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Our Dangerous God

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Sep 28, 2002

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Our God is dangerous to the foundations of man’s strongholds: materialism, hedonism, power, wealth and fame. It is here that God threatens and intrudes into the lives of men and here that they will fight.

Sermon Notes “Our Dangerous God,” Acts 19: 23-41 Kent Simmons Introduction: We live in a dangerous world. The days of leaving your house unlocked, your car keys in the vehicle, and your kids unattended in the front yard of your home are gone. They have been replaced by disturbing images on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold On

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 5, 2002

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God is faithful to protect you , even in a raging storm, if you hold on to Him

Hold On (Heb. 10:19-23) Text: Heb 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, Heb 10:20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, Heb 10:21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, Heb ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Is Against Us... Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2002

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In Nahum, God says, "I am against you." We like to emphasize one of the verses of Nahum: "God is slow to anger..." but there is a limit to God’s patience. What happens when we continually turn our backs on God?

IF GOD IS AGAINST US By Maynard Pittendreigh Nahum 1:1-15 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Be Continued....

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 23, 2002

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God has work for you no matter what your age.

To Be Continued.... 6 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. Your back goes out more often than you do. 2. You’re proud of your lawn mower. 3. Your arms are almost too short to read the newspaper. 4. You sing along with the elevator music. 5. You no longer think of speed limits as a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Issues Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

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The things in life that will matter eternally.

21, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Issues of Life Introduction: Proverbs 4:20-23 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, and health to all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Unspeakable Words

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 29, 2000

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When Paul said what God told him was unlawful to repeat, what was He saying?

Unspeakable Words 2 Corinthians 12:1-5 Introduction: Last week, I said the Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges Of Relationships

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

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Living in the 21st Century requires relationship building if the church is to advance forward.

The church of the 21st Century has a mandate to nurture relationships with one another. With all the discouragement in the world, there is a growing need for affirmation in our lives. How many of you have had someone to believe in your dreams, to believe in your hopes and aspirations? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, Hebrews 11:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shield And The Sword

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003

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The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worship Of God

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 28, 2002

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The worship of God begins on the Sabbath, but true worship is lived everyday through our commitment to God and God’s calling.

What does it mean to worship? The heading on the inside of our bulletin states, “Gathered to Worship.” We call what we do during this hour “ our worship service.” In describing this time to our children, we sometimes refer to it as “Big Church,” because they have their children’s church. So what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience Isolates Every Man

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

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Why Are Christians Afraid to Listen to Conscience?

Conscience Isolates Every Man Why Are Christians Afraid to Listen to Conscience? OUTLINE Introduction: Some in the Christian church are not sure of what they believe about the human conscience. The Word of God reminds us that conscience is always on God’s side, judging conduct in the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

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There are things in our own lives that we are responsible for. WE cannot blame other people for our problems. We need to work out issues.

Work Out Your Own Salvation March 23, 2003 Phil 2:12, 13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War Of The Wells

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

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Four steps to enduring strife

INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002

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Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 19:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

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Doing whatever it takes to spread the Gospel

Epiphany 5—1 Corinthians 9 19-23 - Whatever it takes Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing Hope Expressing Hope

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

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This text is troubling because it doesn’t seem to connect, but when you dig in it has a beautiful message of praying for the nations.

Experiencing Hope/Expressing Hope (Mark 11:1-24) Sometimes we have a conception that people who approach life in a lighthearted manner don’t take things seriously enough. We often believe that they don’t care about things, that they have a kind of laize faire approach toward life, that they have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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