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El Servicio Fiel Que Dios Espera

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002

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Comprender que Dios espera de nosotros fidelidad a traves de las circunstancia en que estamos viviendo.

EL SERVICIO FIEL QUE DIOS ESPERA” 2 Reyes 5:1-3, 8) Naamán, general del ejército del rey de Siria, era varón grande delante de su señor, y lo tenía en alta estima, porque por medio de él había dado Jehová salvación a Siria. Era este hombre valeroso en extremo, pero leproso. 2Y de Siria habían ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pastor's Appreciation Day

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 17, 2002

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Knowing how to demonstrate our appreciation toward our Pastor in a Biblical way.

PASTOR’S APPRECIATION DAY THE BLESSINGS OF FULFILLING THE MINISTERIAL PURPOSES HEB. 13:17 INTRO: What is the Biblical concept relating to the Pastor? Because of the times in which we live in, we need to see the ministry of the Pastor in the Biblical approach. Many of God’s people have a wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revived In God's Love: Revisioning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2002

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Post-revival sermon, calling us to see in our midst the possibilities of the new Jerusalem -- a church/community built on the basis of the old one, where all persons of all backgrounds are invited by our people and where those with challenges are given he

My mother had the habit of walking with her eyes fixed on the ground. Wherever we would go, my father and my brother and I would be looking all around, enjoying what there was to see, but mother would be plodding along behind us, looking at the ground. We used to tell her, “You’re missing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 24, 2003

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The beauty of the gospel is displayed as Paul contrasts life before Christ to life in Christ and reveals to his readers a future to look towards and apurpose to live for.

“Dead Man Walking” Ephesians 2:1-10 Focus: The beauty of the gospel is displayed as Paul contrasts life before Christ to life in Christ and reveals to his readers a future to look towards and a purpose to live for. Function: To lead the congregation up close to this huge passage where we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doorways To Evangelism

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2001

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Have we explored every possible way we can use the doorways of our church buildings to give the unchurced and unsaved access to Jesus Christ?

DESPITE LIVING UNDER THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS THE DISCIPLES ARE NOW HUDDLED TOGETHER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN UTTER CONFUSION. WHY? JESUS HAD DIED ON THE CROSS AND THEN BURIED, BUT REPORTS STARTED TO SURFACE THAT JESUS HAD BEEN SEEN ALIVE OUTSIDE THE TOMB. UNFORTUNATELY, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ministry That Heals Hurts Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

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Another in a series concerning our church purpose statement; this one about the church as a place where healing (spiritual and otherwise) can take place.

“…Ministry That Heals Hurts,…” Matthew 8:1-7 July 29, 2001 Introduction I don’t know if it’s pride, or just a sense of being awed by the fact that God would use someone like me, but I like to tell people that I’m a minister. Maybe it’s because I’m a walking testimony to the fact that God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:8-17, Matthew 8:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Orders

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

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As we begin the book of Acts, Jesus gives the church her "fighting orders" - Wait and Witness.

"The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Healthy Meal

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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a message based on Hebrews 10

Hebrews 10:19-25 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 10, 2002 A burglar, needing money to pay his income taxes, decided to rob the safe in a store. On the safe door he was very pleased to find a note reading: "Please don’t use dynamite. The safe is not locked. Just turn the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exhortations - 1

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

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Studies from Jude

EXHORTATIONS (1) JUDE 16- 25 I. The Application of Enoch?s Prophecy (vs. 16) A. Against murmurers and complainers 1. indicative of unbelief 2. indicative of unthankfulness B. Against self-indulgent 1. Sensual 2. Philippians 3:18-19 "(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Harbor

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

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Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Blowin' Smoke"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002

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When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

“BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

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In this message we see Paul’s philosophy of ministry and are challenged to adopt it as our own.

“Where I’m Coming From” Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. Happy New Year! My guess is that you have probably heard those 3 words a lot recently… And I am also sure that you heard those very same words back at the beginning of 2001. Just a few days ago, millions of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The People Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

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God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2002

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We aren’t called to star gaze

Thornage 01-12-02 Mark 13:24-37 Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

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