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The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2005

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Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

THE DRIVING FORCE OF SPIRITUAL DEBT-II—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Debt causes many Americans to work at things they never intended to give themselves to. That is why retirement is sought & defended so vehemently by Americans. We spend our lives working off our debt—at anything that is financially ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

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Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Only One Gospel! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2005

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There is only one gospel! And that one and only gospel is the gospel of God’s grace. In Galatians 2:1-10 Paul explains that not only he but also his message was accepted and affirmed by the Jerusalem apostles.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Let us read Galatians 2:1-10: "1 Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Is Near

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2005

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Every sign, both in the heavens and the earth, point to the soon return of Christ.

THE END IS NEAR By Pastor Jim May I want to speak to you this morning concerning a message that God has given in His Word for all who are called by His name. God has a Word for you and I and it’s a word of encouragement and strength for those who will hear what He has to say. God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sexual Chaos

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2005

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Pornography is sexual chaos.

SEXUAL CHAOS: THE PROBLEM OF PORNOGRAPHY I Thessalonians 4:1-8 S: Pornography C: Sexual purity Pr: PORNOGRAPHY IS SEXUAL CHAOS. KW: Answers TS: We will find in our study answers to four questions about pornography that should be asked by the church. Type: Propositional The ____ question we must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Revival

Contributed by Steve Woods on Apr 24, 2004

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Jonah was used by God to bring about revival in Nineveh, even though Jonah was an unwilling instrument of His will. This message emphasizes the need for revival today.

Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 3:2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004

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| 4,635 views

the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

"Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

based on 79 ratings

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For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Needs Of A New Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004

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The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waking Up

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 10, 2004

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Three great awakenings: 1. Awakening from spiritual death. 2. Awakening from spiritual dullness. 3. Awakening from spiritual deafness.

For a long time I knew that the Christian life was a matter of having a relationship with God, but I also often thought of it as a list of rules to be kept. I wasn’t sure how to maintain a relationship with God, but it was clear to me what it meant to keep the rules. If I did well, I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

Can A Christian Have Demons? Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 20, 2003

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The question everyone asks is “Can a Christian have demons within their body and soul or influencing them?” I saw many people influenced by demons in local churches. I’m not speaking of demonic possessions here, that is another subject. When a person com

CAN A CHRISTIAN HAVE DEMONS? The question everyone asks is “Can a Christian have demons within their body and soul or influencing them?” The answer is absolutely YES, but most Christians cannot comprehend that and think this is heresy. At the Bible School we learn that a Christian cannot have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ In The Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 31, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Christ wants to be the center of our lives, our personalities, our mind, our will. (#3 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith...” We have come to a phrase of great significance that we cannot skip over lightly, thinking it has only a surface application and only joins one phrase or one thought to the next. If the reader is not careful, there is the danger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Keeping The Standard Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2003

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We must have the courage to expect righteousness.

KEEPING THE STANDARD Nehemiah 13:1-31 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS. ?: What? What should we be expecting and what should we be watching out for? KW: Compromises TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 13:1-31 four compromises that get in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does 9.11 Make Of Us?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 6, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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In spite of the tragedy, what “man meant for evil, God used for good”, thus how will Christians and American citizens be a part of the reshaping of culture since 9.11.01?

(Power Point available--email author) SLIDE 1 “WHAT DOES 9.11 MAKE OF US?” 8:30 with Video presentation (adapted from Leonard Sweet’s message on 9.11) Slide 2 “Night fell on a different world.” These are some of the first words President George Bush used to reflect on September 11, 2001. Slide ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

To Wine Or Not To Wine

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

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This is sermon notes on the use of wine for our lives and our walk. We are called to a higher walk as the "Set apart" people of God.

To Wine or Not to Wine Old Testament Theology By: Bruce Landry I. What was common use of wine in the Ancient Near East Page 1 II. Some Questions concerning Wine Page 3 III. Is Wine the best choice today? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

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