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God Blesses Us With Boomerang Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 22, 2022

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In 1924 George Shuler and Ira Wilson were roommates at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois.

They combined their talents in giving to the world this wonderful Christian song, "Make Me a Blessing." • Wilson wrote the lyrics • Shuler the music The song “Make Me a Blessing” is a wonderful prayer that we should sing to God often. This song has become the heart cry of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Anger Monster

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

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I don’t know about you, but I am sick and tired of letting the Anger Monster take over moments of my life and rob me of all of these things. It’s time to fight back, time to tame the Anger Monster!

TAMING THE ANGER MONSTER Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church, Wednesday PM, April 28,2010 INTRODUCTION: There was a long period of time in my house in which it was no longer good enough or desirous to my children for me to just be “Daddy.” Oh, no, they had a much different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Spreading Flame Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 15, 2009

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Paul Harvey said: "Too many Christians no longer are fishermen but keepers of the acquarim." God used the death of Stephen, and persecution to move the church beyond the walls of Jerusalem in order to complete his "mission" stated in Acts 1:8

In Jesus Holy Name August 15, 2006 Text: Acts 8:1,4-5 Series Redeemer “The Spreading Flame” I want to share a story with you so If you choose I’m going to give you permission to close your eyes and visualize the scene I’m about to describe. The first rays of a new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2012

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If Christ has not been raised our faith is useless, but the fact is, Christ has been raised from the dead... and because He lives, we too will live!

Title: The Story Behind the Story Text: Mark 16:1-8 (Matthew 28:1-10 and I Corinthians 15:12-20) Thesis: If Christ has not been raised our faith is useless, but the fact is that Christ has been raised from the dead… and because he lives, we too will live! Introduction Did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I'd Rather Have Jesus"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 11, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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Many people are searching for life. They are asking, "Why am I here?" "What is life all about?" The problem is they’re searching in the wrong places. Only Jesus has the answer.

“I’d Rather Have Jesus” John 14:1-7 A couple weeks ago I was talking to a young father and mother with a four year old in their home. He designs computer chips and chip boards in his home as an independent contractor. In our discussion I made reference to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Depending On God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 1, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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God desires that we depend on Him rather than on our own skills and strength.

Sue and I had a relaxing time at the Pastor/Spouse Retreat last week. We heard an excellent speaker, experienced fine fellowship, and ate good food. In a get-acquainted exercise we were asked to answer the question, “What is one thing about you that your congregation back home doesn’t know about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Investing For Eternity

Contributed by David Limiero on Jul 30, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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The Dow is Down! What would have happened if your had invested in the "Naperville Christian Church Spiritual Index" instead? A fun stewardship message that focuses on the value of eternal investments.

Investing for Eternity Naperville Christian Church David Limiero, Lead Minister July 28, 2002 *How Are Your Investments Doing? (Part 1)* Remember the old hymn "All to Jesus I Surrender"? (sing/speak the words of verse 1) Well I’ve taken the liberty to re-write the words from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: A Day For Others

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 7, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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Christmas is really a day to remind ourselves not to be selfish but to serve others because of Jesus’ incredible love and His example as a servant for us.

Christmas: A Day for Others Dec.16, 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver Here are the top ten things that you tell u CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST here 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the turkey and ham. 8) It’s A Wonderful Life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit Leads Us Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

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Looking at the Spirit’s leading in our lives and how to live by the Spirit.

Intro – My wife and I are now ‘expecting the unexpected’… pregnant with our fourth child > Once again pondering the mystery and magnitude of such life being conceived within… I’m reminded that we all have a new life > “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshiping God In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

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Third in a series on worship - this message focuses on what it means to worship God in spirit and in truth

That’s Why We Worship - John 4:4-24 "Worshiping God In Spirit And Truth" Intro: A few years ago the Chicago Tribune reported the story of a New Mexico woman who was frying tortillas when she noticed that the skillet burns on one of her tortillas resembled the face of Jesus. Excited, she showed it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did He Do It? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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A inductive exploration of the reasons why individuals sacrifice for others leading to the exposure of the reason Jesus died for us and how we must respond.

Introduction: Have you ever heard a story and wondered why did they do that? Beauty and the Beast, a Walt Disney animated movie, tells the story of a beautiful French girl, Belle, who finds the love of Beast, a prince condemned long ago to live a life of shame and ugliness because he was rude and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

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There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Old Man Death Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

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We have seen that this knowledge was Disobedience; now we see it brings forth death as God had promised.

Intro: 1. One morning in 1888 Alfred Noble, inventor of dynamite, awoke to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. You see, it was Alfred’s brother that had died and the reporter carelessly reported the death of the wrong brother. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009

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We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

• I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009

based on 34 ratings

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The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

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