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The Daughter Devoured The Mother

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 2, 2007

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A sermon for Independence Day on Deuteronomy 8! (Outline adapted from material in Pulpit Commentary Volume 3 Page # 157- 158)

Sermon for 7/1/2007- Independence Day Deuteronomy 8:10-20 The Daughter Devoured the Mother! Introduction: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said: WE have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lust Vs. Chastity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007

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Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006

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Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ The Rock Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

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Exposition of 1 Peter 2:6-8

Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 Title: Christ the Rock Date/Place: LSCC, 7/17/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joseph Smith—a prophet to some, and great deceiver to others. Martin Luther—a great theologian and reformer to some, and a heretic to others. Mohammed—a prophet to 1.2 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

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The closing benediction of Jude is the Bible’s last words before the grand finale. These are the Coach’s finaly rallying cry before the Ultimate Contest.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Last Words Before The Big Game Jude 24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Stopping The Mission Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

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Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

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Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Explosion Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 22, 2007

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Exposition of Acts 2:1-13 about the moving of the Spirit of God on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:1-13, Title: The Explosion of the Spirit, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/27/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Read portions of the accounts of the Great Awakenings in the 1730’s from Edwards B. Background to passage: As you know the disciples have been waiting and praying for 10 days on the promise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words Before The Big Game

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

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Those words have become the classic example of a final challenge designed to inspire a team as they head into the big game. That’s the kind of scene you need to picture as we read the last words of the last book before the Book of Revelation.

Through the New Testament 2006 Last Words Before The Big Game Jude 24-25 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harmony In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

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God’s will for us is not only relevant when we are at peace, but it is also relevant during conflict.

Harmony in the Local Church (I Peter 3:8-12) 1. When conflict arises, some Christians throw out all or many of the rules. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde "Stevenson’s man found a trick by which he could change himself into the person of another man, make an actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006

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Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 19, 2006

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Examination of the seventh BE-Attitude: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Peacemakers in a World of Troublemakers Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” Ephesians 2:1-18 1. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. This be-attitude is probably the most often quoted and well-known of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility Is A Virtue, Not A Vice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006

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Everyday and throughout the day, we choose between humility and pride. But how important is this choice? According to Peter, very important.

HUMILITY IS A VIRTUE, NOT A VICE (I Peter 5:5-6) 1. Humility can be one of the toughest challenges of the Christian life. 2. Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things I'd Like To Be Accused Of

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 2, 2006

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This is a sermon to take us to a deep look at what we are doing and what we are being accused of.

Things I’d liked to Be Accused Of. 1 Peter 3:16 16 having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10). The name Satan means accuser / ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Old V. New / Law V. Grace

Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006

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This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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