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Have It Your Way?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 13, 2002

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Many times we seek to understand and manipulate God by our human ideas. We need to get rid of our preconceptions about what God is doing in our lives and let Him direct how we think and pray.

Do you ever watch one of those martial arts movies – pick one, any one, it doesn’t matter – how about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?" There is always a scene, at least one, where the hero or heroine is taking on a whole group of bad guys or gals. Two of them square off in the middle – and when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Equality Or Unity

Contributed by Jack Moore on Jan 21, 2003

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We need not be concerned with equality....only unity.

Equality or Unity Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23, 1 Corinthians 12:18-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Distant Drew Near

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 28, 2001

based on 156 ratings

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The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to dam up the mighty Mississippi with a twig; reach the top of the magnificent Mt Everest with a step stool, or stop the laun

TEXT: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." INTRO: The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Loving Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

based on 25 ratings

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Part 3 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with showing love as evidence of a faith walk.

INTRODUCTION: 2Co 5:7 says we are to walk by faith, and not by sight. This week, we have our third sermon in the series entitled “The Walk of Faith.” We have considered that it is a New Walk of Life; it is an Honest Walk, and today, we will find it to be a Loving Walk or a Selfless Walk. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Meeting God In Depression”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001

based on 238 ratings

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Depression strikes about 10 million Americans within any six- month period. Some of the most Godly people in the Bible and in Christian history struggled with depression.

Intro: Researchers at Columbia University conducted the study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for their success in getting pregnant. Pictures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reward Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

based on 578 ratings

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Daniel’s colleagues faced a dilemma - compromise their faith in God or die - but refusing to do so, God stood by them in their hour of peril.

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the burning, fiery furnace is a favourite in the Old Testament and it has enjoyed its popularity since the earliest days in the Christian church when the first generation of Christians in Rome were being persecuted for their faith. The story was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Heavenly Things Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

based on 97 ratings

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In a time of crisis Daniel spent time in prayer and fasting and God met his need in a theophany reassuring him of God’s provision for his people unto the end of the age.

DANIEL 10 - A VISION OF HEAVENLY THINGS The final three chapters of Daniel are the account of God’s last word to his servant. Chapter 10 gives us the circumstances by which the vision came to Daniel. This final encounter was a traumatic experience for the servant of Jehovah. If you read the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Biting The Hand That Feeds You Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

based on 155 ratings

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4th watch night of revival series focusing on theme verse, Philippians 1:19.

BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU Theme Verse: For I know that as you pray for me and as the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will all turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:19) Monday: For I know: “What Do You Believe” Tuesday: As you pray for me: “Jesus Prayed for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:32, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2006

based on 124 ratings

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ANGELS: They don’t play harps and they don’t play outfield. They are God’s army, and we can learn much about ourselves from their warfare. Link included to entire series in formatted text, w/ handouts, and PowerPoints.

God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 1 Colossians 2:18 With 273 verses in scripture dealing with angels, you have to wonder why most preachers don’t deal with the subject anymore. 3 reasons many churches don’t talk about angels: 1. Reaction against speculation. Theologians are often guilty of dealing w/ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

To You This Day Is Born A Saviour

Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006

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Our text tells of a great story and what a friendly coming by a friendly God who is full of goodwill toward mankind.

To You This Day is Born A Saviour Luke 2: 8 – 15 My guess is that all of you here know the Christmas story… What makes this story so great? What makes this story so great is that it is the story of how God comes to us in the friendliest of ways. Think about it: God who is so great comes to us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nemesis, The Power, And The Obedient Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 22, 2004

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This study is taken from our ongoing series of "Fabulous Friday Morning Bible Studies" and describes the transformation of Saul from a coat watcher to the Arch-nemesis of the church, the problem of Simon the Sorceror during the Samaritan Revival, and Phil

Acts 8 Verse 1-3 “THE ARCH-NEMESIS OF THE CHURCH Dr. Luke wants to make certain that the reader is aware of Saul’s presence and attitude regarding the mob execution of Stephen. Some have assumed that Luke is declaring that Saul had an actual vote in the Sanhedrin, but I really doubt that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Making Him Known Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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Our lives make Him known more than our words

Evangelism # 5 – Resourced from PreachingPlus.com _____________________________ The Miracle of Communication - Knowing God and Making Him Known Are you a good communicator? In the estimation of what person? If I asked many wives about their husbands’ skills in communication, the answer would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Hurricane

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

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On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Da Vinci Code- Definitive Or Deceptive Document?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 30, 2005

based on 69 ratings

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A look at a few of the issues behind Dan Brown’s book.

The Da Vinci Code- definitive or deceptive document? Sun 28th Aug 2005 wbc .1 Tim 1:3-7 & Col 2:6-10 from GNB Readers please note: tapes of this are available from Carolyn Breakwell. The tape will make more sense to you than my script. Why covering this? - a tremendously successful book - 25 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good Bye

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 4, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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This is the sermon I presented to our Youth Minister as he was leaving for his first Pulpit work.

Jimmy’s Sermon Numbers 6:24-26 A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to our young people as they were preparing for school. I told the congregation then that even though this message was intended for the young people I hoped that they would listen very intently because there was sure to be a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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