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"A World Shaking Experience"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004

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The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Deepening Your Faith Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

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Answering questions about our prayer requests, as well as a order of service based on The Lord’s Prayer.

D. A. Carson said, “I doubt if there is any Christian who has not sometimes found it difficult to pray. In itself this is neither surprising nor depressing: it is not surprising, because we are still pilgrims with many lessons to learn; it is not depressing, because struggling with such matters is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Formal Requests

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

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For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian

For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian, but as an obligation. And prayer, as it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

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The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Rest In God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 29, 2005

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We run around in our lives looking for peace and rest - but when we see the promise of rest that God promises in Jesus sometimes we hesitate to "seal the deal." Let Him give you rest for your soul!

"I’d love to rest - if I only wasn’t so busy." That’s a statement a lot of us could make. Our society is one of constant motion and activity - if we aren’t always doing something we feel useless and worthless. This can invade our spiritual lives as well. We feel like if we aren’t always "on" and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"A Pathway To Peace” (Advent)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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This is the season of Peace. Peace on earth, good will toward men. Peace is the most sought-after ‘commodity’ in our hectic lives. Mankind will go to great lengths to compromise for the sake of peace.

Biblical Text: Philippians 4:1-9 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry - Be Happy

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 5, 2006

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The Lord wants us to pray instead of worrying. And we are supposd to lay our anxieties upon Him, and when we do, we are supposed to leave them there with Him, too.

Several years ago, I had the chance to speak to a young lady at a shelter in Phoenix, Arizona. She had no job, no place to stay, no money, and no food. But she did have a husband. He was in prison for many years to come. On top of all that, she had a liver disease that was slowly taking her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

Facing Your Fear Of The Future Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

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Part 1 of the series: Facing Your Fears.

Today I am beginning a new 5-part sermon series called Facing Your Fears. This series will include the following sermons: • Facing Your Fear of the Future • Facing Your Fear of Failure • Facing Your Fear of Rejection • Facing Your Fear of Death • The Key to Facing Your Fears: The Fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Really Is Good Series

Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 1, 2006

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Exposition on Romans

This letter is written to the Gentiles, but to the world. It is the clear presentation of the theology of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So Paul lays the ground work here. Read with me Romans 1:1-17 I. Starts with JESUS vv 1-4 A. Prophesies about Him Genesis 3:15 (serpent)… He shall bruise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003

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Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

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PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #8 Safeguard your heart. Protect your mind; preserve your emotions; prop up your will.

• Proverbs 4:5-7 (NIV) [5] Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. [6] Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. [7] Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Through An Open Window To Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003

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Funeral sermon for Cecil Gordon Davison, Jr., Army retiree and U. S. Marshall, member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee.

Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him ... The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. My first glimpse of the kind of man Cecil Davison was came just a few feet from where I am standing now. It was over at that window. We had scheduled a workday to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12, Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

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Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 2 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-II—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003

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This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy.

Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 25, 2003

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This is the third aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. All Christians should have a peace beyond anything this old world has to offer. That peace is only found in Christ. May you find this peace.

The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888) In 1871 the city of Chicago was nearly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

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