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Kingdom Values

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010

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The values of the kingdom of Heaven are really different from the values of the world. And the greatest value of God's kingdom is really counter-culture, even though the culture gives lip service to it.

Passage: Matthew 18:1-9 Intro: Growing up in the 1960’s, we learned the meaning of “counter-culture” 1. whole group of people called hippies who marched to a new set of values. 2. they called it “the new morality”, which Christians said was just “the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revival And Prayer Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

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The very word Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. It implies spiritual decay and inactivity.

Last week, we talked about revival and the need for humility in seeking it. The very word, Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. To revive something implies that there is some kind of spiritual decay or inactivity going on and it needs to be revived, to be made alive ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Isaiah 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Hensley on May 19, 2003

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A message to Singles about being a Single Christian. Also speaks to the rest of the church about respecting these vital members.

May 18, 2003 The teaching ministry of Rev. Mike Hensley, First Baptist Church, Raton, NM Ben Young, whose various singles ministries at Second Baptist of Houston typically draw 7,000 people, says that the greatest challenge he faces as a singles pastor is twofold: Helping prepare people who will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

Grounding Ourselves In The Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

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God’s goodness allows us to surrender the fear we have of being open and honest in relationship with Him.

Many have expressed how much they appreciate the testimonies that have been shared in our gatherings. > In hearing the way others have experienced God. we find common process and can gain insight and inspiration… > It’s with that dynamic of gaining insight & inspiration that this morning we begin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Lost' Parables

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005

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Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

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James asks the question What is your life? Let’s examine what scripture says it is and ought to be.

What is your life? James 4:11-17 Introduction All that has to be said are two numbers 9-11 and memories and reflections of where we were and what we saw and what we thought come flooding the consciousness. Sit in silence for just 5 seconds and recall the sites and recall the emotions. ABC NBC CBS ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

High In Salt Content Part 2

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

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Part 2 of being salty - more Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find God.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content – Part 2 A five-year-old lad was watching his mother change the baby. When she overlooked sprinkling the tot’s backside with talcum powder and hurried him into his diaper, the five-year-old reproved her sharply, "Hey, Mom, you forgot to salt him!" Salt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

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Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got To Keep On Movin'

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005

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This message takes a look at being positioned for a blessing, and the roles of DESTINY, DELIVERANCE, and DECISION in recieving a blessing from the Lord.

"I’ve Got To Keep On Movin’" Genesis 19:1-29 NIV I recall when I was younger, my best friend Daniel introduced me to a song that we would often break out into, whose words were a bold resolution of resistance to failure and an affinity for pressing on. Though it’s lyrics weren’t proper grammar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Advent

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 10, 2004

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This sermon focuses on the Gospel being "good news." Advent is about the "coming" and "arrival" of Jesus, the Messiah - anointed one.

“The Meaning of Advent” Luke 2:10-11 The Christian world celebrates the season of Advent on the four Sundays prior to Christmas. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The dictionary gives two descriptions for Advent “Coming” and “Arrival.” The message of Advent is about the coming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Believers Share (In) God's Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 17, 2005

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EPIPHANY 2(B) - Belivers share (in) God’s blessings by freely preaching and being freed to serve.

BELIEVERS SHARE (IN) GOD’S BLESSINGS (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23 - January 16, 2005 - EPIPHANY 2 INTRO: People, in general, like to share. Believers love to share. God has shown us his divine bless-ings – physical and spiritual – that we may show them and share them with others. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2005

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Living for Jesus involves being a living epistle, a living sacrifice and a living stone in the "spiritual house" that is His Church.

LIVING FOR JESUS “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 LET US TAKE NOTE OF THE TRUTHS TAUGHT IN THIS VERSE 1. Christ died for all. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 14, 2003

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The importance of the Blood of Christ. The first instance of blood being shed, and what the sacrifices in the Old Testament mean to us.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism "The Blood" By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. (Outline) Text: Hebrews 9: 19-22; For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

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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

The Aim Of Christian Manhood

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002

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Every man is called to be a mature leader. He must accept the responsibility for being God’s image bearer.

The Aim of Christian Manhood A real man is a man of God in all ways. 1.) What is a real man? (Attractive, Strong, Rich, Powerful, Star quality?) 2.) God’s man may be these things, but he is much more! 3.) When we compare the man of the world to God’s man he is wimpy, wimpy, wimpy!!! 4.) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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