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Provoked To Action

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004

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You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Sign - God Is With Us

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

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what this sign of emmanuel means for us

GOD IS WITH US… 18Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19Joseph, her fiance, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Some Ask, "Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

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God is so great that nothing happens without His permission, and in that permission His ultimate plan unfolds. In His plan He is able to use for good what man intends for evil. God is in control

Illustration:As C.S. Lewis wrote, "The greatest evil is not done in those sordid ’dens of crime’ that Dickens loved to paint...it is conceived and...moved, seconded, carried, and minuted...in clean, carpeted, warmed, and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Built Up In The Faith

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 19, 2006

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When one is edified, he is letting the Word powerfully have its effect in a Spirit filled manner.

Edification or "built up" in the Faith Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Col.3: 16-21 Introduction: To be edified or "built up" in the faith requires that a man be filled with the spirit and obedient to the Word. In reality a person cannot be filled with the spirit who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power That Doesn't Falter Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 4, 2006

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This is the second message in a Lenten series on "The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

CROSS WORDS: WORD #2—THE POWER THAT DOESN’T FALTER LUKE 23:32-43 ARE YOU ABLE TO REMEMBER, WHEN A THIEF LIFTS UP HIS EYES, THAT HIS PARDONED SOUL IS WORTHY OF A PLACE IN PARADISE? These words, composed in 1926 by the hymnist Earl Marlatt in his hymn “Are You Able,” should pierce our hearts into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

A – Affirmation/Adoration Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2005

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Series inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

Sermon Series: “The ACTS of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #1: “A – Affirmation of God’s Presence/Adoration” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: Matthew 6:6 OPENING QUESTION: Does anyone know what the first Thursday in May is in our country? The first Thursday in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roaming Around Rome With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2004

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Since the church is about God’s people, God’s people need to focus on God’s truth. Sharing the Gospel produces the church, and the church shares the Gospel reproducing the church. Paul shares two key truths we all need to embrace with enthusiasm.

Roaming Around Rome with The Gospel (Romans 1:8-17) 1. This week, the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” will open in Kokomo. 2. Christians all over the country are excited that so many people want to see this graphic depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 3. I would like to share three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

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Obedience in Christ

Romans 5.13 brings to an end the main section of Paul’s doctrinal teaching. The remainder of chapter 15 is primarily a personal afterword and chapter 16 is comprised of a lengthy personal greeting and a few “afterthoughts” that wrap up the letter. Though greeting 26 people by name is unusual, given ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Day God Eavesdrooped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 23, 2008

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God carefully listens to our conversations. Do we esteem His name as we shoul? If we do, He will declare us to be His very own special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Malachi 3:13-18 AT THE TIME OF THE WRITING OF MALACHI, the nation of Israel had strayed far from God. Those were dark days indeed. Sin abounded. Unbelief prevailed. The majority of people went their own way, giving little thought to the will of God or the ways of God. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

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The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. #3 of 5.

Title: A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. Introduction 1 Corinthians 12:12 “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unshackled Hands Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 28, 2008

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I could quite easily justify not even stopping...But I was reminded that unshackled hands are not concerned about how or why – only that there is a need and I should do something about it.

A well dressed woman was on an African Safari that stopped in a leper hospital. The air was humid and sticky. Flies buzzed in frenzy. The woman noticed a nurse bending toward a patient, attending a leper’s pus-filled sores. The woman said, “I wouldn’t do that for all the money in the world” to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

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Matthew’s account of the resurrection. Matthew’s narrative of e Galilean encounter with the disciples is a culmination to the gospel which accentuates the Trinitarian nature of God and the mission of the believer.

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. The gospels each relate the account of the resurrection according to their own purpose, consequently there are considerable differences between the Gospels (refer to the recent bulletin insert for a harmonization of those events), but with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Praise God

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008

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May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Need Patience And I Need It Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 11, 2008

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A sermon on patience (Seed thoughts from Max Lucado and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr <Article in Christianity Today called "Trying Patience on for Size>)

Sermon for 2/10/2008 “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” Introduction: “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” WBTU: A. Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 C. Let’s first get the sponge wet. Cannot use a sponge until it gets wet. Let’s get our hearts wet with God’s love before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007

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Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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