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The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

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James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

"The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

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Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Everything Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

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When everything is going well, pray, because that is when the opposition will assault us, that is when confusion comes, and that is when you will discover the unfinished clutter in your own heart.

Each fall I bring you messages on prayer. There is a reason for that. In this time of the year we need to be very alert about our devotional life. September is a crucial time to discern important things about prayer. The reason is not hard to find. In September, everything cranks up to a fever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Pitching Your Tent?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 15, 2003

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We need to consider the consequences of our choices.

Genesis 13:1-13 Where Are You Pitching Your Tent? Introduction In the Bible record, we find the familiar story of Abraham. That story began in a place called Ur of the Chaldees, a place that was located in what we know today as southern Iraq. It began with a man by the name of Terah, who had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 15, 2001

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Haggai encourages God’s people who have become discourged in God’s Work

Studies in Haggai Study 6 Ch 2v 1-9 Introduction One of the greatest joys that a minister of the gospel can experience is to see his ministry bearing fruit in the lives of his people. To see for example men and women brought through the preaching of the Word to the point where they become acutely ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

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It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Step From Zero To Hero

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

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This is a topical message. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to hero” scenarios. The latter always contains a humble person trusting God and continuing on. Here are Eight Reasons why Christians should not quit.

November 25, 2001-- AM THE STEP FROM ZERO TO HERO James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: (1) Stories people who fall from success are instructive. Even more helpful are the accounts of people who overcome or capitalize on setbacks. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling - Ephesians 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2006

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What’s the calling? God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! You responding to God’s call and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

The Calling – Ephesians 3 On the lighter side of life: Bulletin Bloopers from beliefnet.com The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy." A songfest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

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Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Behold! He Stinketh Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006

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What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005

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The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Great Joy

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Oct 31, 2004

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Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.

Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

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The Book of Jonah, like the Story of Good Samaritan, is designed to remind us who we are; sinners saved by the grace of God, in need of repentance from our willfulness and obedience to the Heavenly Father by sharing the Good News.

THE SIGN OF JONAH Jonah 2__1-9 Jonah 2__1-9 I called out to the Lord he answered me Proper 14(A) The Psalm of Jonah Jonah 2:1-9 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, The One You Must Not Ignore

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Mar 23, 2008

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Because God raised and exalted Jesus and gave Him the name above all names, we must all bow before Him and confess Him as our Lord.

I have introduced this phrase to some of my English classes this past week. I would like for us to say it. I’ll say “He is risen,” and you say “He is risen indeed.” Let’s try it. He is risen He is risen indeed. Because that is what we are celebrating today, Jesus is risen from the dead. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conflicting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007

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A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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