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All Means All

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on May 23, 2019

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This sermon on breaking down draws its primary illustration from Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches". This story was read to the children and congregation during the Children's Sermon immediately prior to the sermon.

All Means All Acts 11:1-18 Tribalism is defined as the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes and the resulting behaviors and attitudes that stem from loyalty to this tribe. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too bad. Human beings naturally migrate into groups of like-minded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Care For His People

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2014

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Giving is central to God's character and if we would be like Him we must learn to be givers too.

God’s Care for His People I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember being in Bible class as a child and hearing about how the Israelite's clothes and shoes didn’t wear out during the 40 years in the wilderness. This comes from three passages in the Old Testament, only one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tarry Until Ye Be Endued

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 11, 2017

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We can recalculate as many times as we want but there is no alternate routes (The church must be empowered) again.

Lu 24:49 Tarry Until Ye Be Endued You and I will never mature spiritually until God's words to us are taken personally as they are written. It seems that we all have this ability to take God's word and sift it until all that is left is what we like. What is comfortable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Luke 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"For All That Are In Authority...: By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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What keeps America great? It doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to know the formula for keeping our country going, growing and great, let’s examine it together!

Introduction The things that make you think...for example: *We live in a country where we drive on parkways and park in our driveways! *We live in a country where a pizza gets to our homes faster than an ambulance! *We live in a country where the sick have to walk to the back of the store to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Body And Me Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2008

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In this sermon we look at Paul’s arguments in 1 Corinthians 6 about the damaging effects of sexual sin. Then we discuss how to overcome sexual temptation and sin.

Introduction: A. One Sunday morning, the preacher began his sermon by telling the congregation that he was going to say a series of words, and he wanted them to sing the song that came to mind when he said each word. 1. The first word he said was "rock" They immediately started singing "Rock of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessing In Poverty Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

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As we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we dive into the descriptions of a Christian’s character as defined by Christ in the Beatitudes. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

For the next three weeks we are back to our in depth study and look at the Sermon on the Mount. If you have accepted the challenge to do some scripture memory as a part of this journey together, then you would be up to Matthew 5, verse 3. And depending on your translation, you will have memorized ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Make Giving Fun

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 16, 2017

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Did you know that giving to God can be FUN? I didn’t think so. But it’s true. This sermon explains how giving to God can be fun.

How to Make Giving Fun A Stewardship Sermon Chuck sligh January 15, 2017 Sparked by thoughts on preaching about giving by Robert Russell at http://thecharisgroup.org/2012/07/18/how-to-preach-on-giving-2/. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Awake

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 22, 2017

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A sermon that encourages Christians about the need to be alert.

Staying awake! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11New International Version (NIV) The Day of the Lord 5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Bringing Men To Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 9, 2002

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This message deals with some principles to be practiced in seeking to bring others to Christ.

The Joy Of Bringing Men To Jesus Text: Mark 2: 1-5 Intro: The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is more than a lifeless organization. It is a living organism, made up of many parts, all of which are to be energized by Christ Himself, for the purpose of accomplishing God’s work on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Greatest Weapon Is Truth

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

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During these days of unparallel evil and fear and disease and famine, your greatest weapon is truth. Never let The Truth depart from your mind for many battles still lie ahead for which you need its resurrection power.

Your Greatest Weapon Is Truth During these days of unparallel evil and fear and disease and famine, your greatest weapon is truth. Never let The Truth depart from your mind for many battles still lie ahead for which you need its resurrection power. Continue to hid the truth in your heart and let ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-52

Denomination: Baptist

Defusing The Bomb Of Conflict

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011

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The key to defusing the dangerous and destructive bomb of conflict is humbling ourselves before God and our neighbor. This will result in blessing for ourselves and is the one thing that can change our neighbor.

The setting is modern day Iraq. A soldier specially trained is cautiously approaching a large torpedo shaped bomb capable of destroying the lives of anyone within half a block. He has good intentions of defusing it and bringing peace instead of destruction. The bomb is a real threat – it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2010

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What exactly did Jesus mean when he said "Peace be with you"?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Joseph: Lost His Coat But Kept His Character

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 14, 2024

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A message on the importance of overcoming temptation. Talks about the damage that comes from giving in to temptations.

Title: Joseph: Lost His Coat but Kept His Character Theme: Text: Genesis 39:1 - 20 Joseph Sold into Slavery Opening Scripture Genesis 39:1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Church Of God

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

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The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On Your Mind, Whatever it is, God knows It? (Psalm 94:11) God has blessed each of us with a mind. There is no one created by God who can negate the fact that they have been created to think. Being fully aware that God is aware of all of our thoughts, why is that so many Christians fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Acts 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

How The Holy Spirit Can Help You Overcome The Fear Of Fruitfulness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of becoming too successful by reminding you that God gives the victory, the fruit and the growth of the church.

Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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