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Did You Really Say That?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 27, 2005

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The sin of gossip continues to be a problem in our society and can causes hurts, damage relationship, and destroy the body of Christ. With the development of instant messaging and online diaries, gossip is able to spread at a pace like never before.

DID YOU REALLY SAY THAT? James 3:2-12 INTRODUCTION: A. Norman Rockwell had the ability to portray everyday life in a way unlike most other artists. The faces in his paintings are always full of expression, on the verge of being cartoonish, yet his paintings always seem to carry some kind of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

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Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Break It Up"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 11, 2006

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God wants to do a new thing in your life, but first you must break up that fallow ground.

“Break It Up” “Tearing up the fallow ground in your life” by District Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr Hosea 10:12 & Isaiah 43:19 Whenever I begin to tell the story of when I was hit by a car at the age of 12 while riding my bike to school, my wife will either finish the story for me or she will ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Don't Give In To Evil! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

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We must have the courage to go a different way.

DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Work And Rest Finding A Balance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

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Today I want to try to address the many demands of life that keep us from addressing the necessary things of life. Things like peace and contentment, family, friends, laughter and rest. Most importantly of all, time with God

Work and Rest finding a balance Mark 6:30,34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Cross Tells Us About God

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

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The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sow What!

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

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We use this text to describe the process of sowing and reaping, investing and return on investment, deposits and withdrawals. And in addition to that it contains some great insight to how to get the most out of life; not just here but in the hereafter as

Picture in your mind if you would this image…Jesus, crowded by many seeking his wisdom, stepping into a boat and sitting down to teach while the many stood on the bank in anticipation. Why didn’t he just have the disciples push the crowd back, why the boat? Was Jesus claustrophobic? Did he need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Treasure Principle

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Dec 12, 2006

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This message explores the treasure principle: that the Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth any cost in this life, even life itself, to enjoy it more fully.

“The Treasure Principle” A sermon on Matthew 13:44-45 by Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2006. The Leg: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, a residential city where the houses are all close together, and the backyards small. Our playground, for the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 16, 2006

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God’s grace is sufficient to keep us, no matter what our age or station in life.

God’s Amazing Grace I Corinthians 12:1-10 January 15, 2006 My grandma and grandpa Lovell lived on a farm just over the Indiana/Michigan line north of Orland. They moved off the farm when I was just five years old, but I still remember great times that we had there. My grandpa died about seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

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An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Break And A Blessing: Part Two

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001

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This sermon is about realizing the real blessing of God, which is God’s unmerited grace in our lives.

"A Break and A Blessing: Part II" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Last week, we learned that God had wrestled with brother Jacob all night long until the breaking of day. We learned that god had struggle with Jacob until a breaking had occurred in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expect A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

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Approach God with a confident expectation. God wants to bless you - so let’s ask - and expect a blessing!

Expect a Blessing “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘"Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry-Free Living

Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005

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Be anxious in nothing; prayerful in everything; thankful in anything, and you will have the peace of God.

Worry-Free Living Philippians 4:4-7 01/16/05 2293 words 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Should Have Been Stoned

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Nov 11, 2002

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The lesson that Jesus teaches us this in this story is that we are all in need of God’s forgiveness.

Should Have Been Stoned Pastor Scott Rogers John 8:1-11 If you were one of the persons involved in this story, which one of those roles would you have played out? The Adulterer, The Accusers, or The Forgiver? The purpose of this question is to get you to think before you answer. Its not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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