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Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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An Exposititory Message on Romans 8:16-18 Concerning How The Christian Can Be Certain Of Future Glory Despite Present Suffering..

Romans Series # 37 May 08, 2002 Title: Suffering And Glory Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #37 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce & How To Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 1, 2002

based on 144 ratings

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Jesus gives us insight into the heart of God, revealing how to save relationships that are faltering and how to avoid the trap of divorce. Learn how God truly envisioned marriage and learn about keeping commitments. Also learn how to avoid legalism.

A very recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau states that today in the United States, more people than ever are deciding against the idea of getting married. 4.3 million couples are instead living together without the commitment of a marriage vow. The most often cited reasons? Because failed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Passing On The Torch Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

based on 95 ratings

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Objective: As the people of God, a torch has been passed to us giving us the purpose to be to the world what Jesus was to Israel.

PASSING ON THE TORCH Subject: Christians in the World Theme: Our Purpose in the World Time: Sunday Morning July 16, 2000 Question: What is passed on to us? Introduction: This summer we will witness one of the most reknowned traditions in the world - The Summer Olympics - dating back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

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How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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An illiterated sermon on the Sower & the Seed.

The Parable of "The Sower" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008

based on 49 ratings

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“Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Shrinking Violets

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 2, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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How to avoid spiritual defection and to end well in the Christian life.

Hebrews 10:32-39 Shiloh Bible Church No Shrinking Violet Introduction Jo Frost is a British nanny. And she stars in a reality TV show called Supernanny. Basically, she enters a home where the children are out of control and the parents don’t have a clue. And then she teaches the parents how ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008

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Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Good Things Come To Those Who ... Wait. Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 16, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Our tendency to procrastinate, even over matters related to the soul, is challenged by Jesus’ sermon of the soils.

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO … WAIT. Mark 4:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the throes of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We are highlighting different adages or aphorisms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005

based on 60 ratings

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Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Worship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 2,184 views

This is the first message in a six week series on basic elements of living within the will of God. The series includes messages on worship, Bible Study, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, and doing the will of God. The series was based on a drag racing th

The Fast Tracks of Faith February 23, 2003 Sunday AM The Heart of Worship Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 5,742 views

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,706 views

How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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