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30th Anniversary

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

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I preached this sermon for our 30th Anniversary. 1. God WAS Here in the past 2. God Will be Here in the Future. 3. Most importantly, God is here today.

Introduction 1. They say that dogs age 7 times faster than their owners... a 10 year old dog is the same as a 70 year old man... They don’t say anything like that for churches... do churches age the same as people?... a church 30 years old is like a 30 year old person?... Or, is it like “dog ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Revelation 3:20-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Passing On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 28, 2008

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This message talks about how we should be passing on wisdom, and how easy that really is to accomplish!

I am a fan of the long pass. Who of us isn’t really, right? Most of us as kids grow up wanting to be quarterbacks. We day dream of catching or throwing that game winning Hail Mary pass. Throwing and catching is a lot of fun to watch too... This morning, I want to talk about what you pass on from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look At Jesus

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

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The writer of Hebrews wants to describe to us the picture that he took and he wants to highlight for us the things that we now can see clearer since God came up a little closer to us, therefore tonight we will take a closer look at Jesus.

A Closer Look at Jesus Hebrews 8:10-12 Introduction (Thanks Dr. Dave Hartson) I am not a good picture taker. I usually take pictures too far away from the object that I am shooting and so when I print the pictures you can not tell a whole lot about what I took a picture of. In the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Changed Church Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

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Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Live?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 25, 2010

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This is a sermon based on the promises of Psalm 91 and it shows the conditions you must meet to receive these promises.

Traveling is my favorite thing to do. I have been on 3 mission trips in my life and deeply enjoyed being on those trips. I have noticed though that once I return from these trips it feels great because I am returning to my comfort zone. I have been to houses who have little signs saying "Home ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Attaining Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 22, 2010

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Man can not attain peace on his own but the God of Peace always offers ultimate peace to man.

We are celebrating peace during this Holiday Folk Fair, let me just share a few words about this great topic. Three things I’d like you to think about: 1. The One and Only True God is a God of Peace! 2. On our own, we can not attain ultimate peace. 3. God freely offers ultimate peace to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

6 Ways To Make God Smile!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

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Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spending Time With Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

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What the Cause and Effect is of Spending Time With Jesus

SPENDING TIME WITH JESUS ACTS 4:1-22 Key verses are 4:13, 23-31 INTRODUCTION: The first recorded miracle of the church takes place in chapter three of the book of Acts. Here is one of the most familiar stories of the New Testament, the story of the healing of the lame man at the gate of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Wednesday Of Holy Week

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

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The paradox of Judas’ betrayal and Jesus’ command to love one another - all in the same evening

The dark soul of the night Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, a night in which we remember the betrayal of Christ by a friend, Judas We are never told why Judas betrayed Christ. Did he betray Christ out of a sense of revenge – because he felt let down when Jesus refused to become the popular ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, John 21:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Mistletoe Message

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005

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Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

“A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Love Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

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God’s love is best described by the cross

Having to preach twice in two days on two entirely different topics I honestly didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for tonight. All week long I had mentioned to a few people that the love of God would be an easy topic to preach on. “How can God’s love be difficult to explain,” I thought to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Committed Heart

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 15, 2006

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This sermon Deals with The condition of Our Heart

There Is Power In a committed Heart. Every one Is committed to something. What do I mean By that? #1..When you go to the Bank To Borrow Money, You sign A Contract. YOU ARE COMMITTED #2..When you Join The Army you committ yourself to be a soldier..YOU ARE COMMITTED #3.. When you take a Job ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Church Of God

Unwarpping God's Intimacy Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 9, 2004

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God desires our intimacy with him. Steps for building intimacy with God are praise, prayer and enjoying God by spending time in his word

“Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping” Unwrapping God’s Intimacy Psalm 34:1-8 December 12, 2004 Intro: Last week we began looking at gifts worth unwrapping. We started with God’s love and how it is unconditional, limitless, and available. Today we are going to look at another aspect of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Home Yet

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Aug 15, 2005

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We are not home yet, yet we laying down on the job.

Ever heard the song by Steven Curtis Chapman "We are not home yet?" It goes like this "So close your eyes for me..and hear the father say welcome home..Let us find our strength .. in all his promises to carry on.. He said I’ll go prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

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Part 1, Joseph’s life teaches us some principle characterisitcs of maturity.

Joseph The Dreamchaser Part 1: How To Grow Up Genesis 37:1-5 If money & time were not limitations, what would you dream about doing with your life?What would you do to leave an impact? Have you ever had a dream of what you wanted to be when you grow up? How close are you to that dream? In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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