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Conception Of Evil

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

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Temptation is nothing more than a test of what we love more

Title: Conception of Evil Text: “Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from Evil” + Jas 1:13-15 & 4:4-8 FCF: The only way to resist temptation is dwell on how much better is the love of Christ. Intro: A wise friend of mine put it best. “Jesus promised to deliver us from our enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

“Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004

based on 53 ratings

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The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Father's Day Sermon In A Bag

Contributed by Richard Berry on Jun 21, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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Old wife’s tale, "The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach." Used this principle to drive home some spiritual truths about fatherhood

FATHER’S DAY SERMON IN A BAG As I wondered how to get through to our fathers this morning, an old wife’s tale came to mind, “The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I figured using this same principle might help in driving home some spiritual truths as well. So not only will we use ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:22

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With Jesus? Listen To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 22, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response... will it be to listen to what he has to say for our lives?

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? “Listen to Him!” Romans 10:13-17 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to listen to him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to listen to what Jesus has to say for their lives. What a beautiful text: Everyone who calls upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5, Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Male And Female Created He Them

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 21, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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God created men and women: 1. Different physically 2. Different in Temperament. 3. To live out different roles.

Brian Bill has put together a “Top-ten List” of “You might be a male if . . .” 10. You know stuff about tanks. 9. You can go to the bathroom without a support group. 8. Someone forgets to invite you to something and he can still be your friend. 7. You can drop by to see a friend without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

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Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Humility -- For Heaven's Sake

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2011

based on 45 ratings

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Contrasting the Gospel to the cultural gospel of loving yourself.

My daughter was a little upset when I called her last week. She had gone to the traditional service at her church in Tennessee, instead of the contemporary service they usually attend. The senior pastor who is proficient in both Hebrew and Greek, and taught at the seminary level, preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Emotional Life

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

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So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35

Denomination: Vineyard

Lawsuits Against Believers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 8, 2011

based on 3 ratings

| 6,267 views

In today's lesson we learn about how Christians are to handle disputes among themselves.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the question of whether to sue fellow Christians in civil court. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Firewalkers Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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Boldly choose God over all competitors.

FIREWALKERS Daniel 3.1-30 S: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BOLDLY CHOOSE GOD OVER ALL COMPETITORS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 3 three reasons why we are to choose God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is for… I. CONSCIENCE’S SAKE II. TESTIMONY’S ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Promotion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Growing in Christ.

Preparation For Promotion Part 1: Test of Trust Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3:6; John 10:10b; 1 Peter 5:7; Habakkuk 2:3 Introduction: Ephesians 4:13-15 “…until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

based on 41 ratings

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If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, 2 Peter 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Them The Way

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 18, 2016

| 10,505 views

Like Timothy, one can overcome the world’s perception that attaining holiness is an impossibility by being an example in one’s speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. By living a holy life, dad, you can point your child to our Creator!

SHOWING THEM THE WAY 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Fathers day is a special time of year in which we as dads reflect on becoming more like our Father in heaven. All of us want our children to know God and be more like Him but living in a fallen world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

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