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How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 11, 2003

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hOW WE CAN WITHSTAND TEMPTATION

The Atheist asserts there is no God. The Agnostic says he can¡¦t tell if there is a God or not. The Materialist boasts that he does not require a God. The Worldly fool wishes there were not God. The Christians answers that he can¡¦t do without God. Atheism says: ¡§Creation without a Creator; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Message I Can Believe

Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005

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Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

It Does Matter What You Believe Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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The beginning sermon in a Bible study of 1 Timothy. This sermon focus is on the importance of what we believe.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #1 “It Does Matter What You Believe!” 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The letters written by the Apostle Paul to the young preacher Timothy are part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibilities Of The Deacon Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

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3 7 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals the responsiblities of the deacon in the local church.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #7 “The Responsibility of the Deacon!” 1Timothy 3:8-13 The word “deacon” simply means minister or servant. Some form of this word appears ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004

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This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pet Rocks

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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It is the rock of ages that gives us grace to lay down our rocks. Even Jesus was almost stoned. Have you thrown any rocks lately?

Lay down your rock Hand out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. ILL>>> Pet rock, rock hound, quartz, silver, arrowhead An elementary school , recently had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1, John 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

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Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan For Spiritual Misfits Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

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Second in a series of messages from Michael Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People.

Template Oct 8, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 2 Felt Need: What is God’s plan for my life, why is this so difficult to figure out? Desired Results: Persons would hear the Good News of God’s grace and know that they are loved and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Message: God’s plan for Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Everlasting Father, Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 21, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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As my EVERLASTING FATHER, Jesus gives me acceptance and approval.

Who Is This Jesus? Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 December 18/19, 2004 Don Jaques THESIS: Jesus the Messiah lives up to his title of everlasting father by caring for us and training us in the ways of righteousness, and the title of prince of peace by making us whole again through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bottom Line Choice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

based on 355 ratings

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Some of the decisions that we make in life are not that earth shattering, history will see little difference in the cereal you chose to eat for breakfast, but there are choices in life that important, even life altering. These are choice made by every hum

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 12 “The Bottom Line Choice” Joshua 24: 14-28 This week I listened as on the popular singers of our day (Alanis Morrisett) was interviewed about her work. When asked to characterize her music she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Theophilus Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 3, 2006

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A verse by verse exposition of Luke’s Gospel.

SERMON SERIES: “The Gospel of Luke” SERMON #1: “Dear Theophilus…” TEXT: Luke 1:1-4 OPENING JOKE: “The candle of quiet” When asked to explain what the four candles of an Advent wreath represent, seven-year-old Luke began to explain, “There’s love, joy, peace, and . . .” His six-year-old sister ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Dialoge Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

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Series of messages on prayer - This messages deals with the purpose of prayer.

The Purpose of Prayer We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these activities become a way of life will we see the desired growth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

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Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Something No Thief Can Steal

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2009

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Contrast the thieves on the crosses; from Jesus they had, or could have had, salvation, assurance, companionship, things which no thief can steal.

The scene was one of striking and even bitter contrast. While three men were being hauled off to their deaths, one of them was far different from the other two. Two of these hapless three were thieves, and as thieves they had lived by the law of the thief: namely, easy come, easy go. If you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With Discouragement And Adversity Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

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In Psalm 13 David exemplifies the process of overcoming discouragement to find encouragement in God.

Wrestling with discouragement and adversity One world, one dream Psalm 13 During the Olympics we watch athletes compete. We may reflect at times that at least they have an objective measure to know how they are performing. If I run faster than my last time, I am doing better, even if I do not win. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

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