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Christ, His Body And You Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 25, 2008

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2nd in a series on Romans 12; this message deals with the connection believers have to Christ and the Church, and the unique capacities each is given in order to serve the Church.

Trinity Baptist Church August 17, 2008 Combating Complacency Christ, His Body and You Romans 12:3-8 There was a Danish philosopher named Kierkegaard whose writings are weighty and tough to read. But that deep thinker one time told a simple parable that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Rut

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

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Sometimes, we just need to get out of our spiritual ruts so that we can get on with God’s work.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt as if you were in a rut? About two years ago, my brother,daughter and I went hiking on the Appalachian Trail on the North Carolina, Tennessee border. It is an area called the Bald Mountains because you actually walk over the tops of the mountains. It is grasslands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faces: Samson Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

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Samson was reckless. He became arrogant in his self pursuits always assuming that God would bless him because he was special. He virtually abandoned his spiritual life over the course of 20 years then was shocked that God was gone. In the end, he lost

Last week we learned that Samson was special. Even before he was born God had put a call on his life and all Samson had to do was walk into his calling. His calling was clear, God wanted to use Samson to move the Israelites out of their complacency because they were losing their identity. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have We Accomplished Enough

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

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The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loyalty, Allegiance, Dedication

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 16, 2023

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A lack of knowledge, a lack of loyalty runs rampant in our world today. Many truly do not stand for anything or are even committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way & that.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11-14; Hosea 4:6; Romans 13:11,14; Psalms 37:1-6; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Ephesians 4:11-14, Romans 13:11-13, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

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An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

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God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

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There is a danger that, many Christians, and the Church faces. Forgetting our identity, and ministry.

Me, Myself, and I Philippians 2:4 There are many great truths that Jesus taught, that are easily understood and are enjoyable to follow. However there are several of Jesus teachings that need spiritual maturity to understand and practice.. Such as; "The first will be last, and the last will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Storm Proofing Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

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1. We all go through storms 2 They Had Set Out With Christ 3 His Presence on Board is no Guarantee of Perpetual Calm 4. The Storm Does Not Mean That He Has Left Us. 5. Do Not Lose Faith If He Seems Calmly Indifferent.

1. We have gone through two storms these last 2 weeks - Lost of power & have snow because of Sandy – 10/29/12 - Sandy dumped 3’ wet snow - 270,000 people lost power - 6 people in WV have died - John Rose, 60, a Republican candidate killed by falling tree - It could take at least six ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dealings With America

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

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What God has done, is doing, and will do for America

TITLE: God's Dealings With America TEXT: Psalm 33:1-12 INTRO: We must never forget what God has done for America, in the past and what He is doing for America in the present. Then we need to understand what God will do to America in the future. I. WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR AMERICA. A. God Birthed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Its Lonely At The Top Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

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What it is like to be the king

ITs lonely at the top-4 1-16.docx Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 If I were to ask you to think of someone who is lonely, chances are you would not choose someone who is busy It is also doubtful that you’d select someone in a top-management position, the CEO or the top salesperson We might think not them, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

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Remembering the excitement of becoming a Christian

Come and See John 1:43-51 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. I was reminded this week about age. I now say things that I heard my grandparents say. Things like, "I remember 40 years ago this month," or, "I remember the lines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Fight

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 13, 2001

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Good news for weary soldiers of the faith. (19th Sunday After Pentecost, Year C)

It is war—not a war fought with conventional weapons, but one that can only be fought by sound teaching and godly living. The early church was in a for its life against those who were trying to combine God’s truth with popular human ideas. (This deadly mix that would later result in something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Asleep In The Light

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

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This is the call to every believer - to awake out of sleep and shake the slumber off and reach out your hand to pull someone to safety. The world is lost in darkness but we the church must not be asleep in the light.

You deserve a break today is the familiar slogan of Macdonald’s. It has a certain ring to it, doesn’t it! It has a certain allure that catches our attention. I do deserve a break today. With the pressures of our school, work and family, with our hectic busy schedules sometimes we feel like “Yes ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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