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0303 Pre-Lent Iii (Quinquagesima): The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 3, 2006

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Reasons why I Cor 13 may be the scariest chapter in the Bible.

Sermon: Scariest Chapter in Scripture Text: I Cor 13:1-13 Occasion: Quinquagesima Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Feb 26, 2006 Where: TI Ash Wednesday When: Sunday, Mar 1, 2006 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fasting With Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

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The last in the series on Prayer. What is fasting and why should we fast?

Prayer with Fasting JCC 20.01.10 am In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "When you give..., when you pray..., when you fast." He presumes that we will fast. He follows each command with a contrasting instruction: "Don’t do it this way; but do it this way" Matthew 6:1-18 Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012

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If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Unshakable

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

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In light of 9/11 one might ask the question; could we face the same fate as the Nation of Israel did?

The Unshakable Isaiah 2:6-22 Monte T. Brown September 16, 2001 Grace Southern Sunday Morning Scripture Isaiah 2:6-22 Introduction Could we face the same fate as the Nation of Israel did, as recorded in the Book of Isaiah? Is God sending a message to us? Isaiah 2:6-8 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

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Often Jesus asked: WHAT DO YOU WANT? or according to your faith? WHAT DO YOU DESIRE OF GOD?

WHAT DO YOU WANT? WE MUST DO MORE THAN BELIEVE IN DIVINE DELIVERANCE, WE MUST LEARN HOW TO ACCEPT GOD'S DELIVERANCE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's About Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

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Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Holy Spirit And The Church/

Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002

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A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What About Hell? Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

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People often ask how a loving God could torture people in hell forever? What does the Bible say?

Will God Torture People Forever? by Randy A. Croft Does is really matter what a person believes about hell? Years ago, preachers used to fill people with terror describing the pain and suffering of hellfire. One preacher said that the fires of hell are so hot that if a sinner were ...read more

Scripture: Jude 7:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 10, 2006

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To answer the question, we also have to ask: 1. Is God just? 2. Is God impartial? 3. Is God fair?

Life is not fair. Most of us understand that. It was not fair that some children died at birth or had crippling diseases, and I have been allowed to live and enjoy good health. It was not fair that some were born with cerebral palsy and I was able to grasp difficult concepts and get passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Always Appropriate Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

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Sin is our greatest problem as human beings. Only confessing our sin to God and asking for forgiveness will help us.

What is the greatest problem we face as human beings today? Greenhouse gases and climate change? Terrorism? Civil wars? Overpopulation? The ever-increasing gap between rich and poor? The world-wide epidemic of HIV/AIDS? On a more personal level, perhaps it’s the breakdown in relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

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Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Loosing Faith In Man

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

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This message speaks to why we must never lose faith in mankind

I. "I SAID IN MY HASTE, ALL MEN ARE LIARS" A. The Psalmist was not the first of the last who in a time of depression has been guilty of a false and hasty judgment of his fellowmen: 1. In this song of thanksgiving he confesses his error in judgment 2. He did pass through a crisis of acute trouble ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Galatians 1:20, Philippians 2:12-13, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-11, Hebrews 2:14-17, Romans 8:31-37, Matthew 7:12, Deuteronomy 5:28-29, Revelation 14:5, Jeremiah 10:23, Romans 7:12-17, 2 Samuel 6:20-23, 2 Samuel 6:16, 1 Samuel 17:27, Psalm 116:11, John 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Travel With One Eye On The Ditch Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2003

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Sermon 5 of 10 on Jesus Stories. The main points were taken from a sermon titled "Getting our Hands Dirty" by John Stensrud. An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and

1/26/2003 – Traveling with One Eye on the Ditch An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and crisp. You couldn’t miss the point of the message. In response to the man’s question Jesus told a story we call “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Christianity

Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 8, 2013

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Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

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Characteristics that Jesus valued in this mother and why that her faith was so important.

May,2006 “The Nameless Mother with Great Faith” Matthew 15:21-28 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a person whose Character could be summed up in four words? Jesus did. He said to the Canaanite woman, “You have great faith.” We know that she was from the country north of Palestine, that she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

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