getting excited about serving God.

Title: Zeal for God Text: Multi-texted-Topical Introduction: Have you ever gotten tired of a concept or idea or maybe even a word. ‒ T.V. commercials remind me of this. ‒ How many of us really like the 3 minute long Sports Illustrated commercials any more? ‒ How many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Hebrews 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Responsibility

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2004

based on 61 ratings

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Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for Christian’s to step up and accept their responsibility as part of the Body of Christ

CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY Text: Hebrews 6:9-12 Introduction: Responsibility is a sense of duty and obligation to self and other. Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Intiimacy With God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 18, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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How Job’s desire for intimacy with God remained even in times of suffering.

INTIMACY WITH GOD I read recently in a book the following: ‘Look at any Sunday morning congregation and what do you see? Tired women and bored men.’ There is, I believe, some truth in both of those descriptions. It is all too easy to become exhausted in the Christian life. The comment ‘my ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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