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Knock-Off Parenting

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013

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The goal of parenting is maturity. For the knock-off version, the goal is happiness. God’s goal is spiritual maturity.

As a consumer, I say, “how can I make my life most bearable” NOT “how can I build into my kids.” The reason why I was a stickler for getting kids to bed wasn’t necessarily building into them but making my life bearable. The goal of parenting is maturity. For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Bet On Gambling

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014

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Christian arguments against gambling.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church West Lafayette, Ohio May 25, 1986 DON'T BET ON GAMBLING Proverbs 16:33 My sermon this morning is on gambling. After three weeks without a winner, the state lottery is now up to $18 million. That’s quite a temptation! Overnight you could become ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Personally Living For God Powerfully Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014

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Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.

Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

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Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Tormented Heart - Demon Possession - Occult - Satanism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

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A Controlling Spirit, A Constant Sabotage, A Controversial Salvation. The story of the possessed slave girl who was saved. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

A Tormented Heart Acts 16:16-24; Deut. 18:10-12 ----- Link is below... ----- Last time, the Vision, the Venture, and the Victory…Paul heard God saying, Go west, young man, and we saw the gospel come to Europe, and we looked at Lydia, the first of “our kind” to be saved…she was a “tender heart”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003

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We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 30, 2004

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I spend a lot of time talking about the picture of the marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima during WW2, history’s most reproduced photograph. And then talk about the importance of raising the flag of our faith.

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on July 4, 2004 Title: Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag or “Raising the Flag of Faith” Text: Matthew 5:16 Introduction 1. Vexillology is the study of flags… • I don’t know about you…but that’s a new word for me… • I learned it this week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting Big

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 5, 2007

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How big are we? This doesn’t mean how big are we in a physical way. How big are we spiritually? Are we big enough to be a person that God can use?

In 1988 Tom Hanks stared in a wonderful movie titled Big, though Hanks is not the main character, Josh, at the beginning or the end of the movie, he is for most of the picture. David Moscow plays Josh at the beginning and end and wants more than anything to be “big.” The boy is at a fair ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Election Results From A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2016

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The Nov. 8, 2016 election results represent an open door of opportunity for the American Church? What now? What will we do with this opportunity? What is at stake? This message is a prophetic call to seize the day!

A monumental event occurred in America last Tuesday. The media has been talking about it ever since. Some people are so upset about it that they are rioting in the streets. Although there is some evidence that some of that was planned and people bussed in to make it happen. The point is that people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Culmination Of The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

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Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gift!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 4 – Culmination of the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) David’s mighty men were misfits. Like most of us they were distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, they rallied around a common cause, rallied around one another, were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mournful But Triumphant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014

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We must mourn the sinful systems of our society, but we also must pray and work and rejoice over Christ's ultimate triumph.

20th Sunday After Pentecost 2014 Extraordinary Form A reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Learning To Live Inside Out: First Sunday In Lent, Year A Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

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Intro: If Black America endeavor to work in the world around us, we will fall. From time to time, we will fail; our efforts will not be received in the spirit intended; the fruit of Black History has been slow in coming. So, if we must fall, let us fall down in worship of the one who redeems us.

Matthew 4:1-11 The Message (The Test) 4 1-3 Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 23, 2002

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Jesus casts demons out of demoniac of Gadera

Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Mark 5:1-20 INTRO.: Many wonder how the events of Sept. 11th could have happened. We often hear the question, “How could they hate us so much?” “What did they hope to gain?” Some were duped into believing they would get a place in paradise in return for dying for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

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GOODNESS IS DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON

What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because the child wants the candy more. So what really determines value? Again, we all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It…now!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

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An exhortation to action!

Just Do It…Now! The Nike© commercials urge people to "just do it." They are encouraging people in the area of athletics and to quit being a couch potato. Of course, ideally if you "just do it" you will need shoes and hopefully you will buy their shoes. The more you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:29, Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

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