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Giving Of Yourself

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 12, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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Do you love that material object more then God? Do you allow your excuses to win out, instead of being obedient? Matthew 25 starting at verse 32

‘GIVING OF YOURSELF” I remember once a friend had told me that she had scrimped her pennies to purchase a heavy wool winter coat. Financially she was struggling at that time, so to put a few dollars away here and there was a bit challenging for her. But the day finally arrived and she had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Miraculous Rescue"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004

based on 96 ratings

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The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lawnmowers Or Motorcycles?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 25, 2005

based on 81 ratings

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A sermon that shows the more risks one takes, the more one is fulfilled in life. And, the more risk a Christian takes for Christ, the more fulfillling His walk with the Lord will be.

The word “walk” in the Bible often symbolizes the way in which we live; the way we act; and the way we conduct ourselves. It often depicts life as a journey, and it shows that Christians are people who travel around to other places. To ‘walk by faith’ is actually to live in the ’confident ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-29

Denomination: *other

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

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9th in long series on Joshua, 2nd of 2 on mass circumcision in ch.5. This deals with being a part of a family, using the well-used illustration of a flock of geese.

Joshua 5:1-9 – Family Ties (Nowheres near an original thought, but good nonetheless...) Today I’d like to do something different. Today’s a bit different from most, so I’m putting a twist on my scripture today, out of the ordinary for me anyway. Let’s read Joshua 5:1-9. So the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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the light of the gospel impacted on Saul in a way that would lead in the end to the gospel being proclaimed all the way to Rome, to the centre of the Roman Empire, in fact in the Emperor’s palace itself.

It’s interesting to notice, as we read through these chapters of Acts, from 7 to 10, how there’s a theme of blindness and sight, so reminiscent of the words of Jesus at the end of John 9. [In fact let’s listen to them now.] First Stephen retells the story of the Jewish people and the members of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Whatever It Takes (#1) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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This is the first in a series of 4 messages challenging the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the person God has called them to, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” 1 Cor. 9:22-23 INTRO – Are we living our lives as individual Christians w/ a “whatever it takes” mentality? Are we willing to do whatever it takes to live our lives for Jesus? Do you truly desire to be used by Him as you live out your days on this earth? Or are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes (#2) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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This is the 2nd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to and to help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 4:38-44 INTRO – WWJD – extremely popular a few years ago. Bracelets, t-shirts, bumper stickers – all sorts of things with these letters on them. Had one of these on when on a youth mission trip once. Went into a fast food restaurant. Teenage girl waiting on me saw it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Three Cups Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 21, 2005

based on 61 ratings

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The blessings of being under the blood of Christ are many. His bloodshed paved the way for us to miss the wrath of God, purchased our salvation, and enables us to enjoy the blessings of God.

Title: Three Cups of the Lord Theme: The Blessings of Being Under the Blood “In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; He pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. As for me, I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. (Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Be A Branch Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

based on 175 ratings

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Expository sermon--don’t try to be the vine--be a branch. Major considerations: (1) Our Relationship with the Lord (2)Our Responsibility to Him (3) Our Reward in Him.

Just Be A Branch Fortifying the Foundations #34 John 15:1-17[1] 4-25-04 Intro 1. Have ever struggled in you walk with the Lord and found yourself asking, “How can I make Christianity work in my life?” There is no passage in the Bible that better answers that question than Jesus’ words in John ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Simon The Stone

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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Jesus sees not merely what we are, but what we can be. Peter was transformed from an unstable, weak, and impetuous man to a man who was rock solid for Christ.

Simon The Stone Text: John 1: 41-42 Intro: Simon Peter is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. He fills its pages with life and energy. Though he was often reckless and impetuous, he was always sincere. Simon was a man who was passionate about everything he did. Later in his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Cloud, The Crowd, The Crutch

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2002

based on 120 ratings

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God guided His People by a Cloud during the day throughout their wilderness journey. The Cloud represnts being Holy Spirit led. Find out who is doing the leading in this sermon.

THE CLOUD, THE CROWD, THE CRUTCH 1 Corinthians 10:1 “Moreover brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud –” Numbers 9:15-23. The Glory Cloud of the Old Testament typifies the presence of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. THE CLOUD 1. WAIT FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Doctrine Leads To Deception

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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Many "Christians" are being led astray by false teaching. We must be careful to hear and know the truth that will keep us from getting caught in the enemies net of delusion and deception.

By: Donna J. Kazenske Most Christians today have no problem discerning that Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Masons, etc. are teaching false doctrine and leading many astray. However, there are many so-called “Christians” who are not able to discern truth from error. As a result, they have placed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, Hebrews 13:9

Denomination: *other

Spending Time Alone With God

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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In the words of Bill Hybels, we are too busy NOT to spend time alone with God. It speaks to those who may have found their prayer time empty and why that may be.

Bibliography: Craig Miller, Postmoderns; Bill Hybels, Too Busy Not To Pray; Louise Perrotta, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer You Can Learn From The Poor; Pierre Wolff, Questions On How To Pray In her book (I believe) The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank, Erma Bombeck talked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 13, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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This sermon declares that being in ministry can be just as exciting as going on a family trip and just as children ask the question in the sermon’s theme, the church should continue to ask it as well.

Are we there yet? (Matthew 25:34-46) Our theme for today’s message can help many of us reflect back to our youth when we were with our parents, grandparents, other relatives or guardians. I’m referring to occasions when we were going on some type of family outing. It could have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34

Denomination: Methodist

Our Response To God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 13, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Ephesians Series #8. What is our response in light of God’s Grace? Is our response proporitional to the grift we have recieved. What should our response be?

“A Walk That is Worthy” Part 8 Our Response to God’s Grace Text: Eph 3:7-13 Intro: This morning I am going to continue on with our Series in Ephesians entitled “A walk that is worthy” The message the Lord gave me for this morning is entitled “Our Response to God’s Grace” I have spent an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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