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Every Scar Tells A Story Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 22, 2006

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How to allow the painful things in life to be used for God’s glory.

Dare to Pursue “Every Scar Tells a Story” October 22, 2006 ME: Pain is a part of life. In fact, it is one of the very first parts of life. In childbirth, there is pain and it is a difficult experience. Unfortunately, that is not where the pain ends in our lives. We deal with pain everyday in some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2007

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When God builds a Church, it is marked by joyful giving

INTRODUCTION  START WITH VIDEO SLIDE  SLIDE #1  Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Fear - Bad Fear

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2007

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There is a fear of God that is healthy and blesses our lives. There is also a fear toward God that drives us away from him. Which do you have?

This week we finished Deuteronomy and began Joshua. Here is the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua and leaving the wilderness to entering the promised land of Canaan. Moses’ life ends on Mount Nebo and God himself buries Moses somewhere in Moab on the wilderness side of the Jordan. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life In Tune

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002

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The best score for life is God’s commands.

Last week I commented that you sounded wonderful as you sang and how I wish that all of us present this morning could have heard the children sing this past week at VBS. One of the songs we sang last week however gave us a bit of a challenge. It was pitched a bit high. With our digital keyboard we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:54

Denomination: Church Of God

2001 A.d.--An Unprecedented Passage Of Time

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002

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What the new millennium teaches us about time and how to use the time we have left.

2001 A.D.--AN UNPRECEDENTED PASSAGE OF TIME By Jerry Falwell As we approach the year 2001 A.D., we move into a new decade, a new century and a new millennium. This is an unprecedented passage of time. Today I would like to talk with you about what the new millennium teaches us about time and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Jesus--Joy Series

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 14, 2002

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The third Sunday in Advent focuses our attention on the Joy that Jesus brings us. The Biblical subject of joy is examined in both the OT and NT and how we can have it today as a free gift from God.

The Gifts of Jesus—Joy First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 12/15/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Untouchable

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2003

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The leper in this miracle story obviously had a problem and needed a solution. At the end of the story we see the evidence of his cure as he was able to become a member of the crowd from which he had formerly been an outcast.

TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE Text: Mark 1:40-45 I will never forget a story that I had to read in College. It was called Bartelby The Scrivenor, and it was written by Herman Melville. In that story, through the eyes of the characters, we got to see a man who was a mystery simply because no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Words Of Distinction - "Daily"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003

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In this New Year’s message, we see that there are some activities that God expects of us DAILY in the coming new year ... Daily Prayer, Daily Praise, Daily Bible Study, Daily Crucifixion, Daily Exhortation, Daily Service.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Daily” INTRODUCTION: Today, being the first Sunday of the new year … we begin a new SERIES … “Words Of Distinction”. For the next several weeks, we will look at some DISTINCTIVE words in the Bible. We will explore their MEANING … and their APPLICATION to our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:3

Denomination: Baptist

He Became A Curse For Us

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 7, 2006

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Jesus was not only crucified but he became a curse for us.

HE BECAME A CURSE The crucifixion was a horrifying experience. It was a method of torture. Beatings, the crushing of bones, tearing of flesh was some of the things that Jesus faced. But Jesus went through something else for us. The bible says he became a curse for us. Gal 3:13 Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stained-Glass Masquerade

Contributed by Scott Johnson on May 16, 2008

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So often in the Church we pretend that everything is perfect, but truth is, it isn’t. The book of James offers insight into how to cure this ailment.

Stained-Glass Masquerade (James 5:13-16) Intro: Do you ever walk in to a church service and begin to question the validity of the perfection that’s displayed? Do you ever look around at the people and ask “Is there anyone in here who fails?” or “Has anyone fallen down in their walk with God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Noah

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008

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Noah’s life teaches three lessons concerning faith.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:7 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Noah Introduction Let’s play a game of word association. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to say aloud the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? The word is: Noah. It sounds like many of you responded by the word “ark.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meet Me At The River

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

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I preached this sermon the Sunday prior to our annual fall revival meetings. The steps Ezra took the people through in this passage were foundational to the revival they experienced in Nehemiah 8 and 9.

1. Fasting is required for revival (8:21-23) 2. Faith is required for revival (8:24-30) 3. Follow-through is required for revival (8:31) In just a minute, we’re going to read Nehemiah 9:5-6. But that’s not our text tonight. That is the result of our text tonight. Our text is actually going to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-31, Nehemiah 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

"How Can A Loving God Allow The Suffering Of Good People?”

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

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This sermon addressed the suffering people experienced following the 9-11-01 terrorist attack in New York and Washington, DC.

“How Can A Loving God Allow the Suffering of Good People?” I Peter 4:12-19 This past week has been a time of suffering for many people in America. Evil hearts resulted in killing friends and family members in San Francisco and Sacramento. Evil hearts planned for months to strike at the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Planting The Seed - Watching It Grow

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 22, 2003

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The Book of Acts gives a clear indication as to how the church should operate. How do we measure up?

September 21, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:12-16 Subject: Church Growth Title: Planting the Seed – Watching it Grow Do you ever get up on Sunday morning and not feel like going to church? A husband and wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got dressed for church. It was just about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stuff Winners Are Made Of

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 14, 2009

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You have the responsibility of receiving God’s promises for your life.

March 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Subject: The Grace of God Title: The Stuff Winners Are Made Of I like jokes. I like to tell them and I especially like when someone tells me a really good one. I am completely blown away when someone who normally isn’t a really good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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