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Does He Fuel Your Fire? Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 1, 2007

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This is the 3rd of 8 "Health Signs" of a Growing church, "Passionate Spirituality." Our Pursuit of him makes all other pursuits pale in comparison. This series adapts the theology and theory of the work "Natural Church Development" by Christian Schwarz,

Does He Fuel Your Fire? Philippians 3:7-11 Healthy Condition #3: Passionate Spirituality (Had this listed on a power point) If you’ve been calling yourself a Christian, you should stop. If you have ever encouraged someone to become a Christian, you should never do that again. WHY? "85% of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#6 -- Security Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

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It is in God that we find and have security.

A Secure World? Do you think we live in a secure world? If you don’t, you’re not alone. And let’s face it, there isn’t much reason to feel secure about our world. The conflict in the Middle East has reached what is likely an uneasy ceasefire. British authorities recently discovered, and thankfully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

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Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Service Of The Master – Part 9 - Judas, The Betrayer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

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Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, or simply just to expose you. How does betrayal happen?

Traitor. Deserter. Turncoat. Defector. Betrayer. Betrayal. Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal is a profound word loaded with volatile and angst-ridden emotional implications. Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Drag: Enjoying The Journey On The Highway Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2004

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God is calling His people off the drag and on to abundant living.

Life in the Fast Lane Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life John 10:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 10, 2004 Introduction In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 24, 2006

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An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

Be-Attitudes January 22, 2006 Blessed are the Meek Note: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display meekness along the way?” Unfortunately, meekness isn’t a valued quality in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001

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We have been called to appropriate this gospel in such a time as this

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14-16 14) For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We're #1!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

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The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Other

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

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Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God!

Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God! All across this wonderful place called planet Earth, a land created for us by God, men, women, boys and girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adjust Your Attitude!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

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Empower and encourage the beleivers to adjust their attitudes with the power of Jesus Christ.

NIV Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Apprentice #3: Matthew Series

Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004

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This is the third in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Matthew and that God chooses "Sold Out" people to redeem for His Kingdom.(Drama also av

Jesus began His earthly mission with a search for a team of apprentices, of high level leaders who would form his inner circle and take on the leadership of building His Kingdom after he completed His mission here on earth. As was depicted in the drama sketch, the men Jesus chose were not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Thomas Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

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A biographical look at Thomas

“DOUBTING THOMAS” TEXT: JOHN 20:24-31 Sunday, February 29, 2004 We are continuing with the 12 disciples- looking at the lessons from their lives- who God picked and what God was able to do through these 12 ordinary people who are just like you and me today. Today we are talking about Thomas, or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 28, 2007

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How do you qualify to be chosen to be a personal companion and confidant of God-in-the-Flesh? We’ve been looking at these men whom Jesus chose to be with Him in the closest and most personal of ways ,so far we’ve seen that they all had a lot wrong with

Bartholomew 2/07 John 1: 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The C Team: Matthias" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007

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The third message in a series on the Apostles

We are continuing our series this morning on the apostles or what we are referring to as the "C" Team and we are going to get started today by taking a look at our text. So turn your Bibles with me to the first chapter of Acts. Many of you have heard me say in the past couple of weeks that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008

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The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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