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They Were Here A Minute Ago

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 30, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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The church is a family and we have a need to keep up with each other. We have a need to know what happened to our Church MIA’s.

They were here a minute ago John 13:34-35 We have witnessed an awful lot of different things related to war in the past month or so. We know more about the weapon systems than ever before, we know about the MRE’s, Meals Ready to Eat. Also called Meals Rejected by Ethiopians. POW –Prisoner of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Congregational

"The Potter And The Clay"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 7, 2003

based on 85 ratings

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For Human Clay to be effectively shaped and ultimately used it must cooperate with the Potter - We are clay with a will of our own!

"The Potter and the Clay" Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 1, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

based on 164 ratings

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In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Increasing Your Spiritual Assets

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 1, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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Learn to increase the worth of your relationship with God

I received an email this week asking the question, "What’s the difference between people who pray in church and those who pray in casinos?" The answer, "The ones in the casinos are serious." There may be more truth to that email than we want to believe. The prayer to increase one’s wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

But Life Is Too Hard Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002

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Overall, Americans are “mostly” or “completely” satisfied with life despite having daily concerns. But sometimes life’s pressures burden us down. God wants us to know He is going to help us get back up

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; What You Need, God Has) Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Partners In Pulling Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2002

based on 101 ratings

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Priscilla and Aquila had the most magical of marriages. It was a rare quality that all Christians couples should strive for. What was it?

OPEN: A traveler was driving along one day and had an accident. He drove his car into a ditch in a desolate area. Luckily, a local farmer came by to help with his horse named Buddy. Well, the farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Once more the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Jail Breaks - Part I

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

based on 55 ratings

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No time for sleeping.

The year was approximately AD 47. Apart from the stoning of Stephen thirteen years before, the infant church had enjoyed almost a decade and a half of relative peace in which to grow. When many believers had scattered to their homelands following Stephen’s stoning, the gospel had gone with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-8

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Be An Instrument Of God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 2, 2000

based on 184 ratings

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How to be used of God to promote peace and unity in the body of Christ.

Introduction: A great saint from ages past once prayed, "Lord make me an instrument of thy peace". What a lofty goal, to be used of God to bring peace to the lives of others. Jesus said this would be a common characteristic of God’s children. He said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fear And Family

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

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Ruth’s story of irony and inclusion is also a reminder of God’s presence in the Christian community

What’s your greatest fear?… Anyone here afraid of spiders? I used to be afraid of spiders. I’m ok with them now, but for a while…. Well I remember once in college I woke up in my old dorm and there was a garden spider on top of my covers, about 10 or so inches from my head. He was looking at me ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003

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The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

(Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

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Jesus states in Matthew that even though you worked miracles, if you do not “know” God, you will be sent away on the day of judgement. If you know Him, you will know that trusting him is the best thing for you to do, and it won’t be hard to do

Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” He only knows those who trust in him. Knowing him is quite important: see below. Matthew 7:21,22,23 (21)“Not everyone that says ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C. A. R. E.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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What do we have to do to be known as a caring church? What all is involved?

C. A. R. E. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:25-27 (MKJV) That there not be division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is glorified, all the members rejoice with it. And you are the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Intentional Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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If we are to live life to the full, we must have intentional relationships with other Christians

Keys to Life August 22, 2004 Intentional Relationships This summer, we have been preaching through a series called “Keys of Life” and we have hit on many different topics. Today I want to talk about the key of relationships – specifically intentional relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Denomination: *other

Shaped For Service Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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