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Amazing Prophecies: The Royal Line

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

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Shows how the O.T. writes the geneaology of Christ in advance. Text Genesis 38:1-30

S20051029 AMAZING PROPHECIES: THE ROYAL LINE (EDITED AND ABBREVIATED) Matthew 1:2-6; Galatians 3:16,29; Genesis 38:1-30 When I was in my early teens I considered my brother, who is thirteen years my senior and who was then a medical student, the fountain of all wisdom. Normally he considered ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005

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Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Get A Job

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005

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We have to always be ready and willing to work

GET A JOB Scripture Reference: Acts 20:31-35 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 9, 2005

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God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Fellowship: Understanding Koinonia

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

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Fellowship is so much more than potluck meals and getting together for game night. Fellowship is the selfless emersion into each others’ lives.

There are many who have become familiar with the Greek word ’koinonia.’ The most common thing people say is that it means "fellowship." I ask you to keep that thought in mind as we go through the lesson. I want to start with a short story about something terrible that happens to some Romanian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Toward Personal Peace

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Resting in the arms of Jesus and being held securely by his love gives Christians the ability to live with contentment and peace

John 20:24-29 “The Path Toward Personal Peace” INTRODUCTION It was 1981, and the recently retired couple was concerned about the growing threat of nuclear war. Since they could do nothing to prevent a war, they decided that they would look for the safest place on earth, which would enable ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Love Christ's Church

Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

De-Junk Your Faith

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Nov 20, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple - something the Jews revered. We need a ’de-junking session’ in our faith - a good clear out of what is not ultimately lasting

De-junk your faith! Mk 13: 1-8 Introduction House de-junk – programmes on TV ‘Life laundry’; ‘Cash in the attic’; ‘Everything must go’ Life laundry – everything laid out in garden/in a hall Have to get rid of a certain proportion of ‘junk’ I’m a hoarder! Liz – letters: Sensible sort out! This am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The War With Iraq

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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What does God think about war in general ... the war in Iraq in particular?

“The War With Iraq” INTRODUCTION: Romans 13:1-5 Several things we need to consider: 1.- We must face the reality of evil in the world. There are some people that you just can’t negotiate with … because they are EVIL. War is never good … and should be avoided unless it is absolutely the last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Where?

Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 24, 2003

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David was conscious of God’s presence in every situation, both bad and good.

Introduction: There is a story of an old man who was quite ill, and the family called for their minister. As he entered the sick room and sat down, he noticed another chair on the opposite side of the bed, a chair which had also been drawn close. The pastor said, "Well, Donald, I see I’m not your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions And Bifocals Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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7th and final sermon in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOW FOR SOMETHING Decisions and Bifocals Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: All of the messages to the churches of Asia are extremely practical, but perhaps none fits the conditions in North America as much as does the message to Laodicea, a church that had become lukewarm in its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"I Doubt God Can Use Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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God uses the insecure, the unlikely, and failures.

Weekly World News headlines: • “Batboy sighted in NYC subway.” • “People as small as ants alive.” • “Elvis is alive!” We doubt the truthfulness of those stories (for good reason). But sometimes we doubt things that are true: “God can use me.” We may believe God can use people (example: Billy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer, Part Iii Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2007

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This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Learning From The First Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

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| 2,548 views

After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

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