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Signs Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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A reflection on what the signs of the second coming are and how they are being fulfilled not to scare us but to prod us to live for Christ.

Sermon: Signs of the Second Coming Mark 13:3-22 June 15, 2003 I Introduction A Every age wants to know the future 1 Poll -Time Magazine article by Nancy Gibbs - The article continues by pointing out that even the pre-Christian is thinking about the future. Recent polls suggest that 35% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:3-22

Denomination: United Methodist

"When Prayer Doesn't Seem To Work--Things To Check" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 21, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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There are a number of things which may hinder prayer from being answered. Scripture gives some things to check.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 20, 3003 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way To Go Up Is Down

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 17, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Looking at Jesus being the conquering Lion and the sacrificial Lamb, the way to win is to submit to God’s plans and purposes.

Revelation 5:1-10 – The Way to go Up is Down I’m sure most of you know what an oxymoron is. It’s a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself. There are lists and lists of the things, and here are some of my favorites: Artificial Grass, boneless ribs, big town, harmless lie, communist ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 4,733 views

With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Committee.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 2,893 views

The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Coping In A Sex Crazed Society

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 3,642 views

Understanding that God created us to be sexual beings, that this is a good thing, and that we all need safe and healthy boundaries.

“Coping In A Sex-Crazed Society” Mike Harris April 11, 1999 Intro: We starting a new series today—and over the next 3 weeks-- we’re going to be looking at 3 very important areas of our lives. Sex…. Money…. and Relationships…. Now—there’s not a day that goes by -- that you and I don’t think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discern Between The Righteous & The Wicked

Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 11, 2001

based on 20 ratings

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Scripture demands that discernment (not infallibly, however)be made between those truly converted and those unconverted.

"DISCERN BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED" Malachi 3.18 EXPOSITION: 1. Turn to the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. I would like for us to begin reading at Malachi 3.13. Please stand, and we will read together Malachi 3.13-18: "Your words have been stout against me, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle On Manger Street

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 5,648 views

This sermon explains the four aspects of the miracle of Christ’s birth: virgin, becoming human, being savior, and belief.

The Miracle on Manger Street Luke 2:7 Most of us are familiar with the old movie, “Miracle on 34th Street.” It is the story of how Santa Claus was defended in court in New York. It is a cute story of how lives were touched and changed by a little old man in a red suit. Well, the “Miracle on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 2,606 views

David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What If Jesus Had Not Risen From The ?

Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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What if there had been no resurrection? How miserable would our lives be? Thoughts to ponder on Resurrection Sunday.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE ? 1 Corinthians 15:12:22 (NLT), Matthew 28:1-8, Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:1-7, 20:1-10, Acts 2:22-36 Introduction: One of the most vital points of our Christian faith is that of Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the . If the sacrifice of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Giving Thanks"

Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 25, 2002

based on 600 ratings

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Giving thanks is so much more than being thankful for our current circumstances. Thankfulness is a way of life.

How often do we find ourselves prompting our children to say “thank you?” Whenever they’re offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, we find ourselves asking, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 28:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Once An Athiest - My Personal Testimony

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

based on 182 ratings

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This is my personal testimony describing how I went from being a hardened athiest, to becoming a child of God.

PERSONAL TESTIMONY Frank J. Gallagher Abiding In The Word [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/testmony.html] I was born in 1950, and from 1956 through 1964, attended a Roman Catholic elementary school. I was taught my Catholic faith by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Body Builders: Devotion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 4,840 views

It is incumbent upon Christians to build up the body of Christ! Being devoted to one another is a good place to start!

Morning Message January 7, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: DEVOTION Romans 12:10 Introduction: 1. We are beginning a new series of messages from the New Testament called "Body Builders". Descriptive term: church is the ‘Body of Christ’. Christian people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

based on 365 ratings

| 65,699 views

The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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