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Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 24, 2001

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Many Christians are sure but sometimes they are not very sure about their salvation. Lets consider the cause, the cost, and the cure for doubting one’s salvation.

‘BLESSED ASSURANCE’ 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. God wants every one of His children to sing, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Some Snapshots At The Temple

Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 13, 2003

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The events surrounding the story of the lame man.

Title: “Some Snapshots At The Temple” Text: Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: In our message we would like to consider that we are viewing some snapshots that someone has taken while touring the city of Jerusalem. Upon their tour they happen upon a very gorgeous place. It is the temple, and it is buzzing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Depend On Each Other Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004

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Acts 2 points to the ways the early church depended on each other. As a church family today, we depend on each other; points use acrostic HELP. Holiness, Enthusiasm, Labor, People.

I have researched Sermon Central as well as many other sources in preparing this sermon. BEING THE CHURCH GOD WANTS US TO BE: WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER August 29, 2004 Jay Robison Acts 2:42-47 Sunday began sermon series leading to TBC B-day Sept 19 Looking at 1st few chapters of Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Money, Money, Money!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

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Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Idle Hands Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

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11th & Final in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." A theology of work.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 If you’re into bumper-sticker philosophy, you’ve probably seen the axiom, "I owe, I owe, so off to work I go." For a vast portion of the workforce, that’s the best reason they can muster for going to the job each day. According to one poll, only 43 percent of American office ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005

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Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

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We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Coincidences With God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

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Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

Text: Ruth 2:1-23 II, Title: No Coincidences with God, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/14/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Providence: God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that he 1) keeps them existing and maintaining the properties with which He created them, 2) cooperates with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

New Breed Of Hero

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 3, 2003

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A NEW BREED OF HERO: THE DISCIPLE-MAKER This morning, I want to talk about how you about a new breed of hero –the disciple-maker. The disciple-maker is a hero because the disciple-maker gives his or her life to help others. A disciple-maker is like a sp

A NEW BREED OF HERO On the afternoon of June 18, a speedboat skimmed across the cold waters of Schroon Lake in upstate New York. Suddenly a wave struck the boat, hurling a man and woman into the water. The man swam over and held the young girl’s head above the water until she was rescued –then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That You May Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

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John tells what we can know or expect to know when we know the Lord. 1- When we know Him we will know we have eternal life 2- When we know Him we will know we can ask anything of Him

INTRO.- ILL.- A man jumps out of an airplane with a parachute on his back. As he’s falling, he realizes his chute is broken. He doesn’t know anything about parachutes, but as the earth rapidly approaches, he realizes his options are limited; he takes off the parachute and tries to fix it himself ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Comes To His Temple Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010

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Only Jesus could sit with the most educated men in Israel and astound them.

The last time, I spoke of all the signs that pointed to Messiah being born when He was and where He was and that no one seemed to care, remember or just plain covered it up. I thought this would be a good starting point for a look at the life of Christ through the scriptures We are told precious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 3

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 13, 2009

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4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. Part 3

Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 3 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 13, 2009 OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 3 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 13, 2009 Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Hath Bewitched You?

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

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When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being "foolish." He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish.

When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being "foolish." He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish. It is a fact that people make decisions in life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

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We have an example in this text of the Local N.T. Church in Jerusalem in prayer during a time of crisis in their church. And we can see also in this text that their prayer was miraculously answered. Anytime a church is not experiencing souls being saved o

Illustration: There was a tenant in an apartment building who was a widow woman who loved God dearly. Her landlord on the other hand despised God and her faith. One day she ran out of food and money and with no one to help she turned to God in prayer. She prayed, “Oh dear God please help me in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Sold Out For Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2012

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A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 16 through 20

Mark 1: 16 – 20 Are You Sold Out For Jesus 16 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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