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The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

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This is a sermon that focuses on being prepared to receive Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Ready Means Living In Faith

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 30, 2002

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First Sunday In Advent: Preparation for Jesus’ return is not ’rocket science.’ Readiness is simply living in the faith that God has called us to by grace.

Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the beginning of a new Church Year. The Altar is draped in blue - expressive of hope, expectation and anticipation, which is the dominant mood of Advent. The Advent season is four Sundays long. That is why we have the four Advent candles in the Advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

“be Whole-Hearted” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2012

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Malachi calls the priests of his day to whole-heartedly commit to representing the Lord to the people.

Malachi castigates the priests of Israel for their lack of whole-hearted devotion. While there is truth here to benefit those who serve as leaders among God’s people today, I want us to consider a broader application. Let’s consider how what was said to these priests applies to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Being Content In Every Situation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 7, 2004

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It all comes down to two questions - where is your focus? And where is your trust?

Philippians 4:10-14 THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION One day, a financial planner was preparing to meet with a new client, and as he reviewed this client’s paperwork, he became very concerned. The client came in, and the financial planner said, “Well, I’ve been reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes" !? 2 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

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Happiness is connected to our attitudes and the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” II !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 <click> Last week in our message we shared four of the eight conditions required to enjoy happiness. The first was to be poor in spirit; second, to mourn; third, to be meek; and fourth, to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Week 1 "From Doing To Being” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

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The small shifts that make a big change in your life! This is a 13 week sermon series.

Seismic Shifts Session 1 “From Doing to Being” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip Congregational Reading: (Have them stand and read) + Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV) 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011

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Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Faithful Even To The Point Of Death"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

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Easter 4(A) - Believers are to be faithful even to the point of death. This means the believer need and wants to be faithful to God’s truth and God’s glory.

“BE FAITHFUL EVEN TO THE POINT OF DEATH” (Outline) April 25, 2010 - Easter 4 - ACTS 7:51-60 INTRO: Faithfulness and commitment are rare words in our society today. Too many break their com-mitments because of unfaithfulness. Divorce is rampant. Living together without marriage is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The Making Of A Character Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

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God had chosen Daniel for special serive but before being entrusted with responsibility his spiritual character was tested.

DANIEL 1 - THE MAKING OF A CHARACTER Three times in the book Daniel is referred to as a man "highly esteemed", or as the Authorised Version puts it, "a man greatly beloved". He was truly a noble character, but how did it come about? Was he born with this built into his genes? No, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Daniel 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 08

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

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THIS MESSAGE CONTINUES THE SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES AS PART OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES. THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT WHAT A PEACEMAKER IS AND THE NEED TO BE PEACEMAKERS AND HOW THAT REFLECTS THE IMAGE OF GOD.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE BEATITUDES PART 8 MATTHEW 5:9 BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. INTRODUCTION: OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND RIGHT NOW, THE BEATITUDES, WE COME TO THE PLACE WHERE JESUS SPEAKS OF THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST AS BEING PEACEMAKERS. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Steward Of God's Money

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 22, 2007

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This is a message that shows the need for good stewardship.

“BEING A GOOD STEWARD OF GOD’S MONEY” Text: Luke 16:10-14 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Good Instead Of Looking Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2006

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A sermon on John the Baptist

Sermon for 1/8/2005 Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: - Let’s compare John the Baptist to modern day preachers. A. His clothes. 1. Modern day preachers wear suits. 2. John the Baptist wore camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. B. His diet. 1. Modern day preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Biblical Church (Part Two)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019

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This is the second in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. In this sermon we are looking at how a Biblical Church must be engaged in learning Scripture.

Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Learning) Text: Acts 2:22-47 So, we’re continuing on with our series that we started last Sunday… We’re looking at how to be a Biblical Church. And if you remember, I said we’re going to look at five marks… or five elements of a Biblical Church. Last Sunday we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Live After Being Anointed Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 22, 2019

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Today we take look at the aftermath of David’s anointing and how you too can learn how to live your life after being anointed.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Last week I talked about the lifestyle David demonstrated which resulted in God recognizing the potential in the next king of Israel within him. David lived a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-17, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 16:21-23, John 13:14-16, Matthew 20:26-28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2023

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In Part 2 of this series we look at the life of Abraham and how in his old age when God told him to step out into the darkness - the unknown - he did not hesitate or question God. He was surely comfortable in the dark.

Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6; Genesis 12:1-4; Romans 4:1-4; Last month I preached a sermon to you titled “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” In that message I told you that if we are to walk in faith, we had to get very comfortable walking with God not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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