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Prayer Keys: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 19, 2011

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“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name,” John 15:16. A prayer key sermon that can also serve as a witnessing sermon.

Prayer Keys - Bearing Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 One Wednesday, we looked at the second prayer key in this verse, asking in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt - Is Doubt Unbelief? Does It Mean I Lack Faith? Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 22, 2019

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Doubt – What exactly is doubt? What does Jesus mean by telling us If ye have faith, and doubt not? James tells us that we ought to ask in faith, without doubting, For he that doubts is like a wave blowing with the wind. Is doubt unbelief? Do I not believe God because I have doubts?

Matt. 21:18-22 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-9, Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Faith Not Presumption

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

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James 4 warns us against having the attitude of those who presume to know what the future holds.

Title: Living a life of FAITH not presumption The Associated Press ran the story of Andre-Francois Raffray. Thirty years ago, at the age of 47, he worked out a real estate deal with Jeanne Calment, age 90. He would pay her $500 each month until her death, in order to secure ownership of her ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loyal Leaders And Faithful Followers Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

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The qualities of successful leaders and successful followers.

Loyal Leaders & Faithful Followers Joshua 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

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John gives us two different characters in this passage. One is good, one is bad. The ugly part comes in when John tells us what he is going to do to the bad

3 John 9-12 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Introduction A. Guess what we are going to finish up 3 John today. Wow that was quick B. The Good The Bad The Ugly C. It is common to hear those words together D. John Fedko sometimes uses then to show sports highlights/lowlights E. Various other news ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Do You Connect With Your World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are God's Gifted People

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jan 23, 2004

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May your heart be filled with joy as you remember God’s many gifts to you.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Epiphany 2 Series C Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (1 Cor 12:1-11 NIV) "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

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The 6th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Pastor’s Heart Colossians 2:1-7 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Believing In God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

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Learning to connect reason with faith in order to strengthen our faith.

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose of this series is two-fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invited To Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

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Jesus invites ALL comers, not just those we consider likely candidates

Invited To Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Invited To Jesu s p.1 Sietze Buning, story teller of our faith community, tells the story of a man whose life was beat up, who was tired, who carried a heavy burden on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Walks In

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000

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Jairus’ daughter

This account from the synoptics of the raising of the twelve year old daughter of Jairus, teaches us lessons on the compassion, the wisdom and the power of our Lord. Among commentators there are differing opinions concerning the actual physical state of the girl previous to her visit from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Church Can Learn From Geese

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001

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What can the Church learn from Geese? My thought for this message came from John Maxwell’s book developing Leaders Around you”.

INTRODUCTION  Sometimes it is fun to just look around and see what we can learn.  I remember watching cartoons when I was a kid. I learned a lot from watching the Road Runner. (GIVE EXAMPLES)  Sometimes we can learn some lessons from some interesting places. If we would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Hope You Dance

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 20, 2001

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GOD WANTS MEN TO STAND FOR HIM IN THE GAP BETWEEN MORAL DEGRADATION AND MORAL INTEGRITY!

I HOPE YOU DANCE EZEKIEL 22:1-8, 23-30 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17, 2001 INTRODUCTION: FATHER’S DAY INTERNET STUFF LYRICS TO THE SONG, “I HOPE YOU DANCE” BY LEE ANN WOMACK (? spelling, but correct name and title). TRANSITION THOUGHT: Today’s text speaks to us of the reality of today’s culture. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-8, Ezekiel 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Unsolved Mysteries

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2002

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How do you truly unite people? An unsolved mystery - until now.

Unsolved mysteries: Eph 3:2-12 We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. There’s even a TV show dedicated to discussing unsolved mysteries. Can you think of any unsolved mysteries that have been on the news in the last year or two? Obviously, one unsolved mystery is: where is Osama bin Laden? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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