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Confidence In Troubled Times

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

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The World Trade Center attack has left many seeking confidence in troubled times.

Confidence In These Troubled Times TEXT: INTRODCUTION: 1 This morning I would like to talk to you about how to have – Confidence In These Troubled Times. 2 I’m sure we can all agree that these are uncertain times. 3 We’ve lived in a nation surrounded by 2 great oceans that seemed to insolate us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am The Light Of The World" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 1, 2002

based on 186 ratings

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A message on the meaning of Jesus’ declaration of Him being the Light of the World.

September 22, 2002 “I am the light of the world” John 8:12 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The prologue to John’s Gospel begins with this staggering revelation: In the beginning awas the Word, and the bWord was cwith God, and the Word was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

There Aren't Any Cemeteries In Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

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True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD, in heaven there aren’t any cemeteries!

"There Aren’t Any Cemeteries in Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 21:1-8, KJV Purpose: True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD that Jesus Christ His Son has given us the new birth; so that death no longer has its sting nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Watch What You Hear

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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Living is full of temptations and pitfalls aiming to destroy your journey. Here is one key to assist us in our walk with Christ. We must Watch What We Hear.

To our heavenly father and in the name of Jesus..who loves me...I bring you greetings this evening. How can I say that God loves me? Ephesians 6-14. Well, because I am a child of god; seeded in heavenly places with Christ, anointed by the holy ghost with power; called to preach the gospel to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 20, 2003

based on 89 ratings

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Our Faith in Jesus is marked by our actions of obedience

James 1:19-27 January 19, 2003 Doers of the Word Introduction – The evangelical world of books and conferences, even long sermons We can spend so much time reading, learning and celebrating the word that we have no time to actually apply it! I hope that things are changing, but the debate ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: *other

Believing In A God I Cannot See Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

based on 101 ratings

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Why Believe in an invisible God?

How Can I Believe in a God I can’t See? If God wants us to believe in Him, He should make himself visible so we could talk one on one, touch Him, hear him verbally, see him with our own eyes. "Why does God put us in a position where we have to try to believe in Him? Why does He toy with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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This is the last of a series of four on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central

Go for the Gold Last Sunday Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm when he should have been focusing on the right target. Can you imagine? Here is the moment when everything counts and this young man fires at the wrong target with his final shot. He was leading by three points and only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

based on 130 ratings

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For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2007

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Done as first-person, in costume and character, summary of Paul’s teaching; built on acronym of the name PAUL -- prayer, avoidance (of immorality), understanding, love. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As an apostle, charged to preach the Gospel, I am here today to say to you ... What?! You challenge me? You challenge my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born at the wrong time, nonetheless one whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Then... Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The best way to keep the present in perspective is to focus on the future.

Title: Seeing Then, Now! Text: Daniel 7:1-14 (Revelation 1:1-4, 21:4-8) Thesis: The best way to clarify the present is to focus on the future. The Messiah of Morris Avenue End-Time Countdown as told by humorist, Tony Hendra, attempts to imaginatively (and satirically) capture world events that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nearly Bankrupt Of Love

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002

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Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us.

"Nearly Bankrupt of Love" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, KJV Purpose: Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us. INTRODUCTION Opening Why would I call this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

based on 326 ratings

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This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer Keys - Repentance And Confession Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 8, 2011

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Subtle sin hinders our prayer as surely as the blatant ones. It does not have to be blatant. It does not have to be an outward action. It does not have to be anything anyone else knows about. If we regard iniquity in our hearts the Lord will not listen.

“If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” Psalms 66:18 Before writing, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” before becoming a leader of the Reformation, before his 95 Theses, Martin Luther was a Catholic priest. One thing that did not change for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 3, 2011

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Have you ever tried to figure out how big God is? This sermon answers that question.

Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever tried to figure out how big God is? Country singer Ray Price wrote a song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Grace & Supplication Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2011

based on 25 ratings

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Israel’s lament over the Messiah who died for their sins will be a far greater victory than the one just won over the armies which will surround Jerusalem. It will be the victory of repentance, the victory over a stubborn heart, the victory over self.

ZECHARIAH 12: 10-14 THE SPIRIT OF GRACE AND SUPPLICATION [John 19:30-34-38] The ultimate goal of God for His people is more than just physical preservation, He is working toward their spiritual restoration. He wants to reveal Himself not only as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

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