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Open Doors

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2005

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An open door of opportunity stands in front of all churches waiting on them to walk through in obedience to share Jesus with the world. A sermon to Calvary Baptist Church with an open door to reach a community for Christ.

No one came into this building tonight that did not come through a door. It was either opened for you or you opened it. But to gain access to this building tonight you had to make you way through one of its many entrances. We as Calvary Baptist Church have an Open door before us tonight. We can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Generous

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008

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God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Thanks!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008

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We don’t really give thanks anymore. That should not be. We have a lot for which to be thankful.

-We have much for which to be thankful oWe have some pretty good jobs oThe rest of the world is going through a financial crisis – we are relatively unaffected oPeople are being laid off – we still have a means to support ourselves and our families oDoesn’t mean the job is always easy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On God

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 26, 2008

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Sometimes God asks us to wait and be patient. What do we do in the meantime?

- How are you at waiting? - They say that patience is a virtue. I know a lot of people that are not very virtuous then. I am one of them. - I do not like to wait one iota - However, I am working on it. I’m starting a group called Impatient Anonymous. THE MEETING IS BEGINNING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Lighten Your Load Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2006

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Jesus invites us to both come to him when we are tired and to take his yoke upon us. There are practical ways that we can do this that can have a major positive impact in our lives.

DISCOVER BALANCE AUGUST 13, 2006 Matthew 11:25-30 “How To Lighten Your Load” INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we have been “Discovering Balance” in our lives. This is not the normal light summer topic; something a pastor cruises through in order to fill the Sundays before the crowds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Spirits That Limit God

Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005

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These are five spirits that limit God’s work in the believers life and the church.

5 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT GOD INTRODUCTION: PS 78:41 I COR 10:6-13 THESE ARE THE 7 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT CHRIST JAMES 3:13-15 DEMONS DON’T JUMP ON YOU FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT. – LIKE FLEAS THE PROCESS OF THE DEVIL’S INFLUENCE ON YOU IS BY INVITATION. THE DEVIL DIDN’T MAKE YOU DO ANYTHING – YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Positive Leadership Circumvents Church Problems Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2012

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RIGHT NOW, THIS SECTION OF ACTS WE ARE IN IS FOCUSED ON CHURCH PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES. IN CHAPTER 5 WE SAW TWO PROBLEMS BESET THE CHURCH, ONE INTERNAL, AND THE OTHER EXTERNAL. NOW, IN CHAPTER 6, WE HAVE A NEW DIFFICULTY. A DIFFICULTY THAT WILL RESUL

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP CIRCUMVENTS CHURCH PROBLEMS Acts 6:1-7 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Care And Feeding Of The Money Tree Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

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We are called to lay up treasures in heaven, but we also have bills to pay. These verses give us some insights into how we can be wise Christians stewards of our money.

Luke 12:13-21 “Care and Feeding of the Money Tree” INTRODUCTION Video presentation: “Contentment—Deep Thoughts by a Shallow Christian” We laugh at the absurdity of the shallow Christian’s remarks, yet, how often our lives mirror his thoughts. We often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foundation For Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 19, 2015

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What is the foundation for Joy? - Joy & rejoicing found in Philippians 18x. - Paul's focus is upon Christ 38x in Philippians - Certainly it can't be a servant/slave?

- The Coming Global Storm - Jesus prophecies are about to be fulfilled - NASA, NOAA Proclaim 2014 Hottest Year On Record - Senseless violence (NYPD Shooting, France, Belgium, Boko Haram in Nigeria) - Deadly Shooting At Florida Mall - A young Bonnie & Clyde running wild across state lines - New ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

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Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C- Mote And Beam

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2025

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We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away

Doctor Jesus is like an ophthalmologist and a psychologist in our Gospel today. He is speaking about projection. We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away.1 We are aware of all the mitigating factors that go into our own mistakes but not those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025

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The joy of the Lord is a deep, spiritual gladness that comes from God's presence, strength, and salvation, empowering believers to overcome challenges and live in victory.

THE JOY OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 16:11, Philippians 4:4, Isaiah 12:3, John 15:11, Habakkuk 3:17-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity, Hypocrisy And Engagement With A Needy Culture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2021

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But there’s more to Christian life. Much more. It’s a series of challenges and privileges that come to us with our existence in human society. We model our love for other human beings on the love God has for us.

Seventh Sunday of Easter The prophet Isaiah said it several hundred years before Jesus was born: “My thoughts are not your thoughts. Your ways are not my ways.” Our psalm says it in another way: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has [God] put our transgressions from us.” God is not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-10, Acts 1:15-26, Psalm 19:11-12, 1 John 4:11-16, John 17:11-19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

What Happened After This?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 23, 2021

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What does doing things we know that God wants and our attitude about it work together. With proper Attitude and Doing Gods work we can be happy in our Christ Centered Life.

Sermon Title: What happened after this? Scripture Text: Jonah 4: 1-3 Have you ever met people that just seemed like nothing ever made them happy. They complained about everything. They just seemed to be so unhappy that, you down deep, felt sorry for the way they were. Have you ever wondered ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Stirring In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2019

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It is a mystery, but our unchangeable God wants us to understand that He is not without compassion.

A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers us a unique view of the tenderness of the LORD toward His people (Hosea 11:1a). Moses reminded the people that the LORD ‘did not set His love upon’ them for any ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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