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The Big Finish Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

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You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish something extraordinary…

THE BIG FINISH Ruth 4:13-22 INTRO: At a young age, George Herman Ruth was left at St. Mary’s Industrial School, where he met brother Matthias. It was there that “Babe” Ruth learned about baseball. [Clip from The Babe] You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, Pride, And Group Dynamics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.

Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Arrival Of Hope Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control.

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control. That’s the message as we leave chapter 20 and move into chapter 21. In chapter 12, God promises Abraham a son. That promise is repeated throughout Abraham’s 25 year journey till this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome Home

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005

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Sin, The Consequence of, The Desire to Turn away from, and the compssion of Love

1. THE DEPARTURE • Vs 12-13 • The request to receive his inheritance was probably shocking to the boy’s father • This request was made and eluded to the fact the son wanted the material things his father had so much that he would have rather his father been dead in order to receive them • In love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Test: I Want To Be Boss

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

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We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-26, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph - A Man Of Integrity And Forgivenss

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Dec 30, 2002

based on 327 ratings

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a summary and reflection on the life of Joseph

Joseph – a man of integrity and forgiveness Introduction Today’s message provides a summary and reflection on the life of Joseph. There are 3 senior public servants from the Bible: Nehemiah, Daniel and Joseph. All three are Hebrews who attained the most senior public service post in a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Or Kinder And Gentler Christians

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 28, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Jesus exhibited kindness by His life...likewise, Christians need to exhibit kindness in our lives as well.

Sunday Evening; February 29, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness Or, A Kinder and Gentler Christian Read Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus To The Water

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Number One! Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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I want us to focus only on one single event that happened in Abraham’s life. Before we do that - you should that Abraham lived a long time before God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

HE IS NUMBER ONE! I am thankful that God has saved me and redeemed me by the Blood of the Lamb. A couple of weeks ago we talked about how God reminded Moses and the children of Israel of how He saved them from the bondage and oppression of Pharoah. And after He reminded them of their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Me, Why Now? Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 5, 2006

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People are complaining about their status, position and way of living. Do we really have room to complain?

*The test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the 7 test of Joseph submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Why Me, Why Now? Genesis 39:16-20 Joseph was placed in a position where he had to make a choice – one that would determine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood Is Greatness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007

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In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Structured For Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007

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In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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