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If Its Not Broken Don't Fix It

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 8, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The Cross of Christ has (past tense) already purchased incredible benefits for those who His. This message innumerates several of the consequences of being "in Christ".

Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. 2 Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ cannot help you. 3 I’ll say it again. If you are trying to find favor ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Revenge... Or Not! Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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How are we to understand this teaching of Jesus? 1. It is about trusting God. 2. It is about not doing it our way. 3. It is about being like God.

In Judith Viorst’s book for children entitled I’ll Fix Anthony, Anthony’s younger brother complains about the way his older brother treats him. The little brother says: “My brother Anthony can read books now, but he won’t read any books to me. He plays checkers with Bruce from his school. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting Your Community Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Thou Shall Not Steal is an ageless principle is being proclaimed. God intends for his people to live in community. That principle is valued and protected by this four word commandment.

The church that we worked at in Atlanta was in a great section of town when it was built in the mid 50’s. But as time passed businesses who were landlocked began to relocate to the outskirts of town and left abandon buildings, which drove down the appearance of the neighborhood and the value of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Definite Aim

Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 12, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Most people live and die without discovering their purpose for being on earth. This message will help believers easily identify their gifting by asking a few simple qiestons.

Living With Definite Aim 1Cor.9:26 Therefore I do not run uncertainly without definite aim. (AMP) Acts 26:16-18 I have appeared unto you for this purpose: • (V-16) to make you a minister • (V-17) sending you to the gentiles • (V-18) to open their eyes to truth 2Tim.4:7 I have fought a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Towards God!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 16, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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The life of a man is not composed of what they have.What good does is it for a man to gain the whole world yet forfeits his soul!Be rich in God!

16And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian & Temptation Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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We all struggle with temptations in differing forms. Let’s spend a few moments allowing James to share with us his appraoch to being overcomers.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “The Christian and Temptation” (James 1:13-18) Introduction:  Recall story of Daniel and the Lion’s den…  One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is trying to overcome temptations  We have it tough – (it is not easy being ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Being thankful is more than simple a self-centered "Thank God for what he has done for ME." It is gratitude to God for his character and faithfulness.

The story is told of two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Jerusalem And Eternal State

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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The millennium now being over, John is now introduced to a new universal order, the eternal state, where there are drastic changes in the cosmos as well as the marine environment.

John tells us in Revelation 21:1: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea." The millennium now being over, John is now introduced to a new universal order, the eternal state, where there are drastic changes in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002

based on 199 ratings

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In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

based on 119 ratings

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The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Are You Standing

Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005

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A sermon on the striving to stand in what God has called us to do, being reminded of how He shows how to do so without falling.

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.” Why did Paul write these words? Paul knew that this was an issue that Christians across the board would experience. So let’s look at the message that Paul has for this church. I. Why Do I Want to Stand? Paul’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Leave, Cleave And Weave

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Marriage, as it was instituted by God, involves three keys for success. Leaving Home, Cleaving to one’s spouse and being Weaved around the Love of God in Christ.

Genesis 2:18-25 Leave, Cleave and Weave 11/08/02 On July 29, 1981 Britain’s Prince Charles married his Lady Diana in a grand royal ceremony. The glamorous wedding was a fairy tale of present pomp and past glory, a last gold-leaf page from the tattered book of empire. London was a city dressed like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A 24/7 Christian

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 23, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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Being a Christian means a lot more than going to church on Sunday morning. God wants us to live our life of love 24/7.

Almost nine months ago, we sent out postcards announcing the opening of our church here in Doral. The first postcard that we sent out had the picture of a young woman on it who is quoted as saying: “When I walked out of my parent’s church, I never thought I’d walk back in. For me church was all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

based on 15 ratings

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God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

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