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God's Team Selection

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005

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Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

Downward Leads To Upward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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If you want God to exalt you, you must humble yourself.

Downward Leads to Upward (Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Most of us have heard of Reverse Psychology…. Tom LaForce describes it: “When using reverse psychology, you ask for or do the opposite of what you want and through the magic of human nature, you end up with what you really wanted.” 2. There is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian A&p 101: Carrying Out The Will & Directives Of The Head Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005

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Sermon 4 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this message we focus on the body’s responsibility to carry out the will of the Head.

CHRISTIAN A & P 101: CARRYING OUT THE WILL & DIRECTIVES OF THE HEAD Colossians 1:15-20 1. Over the past three Sundays we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and have reflected thus far on three lessons we learn from our human anatomy and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

El Olam Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 7, 2005

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Names of God 6: El Olam, "Eternal God". The God who is eternally existent, eternally consistent and eternally present.

Names of God 6: El Olam- God eternal. WBC 9.10.05am Genesis 21:32-34, Isaiah 40:25-31 This being a special Sunday the Elders wanted a special speaker. They asked the most talented minister they knew but he said no. They then decided to ask the smartest preacher they knew but he also said no. Then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Change_chances_choices

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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A New Year Sermon, but can be used any time to challenge people to CHOOSE to change actions or activities in their lives that keep us from God’s will.

2005: Change – Chances – Choices Last Monday a Survey Appeared in the Online Version of the Daily Oklahoman. The optional answers to the simple question “How was 2004 for you?” were these: 1. Good 2. Bad 3. Just Another Year I’ve been thinking about that subject a lot this week. Not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Wins Of Matthew 6

Contributed by Don Brockus on Jan 21, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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A Sunday morning sermon exploring our motives for the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying and fasting.

The Three Wins of Matthew Chapter 6 Summary Outline I. When you give: Matthew 6:2-4 II. When you pray: Matthew 6:5-8 III. When you fast: Matthew 6:16-18 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Introduction Dime Store Cowboy Each summer, during our tourist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

based on 28 ratings

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An Easter message about God’s love from John 3:16

“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” John 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Do you believe God is a loving God? Some of you have a knee-jerk “yes” response, because that’s what you’ve been taught to believe. But do your actions & attitudes reflect that? Down deep, do you really believe that God is a loving God? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Son Of Man

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 27, 2006

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Some important truths concerning Jesus’ use of this title.

Matthew 18:11 Jesus, Son of Man Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2001 Introduction Whether we were ready or not, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and we are now in those few weeks that will be spent in the mad rush of shopping and preparing for meals, for family, decorating, visiting, and so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Oldest Hymn, Part 1- Humility And Unity Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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So- you’ve been incredibly blessed by God? Now what?

The oldest hymn part one- Humility and unity. WBC 29/01/06 am Philippians 2:1-11 (esp vv 1-8) Well- did I get the cream, today, or what? - one of the most fantastic passages in the Bible - tremendously practical. Tremendous Christology o Jesus: nature/form God. Nature/form servant/human o The One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where You're Seated Makes All The Difference

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 28, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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Our being seated with Christ in heaven is a gift of God’s amazing grace, a present reality, and a declaration of who and whose we are.

WHERE YOU’RE SEATED MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE Ephesians 2:1-10 1. Friday morning, as I was headed towards the nurse’s station at Swedish Issaquah Emergency Department, I passed a couple of the radiology techs in the hallway who were discussing the one tech’s new pair of individually designed and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed By God's Word

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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Being changed by God’s word requires an appropriate response from its hearers.

Transformed by God’s Word Mark 4:1-20 INTRODUCTION Our passage implies that Jesus’ desire was to see a transformed life as a person hears the Word of God. He wants to see our transformed character and conviction as a result of learning God’s Word. Every Sunday morning millions of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: "In Other Worlds: Beyond The Wardrobe” Series

Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005

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First of series of 3 sermons on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". This one focuses on the Wardrobe, and the reality of the worlds beyond what we see or experience (i.e. both the spiritual dimension and the larger world).

“IN OTHER WORLDS: BEYOND THE WARDROBE” Ephesians 6:10-20 [Sermon 1 of 3] In a little over a week, movie theaters will be showing the new movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The movie is the portrayal of the first of C.S. Lewis’s series about Narnia, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005

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This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respond Humbly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

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This message explores the contrast of the Pharisee and the tax collector, helping us see why humility matters.

“Respond Humbly” (Luke 18:9-14) Humility. It seems to be a distant character trait in our world today, doesn’t it? Even in our circle of churches, pride can creep in and become way too evident in our midst. Sometimes when I look around at our Christian culture, it reminds of this video… [Show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Community Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 15, 2006

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Troublemakers are in every church. St. Paul advices Titus to ignore troublemakers and focus on good works. Good works seen as best way to focus community and combat dissention.

Community Advice Do you remember growing up and receiving unsolicited advice from your parents? I always hated listening to these lectures on life because I thought I knew infinitely more that my folks. I thought they knew nothing. Certainly it was they who needed enlightening by me. Mark Twain ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Orthodox

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