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Lenten Breakfast: Discernment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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A short devotional for Lent Breakfasts. 10 minutes

LENT BREAKFAST MARCH 3, 2004 “Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Living Single”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 3,735 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the Singles to affirm to others that Living Single is a Special Calling of God to a deeper level of spiritual devotion.

BIG IDEA: LIVING SINGLE IS A SPECIAL CALLING OF GOD. REFERENCES: I Cor. 7:25-40; I Cor. 7:1-24; Matthew 19:8-12 (Because of the hardness of mans heart, Moses wrote the bill of divorcement … Not all men can receive this except for who is given … enuchs who have been so from birth …); Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be The Best You Can Be

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 92 ratings

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A message about Christian Service, and putting our best effort into everything we do for Christ.

BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Ecclesiastes 9:10 INTRO: One of the top 4 advertisers on sports TV is the Armed Services. Of the several branches, the Army gets the most publicity. Their slogan is known by almost anyone who watches sports. "Be all that you can be—in the Army." That’s a pretty good ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Bowl Judgement Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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Fifth Bowl Judgment

Revelation 16:10-11, “10Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. And his subjects ground their teeth in anguish, 11and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they refused to repent of all their evil ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

L-Ove With Intensity (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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Experience a faith that looks beyond itself.

Love with Intensity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 9 Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 14, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Undergo Nonjudgmental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready To Rumble

Contributed by Chaplain Judy Boen on Aug 26, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 3,185 views

Learning to stand through spiritual warfare

“Get Ready to Rumble” I can remember many years ago watching the movie, “A Rebel Without A Cause”, and also have read David Wilkerson’s book, “The Cross and the Switchblade.” In those days, and even more so now, gang activity was rampant. There were always gangs who fought each other, taking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Changes Your Direction!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Challenges us to a faith that changes the current direction we are traveling in to a direction that God is traveling in by our faith.

Faith That Changes Your Direction By: Ron Crandall What is faith that changes your direction? Now that we are looking at the word faith, what, does it say to you this morning? If I were to ask you this morning, what is the essence of Faith could you explain it to me, and give me example of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-9, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hungry And Thirsty

Contributed by Bo Brown on Jun 21, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 5,230 views

DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION

HUNGRY AND THIRSTY MATTHEW 5:6 INTRO: A) ARE YOU HUNGRY B) ARE YOU THIRSTY C) WHAT DO YOU HUNGER FOR D) WHAT DO YOU THIRST FOR 1) DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS 2) DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK 3) DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION 4) DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION E) IS YOUR SPIRIT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

My Greatest Need In The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? What do you truly need? In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd in 2004. Today, we will consider how the Good Shepherd is our provid

INTRODUCTION To begin, let me ask you a question, one that I have asked you before, but find it appropriate to ask again as we begin a New Year. Here’s the question: If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? A man was walking along the beach at Malibu when he found an old glass ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come Dream With Me

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Aug 13, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Come realize Gods dream. Put into place in the beginning of time for mankind to live with Him for all eternity. But man disobeyed his Creator and upset God’s plans in the Garden of Eden. But God loved us enough to not let His dream die, but to die for

6/15/2005 Come Dream With Me. Come realize Gods dream. Put into place in the beginning of time for mankind to live with Him for all eternity. But man disobeyed his Creator and upset God’s plans in the Garden of Eden. But God loved us enough to not let His dream ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Promise For The Sower

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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How we should sow thw seed of God’s Word to ensure we see results.

A PROMISE FOR THE SOWER Psalm 126: 5 & 6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. NIV Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. 6 They weep as they go to plant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lamentations Over Jerusalem

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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"Your house is left desolate." This is one of the saddest declarations coming from the mouth of Jesus. What brought this declaration?

April 21, 20001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of Previous Topics 1. Sunday—Called to Repentance 2. Monday—Called to Godliness 3. Tuesday—Called to Service 4. Wednesday—Called to Victory 5. Friday—Called to Glory B. Today’s Topic—Lamentations Over Jerusalem 1. This title is perhaps an oxymoron ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Adventist

The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

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"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Made Flesh

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 5, 2002

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As words is a form of communication when we speak to one another, Jesus Christ is God’s word communicated to us.

(1) In the O.T., God’s glory dwelled in the tabernacle and in the temple. But the glory had left disobedient Israel. (2) The glory of God came back to His people again in the person of Jesus Christ. (3) The Gospels give us a picture of our Lord’s life on earth: Matthew wrote to the Jews saying ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Principles Of Handling Conflict And Anger At Home: Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011

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Conflict is a part of our life, but it must never result to violence. Therefore, we must be determined to manage our relationship well so that it doesn’t generate to an abysmal level that becomes intolerable and can therefore be discarded with impunity.

The principles of handling conflict and anger at Home: Acts 15:36-41 Introduction Conflict is a part of our life, but it must never result to violence. Therefore, we must be determined to manage our relationship well so that it doesn’t generate to an abysmal level that becomes intolerable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

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